Archive: April, 2010

Objective: Create a painting effect using textures. Skills taught: Layer mask, Layer blend mode Video Level : Beginner to Intermediate For more tips on textures, Click here to visit Stuck In Customs.

The Friends of the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge provides environmental education and public outreach. They also help raise funds to support the Wildlife Refuge mission, goals and vision. About their Program The purpose of the Loxahatchee Friends is to promote a better understanding and appreciation of the natural history and environment of [...]

When times are tough and disappointments get me down, I can see your shadow next to me reaching out before I touch the ground. As a thank you is about to be said you disappear without a trace, you never look for glory or fame just a simple smile filling my face. You are my [...]

Objective: Using a combination of software and plugins, we will address common issues when we have to edit a really bad photograph. Skills taught: Cropping, color cast, sharping, cloning, noise reduction and artistic interpretation. Video Type Available : Novice to Advance-Speed Clinic and Beginner- In-depth (coming soon) It all starts in the camera While in [...]

This “East Coast” 2010 Photoshop World was held in Orlando Florida this year. I had the great pleasure of running into Shane and Christina Sauer again; along with their group of 26 9-12th grade kids. Yes, you read that right, 26 high school kids at Photoshop World! I met Shane and Christina Sauer at one [...]

Back in January of 2010 I was fortunate enough to be a guest of  Scott Bourne at his workshop in Tampa Florida. His special guest, Trey Ratcliff. When I introduced myself to Trey he just smiled and said, “So you are Vanelli, R.C. told me all about you!” I wasn’t sure if that was a [...]

I’ve always wondered what happens behind the scenes of Photoshop user TV. Yesterday I had a great opportunity to be on the Live Webinar for the release of Photoshop CS5 and was able to see first hand what goes on. Let me start by explaining how it happen. I’ve been behind the eight ball since [...]