The Photoshop Blog offers Photoshop news and Photoshop tips. http://www.photoshopsupport.com/photoshop-blog/ This is a short tutorial from PSD Photoshop Magazine about restoring heavily damaged or very old photos. This tutorial will show you how to do simple things such as removing scratch marks, cloning, and blending missing parts of the damaged photo, and will also cover the entire process of the restoration of old photography. Some time ago, I was approached by my family to restore an old photograph of my deceased grandfather. It was small picture from an old passport and was extremely damaged: Parts of the face and head were missing. I scanned the image using the highest possible resolution I could on my desktop scanner and proceeded to fix the image and restore it to its former glory. READ THE FULL TUTORIAL... (posted by Jennifer Apple for www.PhotoshopSupport.com) http://www.photoshopsupport.com/photoshop-blog/10/cs5-03/photo-restoration-tutorial-restore-old-photo-tutorial.html Genuine Fractals 6 Professional Edition for Adobe Photoshop is an easy-install, easy-use plugin which most photography and printing professionals consider to be the industry standard for image resizing. Thanks to its ability to increase images to more than 10 times their original size while maintaining all of the finesse and fine detail of the original, photographers, designers and printers alike are being blown away. And they're working with less stress! Use this plugin alongside Lightroom and Apple Aperture, and with Adobe Photoshop (download a free trial).... (posted by Jennifer Apple for www.PhotoshopSupport.com) http://www.photoshopsupport.com/photoshop-blog/10/cs5-03/genuine-fractals-6-review.html Photoshop doesn’t sharpen focus, it sharpens detail using any of three remarkable filters: Unsharp Mask, Smart Sharpen, and High Pass. Apply them as smart filters, and you’re ready for any output scenario. Click to see video in a new window... (posted by Jennifer Apple for www.PhotoshopSupport.com) http://www.photoshopsupport.com/photoshop-blog/10/cs5-03/video-tutorial-sharpen-filters.html Here's some advice about upgrading from previous versions of the Adobe Creative Suite before CS5 is announced or launched, from John Nack, in a post called, If you're still on CS1 and want to upgrade, now's a good time... "If you own a product from the first generation of the Creative Suite (e.g. Photoshop CS, released in 2003) and want to be able to upgrade it to a more recent version, now's a good time to pull the trigger. I'm not hinting about the possible timing of future releases. I am noting, however, that Adobe introduced a "three versions back" policy a couple of years ago. That means that you can upgrade from CS, CS2, or CS3 to the current version (CS4). When the current version goes up by one (ed. note: to CS5), so will the cutoff for upgrades. Therefore if you're holding onto a copy of CS and may want to upgrade it at some point, well, you shouldn't wait too long." (posted by Jennifer Apple for www.PhotoshopSupport.com) http://www.photoshopsupport.com/photoshop-blog/10/cs5-03/adobe-photoshop-cs5-upgrade.html Download some free subtle grunge textures from BittBox — "This week I have a nice subtle grunge texture pack for you guys. I’ve played around with this idea before on Lost and Taken and Designm.ag, if you like these and would like to download more. Let me know if you make anything cool from them. Enjoy!" (posted by Jennifer Apple for www.PhotoshopSupport.com) http://www.photoshopsupport.com/photoshop-blog/10/cs5-03/free-textures-subtle-grunge.html Here's a tip for working with Topaz Adjust Photoshop plugin from Rick Sammon's blog: Topaz Adjust is a totally cool plug-in that can help you awaken the artist within. Topaz Adjust's Spicify effect can add detail, color and contrast to landscapes, seascapes and cityscapes - turning a straight shot into a more artistic shot. However, those effects are not always flattering when it comes to people photography. Here's a little trick to get the best of both worlds - using Photoshop... (posted by Jennifer Apple for www.PhotoshopSupport.com) http://www.photoshopsupport.com/photoshop-blog/10/cs5-03/topaz-adjust-tip-work-selectively.html The Topaz Special Discount Coupon Code - newadjust - ends on Monday. Here's the deal: Use coupon code newadjust and save $10 and purchase Adjust 4 for only $39.99. This same coupon code will also work to save 20% on the Topaz Plugin Bundle, or Plugin Bundle upgrades. This coupon will expire on March 15, 2010. Also note that by entering our exclusive discount coupon code PHOTOSHOPSUPPORT during the checkout process at Topaz Labs you'll receive an instant 15% discount on any Topaz product, including bundles and upgrades... (posted by Jennifer Apple for www.PhotoshopSupport.com) http://www.photoshopsupport.com/photoshop-blog/10/cs5-03/topaz-discount-ends-soon.html Here's a free video tutorial from lynda.com — Setting Up Shop - Preferences, Color Settings, And Shortcuts — from the series Photoshop CS4 One-on-One: Fundamentals. Deke McClelland examines the essential capabilities of the application, from correcting color to retouching portraits. He also covers navigation, resolution, cropping, selecting, printing, and making web graphics. This course goes beyond basic tips and tricks, and provides the in-depth information and real-world context needed by serious students who want to master the software... (posted by Jennifer Apple for www.PhotoshopSupport.com) http://www.photoshopsupport.com/photoshop-blog/10/cs5-03/video-tutorial-setting-preferences.html Look at the quality you get with our ‘actions’ that are professionally developed by graphic designers and photographers... (posted by Jennifer Apple for www.PhotoshopSupport.com) http://www.photoshopsupport.com/photoshop-blog/10/cs5-03/eclectic-photoshop-actions.html onOne today announced the immediate availability of two fully-functional Photoshop plug-ins: PhotoTools 2.5 Free and the new PhotoFrame 4.5 Free. The free plug-ins for Photoshop are based on the award winning versions of PhotoTools 2.5 Standard Edition and PhotoFrame 4.5 Standard Edition and are compatible with Photoshop CS2, CS3 and CS4... (posted by Jennifer Apple for www.PhotoshopSupport.com) http://www.photoshopsupport.com/photoshop-blog/10/cs5-03/free-onone-plugins-free-plugins.html Download some free scraped grunge textures from BittBox — "The other day I was wandering around some back allies in my town and came across all of these cool poles that had been painted and scraped and repainted over and over again. I thought it gave these grunge textures a very cool feel, almost like an abstract acrylic painting or something. Enjoy!" (posted by Jennifer Apple for www.PhotoshopSupport.com) http://www.photoshopsupport.com/photoshop-blog/10/cs5-03/free-textures-scraped-grunge.html Media Lab today announced SiteGrinder 3, its next generation web site development platform. In addition to over 300 new features, Media Lab SiteGrinder 3 supports two new optional add-ons, Commerce and Control. The SiteGrinder 3 Commerce add-on builds web stores with a fully-integrated shopping cart from within Photoshop. SiteGrinder 2 Pro purchases since January 1, 2010 and new purchases prior to release will receive a free upgrade to SiteGrinder 3, a $399 savings... (posted by Jennifer Apple for www.PhotoshopSupport.com) http://www.photoshopsupport.com/photoshop-blog/10/cs5-03/sitegrinder-3.html Here's a free video tutorial from lynda.com — Making Selections - The Quick Selection Tool — from the series Photoshop CS4 One-on-One: Fundamentals. Deke McClelland examines the essential capabilities of the application, from correcting color to retouching portraits. He also covers navigation, resolution, cropping, selecting, printing, and making web graphics. This course goes beyond basic tips and tricks, and provides the in-depth information and real-world context needed by serious students who want to master the software... (posted by Jennifer Apple for www.PhotoshopSupport.com) http://www.photoshopsupport.com/photoshop-blog/10/cs5-03/video-tutorial-selections.html Here's a free video tutorial from lynda.com — Cropping And Straightening - Straightening An Image With The Ruler Tool — from the series Photoshop CS4 One-on-One: Fundamentals. Deke McClelland examines the essential capabilities of the application, from correcting color to retouching portraits. He also covers navigation, resolution, cropping, selecting, printing, and making web graphics. This course goes beyond basic tips and tricks, and provides the in-depth information and real-world context needed by serious students who want to master the software... (posted by Jennifer Apple for www.PhotoshopSupport.com) http://www.photoshopsupport.com/photoshop-blog/10/cs5-03/video-tutorial-ruler-tool.html Here's a free video tutorial from lynda.com —Creating And Editing Type - Text Editing Tricks And Shortcuts— from the series Photoshop CS4 One-on-One: Advanced. This comprehensive series follows internationally renowned Photoshop guru Deke McClelland as he dives into the workings of Photoshop... (posted by Jennifer Apple for www.PhotoshopSupport.com) http://www.photoshopsupport.com/photoshop-blog/10/cs5-03/type-shortcuts-tips-video-tutorial.html Here's a free video tutorial from lynda.com — Creating And Editing Type - Creating Type On A Path — from the series Photoshop CS4 One-on-One: Advanced. This comprehensive series follows internationally renowned Photoshop guru Deke McClelland as he dives into the workings of Photoshop... (posted by Jennifer Apple for www.PhotoshopSupport.com) http://www.photoshopsupport.com/photoshop-blog/10/cs5-03/type-on-a-path-video-tutorial.html Here's a free video tutorial from lynda.com — Creating And Editing Type - Flipping Text Across A Circle — from the series Photoshop CS4 One-on-One: Advanced. This comprehensive series follows internationally renowned Photoshop guru Deke McClelland as he dives into the workings of Photoshop... (posted by Jennifer Apple for www.PhotoshopSupport.com) http://www.photoshopsupport.com/photoshop-blog/10/cs5-03/type-on-a-circle-video-tutorial.html Download some nice free rust textures from BittBox— "I wandered around town today for a few hours and shot over 600 new textures and some of my favorites from the batch are the rusty ones. Rust textures work really well when you want to add a good chunk of grunge to your designs or photos. I tried to include a nice variety in today’s post... I hope you get some use out of them. Enjoy!" (posted by Jennifer Apple for www.PhotoshopSupport.com) http://www.photoshopsupport.com/photoshop-blog/10/cs5-03/free-textures-rust-part-3.html The latest issue of PSD Photoshop Magazine is now online... (posted by Jennifer Apple for www.PhotoshopSupport.com) http://www.photoshopsupport.com/photoshop-blog/10/cs5-03/photoshop-psd-magazine-march-2010.html Adobe is offering a 10% off coupon code: adobe10 that can be used on all products in Europe from now until March 17th... (posted by Jennifer Apple for www.PhotoshopSupport.com) http://www.photoshopsupport.com/photoshop-blog/10/cs5-03/adobe-euro-stores-special-deals.html Here is some “must know” HDR (High Dynamic Range) info. It’s a condensed and modified version of a chapter from Rick Sammon’s HDR Photography Secrets (May 2010). This is just a starting point for HDR photography – but hey, you gotta start somewhere. New to HDR? Here’s what it’s all about... (posted by Jennifer Apple for www.PhotoshopSupport.com) http://www.photoshopsupport.com/photoshop-blog/10/cs5-03/hdr-secrets-tutorial.html Rick Sammon’s 24/7 Photo Buffet iPhone application (more like an eBook or iBook) offers photographic advice, tips and techniques collected during his 30-plus years of professional experience. The app, which features a true search feature, is packed with how-to information and is super easy-to-navigate. This content-heavy app can be used as a reference to learn basic and advanced techniques, or as a searchable guide to find a quick fix for a tricky photographic situation. In essence, the 24/7 Photo Buffet app is like having Rick – one of today’s top professional photographers and authors – in your hip pocket to help you become a better photographer – 24/7... (posted by Jennifer Apple for www.PhotoshopSupport.com) http://www.photoshopsupport.com/photoshop-blog/10/cs5-03/photo-buffet.html PhotographyBB announced today, the release of the 25th edition of the PhotographyBB Online Magazine. This edition marks the two year anniversary milestone for PhotographyBB, who continue to educate beginner and intermediate level photographers in digital photography. PhotographyBB Online Magazine has become a leading resource in the future of free information distribution, offering readers: Digital Photography tips and techniques, DSLR camera function training, and image post processing tutorials in Adobe® Photoshop, and RAW processing in Photoshop Lightroom... (posted by Jennifer Apple for www.PhotoshopSupport.com) http://www.photoshopsupport.com/photoshop-blog/10/cs5-03/photography-bb-online-march.html Mask Pro 4.1 has been recommended by Advanced Photoshop magazine as the best Photoshop plug-in for removing unwanted backgrounds. It’s sharp and it’s swift. Cut out subjects by choosing colors and painting away their backgrounds. Or clip around the most difficult of features — like hair, glass and smoke — while retaining transparency and preserving the fine detail that matters. (Enter our exclusive discount coupon code - PSSPPT06 - during the checkout process at onOne Software for an instant 15% discount on onOne Mask Pro.) (posted by Jennifer Apple for www.PhotoshopSupport.com) http://www.photoshopsupport.com/photoshop-blog/10/cs5-03/mask-pro-review.html Today, Wacom introduces the much anticipated Cintiq 21UX, its newly-redesigned interactive pen display delivering state-of-the-art pen performance and innovative ergonomics in a color-accurate LCD display. Designed specifically to meet the demanding needs of professional photographers, designers, artists and animators, the new Cintiq 21UX offers unparalleled creative control, comfort and productivity. The new Cintiq 21UX (DTK-2100) is priced at $1,999 USD and will begin shipping in late March or early April.... (posted by Jennifer Apple for www.PhotoshopSupport.com) http://www.photoshopsupport.com/photoshop-blog/10/cs5-03/wacom-cintiq-21-ux-tablet.html Topaz Labs has announced a major upgrade of the Topaz Adjust Photoshop plug-in, which features new presets, a completely redesigned user interface, and upgraded image processing algorithms. With these improvements, Adjust 4 offers a new way for photographers to improve their photos quickly. Topaz Adjust 4 is a free upgrade for existing customers and retails for $49.99. It is compatible with Windows and Intel-based Macs. Use coupon code newadjust and save $10 and purchase Adjust 4 for only $39.99. This same coupon code will also work to save 20% on theTopaz Plugin Bundle, or Plugin Bundle upgrades. This coupon will expire on March 15, 2010... (posted by Jennifer Apple for www.PhotoshopSupport.com) http://www.photoshopsupport.com/photoshop-blog/10/cs5-03/topaz-adjust-4-photoshop-hdr-plugin.html Use coupon code newadjust and save 20% on theTopaz Plugins Bundle, or Plugins Bundle upgrades. This coupon will expire on March 15, 2010. Topaz Labs Photoshop plug-ins are specifically designed to expand a photographer's creative toolbox by harnessing powerful image technology developments... (posted by Jennifer Apple for www.PhotoshopSupport.com) http://www.photoshopsupport.com/photoshop-blog/10/cs5-03/topaz-photoshop-plugins-bundle-discount-coupon.html You’ve always been able to access the lynda.com Online Training Library anytime, anywhere. Now you can access your learning on the go with the new, free lynda.com iPhone app, featuring high and low video quality for optimal streaming no matter what your connection. lynda.com members have access to their accounts just as you do on your computer. Just log in and start learning! Once logged in, you’ll see the most the most recent video you watched, whether you watched it on your iPhone, iPod Touch, or on your computer’s web browser. Just pick up where you last left off... (posted by Jennifer Apple for www.PhotoshopSupport.com) http://www.photoshopsupport.com/photoshop-blog/10/cs5-02/lynda-com-iphone-app.html Here's another sneak peek video from Adobe: Have an image you’d like to turn into a painting using natural brushes and strokes? Or how about the urge to create digital paintings from scratch? Come inside our labs with Zorana Gee, Photoshop product manager, for an exclusive look at what we’ve been working on. Plus, see some extra surprises you asked for just last week! What will you paint? (See all sneak peeks on our Photoshop CS5 page.) Enjoy! (posted by Jennifer Apple for www.PhotoshopSupport.com) http://www.photoshopsupport.com/photoshop-blog/10/cs5-02/paint-brushes-sneak-peek-cs5.html More teasing from Adobe about possible features of Photoshop CS5 (see our teaser collection page), this time it's from John Nack's blog: "Last summer the Photoshop team asked for your help in identifying candidates for "JDI" ("Just Do It") work, aiming to pick off little irritants and to polish the little things that matter. You replied with tons of great ideas and comments, and I'm pleased to say the team has been working away. Here you can see Photoshop PM Bryan O'Neil Hughes show off a few of the the tweaks that you'll likely see in "a future version*" of Photoshop... Enjoy! (posted by Jennifer Apple for www.PhotoshopSupport.com) http://www.photoshopsupport.com/photoshop-blog/10/cs5-02/sneak-peek-cs5.html From BittBox: Grunge Cracks. I have some more experimental textures coming your way this week in the form of grungy cracks. I’m talking about these textures that I made by layering various grunge textures on top of images of cracked concrete and walls. Hopefully you can find a cool use for them in your designs. Enjoy! (posted by Jennifer Apple for www.PhotoshopSupport.com) http://www.photoshopsupport.com/photoshop-blog/10/cs5-02/textures-grunge-cracks.html 's how you can get $75 off an Annual Premium Subscription to lynda.com. Follow this link, then choose one of the signup buttons, and fill out the first signup page. On the second signup page, choose the Annual Premium Subscription and under Credit Card Information, click on the area that says Promo Code - click to enter. For the $375 Premium Subscription enter Promo Code NABET and your total will change from $375 to $300. Subscribing to a Premium Account is a good idea because the self-paced training usually involves the manipulation of assets, such as an image, web page, or design, for the purpose of reinforcing the topic at hand, and those with Premium access are able to download the very same files being manipulated by the trainer, so that they can follow every exercise, step-by-step, using the exact same assets. Happy learning! (posted by Jennifer Apple for www.PhotoshopSupport.com) http://www.photoshopsupport.com/photoshop-blog/10/cs5-02/annual-premium-lynda-discount-code-special.html