5 Free Photoshop Videos From 'Adobe Photoshop CS3 Advanced'
We've got 5 free videos for you to watch (below) from a new Total Training Online series — Adobe Photoshop CS3 Advanced.
With Adobe Certified Photoshop Expert Justin Seeley as your host, you'll learn how to manage and organize images using Adobe Bridge CS3, process your photos using Camera Raw 4, create stunning compositions using Photoshop's Smart Objects and all-new non-destructive Smart Filters, edit images in perspective via the improved Vanishing Point Filter, and discover dozens of tips, tricks and workarounds to help you improve your creative workflow.
Justin Seeley is an Adobe Certified Photoshop Expert and graphic designer with nearly a decade of experience. His techniques have been featured on the Adobe Creative Suite podcast and Photoshop TV, and his tutorials have appeared in publications such as Digit magazine. Justin is also the creator and host of the Photoshop Quicktips podcast, which is consistently in the Top 10 Software How-To Podcasts on the iTunes store.
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Working With A Wacom Tablet To Create A Collage In Photoshop CS3
A quick look at how to use your Wacom tablet to collage images together in Photoshop CS3. You'll learn how to add a layer mask and work with the layers palette, how to blend images together using a pressure sensitive pen, and how to create nice soft transitions in the images for a better collage effect.
Photoshop CS3 Extended Frame Animation And Timeline Animation Features
A quick look at the timeline and frame animation features in Photoshop CS3 Extended. In this video you'll learn how to create a countdown clock animation by using the frame animation features and the timeline animation features of Photoshop CS3 Extended.
Working With The Vanishing Point Filter In Photoshop CS3
A quick look at how to work with the Vanishing Point filter in Photoshop CS3. You'll learn how to familiarize yourself with the Vanishing Point features, how to create a new plane in the Vanishing Point filter, and how to tweak the handles to make perfect planes in Vanishing Point.
Working With Smart Filters In Photoshop CS3
A quick look at how to work with smart filters in Photoshop CS3. You'll learn how to create a smart filters mask, how to use brushes to work with an image, and how to paint out areas of an image.
Non-Destructive vs. Destructive Editing In Photoshop CS3
A quick look at the difference between destructive and non-destructive editing in Photoshop CS3. In this free video sample you'll learn how to edit an image in a non-destructive way, how to use the adjustment layers for non-destructive editing, and how to work with the layers palette.
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The following clips are from Total Training for Adobe Photoshop CS2, presented by Deke McClelland. For more product details visit the Total Training website.
Vanishing Point
Vanishing Point lets you clone, paint and transform image objects while retaining visual perspective. In this clip you'll learn how to draw a grid that matches the perspective of your photograph, and how to set new source points and then clone and paint inside the grid.
See the Total Training CS2 "Vanishing Point Tool" video tutorial.
Camera RAW
In this clip you'll learn how to correct a very dark image, and how to use the new Auto Correction settings in Camera RAW CS2.
See Total Training CS2 "Camera RAW" video tutorial.
Image Warp
In this clip you'll learn how to create true envelope-style distortion with installed warp presets, and how to use traditional transformation settings to create a wrapping effect.
See Total Training CS2 "Image Warp" video tutorial.
Adobe Bridge
In this clip you'll learn how to use the new View Controls for changing the size of thumbnails with a slider, and how to preview a variety of files, including fonts and color swatches in a document.
See Total Training CS2 "Adobe Bridge" video tutorial.
Smart Objects
In this clip you'll learn how to import a graphic and choose the Smart Object command, and how to shrink and then enlarge a graphic with no loss of detail.
See Total Training CS2 "Smart Objects" video tutorial.
Smart Sharpen Filter
In this clip you'll learn how to use the new Smart Sharpen Filter, and the difference between the Smart Sharpen Filter and the Unsharp Mask Filter.
See the Total Training CS2 "Smart Sharpen Filter" video tutorial.
Remove Red Eye
In this clip you'll learn the most common causes of red eye, how to select the Red Eye Tool from the toolbox, and how to remove red eye completely with one click from the Red Eye Tool.
See the Total Training CS2 "Remove Red Eye" video tutorial.
Shadow Highlight Filter
The Shadow/Highlight Filter lets modify the shadows and the highlights in an image to independently reduce the contrast of an image. In this clip you'll learn how to change the default Shadows and Highlights settings to avoid flaring.
See the Total Training CS2 "Shadow Highlight Filter" video tutorial.
Match Color
In this video clip you'll learn how the Match Color Command functions work so you can match the colors of one layer or image with the highlights of another layer or image.
See the Total Training CS2 "Match Color" video tutorial.
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Here are 4 sample clips from Advanced Adobe Photoshop CS2 hosted by Deke McClelland. In this Masters Collection Series of video-based training, host Deke McClelland provides more than 8 hours of detailed instruction for advanced Photoshop topics. Read our review of this product.
Liquify Filter Warp Tool
In this sample clip you'll learn the following:
How to work with the Liquify Filter Dialog Box.
How to use the Liquify Filter's Warp Tool to make subtle adjustments to an image.
See the Liquify Filter Warp Tool video tutorial.
Camera Raw Color Controls
In this sample clip you'll learn the following:
How to work with the new Color Sampler Tool to set specific color sample points.
How to use the Temperature and Tint sliders in the Color Controls dialog box.
See the Camera Raw Color Controls video tutorial.
Surface Blur Filter
In this sample clip you'll learn the following:
How to use the Surface Blur Filter for photo retouching.
How to adjust the Threshold and Radius values to control your blur.
See the Surface Blur Filter video tutorial.
Exposure Command — Photoshop CS2 (Photoshop 9) Video Tutorial
In this sample clip you'll learn the following:
How to work with 32 bits of data per channel.
How to modify the brightness and contrast of an image using the Exposure Command.
See the Exposure Command video tutorial.
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Photoshop Macromedia Dreamweaver Settings
If you want to be able to edit an image in gif or jpeg format after you've inserted it into your Dreamweaver pages and have Dreamweaver launch Photoshop instead of the default Fireworks, this tutorial will show you how to change the settings to make Photoshop the primary default image editor.
This is our very first clip in High Definition (HD). Benefits of HD include a 165% larger screen size for viewing on a computer monitor, crystal-clear image capture to easily read text and fine details, and higher frame rate support for smoother playback. (See our new Dreamweaver Center for more free Dreamweaver tutorials.)
Recording Actions To Automate Tasks
Learn how to use the Match Zoom Command to change all open images to the same zoom level, and how to create Photoshop Actions to automate many tasks. You'll record actions & use batch automation to resize, save & close images.
6.8 MB / 4:38 min
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Filter Gallery
Browse Photoshop filters from the Filter Gallery, where you can preview stacked effects. Easily experiment and achieve amazing results by accessing more than 95 special effects filters. Preview and apply more than one filter at a time with the new Filter Gallery.
9.2 MB / 6:15 min
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The New Lens Blur Filter
With the new Lens blur filter it is possible to create realistic-looking blurs that make portions areas of an image look as if they were shot out of focus. Lens blur is set up with iris options, to simulate an actual real-life camera. A marvelous filter.
9.3 MB / 6:19 min
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Colorization Tip
With this video tutorial clip you will learn the following:
How to non-destructively take all the color out of an image.
How to add color back into an image in selected places.
5.1 MB / 2:57 min
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Hue/Saturation Adjustment Layer
With this clip you will learn the following:.
How to make a beautiful, rich looking Grayscale image by using a Hue/Saturation Adjustment Layer.
8.1 MB / 4:45 min
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Color To Grayscale Conversion
With this clip you will learn the following:
How to use the Paint Brush Tool to paint into a color image and selectively convert parts of it into a Black and White, Grayscale image.
How to use Layers so that the conversion is done in a non-destructive way.
6.1 MB / 3:35 min
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Liquify Filter
Using the Liquify filter you can twist portions of an image, reflect an image, and add a variety of interesting and unique effects. If you are not satisfied with the results, click Revert to return the image to its original appearance, and continue working. Learn about the new Forward Warp Tool.
7.1 MB / 4:49 min
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Metadata
Metadata is extra data, and is a way of keeping track of what is going on inside an image. It is something that you can edit to add information about an image. Also learn about the File Info command where all sorts of information can be stored about a file, including important copyright notices.
7.2 MB / 4:53 min
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Photoshop CS Color Management
This tutorial focuses exclusively on the color settings dialogue box and explains how images are affected by the various choices that are available. The tutorial also takes you through a step-by-step explanation of Photoshop's Color Management Policies. By the end you will have learned how to create the "ideal settings" for working with color in Photoshop CS.
10 MB / 5:42 min
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Vector Shapes 1
In this clip you will learn the following:
Objects can be scaled up without any degradation at all.
Resampling and interpolation are non-considerations.
PS vector based shapes work much like Illustrator.
6.5 MB / 4:27 min
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Vector Shapes 2
In this clip you will learn the following:
Create advanced vector-based shapes
Dynamic fills
Editing vector masks
9.3 MB / 6:19 min
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The following 4 clips are taken from Adobe Photoshop Elements 3 Unleashed, hosted by Deke McClelland. Photoshop Hall of Famer and best selling author Deke McClelland provides you with step by step instruction for essential techniques including adjusting colors, effects, filters, and layer styles.
(Read our review of this DVD.)
Styles And Effects
How to call up all kinds of special effects from the Styles and Effects palette.
How to use the different Frames and Image effects.
Spot Healing Brush Tool
All about the Spot Healing Brush Tool.
How to clone areas of an image using the Spot Healing Brush.
Displace Filter
All about the powerful functions of the Displace Filter.
How to create a displacement map.
Shape Tool
How the Shape Tool works.
How to use the options bar to change shapes.
The following 8 clips are taken from Total Training Presents: Digital Photography & Adobe Photoshop Elements 3. Presenter and photography expert Brian Maffitt leads you through photography techniques, image correction and enhancements, and the steps for sharing images.
(Read our review of this DVD.)
Adjust Hue/Saturation
How to unleash the full potential of the Hue/Saturation Dialog Box.
How to selectively shift the colors in an image down the color wheel.
Edit Camera Raw
What the Camera Raw format is.
How to use the Camera Raw Dialog Box to your advantage.
Healing Brush
Keyboard Shortcuts for brushes.
How to use the Healing Brush to fix minor and even major flaws in an image.
Print Preview
How to print an image.
How to use and understand the functionality of the Print Preview Dialog Box.
Quick Fix Color Cast
How to use the Auto Button in the Color Palette to correct an image with a color cast.
How to quickly compare your new image with the old version with just a click of a button
Rotate Image
How to use the tools provided in the Photo Browser.
How to rotate an image directly from the Photo Browser and have it apply to the image on disk.
Save For Web
How to use the Save For Web Dialog Box.
How to take a high resolution image, compress it, crop it and e-mail it to a friend.
Show File Name
How to change preferences in the Photoshop Elements Organizer.
How to reveal the actual names of the files along with the dates.
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