As you begin taking an ever increasing number of photos, you’ll start to realize exactly what your camera is capable of. Brands and models have their own idiosyncrasies. For instance, I know my Canon Rebel T7i exposes photographs nearly perfectly when photographing indoors, but it tends to lean towards darker shadows than many other cameras […]
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Find tutorials that have to do with all things digital, such as photography, videography, cinematography, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom, Bridge, and Premier Pro, among others. Learn the basics of photography and video and how to operate your camera. Then learn how to edit and share your photos and videos and how to print your photos.
What’s the Right Level of Contrast for a Photo?
Can there be a “right” level of contrast for a photo? If there can’t be, then why do virtually all image editing applications offer contrast adjustment capabilities? Of course there can be optimal contrast levels for photos, but really, those levels are in the eye of the beholder as well as what the images call […]
How to Sharpen an Image in Photoshop
I’m sure you’ve taken a picture that needed sharpening at least once in your life. We all have. If a photo is slightly out of focus or if there’s a tiny bit of movement, you can usually make it look better by sharpening it in post-processing. If it’s too blurry though, I’m afraid you’re out […]
How to Import Photographs into Adobe Lightroom
Adobe Lightroom is the go-to program for photographers. Between Lightroom and Photoshop, it’s possible to create world class images for display on the web or in print. So, if you’re a photographer and if you’ve ever been interested in learning about Lightroom, this is your chance. In this post, I’m going to discuss one of […]
How to Fix an Underexposed Photo in Adobe Camera Raw
Many people don’t know an application called Camera Raw even exists. And many who do think its use is limited to those of us who shoot RAW photos exclusively. The name is actually somewhat misleading because Camera Raw is an excellent image editor for many types of photographs, JPEGS included. And one of the best […]
How to Customize the Workspace in Adobe Bridge
If Photoshop’s workspace management had a twin, it would be Bridge’s. Both applications have panels, tabs and Adobe provided “themed” work areas. Both applications also offer the ability to create a custom workspace. The management and customization (creating, saving, deleting) is what I’m going to cover in this post. Oh yeah – if you’re a […]
Camera Exposure Questions & Answers
Exposure is a big and sometimes mysterious part of photography, but once you understand the basics of it, you’ll be able to easily navigate all the ins and outs of the topic. There are many variables that can have an impact on the ultimate exposure of a photograph, so learning as much as possible about […]
How to Download Photos From a Digital Camera Using Adobe Bridge
Taking advantage of Adobe Bridge to assist in downloading photos from your camera to store on a hard drive can be extremely helpful and efficient. While using your operating system to browse, select and copy files is, in general, a common practice, that method simply doesn’t offer the options Bridge does. Getting more done in […]
Using the Zoom & Hand Tools in Adobe Photoshop
The funny thing about Photoshop is that just when you get the hang of using a tool a certain way, you learn that there are about a hundred other ways to use the same tool. I’ll admit, it can be overwhelming at times. The trick is to flip through the various methods of using something […]
How to Use Manual Mode for Video in Changing Light
Question: when I shoot video, I usually use auto mode because it’s easier and the camera chooses the exposure values for me. I’m trying to take my videos to the next level and I’ve been reading a lot and watching videos where people are telling me to use manual mode instead of auto mode. The […]