In this film Andy Kruczek the world renowned hair and fashion photographer, demonstrates live at focus on imaging 2010 his Sin City Concept shoot to finished manipulted image.

Includes – The Shoot, The Cutting out of the model from the background using Mask Pro, Manipulation through PhotoTools and last but not least final manipulation in Photoshop.

Shot live at Focus On Imaging 2010

In this Photoshop film Mark Cleghorn looks at finishing the image ready for a Portfolio, Qualifications and Competitions as well as our own Friday Night Live on PT4U.

In this first part Mark looks at basic retouching, using the clone stamp tool, adjusting for perfect contrast using Level and Adjustments Layers plus enhancing colour using Hue & Saturation. After finishing the image Mark then shows you some simple techniques on how to get better image dynamics in composition by using Guides and Grids.

In this film Mark Cleghorn shows you how to install his basic Presets in ACR Photoshop CS3

This film Covers – Photoshop PreSets in ACR & Bridge.

Also includes a download of Marks Basic ACR Presets for Photoshop CS4- many of the presets will also work in CS3 and some in CS2.

To Install the Presets in CS4 or CS5 see the Video – Installing Presets in ACR CS4

Click to Download Mark Cleghorn New ACR Pre Sets

Quick Tips – High Key Fix in Photoshop

Shows you how to quickly fix dirty floors and get rid of subtle tone in high key images when using the likes of the Lastolite Hi Lite or a White Background.

Features – Levels, Adjustment Layers, Dodge, Percentage, Brush, Erase, Layers

Funky portraits will need a funky album layout so in this series of films Mark Cleghorn looks at funky album page design, incorporating multiple images and a whole load of Photoshop steps.

The majority of Mark’s album designs will start with a simple presentation and finish with a similar feeling, however when you need to get more abstract in the page layout your Photoshop skills will be put to the test. Edge

EFX can help an image, moving them to the next level but at the same time if done badly it can also detract. So the key skill here, even with funky album design is knowing when to stop and remember that at times less is more.

Part 10 Covers – 2 page designs using Cropping, Actions, Layers, Page Layout, Selection, Stroke, Key Line, Layer Order, Layer. Adjustment Layers, Opacity, Wash,

Kevin Kubota, President and Owner of Kubota Photo Design, Inc., has been working with Photoshop® and has been a digital/computer educator since 1993. Kubota Photo-Design has been shooting completely digital since 1999. They were one of the first wedding studios to capture images completely digital and deliver a high-quality product. Kevin’s work has been featured in publications including Studio Photography and Design, Rangefinder, Shutterbug, Professional Photographer, American Photo, Popular Photography & Imaging, and in Nikon advertorials. We are particularly proud that Kevin was voted Top 10 Wedding Photograher by American Photo.

Kevin presents seminars on Digital Imaging, Workflow, and Photoshop® for the professional photographer for national associations including WPPI, PPA, and many of the state associations

Mark Cleghorn meets up at the SWPP Convention with wedding and portrait photographer Kevin Kubota were he talks about his background as well as his photography, workshops and Digital workflow tools.

In this interview Kevin talks candidly about the business of photography.

Funky portraits will need a funky album layout so in this series of films Mark Cleghorn looks at funky album page design, incorporating multiple images and a whole load of Photoshop steps.

The majority of Mark’s album designs will start with a simple presentation and finish with a similar feeling, however when you need to get more abstract in the page layout your Photoshop skills will be put to the test. Edge

EFX can help an image, moving them to the next level but at the same time if done badly it can also detract. So the key skill here, even with funky album design is knowing when to stop and remember that at times less is more.

Part 9 Covers – 3 page designs using Cropping, Actions, Layers, Page Layout, Selection, Stroke, Key Line, Layer Order, Layer. Adjustment Layers, Opacity, Wash,

Funky portraits will need a funky album layout so in this series of films Mark Cleghorn looks at funky album page design, incorporating multiple images and a whole load of Photoshop steps.

The majority of Mark’s album designs will start with a simple presentation and finish with a similar feeling, however when you need to get more abstract in the page layout your Photoshop skills will be put to the test. Edge

EFX can help an image, moving them to the next level but at the same time if done badly it can also detract. So the key skill here, even with funky album design is knowing when to stop and remember that at times less is more.

Part 8 Covers – 3 page designs using Cropping, Actions, Layers, Page Layout, Selection, Stroke, Key Line, Polaroid, Hockney, Layer Order, Layer. Adjustment Layers, Opacity, Wash,

Funky portraits will need a funky album layout so in this series of films Mark Cleghorn looks at funky album page design, incorporating multiple images and a whole load of Photoshop steps.

The majority of Mark’s album designs will start with a simple presentation and finish with a similar feeling, however when you need to get more abstract in the page layout your Photoshop skills will be put to the test. Edge

EFX can help an image, moving them to the next level but at the same time if done badly it can also detract. So the key skill here, even with funky album design is knowing when to stop and remember that at times less is more.

Part 7 Covers – 1 page design usingCropping, Actions, Erasing, Layers, Page Layout, Selection, Stroke, Key Line, Layer Order, Layer Mask, Solid Colour, Adjustment Layers

Funky portraits will need a funky album layout so in this series of films Mark Cleghorn looks at funky album page design, incorporating multiple images and a whole load of Photoshop steps.

The majority of Mark’s album designs will start with a simple presentation and finish with a similar feeling, however when you need to get more abstract in the page layout your Photoshop skills will be put to the test. Edge

EFX can help an image, moving them to the next level but at the same time if done badly it can also detract. So the key skill here, even with funky album design is knowing when to stop and remember that at times less is more.

Part 6 Covers – Cropping, Actions, Erasing, Layers, Page Layout, Selection, Stroke, Key Line, Polaroid, Hockney, Layer Order