Photoshop Techniques
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Obviously, Photoshop or any other photo software for that matter is unable to fix every photo. Some are too soft, too over/underexposed, too blurry, or suffer from a variety of other problems. These workflows are only designed to enhance photos, not rescue them. If you think you have an image that might be borderline, do not hesitate to post in our photography forums, we are always happy to give tips on how to improve images. Once you're done, don't forget to upload to our photo gallery, as we are always happy to display anybody's work.
Eric Smith's basic overview
This is a very general overview, very easy to follow guide to using photoshop with screenshots to help you along. Starts with adjusting Saturation then Contrast (via layers), Dodging and Burning, Sharpening using the "Sharpen" tool, Levelling and Cropping, Removal of Dust Spots, Then Resizing and basic Sharpening. Does not go into progressive sharpening, but Kyle covers that nicely. PDF version
Eric Smith's Advanced Workflow
A more advanced workflow that utilizes some of Jeff Miller's Actions, as well as some of my own, noteable changes from the basic workflow include adjustment of image saturation, as well as exposure adjustments. Also, discards the dodge and burn tools as well as the Brightness/Contrast adjustment.
Fergul McClean's workflow document
Very comprehensive basic Photoshop workflow, based on Elements 2.0 and 3.0. Starts with Levelling, Cropping, and removing dust spots using 2 different methods,
then moves on to Enhancement of Brightness and Contrast (not via layers), finally Sharpening and Saving. .PDF version
Kyle's progressive sharpening workflow
Kyle's workflow showing the progressive sharpening technique using layers. Very good way to control sharpening on images that have softer spots than others.
Jeff Miller's Actions/Masks tutorial
An excellent tutorial on the use of actions and masks, complete with images and downloadable actions for use in Adobe Photoshop. Special thanks to Jeff Miller for allowing us to host his tutorial.
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Also, don't forget to visit our forums, Where we discuss everything from what made Jason's face turn red to all the different ways Eric has messed up a photo! Ok, we don't do much of that, but we do like to discuss what's coming in, what used to be here back in the days of yore, the different editing and in-camera techniques we use, plus any issues concerning the site get discussed as well. We also have a great News section, as well as the Photo Gallery Where photos using these techniques are displayed!
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