Photoshop cafe Newsletter

As you see, I have redesigned the newsletter. I am making better use of CSS to bring you a more streamlined look with a smaller file size. Make sure that you have HTML enabled in you email reader to enjoy the full impact of style and images. I would love to hear your thoughts on the new format.

Speaking of new formats, we have been working on all the training videos are are on the fast-track to making them all available as downloads as an alternative to CDs and DVD's. You can download these to your MAC or PC and they are yours forever to watch off-line at your convince. For people who like the look of a shiny box and want to touch a real disk, we will continue to offer physical DVD's and CDs too.

There are several things new this month. I have been having great turnouts at the presentations at various Apple Stores, I would love to see you at one sometime if your close to the location, these are free 1 hour seminars. I will be teaching 4 sessions at Digital Art week in San Diego next week.

I have thrown in a few tips for you to race through Photoshop, see the gray boxes.

Is it possible to get quality Royalty free stock photos for $3? Sure is, check out istockphoto - They also have Flash movies and Illustrator files.

Something new! I have had many requests for the DVD's as digital downloads. Photoshop and Wacom and Photoshop/Dreamweaver Integration are now available as Downloads as well as Physical DVD's. So those of you who don't want to wait, or don't have DVD Roms can now enjoy these popular training videos. I am currently working on converting the entire series, they should all be available within a couple of weeks.

For those of you who love DVD's. and CDs, check out the new offer for this month. Get 10% off by entering the code PSNL6.

Photoshop Secrets: Photoshop and Wacom Tablets: Stop working like a mouse user. Unleash the full power of this amazing tool as you learn to unlock all the secrets and functionality of your pen tablet.

Photoshop Secrets: Photoshop CS2 for Digital Photographers: Looking for a Photoshop CS2 "boot camp" for all your photo needs? This DVD will take you on a 3.5 hour journey into Digital darkroom techniques, retouching, repairing, special effect and more tips than you can imagine! You will be amazed at how much information is jammed into 3.5 hours.

Photoshop and Dreamweaver Integration: With Adobe and Macromedia becoming one company, what better way to learn to integrate Photoshop and Dreamweaver than this forward-thinking DVD. The first product on the market (Possibly still the only one) that brings you a complete web-design workflow that utilizes the most popular tools in the world.

Check out Demos of these videos featured in Computer Arts magazine. Issues 116 and 117

Who’s behind the mask?
Since I just mentioned a mask, I better tell you why that’s cool. Click the Mask button at the bottom of the layers palette. (If using an adjustment layer, the mask is already there, begging for your interaction). Click the mask, choose a black brush and paint on the image. Notice that you are painting away the masked layer and revealing the contents behind. Choose White, to paint back the masked layer. This is really useful for selective adjustments. What’s more gray is related to transparency, eg. A 50% gray color will paint 50% opacity. Even try a gradient and see what happens.

I was fortunate to be nominated for the Photoshop Hall of Fame once again!
Thanks to those of you who nominated me!
All NAPP members can vote on who will be the 2006 Hall Of Famers.

Super Tutorial 3 is live! One of the most popular features of PhotoshopCAFE has been the multi-part Super Tutorials. Good news! Super Tutorial 3 is now up. I will show you how to create a Photorealistic interface and screen in Photoshop. All the screenshots and PSD work files are included.

Here is a news flash (excuse the pun). People have asked me for years for a book on Flash! I am currently working on a new book How to Wow with Flash this book with show you how to create all those cool effects you have seen on the web and on video! We are looking at June release of this new book.

If you have never seen my flash work check out pixeloverload.com

Anyone like Characters? I have discovered a brand new community that focuses on Mojis (Japanese for Characters). They call themselves a "Contemporary Character Design Community." You can rate different members characters and join in Moji Wars, where you can battle your character against the others on the site. Check them out at Mojizu.com it's a real fun site and memberships are free!

Release Us
Did you know that you can convert all the effects of a layer style to pixels on separate layers? This is useful for such things as creating cast shadows.
Choose Layer>Layer Style >Create Layers

Colin will be making a free presentation on using Aperture and Photoshop at the following Apple Stores.

Colin Smith Check out my latest book. This one will teach Digital Photographers how to turn any photo into a masterpiece. Fix common problems with exposure, blur, noise, redeye etc. Take a common photo and enhance it, retouch, create borders, create actions to save time, make a web gallery, contact sheets and more. Learn the digital workflow of the pros in a beautiful full color book that's easy to understand and has tons of pictures to illustrate the text. Includes a CD Rom will all project files.

Here is a CS2 book that I wrote with Jan Kabili. This is part of the series started by Jack Davis (Photoshop Wow Book), This book will show you how to create amazing web graphics and also teach you a ton of efficiency tips that will put you ahead of the competition. Want to create cool navigation, inspiring graphics, use automation, animation and even variable data sets? This book is for you.

This book is for the user who has a little experience with web design (If you are a complete beginner, read my Photoshop Dreamweaver Integration book (or DVD) first). This book just received a 5/5 review in the latest issue of Photoshop User Magazine.

Thanks for tuning into the CAFE Cup and remember: Create don't Steal! See you at the cafe

Release Us Did you know that you can convert all the effects of a layer style to pixels on separate layers? This is useful for such things as creating cast shadows. Choose Layer>Layer Style >Create Layers

Release Us
Did you know that you can convert all the effects of a layer style to pixels on separate layers? This is useful for such things as creating cast shadows.
Choose Layer>Layer Style >Create Layers