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PS/LR Software Updates

May 2023 Photoshop Update

28:36 Duration
Introduction
Remove Tool
Generative Fill (in beta)
Contextual Task Bar
Adjustments Panel
Updated Gradient Tool
Summary
MA_May2023 PS Updates

Enhance

Optimize Highlights & Contrast

54:01 Duration
Introduction
Visualize Action
Tone Down Highlights
Refine Results
Evaluate Hazy Areas
Saved Selections
Reducing Haze
Brighten Highlights
Increasing Haze
Clean Up Layers
Summary
MA_Optimize Highlights Contrast
Action & Practice Image.zip

Depth & Dimension

26:18 Duration
Introduction
Saved Selections
General Process
Repeat the Process
Create Action
Apply Same Settings
Curves vs Levels
Modify Adjustment
Summary
2006_06-Badlands-SD.tif
Depth-Helper Action.zip

Adjustment Practice

28:02 Duration
Introduction
Curves for Shadows
Paint on Layer Mask
Curves for Highlights
Limit to Highlights
Hue/Saturation on Grass
Refine Mask
Summary
2011_11 Africa.jpg

HDR to Final

59:41 Duration
Introduction
Spot Healing Brush
+ Contrast in Curves
Isolate with QuickMask
Hue/Saturation
Shift Color in Curves
Luminosity Mode
Lens Flare
Paint in Color Mode
Lens Flare 2
Tiny Tweaks
Dual Masks
Retouch Flare
Summary
MA_HDR to Final
2011_05-Horseshoe-Bend-AZ.tif

Make Subject Pop

45:01 Duration
Introduction
Examples
1st Example
Levels
Select Subject
Quick Mask
Fill Layer Mask
Refine Mask
2nd Example
Curves
Paint on Mask
Optimize Subject
Detail Action
3rd Example
Curves
Color Curves
Adjust Fountain
Summary
MA_Make Subject Pop
2021_12 San Jaun Puerto Rico.tif
2021_12 Virgin Gorda BVI.tif
2021_12 San Jaun Puerto Rico 2.tif

Finish the Flamingos

41:13 Duration
Introduction
Dual Develop Settings
Retouch in Raw
Retouch with Clone Source
Darken Top
Brighten Feathers
Adjust Heads
Adjust Eyes
Adjust Beaks
Refine Layer Mask
Clean Up Layers
Summary
MA_Finish the Flamingos
Flamingos.tif

Transform Shadow into Light II

37:18 Duration
Introduction
Histogram Differences
Curves Mindset
Mask Results
Second Pass
Example 1
Tip: Clip Multiple
Example 2
Hue/Saturation
Example 3
Mask on Group
Example 4
Tip: Clipping Preview
Adding Shade Back
Summary
MA_Transform Shadow into Light
2013_11-Talmo-Texaco.tif
2013_09-Waverly-Shell-Station.tif
2013_09-Shell-Service-Station-Bayport-MN.tif
2015-08-Shell Station New Cambria MO.tif

Lead the Eye via Adjustments

1:07:38 Duration
Introduction
Lightroom Example
Photoshop Example
Adjust Color
Increase Contrast
Reduce Brightness
Fade
Selection Tip
Increase Saturation
Decrease Saturation
Before/After Views
2nd Photoshop Example
Fill Shortcuts
Limit in Highlights and Shadows
Overall Brightness
Fix Shiny Action
Summary
MA_Lead the Eye Via Adjustments
Practice Images & Action.ZIP

Fixing Uneven Objects

31:22 Duration
Introduction
Select Object
Apply Curves
Edit Layer Mask
2nd Example
3rd Example
Quick Mask Tip
Adjust Hue/Saturation
Summary
MA_Fixing Uneven Objects
2012_04-Aetna-Station-Middletown-NY.tif
2013_08_18_Guerin Texaco Service Station MN.tif
2013_09_20_Peninsula Pure.tif

Adjustment Layer Tips & Tricks

1:07:17 Duration
Introduction
Screen Organization
Layer Thumbnail Size
Copy & Paste Layers
Structuring Documents
Merging Layers
Delete Empty Masks
Keyboard Shortcuts
Easy Masking
Sampling Colors
Empty Adj Layers
Sharpening
Summary
FREE Public Tip
MA_Adjustment Layer Tips Tricks
Adj Lyr Practice Images.zip

the EDGE

Ben’s Clipping Indicators

30:19 Duration
Introduction
Clipping in ACR/LR
Installing Clipping Library
ACR/LR Style Clipping in PS
Levels Style Clipping
Bens Clipping
Other Useful Lessons
How I Made Them
Summary
MA_Highlight and Shadow Clipping
Bens Clipping Indicators.zip

Challenge Image: Glass Panel

47:50 Duration
Introduction
Create Glass Group
Create Green Glass
Define Edge Thickness
Add Reflections
Make Highlights Knockout
Add Variation
Fine-Tune Masks
Add Logo
Summary
MA_Challenge Image Glass Panel
Glass Railing.tif

Color Rings Tool

16:16 Duration
Introduction
Using the Color Rings
Color Version of Rings
Applying Adjustment
Smart vs Non-Smart Object
Which Tools to Use
Move Between Documents
Control Center Stroke
Store in Library Panel
Summary
MA_Color Rings Tool
Bens-Color-Rings.tif

Advanced Tip Fiesta II

44:55 Duration
Introduction
Colorize
Contrasting Areas
Color Matching
Multi-Adjustments
Blending Adjustment Result
Blend If Sliders
Dual Color Adjustment
Adjusting Opposites
Neutralize Whites
Highlight Adjustments
Transform with Reference
Clone Source
Healing After Adjustment
Blend ACR Settings
Summary
MA_Advanced Tip Fiesta 2
2015-08-Shell-Station-New-Cambria-MO.tif

Advanced Tip Fiesta

35:00 Duration
Introduction
+Contrast
-Saturation
Color Fix
Boosting Color Contrast
Adding Color Tip
2nd Clipped Example
Partial Layer Mask
Web Color Reference
Summary
MA_Advanced Tip Fiesta
2015-08-Shell-Station-New-Cambria-MO.tif

Retouch & Adjust

45:23 Duration
Introduction
Retouching
Clone Source Panel
Multiple Clone Sources
Select Adjustment Area
Match Colors
Blending Sliders
Summary
MA_Retouch and Adjust
2013_09_16 Creston IA Phillips 66.jpg