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I worked with Barry when I launched Digital PhotoFX back in 1997. At the time he was one of the leading digital imaging experts - these days we have loads of experts so the question is... will Barry still be ahead of the game? For a start he's chosen to use Photoshop Elements which is much more affordable than Photoshop so that's a welcome move. The book has the familiar clean Ilex design and the photos are from Barry's extensive collection. These are great examples to work with and make the bo...
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Thanks Mike, and Ade. Thanks Les, that is expensive! I will have a look. I would actually prefer video tutorials more than books, as it would take less time to digest..and I am a slow reader....LOL Cheers Vince.
Forum: Digital imaging
Help with layering
Bookmarking
Forum: Photographic discussion
A question for graphics tablet users.
I got my Wacom about a week ago and have been experimenting with various settings. At the moment, at least, I think I prefer a constant opacity and the size pressure-sensitised but the joy of a graphics tablet is the fun you can have "playing" with it. Don't constrain yourself - just explore the possibilities. I have had a great time mucking around with various settings for each of Colour Blen...
Forum: Computers
Photoshop
I have free Photoshop videos on my website and try to do it in an idiot proof fashion (which comes naturally!). I'm a copywriter by day so I'm used to putting complicated jargon into easy to digest language. I also have photo technique and photography marketing tips too. Hope it helps.
Forum: Photographic discussion
Hmmm... What's the problem here then?
Great. Thanks for that Nik. If it's Beckham video, it's a 'must see'!
Forum: ePHOTOzine discussion
Who will invest time in a numpty?
You took and saw the picture Alan, well done and also well done for presenting it to us for comment and suggestions. P/S is a steep learning curve but great fun :-)
Forum: Digital imaging
Friday Smile
A Doctor was addressing a large audience in Tampa. 'The material we put into our stomachs is enough to have killed most of us sitting here, years ago. Red meat is awful. Soft drinks corrode your stomach lining. Chinese food is loaded with MSG. High fat diets can be disastrous, and none of us realizes the long-term harm caused by the germs in our drinking water. However, there is o...
Forum: Light-hearted chat
World soccer
On the telly for me Mike but, would love to visit. Not enough holidays. :(
Forum: Off-topic discussion
New Member - Shooterdbest
Welcome to the site ....always good to see another Nikon user ;-) Your photo of Niagra falls is an eye opener for me, I always thought it was in the middle of nowhere! Rob
Forum: Introduce Yourself
Slideshow
Pictures to Exe has my vote plus how to videos by Barry Beckham, also on EPZ TV for some photoshop stuff There are also some good example videos on youtube.
Forum: Digital imaging
Canon EOS 1D Mk IV Announced
I guess that's just how you see the world. Remember, just 'cos you're paranoid doesn't mean they're not all out to get you ;)
Forum: Digital cameras
Monaco F1.
Such a bloody waste the pair. True gentlemen as well
Forum: Light-hearted chat
ePHOTOzine.tv is Here!
Thanks Pete. I think I'm back on track now. I've found some good stuff while browsing too.
Forum: ePHOTOzine discussion
Quotations
The secret of a good sermon is to have a good beginning and a good ending; and to have the two as close together as possible - George Burns
Forum: Light-hearted chat
Quintuple word association
Woodentops; CID nickname for uniforms.
Forum: Light-hearted chat
News

Your chance to meet and listen to photo-editing expert Barry Beckham, courtesy of Grantham Photographic Society.<br />
Techniques

Some images lend themselves to selective toning and here's a good example of what can be achieved.

Barry Beckham provides an overview of Photoshop's brush tools.

Here's a fun trick to make your picture look like a jigsaw with some pieces missing.

The stroke command may be an odd name for this Photoshop tool, but it has a really practical use.
Barry Beckham explains how to use Photoshop's Pen tool to make advanced selections around objects in a photo.

Barry Beckham and David Rowley explain how to combine several images into a montage with Photoshop.

Using layers to make a quick composite image of balloons

A guide to Photoshop's Dodge, Burn and Sponge tools

Barry Beckham's technique shows us how to spruce up a railway photo with a snazzy colour effect.

Barry Beckham and David Rowley explain how layer masks work.
Barry Beckham guides you through steps in Photoshop to turn a snapshot of a car into a buffed showroom delight.

Photoshop's Crop tool explained
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