May 12, 2009

Photoshop: color overlay

  In my sunlight touch up tutorial, I showed you how to add a hint of color to your photo while giving it an extra boost at the same time. However, sometimes a photo can benefit from a little color, but just doesn’t need that extra boost. Or even a minor light tweak. This simple color overlay is a great way to add a touch of color without making your photo…

    May 6, 2009

    Photoshop: layer masks

    Filed under: Photography — Tags: , , , , , , , — Kay @ 8:07 am

      Especially when using actions, having full control over the outcome is important. Very important. That’s where layer masks come in. It’s a simple but invaluable technique that I use in probably 85% of my editing. In fact, I think it’s safe to say that most of my actions and editing involve a layer mask. And here’s how you work with them.

      Apr 28, 2009

      Photoshop: creating actions

        Creating your own actions isn’t just fun; it’s also a huge time saver when you automate the editing techniques you use a lot. I have a enormous collection of my own actions. Each and every editing technique I’ve ever done over the past 10 years or so, I literally transformed into an action. Anywhere from simple borders, to special color pop techniques, sharpening, resizing, favorite B & W editing and foggy overlays. You name…

        Apr 26, 2009

        Photoshop: sunlight touch up

          New type of posting, new section. Welcome to Kayotic Darkroom. No worries, nothing shady or illegal going on here; just a category where I’ll share a few photoshop editing tips and tricks. Been receiving so many emails with questions about my editing, I figured this might be a fun thing to add. I’ll take requests! If there’s a technique you want to know more about/learn, just let me know and I’ll…