Author Archives: Geoff Shaw

Basic Edits – Layers and Masks

Posted on August 16, 2020 by Geoff Shaw

Layers and Masks are an essential part of a non-destructive workflow, allowing you to modify an image, make repairs, and limit adjustments to specific areas of the image. Continue reading →

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Basic Edits – Levels and Curves

Posted on August 15, 2020 by Geoff Shaw

With Levels and Curves you can fine tune the tonal range and even colours in your images. Levels In Photoshop the Layers dialog has many features. The main ones are labelled below. Try out the AUTO settings – it will … Continue reading →

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Basic Edits – Highlights and Shadows

Posted on August 15, 2020 by Geoff Shaw

Highlights and Shadows Whilst the exposure controls control the mid-tones, the Highlights and Shadows controls work on these ends of the tone range. In addition the Whites and Blacks controls adjust the upper and lower limits of the brightness range … Continue reading →

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Non-destructive editing

Posted on August 14, 2020 by Geoff Shaw

Non-destructive image editing allows you to revise your edits without starting again from scratch. Continue reading →

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Backup

Posted on August 14, 2020 by Geoff Shaw

The importance of backup Tidying my room a while agoI came across a very dusty doc I had made yonks ago on the importance of computer backup. It had the “Backup song” that parodies the song “Yesterday” by the Beatles.  … Continue reading →

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The Photoshop Workspace

Posted on August 13, 2020 by Geoff Shaw

Workspaces A workspace refers to the collection of user interface elements on your screen and their layout. Photoshop has a vast number of features, so the workspace usually gives a subset of the available tools and functions. You can customise … Continue reading →

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Removing objects and healing blemishes

Posted on August 13, 2020 by Geoff Shaw

Non-destructive approaches I strongly encourage non-destructive editing where possible. Check out https://resources.waverleycameraclub.org/non-destructive-editing/ for some of the reasons why. Rather than changing your original image, try to do the edits on separate layers over the top of the original. That way … Continue reading →

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Transformations and distortions

Posted on August 13, 2020 by Geoff Shaw

Transformations can allow you to correct converging verticals, adjust aspect ratios, correct lens distortions or to distort the image in multitudes of ways. Continue reading →

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Photoshop keyboard shortcuts

Posted on August 12, 2020 by Geoff Shaw

Using your keyboard in conjunction with your mouse can speed your work in photoshop. Keyboard shortcuts are customisable to suit your workflow. Continue reading →

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How to select hair

Posted on August 11, 2020 by Geoff Shaw

A common need is to select and mask fine detail like hair from a background. This post gives some suggestions and links to resources. Continue reading →

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