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Google+ Photographers Conference Gets Better & Better

May 3rd, 2012 | Corey Barker

Every registered conference attendee is getting a complimentary copy of onOne Software's Perfect Effects 3 as a bonus gift ($99.95 value). Perfect Effects 3 includes a complete library of over 300 professional quality photographic effects that can be stacked, blended, and previewed with ease. Sweet!

This just in...every registered conference attendee for the Google+ Photographers Conference is getting a complimentary copy of onOne Software's Perfect Effects 3 as a bonus gift ($99.95 value). Perfect Effects 3 includes a complete library of over 300 professional quality photographic effects that can be stacked, blended, and previewed with ease. Sweet!

Plus, a new conference promo saves you $50 off registration and gives you two free months of online training from KelbyTraining.com! Use promo code: GPLUSCOMM when signing up online.

If you're a student, you can attend the conference for as little as $99. Use promo code: GPLUSSTUD when signing up online. (You will need to have student ID available when you pick up your conference badge atcheck in.)

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6 Days of Photoshop CS6

April 24th, 2012 | Corey Barker

What up everyone!

This week we have very exciting stuff happening! Monday was the official launch day of the Adobe Creative Suite 6 and all of us here at the NAPP and PlanetPhotoshop.com are presenting live webcasts all this week on all the new features in Photoshop CS6. We have a range of topics such as photography, design, video, 3D to name a few. Join us for 6 Days of Adobe Photoshop CS6, a special series of webcasts that will take you from soup to nuts in CS6, complete with Q&A.

Whether you’re a designer, photographer, or videographer, you’ll learn everything you need to know about CS6.

Here’s the schedule:

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Google Photographer’s Conference Announced!

April 17th, 2012 | Corey Barker

This history-making conference powered byGoogle's Hangout (web conferencing) technology and the G+ platformofferscollaborative mix of photography, social media, branding and networkingsessions that will teach photographers how take full advantage of what'shappening now and whats to come on Google+, all taught by the best Googlephotographers, top photography instructors and social media geniuses.

You'll experience two jam-packeddays of live photo shoots, one-on-one portfolio reviews, panel discussions andphotography workshops, including How to Host a Successful Hangout withTrey Ratcliff, Building Your Brand onGoogle+ with Guy Kawasaki, The Art ofthe Headshot with Peter Hurley and Crushthe Composition with Scott Kelby. The complete conference schedule can befound here.

The conference alsooffers the opportunity for you to take part in one of 10 photo walks being heldin and around San Francisco, led by the world's most acclaimed photographersand instructors.

Click here to checkout a special video invitation from Scott Kelby; and dont miss your chance tosave $50 on your registration by signing up no later than April 30. With your registration youll receive a FREE copy ofGuy Kawasakis E-book What the Plus!Google+ for the Rest of Us. But youll need to act fast because space islimited!

REGISTRATION LINK:http://gpluspc.com/register/

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Photoshop World 2012 Washington, D.C.

March 21st, 2012 | Corey Barker

What up everyone? Corey here and I am so excited because the moment has finally arrived! Today we are off to Washington, DC for Photoshop World East 2012. This one promises to be extra exciting as we are in a new city for the first time in years. DC is prime for photo taking at every turn that I am even planning on going out and doing some shooting! Of course, if you have been to Photoshop World before then you know what to expect but we will also have some surprises this time around.

FREE EXPO PASS
If you are not attending the full-conference and want to get a taste of what goes on at Photoshop Worldthen you can get a free expo pass. The tech expo features soem of the most prominent names in the industry like Wacom, Adobe, MPIX, Epson, and so many more. Not to mention the loads of free expo classes taught by Photoshop World instructors. There is also, of course, the NAPP Bookstore where you can get the latest DVD training, books, and other merchandise. Click here to get yours!

You can also have the option of purchasing a one-day conference pass. Gives you full access to all sessions and expo for whichever day you choose excluding special events that require separate registration. Click here for more info!

DIGITAL WORKBOOK
If you have been to Photoshop World before then you know about the gigantic workbook. We affectionately refer to it as the phonebook. It contains the written notes for almost all of the sessions at Photoshop World. Even if you do not attend the conference this is one hell of a training manual to have. The problem is that who likes to carry that huge thing around. It can get heavy! So now we have made available digital versions of the workbook for smart phone and tablet devices using Zinio. The same app that we distribute the digital versions of Photoshop User magazine. So even if you like having the actual book, save it for later and use the digital version when following along in class. You must be a registered attendee to download. Click here to download now!

PHOTOSHOP WORLD APP
Speaking of mobile devices, we also have the PSW app available at the App Store.This convenient app let's you create customizable schedules with class reminders and maps, you can get news updates, and learn more about instructors and their classes. Click here to get the app now!

FOLLOW ON TWITTER
You can also stay up-to-date on the latest news, connect with other attendees, and share your experience on Twitter at #PSW12. Can also check out the PSW blog for updates and news during the event!

MORE SPECIAL EVENTS
Of course there is a lot of fun to be had at Photoshop World and in addition to the long list of training sessions with thesome of the most popular instructors in the world and the fabulous tech expo, there are also special events like the Portfolio reviews where you can have your work critiqued by a Photoshop World instructor one-on-one. The after hours party is always a blast and this time we see the return of Big Electric Cat. The Guru Awards are a favorite because it gives you the chance to see work by some talented attendees. the Art of Digital photography is panel of the world-class photographers like Joe McNally, Moose Peterson, Jay Maisel, and Dave Black share stories of inspiration and insights into how they work. Lastly one of my most favorite events at PSW is Midnight Madness. Always a blast! We have games, food, and fun but seating is limited! Check your show guide to find out how to get your ticket!

Well that is really just a brief overview of some of the things that make Photoshop World the most popular Photoshop events around and why it is not to be missed. If have not registered yet there is still time. See you in DC!

 

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Introducing Wacom Intuos 5!

March 1st, 2012 | Corey Barker

Well as you may have heard, today Wacom announced the newest version of the Intuos line with Intuos 5 Touch. Yes, touch. IN a world of touch screen and the emerging world of gesture based interfaces it was inevitable that such a thing would make it into this professional series of tablets. True the touch feature are also in the Bamboo series but with the Inutos 5 you get that much more. Not only does it respond to the default gesture in the OS but you can also program specific gestures like you would program an express key. So you can switch between applications with a swipe of your hand. Not forgetting of course the pen itself. The pen style is pretty much the same as the Intuos 4 and it also backwards compatible. It will also work on a Cintiq. So if you have both a tablet and a Cintiq at your workstation then you don't have to change pens to go to one or the other. The tablet itself has been redesigned and is now a flat black finish. Almost has a rubbery feel to it! The LED labels are gone but the express keys and touch ring are still there. There is a feature that lets you call up a heads up display to see what the button are set to. At first I wasn't feelin this but it is actually better because your eyes don't have to leave the screen. They come in small, medium, and large sizes and all are also wireless capable. You have to buy the wireless accessory separately and is around $40. Instead of bluetooth the wireless component plugs into the tablet and then it has a small USB dongle that plugs into your machine.

To see all this in action be sure to check out the LIVE webcast today over at KelbyTV.com/onair. Join Corey Barker and Pete Collins and special guest Wes Maggio, Senior Evangelist from Wacom as they introduce you to the new Intuos 5 and share tips and techniques on how to get up and running quickly with your new tablet. This show is not to be missed because we are gonna have some very special guests, we will also be revealing details on how you can win your very own Intuos 5. See you there!

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Early Bird Registration Ends Tomorrow!

February 16th, 2012 | Corey Barker

Heads up everyone! If you are planning to join us at Photoshop World in Washington, DC next month on March 24 and have not registered yet then you only have one more day to save a $100 off the full-conference costs. This early bird special will run through tomorrow (February 17) so don't wait! This is the first time Photoshop World is being held in the nation's capital and promises to be an even not to be missed. If you have been to Photoshop World in the past you know what I mean. For as many years I have been going to this event I still get super excited to teach and network with the most talented and passionate people in the industry. If you love Photoshop and photography and enjoy being around people who love what they do then click here and secure your spot now. Hope to see you there!

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My 3D Feature in Photoshop User

January 31st, 2012 | Corey Barker

So if you are a NAPP member should have just recently received your latest issue of Photoshop User magazine! The official publication of the National Association of Photoshop Professionals. If not a member click here to learn more and see what NAPP members get in addition to a year's subscription to Photoshop User. You can also pick it up at most bookstore newsstands. Anyway in this month's issue I had the honor of writing the feature article on 3D in Photoshop. I discuss how you can use 3D in Photoshop in not so obvious ways by combining the power of 3D and the compositing power of Photoshop to create a very realistic scene. The cover art of the magazine is the example I discuss in the article. While the bottle appears to be exploding in a believable environment it is actually all composited with 2D images enhanced with 3D elements. Really gives you a sense of what you can do with 3D when combined when other Photoshop features! Be creative and enjoy!

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Photoshop World, it will get here fast!

January 27th, 2012 | Corey Barker

Are you planning on joining us for Photoshop World in Washington D.C. this March? If so, you better make sure you get registered soon! The early bird registration, which will save you $100 off the full-conference price, will be available through February 17, 2012. I know that seems like a ways off but we all know that will get here a lot quicker than we think. Not to mention you will want to get registered for other events you may be interested in that have a very high likelihood of filling up fast like the pre-cons and the after hours party! Always a blast! This event boasts the biggest names in Photoshop and photography and it is some of the most fun you will have learning guaranteed! Click here to find out more and get registered today, it will get here before you know it!

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Notable Movie Posters of 2011

December 16th, 2011 | Corey Barker

So it has been an interesting year in movies. There have certainly been a lot of good ones and even some severe disappointments. More so than usual it seems. However, even bad movies can have some impressive poster designs. So to wrap up the year I have put together a collection of some of the most interesting poster designs of 2011. They are in no particular order, I like them all for different reasons. So here we go:

SHERLOCK HOLMES: A GAME OF SHADOWS
This is the follow-up to the 2009 original starring Robert Downey Jr. and directed by Guy Ritchie. I loved the first film but I loved the poster designs more. Love the lighting and composition in both examples.

HUGO
This is the new fantasy film from famed director, Martin Scorsese. Have not seen the film yet but love seeing Scorsese exploring different genres other than those of the gangster flavor, even though I love those films. Posters for the film are beautiful!

THOR
Of all the comic book movies this year I would have to say I enjoyed Thor the most. Thought it was a great origin story to a promising franchise. Despite the difficulty they have in finding a new director for the sequel. Great photography in these posters combined with some great compositing work.

FINAL DESTINATION 5
I'll admit it; I am not a fan of these films. Another horror franchise that has overstayed it's welcome is how I see it. However, this most recent installment had some pretty cool poster concepts. While not great films, there's some really clever design work demonstrated here.

SUPER 8
This was one of the films I most anticipated this past year, and for good reason. It was produced by Steven Spielberg and directed by JJ Abrams. I am fan of both of these guys. So the two of them working together was bound to be fun to watch...and it was. I rather enjoyed this film. Had a real nostalgic feel to the old Spielberg classics of the 80's. Oh, and the posters are really cool too!

IMMORTALS
I was really intrigued when I saw the trailer for this film. I was even further intrigued by the style of the posters. They actually had a campaign of posters depicting main characters from the film. Ultimately the film was just Ok, but the posters are still awesome!

MiSSION IMPOSSIBLE: GHOST PROTOCOL
I was only mildly interested in seeing the fourth installment of this series. That was before I found out that Tom Cruise actually hired Brad Bird to direct. Some of you may know, Brad Bird is most well known as an animator. In fact, he has written and directed two Pixar films: The Incredibles and Ratatouille. So for him to take on a big budget live-action film was an interesting move. Based on what I have seen in the trailers and the posters, my interest is peaked!

CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER
Here is another comic book movie I really enjoyed this year. Had no real expectations when I first saw it but was pretty impressed with it. This movie was another great origin story to add to the Marvel movie universe, as well as some great poster art. Really liked the one on the left with the composition and the particle effects.

HARRY POTTER and the DEATHLY HALLOWS PART 1 & 2
Whoever designed the one sheets for this film just went crazy. I don't think I have ever seen a movie campaign with this many variations of posters. Almost every character has a one sheet. Here are just a couple examples but the concept is pretty consistent throughout all of them.

WAR HORSE
I am intrigued to see this film just because of the fact that it's Steven Spielberg. When it comes to his films all you need is his name and the title of the film like in the example on the left and I am sold.

So those are some of the more notable poster designs from the past year. I have here also a small collection of honorable mentions that I thought were quite interesting as well. It is often fun to really examine a poster and try to understand what the designer intentions might have been. Is how you are reacting to it the right reaction? Does the design work? Does it flow right? Does it raise good questions about the story? Is it selling the movie correctly? These are the same questions you could ask yourself about your own work. Think about it!

Oh and if there is a poster from 2011 that I have not mentioned here that you find remarkable then leave a comment and tell us what your favorite is!

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Sweet Holiday Deal over at KelbyTraining.com

December 12th, 2011 | Corey Barker

It’s Christmastime - and what do you get the person who loves Photoshop tips and tricks? More Photoshop tips and tricks!

So from now until December 31st, when you buy Corey Barker’s new book, Phototoshop Down & Dirty Tricks for Designers you’ll receive 3 free DVDs straight from the KelbyTraining.com workshop.

No codes and no special links necessary. Just purchase Photoshop Down & Dirty Tricks for Designers and our elves (aka shipping team) will select 3 DVDs to include in the box - no catches! Well, ok, there are a couple catches. We get to choose the DVDs, they will be from our sale-priced DVD selection and Santa’s watching so no returns, trade-ins, special requests or whining is allowed. But hey! That’s still a whole lot of extra training. Plus, if you already own one of the DVDs you get, you now have an instant re-gift!

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