High-Level Principles for Fine-art Processing
In this new blog post, I’m focusing on the Why instead of just the How of fine-art post-processing by presenting a few high-level principles that form the basis of a structured method of processing to create images that are visually effective and aesthetic. Principles...
Apple Silicon (M1) processors and Intel-based Photoshop plugins compatibility
With the recent arrival, late 2020, of Apple computers with their new Silicon (M1) processors, this blog post contains important information for people with a new Apple M1 computer and who are also using Adobe Photoshop with or without third party software and...
Nondestructive and destructive editing in Photoshop
Rethinking destructive and nondestructive editing in Photoshop. An article on destructive and nondestructive editing in Photoshop to broaden your horizon and to also consider so-called ‘destructive editing’. I’m positing that destructive editing very rarely happens, even if you don’t use the traditional method of adjustment layers. In fact, it might inspire you to think differently and enable more creative and subtle images:
Creating 16-bit luminosity masks
Creating 16 bits luminosity masks and half masks A tutorial on the creation of the normal (integer) and half luminosity masks in 16 bits for Photoshop using the Calculation and Levels method combined without loading selections. In one of my older blog posts from 2014...
Photoshop Masks and Selections Guide
In this article, I’ll give an overview of available Photoshop masking methods, types of masks, the difference between masks and selections, when to use them, and a few tips and guidelines for better masking and less frustration. And keep in mind: a smart photographer/artist is someone who also knows when NOT to create selections. If you don’t need them and can solve it in an easier and faster way, then don’t waste your time.