Review of "Photoshop Fast Track for Digital Photographers"

"Photoshop Fast Track for Digital Photographers" Review

Seller: David Peters

Summary:

"Photoshop Fast Track for Digital Photographers" is a collection of 22 videos, which demonstrate how to edit digital photos using Photoshop. Each video is a step-by-step tutorial of the most common image editing tasks in Photoshop.

Product Details:

The main product is a set of 34 instructional videos. These include 12 video tutorials for Photoshop, from  Photoshop 7 through to the later versions bundled with Creative Suite products (CS2 and CS3). Most of the videos are less than 5 minutes long. The longest video is 12 minutes and 48 seconds.

The topics for Photoshop 7 through CS2 are:

- Change Eye Color
- Change Hair Color
- Fix Underexposed Photos
- More Punch Photo
- Instant Tan
- Panoramic
- Double Chin
- Remove Red Eye
- Remove Spots and Blemishes
- Remove Unwanted Objects
- Remove Wrinkles
- Whiten Teeth

The topics for CS3 are:
- Batch Rename
- Batch Resize
- Change Hair Color
- Double Chin
- Eye Color
- Instant Tan
- Look Funny
- Look Slimmer
- More Punch Photo
- Photomontage
- Red Eye Removal
- Remove Spots and Blemishes
- Remove Unwanted Objects
- Remove Wrinkles
- Replace Backgrounds
- Selective Color
- Smooth Skin
- Soft Romantic
- Straighten Image
- Fix Underexposed Photos
- Whiten Teeth

"Photoshop Fast Track for Digital Photographers" also includes the following bonuses:

- Video tutorial images: These are the exact same images edited in the videos. The customer can work on the same images and practice the skills each video demonstrates.

- Flickr tutorials: A step-by-step guide on how digital photographers can make the most of this free site to share (and show off) your photos. There are 14 videos on Flickr alone.

Format: Online video in both Flash and Shockwave formats, which can be viewed online and downloaded into the user’s hard drive The tutorial images are digital image files (JPG).

The Flickr tutorial is in online video format as well.

Thoughts on the Product:

Whether you edit digital photos for fun or for work, these video tutorials will make the tasks much easier.

Photoshop is a powerful graphic editor, but the learning curve can be pretty steep. You could spend hours  learning everything yourself, or pay for a class. Or, you could watch these videos and learn the most   common digital photo editing tasks at your own pace.

Video demonstration is an excellent way of learning a complicated software such as Photoshop. It’s like looking over the shoulder of an instructor - but one that you can pause, rewind or fast forward as needed.

The best way to use these videos is to have Photoshop open in another window, pause the video to complete each of the steps demonstrated, and then compare your final result with that of the video. Because the
tutorial images are included, this is easy for users to do. You get instant feedback and practice.

The tutorials are for different versions of Photoshop, from Photoshop 7 to CS3.

Where to Learn More: www.edityourdigitalphotos.com


Video Review of "Photoshop Fast Track for Digital Photographers

Avoid The Most 12 Common Digital Photography Mistakes

With digital cameras at their most affordable, anybody can be a photographer these days. The problem is, it takes more than a camera to take good pictures.


It takes a certain eye, a way of seeing things, to take pictures that make people go "Wow!" Fortunately, it can be learned. And the more you practice, the better you'll get at it.


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Start by taking a look at these most common mistakes people make when taking digital pictures:


1. Not knowing your camera


If you never read your digital camera's manual and learn its features and how to use them, you won't be able to make the most of it.


2. Not using a tripod


Tripods allow you to take the sharpest pictures even in low light. Use one as often as possible.


3. Not giving the camera time to focus


Digital cameras need time to properly focus and get the right exposure. It can take a fraction of a second or a couple of seconds. Account for this when taking pictures.


4. Relying too much on zoom


Using the camera's zoom feature makes the picture grainier. Get as close to the subject as possible.


5. Taking pictures against the light


This makes the subject dark and the background too bright.


6. Relying too much on the flash


Natural light gives the best pictures, so use it as much as possible. Flash tends to make images look harsh.


7. Not taking enough pictures


It's almost impossible to take the perfect shot at one try, so take many pictures. With digital photography, this doesn't cost you extra. Try different angles and compositions.


8. Always putting the subject dead center


Learn the rule of thirds in composition, and you'll have more interesting pictures.


9. Forgetting to check the horizon


When taking pictures with the horizon showing, make sure it's level.


10. Selecting a low-resolution setting


Your camera will allow you to select different resolutions. Don't be tempted to choose a low resolution just to save on memory space. Instead, buy additional memory for your camera and always take your pictures in high resolution.


11. Trying to take too much


Don't try to include too many things in one picture, such as people and scenery. A picture is more effective when it's focused on a single subject.


12. Not using the camera


You'll never know when a good photo op will come up, so have your camera with you at all times.


It may seem like a lot to think about, but with practice, these things will become second nature.


For those who want to learn even more digital photography techniques, check out the free report, "Shoot Digital Pics Like the Pros,", It's a short but info-filled guide that will have you shooting digital pictures like a pro in no time.


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