Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Workflow Wednesday #10 (Create a Natural Looking HDR Portrait)



In this workflow tutorial we use Lightroom and HDR Efex Pro to create a natural looking HDR portrait from three bracketed images taken handheld in burst mode. Using Control points in and the radial filter, we highlight our subject while preventing the background from being over exposed.

Monday, June 20, 2016

Photoshop LAB Overlay Blend Color Enhancement (With FREE Action Download!)



The LAB overlay blend is a quick Photoshop technique (if you use the free action) to enhance color in an image without oversaturating darker tones. This tutorial covers using the action and doing the effect manually, for those of you who enjoy overly-complicated things.

Wednesday, June 15, 2016

Workflow Wednesday #9 (Analog Efex Pro Vintage Portrait)





In this workflow tutorial we use Analog Efex Pro to give this portrait a tasteful vintage look. We will cover many of the features in Analog Efex including use of control points to limit texture overlays.

Wednesday, June 1, 2016

Workflow Wednesday #8 LR, Viveza



In this workflow tutorial we work on a large group portrait with focus on fixing shadows cast by the lights using Lightroom and Nik Software's Viveza.

Tuesday, May 31, 2016

Analog Efex Pro Advanced Tutorial: Using the Camera Kit





In this Analog Efex Pro tutorial we take an in depth look at all of the tools available in the camera kit and explain how to use all of the functions of each of them.

Sunday, May 29, 2016

Workflow Wednesday #7 (Organize and Archive Photos in Lightroom)



Learn to organize your photos after processing. In this episode we look at exporting Jpegs, and moving our RAW (DNG) files to an archive location while keeping them in the Lightroom catalog.

Monday, May 16, 2016

Workflow Wednesday #6 (Learn to process photos in Lightroom)

How to use Analog Efex Pro (FREE Google Nik Collection)



This is an overview of how to use Analog Efex Pro 2, which is part of the FREE Nik Software Collection by Google. This is a free plugin for Lightroom and Photoshop with many vintage looks and filters such as film type, textures, plates, motion blur, vignette, and more!

Wednesday, April 13, 2016

Workflow Wednesday #5 (Learn to Process Photos in Lightroom)



This is a workflow video where I process some photos in Lightroom CC and give tips on how to use the various tools and insight into my decision making process.

Tuesday, April 5, 2016

Workflow Wednesday #4 (Prioritizing and processing photos in Lightroom)



In this workflow tutorial we go through a selection of photos and choose what to keep and what to reject, then go back to processing in Lightroom.

Color Efex Pro: Interface Overview (Learn how to use Color Efex Pro Phot...



Learn how to use the Color Efex Pro Photoshop and Lightroom plugin which is part of the Google Nik Collection. This collection is now free for everyone and can be found at https://www.google.com/nikcollection/.

Saturday, April 2, 2016

How to use Viveza (Google Nik Collection Photoshop and Lightroom Plugin)



Learn how to use the Google Nik Collection Viveza plugin. This tutorial covers how to import photos, how to add and manipulate control points, duplicate & group control points, and use 'blocking' control points to limit the area of effect. I also cover keyboard shortcuts for duplicating control points and viewing individual masks.



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Workflow Wednesday #3 (Learn to process photos in Lightroom)



In this video we continue working on our Spring cleanup photos in Lightroom. Follow along with me as I narrate Lightroom tips & tricks and demonstrate use of the tools available in Lightroom CC.



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The Google Nik Collection is now FREE! (Photoshop and Lightroom Plugin)

Thursday, March 24, 2016

Workflow Wednesday #2 (Learn to process photos in Lightroom)



In this workflow tutorial we work on some images taken at a community cleanup event in Lightroom. I will explain the tools and methods used along the way to help you learn to process images in Lightroom.



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-- Photo Processing Made Easy Playlists --



Use Lightroom Like A Pro Playlist:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...



Quick Tips Playlist:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...



Workflow Examples and Tutorials Playlist:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...



Fix My Photo Playlist:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...

Workflow Wednesday #1 (Learn to Process Photos in Lightroom)



Join me as I narrate my workflow steps and process some headshots in Adobe Lightroom. While this is not strictly a tutorial, I will try to educate on the use of various tools as I go. Shortcut keys and mouse clicks are captured in the video.



See more Photoshop and Lightroom tutorials on my channel: www.youtube.com/user/ProcessingHelp

Don't forget to subscribe to keep up to date on new tutorials, and please leave a comment if you have questions or suggestions!



-- Photo Processing Made Easy Playlists --



Use Lightroom Like A Pro Playlist:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...



Quick Tips Playlist:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...



Workflow Examples and Tutorials Playlist:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...



Fix My Photo Playlist:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...