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Correcting your dark images in Photoshop

In this quick tutorial, I show you three methods of correcting underexposed images in Photoshop, using Camera Raw, and Adjustment Layers.

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Shooting a Music Video with the Sony NEX-FS700U

About a year ago, I found out that the FS700 even existed. Being obsessed with slow motion, the only options I ever had were dishing out $800+ per weekend for a RED camera, or shooting 60fps. Neither...

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Quick Photo Composition in Photoshop

In this video, you’ll learn how to quickly turn a plain photo shoot into a fantastic one. This technique uses the Quick Selection Tool, Refine Edge, and Adjustment Layers. Disclaimer: This is only one...

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Quick Cinemagraph Effect in Photoshop

In this video, you’ll learn how to quickly create a cinemagraph – freezing portions of your video, leaving the rest with motio Disclaimer: This is only one way to create a cinemagraph effect in Photoshop.

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Remove Wrinkles in Photoshop

In this video, you’ll learn how to quickly remove wrinkles from your images in Photoshop. Disclaimer: This is only one way to remove wrinkles in Photoshop.

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Carve your name on a tombstone in Photoshop

Looking for a spooky image makeover? Let’s get into the Halloween spirit and learn how to easily carve your name on a tombstone in Photoshop. To do this we’ll use Layer Styles and an optional filter....

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Photoshop’s Flame Generator

Here’s a look at Photoshop’s new Flame Filter, which can help you create flaming text or even people! Disclaimers: This is only one way to create flames. Flame generator only available in the latest...

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Carve a pumpkin in Photoshop

In this video, you’ll learn how to carve a pumpkin in Photoshop, just in time for Halloween! This tutorial utilizes the Pen Tool, Layer Styles, Filters, and more!

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The Strain Photoshop Retouch

Learn how to create an effect similar to the “Strain” poster in Photoshop, using stock images, Puppet Warp, Layer Styles, Filters, and more! | IceflowStudios.com

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Fix Missing Teeth in Photoshop

In just one minute, learn how to fix missing teeth in Photoshop! A more in-depth tutorial will be created at some point in the future. | IceflowStudios.com

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A First Look at Selections in Affinity Photo

In this video, I take a look at Affinity Photo, and how you can make accurate selections containing hair, very similar to how you can in Photoshop using the Quick Selection Tool and Refine Edge.

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Change Eye Color Using Affinity Photo

In this video, I take a look at how you can change eye color using Affinity Photo. This tutorial covers selections, adjustments, and masking.

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Targeted Color Adjustments in Photoshop

Learn how to easily make targeted color adjustments of a single object in Photoshop using selections, adjustment layers, and layer masks.

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Repairing Old Photos in Photoshop

Have any old photos lying around? Whether you want to repair some family heirlooms or add a new service to your photo business, we’ve got you covered. Learn how to repair old photos in Photoshop using...

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HDR in Adobe Photoshop Lightroom CC

Whether you love it or hate it, HDR is here to stay, and now built directly into Lightroom CC. For those unfamiliar, HDR, which stands for “High Dynamic Range”, is the process of combining multiple...

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Panoramas in Adobe Photoshop Lightroom CC

Slightly less controversial than HDR, panoramas are also possible in Lightroom CC. Panoramic images are a series of shots that are stitched together to appear as one large image, that couldn’t be...

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Noiseless Pro Review

A look at Noiseless Pro by Macphun a standalone application that helps you reduce color and luminance noise in your images, and process raw images! [youtube...

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Create a Headless Man in Photoshop

In this Photoshop tutorial, learn how to create a headless man, and how to add realistic looking clothes to look like the head was never there! [youtube...

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Photoshop CC 2015 Top 5 Features

Editor’s Note: Photoshop CC (2015) released today. We’ll have ongoing coverage of new features… but here’s a quick video about the top 5 features for all users. For complete details, see this Photoshop...

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Dehaze in Photoshop/Lightroom CC 2015

Editor’s Note: Photoshop CC (2015) released today. We’ll have ongoing coverage of new features… but here’s a quick video about the top 5 features for all users. For complete details, see this Photoshop...

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Multiple Layer Styles in Photoshop CC 2015

Editor’s Note: Photoshop CC (2015) recently released. For complete details, see this Photoshop CC (2015) FAQ. Photoshop CC 2015 now allows you to add multiple of the same layer style to a single layer....

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Export Options in Photoshop CC 2015

Editor’s Note: Photoshop CC (2015) was recently released. We’ll have ongoing coverage of new features…. For complete details, see this Photoshop CC (2015) FAQ. Photoshop CC 2015 is here! The new export...

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What are Smart Objects in Photoshop?

Editor’s Note: Don’t miss this week’s free event on when to jump from Lightroom to Photoshop. If youve spent any time reading or watching Photoshop tutorials, youve likely heard the term Smart Object,...

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Coming Soon to Photoshop: Editable Toolbars

Coming soon to Adobe Photoshop CC, you’ll be able to edit your toolbars rearrange tools you use often, hide tools you don’t, and even sync them to the Creative Cloud for on-the-go work. [youtube...

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My Favorite New Photoshop CC Features (Late 2015 Release)

There are a ton of updates in the latest version of Photoshop CC. In this video, I show off a few of my favorites from artboard improvements, font filtering, the return of the Oil Paint filter, and...

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How to create snow in Photoshop

In today’s Photoshop tip, learn how to create snow using a custom brush, filters, and an adjustment layer. Similar techniques can be used to create rain, as well! [youtube...

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The Oil Paint filter is back in Photoshop!

The Oil Paint filter is back in Photoshop! Why was it removed? Your guess is as good as mine, but it’s back! In this tutorial, I take a look at two examples of how it can be used. [youtube...

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Place Images and Videos Within Text in Photoshop

In just one minute, learn how to place images and videos within your text in Adobe Photoshop using a Clipping Mask. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3Zvf4BB–g&w=1280&h=720] Disclaimer:...

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Boundary Warp in Lightroom CC

The new Boundary Warp feature within Lightroom CC can help you relatively seamlessly fill in the ‘transparent’ areas on your panoramas by intelligently warping the edges without distorting details.

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Processing Jupiter in Adobe Photoshop

Using the images taken by NASA’s Juno probe, learn how to process your very own composite of Jupiter in Adobe Photoshop. This tutorial explores combining several channels, using Camera Raw, and various...

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