Friday, August 27, 2010

Looking to Freshen up your PS skillz this fall. Why not do some web surfing for a few free tutorials.

Here is an example that you could try your hand at. I took the image at the Toronto Burlesque festival, but wanted to see if I could turn it into a pin up like image.

Delilah, our beautiful performance model was wearing dark clothing against a harshly lit black background. I'm sure if I took more pain stacking time, I could isolate the umbrella more skillfully

I learnt a few new blending mode techniques as well as selection techniques, including how to isolate an images luminousity.

Why not give it a try. here is the link to Planet PhotoShop. www.planetphotoshop.com/pin-up-effect.html

Here is the original image. A before look - by Toni Wallachy

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Get Your Education On!

Just received the Toronto District School Board catalog of Fall night school courses

which includes seven photography courses. Registraion started yesterday Aug.16th.

Pick up a cataloge at your local library or pull up www.learn4life.ca on the net ..

Mark Trusz (one of our amazing speakers last season) has been teaching these courses for years. Seniors are half price