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Is there any competitor to Photoshop?

Jeremy — Tue, 31 May 2011 09:53:07 +0000

Is there any competitor to Photoshop? Adobe have done so well with Photoshop that although there are many other great image editing programs out there, people have been blinded to only see Photoshop. Not only that, but people have become to accustomed to using Photoshop that they are afraid to use other packages and going through the education of learning the different styles and techniques of the packages.

If you are a proficiant user of Photoshop, why stop there? Try other packages and you might be quite surprised and might move onto the other packages permanently! Try it before you deny it.

Digital imaging will become more accessible in the near future

Gemma — Tue, 31 May 2011 09:36:17 +0000

Digital imaging will become more accessible in the near future – this may sound like something from a sci-fi movie but when looking at the technology market as a whole, you can grasp that big changes are taking place and technology is growing very fast and quick. Now Tablet computing is really kicking off and Not only Apple and Google, but Microsoft are also announcing their new tablet next week using Windows 8. Soon, like mobiles, people will carry these around everywhere and so more and more image manipulation applications are being built to manage and edit your pictures on the move.

Be an artist on your iPad

Gemma — Wed, 25 May 2011 13:41:03 +0000

If your lucky enought to ahve the new iPad thenthere are 3 new apps which have been launcehd all uin theaim to bring outthe craetive side in you! They allow virtual painting, mixing colours and image viewing and together are known as Photoshop touch, complimenting Photoshop CS5.

The first app called colour lava will turn your iPad into a virtual mixing palette, so you can mix swirl and do whatever youneed to by just using your fingertips. Colours and swatches can be saved by tapping any colour as they are saved on your desktop photoshop.

The Eazel app allows you to flick electronic paint on it by just imploring your fingers onto the canvas, your iPad screen. Your arty creation will look just like the real thing!

And finally,Nav, an app for those designers who have loads of files open all at once. Its a ttolbox which allows you to open an additional 200 documents – all at the same time!

For these particular apps to work you need the latest version of Photoshop.

High Quality HD pictures coming to mobile phones

Gemma — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 08:37:40 +0000

As we are moving into a the new generation of phones, camera and photo quality is one thing consumers need to have as to save them selves from carrying a digital camera. Well the time is now very near because High Quality HD pictures coming to mobile phones.

This is awesome news for most people but the bad news? The phones are going to be very pricey and out of reach for most people and especially students.

If you’re willing to go onto a 24 month contract, then you will get a decent price. But who’s willing for a 24 month contract?

Make your own personalised Christmas cards

Jeremy — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 16:21:13 +0000

It might only be September, but before you know it, festive items will start to appear on the shelves of stores up and down the High Street, and if you’re looking to be a little more creative with your Christmas cards this year, now is as good a time as any to start thinking about getting to work on your own unique creations.

Whilst they’re thankfully received, we all get sick of receiving the same old style of Christmas cards year after year, and if you want to spare yourself the guilt of being one of these culprits, creating your own personalised cards is the way forward.

Whether you choose to create cards bearing stunning snowy scenery, a personal portrait or another wild and wonderful idea, all you will need is a good camera, editing software such as Photoshop and a printer to make Christmas that little bit more personal for your loved ones this year.

As well as giving you the opportunity to unleash your creative side, personalised Christmas cards could also help you to save money- and you won’t be lining the pockets of those pricey retailers.

Start thinking about your creative Christmas card crusade today and you will be ready for the festive season with plenty of time to spare.

The new DSLR Camcorders are soon to arrive at the hands of consumers

Jeremy — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 08:34:57 +0000

The new DSLR Camcorders are soon to arrive at the hands of consumers. if you keep an interest in the world of digital imaging, cameras and photography, you may have heard a certain company has developed the worlds first digital DSLR camcorders

Yes you heard (or should I say read..) me correct. This is of course an achievement on their end but really thinking about it do consumers really want to spend thousands of pounds more on a camcorder that isn’t going to give the real picture but just make the image look more crisp and cool?

I’ll leave that decision to you…

I bought myself a Sony a380 DSLR

Phil — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 08:43:34 +0000

I bought myself a Sony a380 DSLR not too long ago and I tell you it was my first digital camera purchase (let along a DSLR!) so I didn’t know whether I was making the right choice and purchase. Well let’s just mention I would have not bought a DSLR if I was on my own but since it was one of my good friends who was selling the cameral at an awesome price with loads of extras, it was a good buy!

So always be on the lookout and find the right product for the right price. Right Price.

Photomatix and HDR photography

Gemma — Fri, 28 May 2010 16:12:13 +0000

Photomatix and HDR photography

If you are into photography there is a good chance that you have seen what is called HDR before. You know those strangely good looking pictures with very high dynamic range (that’s where hdr comes from)? The basis is simple, you ask you camera to take 3 shots in a row with two having a very high or low exposure.

The second part is two import those shots in a software that will merge then for you. The best and most commonly used at the moment is called Photomatix. It is a very simple yet fully featured software that gives great results. Try it out!

It’s all about the lighting!

Gemma — Thu, 20 May 2010 16:15:32 +0000

It’s all about the lighting! Thats right, it’s all about the lighting.

Getting enough light into your cameras lense is very important if you want the sharpest of images.

Using your cameras flash doesn’t count as light!

If you are in the sun, don’t take a shot into the shade, try and get loads of light without flares to mess up your shots.

How delay(1) can help your design skills

Gemma — Sat, 15 May 2010 16:01:13 +0000

How delay(1) can help your design skills, you might be wondering what this is, but it’s a simple tool in Flash action script that allows the seemless transition of effects between time frames.

Think of it as twining but a bit more complex.

If the effect is carried out correctly, then big effects can be achieved.

If you research the uses of certain action script functions you will find that delay will be amongst a popular and normally missed function.

Try it on your next flash adventure to see the results it can bring to your animations. I think you will be surprised at the results.