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Drag and drop function disabled?? Anyone know how to fix???

jeneye3 — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:45:02 GMT

Hello all...

I am having issues opening files in photoshop. I have always been able to drag and drop photos directly onto the photoshop icon.. and they automatically open. Just recently, when i drag items into the program, photoshop itself opens... but now the photos dont. I have to go into photoshop manually, select open, then find the files i want to open, and open them that way. Does anyone know how to fix this problem? Would much appreciate it.

Thanks,
jen

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EEEK! Where did my Filters go?

MarcoPolo — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 03:20:13 GMT

I'm using mainly CS. Suddenly my effects filters are nowhere to be found. The pull down menu is populated primrily by grayed-out options (non-selectable of course) with only a small number of filters left, like the Blur selections.

I've not messed with *any* archives pertaining to my version of CS other than the .psd files themselves.

What happened? How can I resolve the issue?

Any wisdom?

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What is the exclamation point.....

stefographer — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 18:41:55 GMT

... in a yellow triangle that appears when i open my Camera RAW files in my new CS4...???
It shows up as i open the file- then disappears a second later..... Nothing comes up if i try to put the mouse over it before it disappears....

Anyone know??

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Photo retouch alternative to Pshop?

Watchdog30306 — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 01:49:08 GMT

I've been a Photoshop user for decades now and have earned my living with it. It came bundled with my first $1,000 scanner. (Yes there was a time scanners cost that much and a full version of Photoshop did come with it.) I'm sticking with Photoshop.

HOWEVER....
I host artists gatherings and our next meeting will be about shooting artwork for the web. Is there something out there that will allow simple retouching or color correcting that doesn't cost a fortune? I'd like to offer this group some suggestions. I've been asked about Photoshop Elements, but since I have the big boy, I don't know what it can do, what its limitations are. Most of these artists are not likely to run out and buy Photoshop.

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anyone using HDR software supplemental to PS?

Eric — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:36:34 GMT

have been spending a lot of time tweaking high contrast shots and brackets to come up with some decent landscapes and such. was wondering if anyone has reviews / suggestions regarding additional software / plugins to work high dynamic range shots.

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GIMP photo software

Sun, 31 May 2009 01:42:57 GMT

I downloaded GIMP 2.6 photo editing software from the interent. It was free for use, however the documentation was on a website. Has anyone used it and what do you think?

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Lacking RAW talent.....

stefographer — Thu, 14 May 2009 20:38:34 GMT

So according to the book im reading about my Canon XSi- when i "File...Open" a RAW image file in PS, Adobe Camera RAW (? that name right?) should come up....

It seems like it does - the opening 'name screen' title box comes up- but the menu bar never changes, and it just flips back to PS when i click on anything...
Adobe Camera RAW or whatever never comes completely on or whatever it looks like......
Any suggestions...? I have PS 8.0....
I shot a bunch of portrait shots in RAW (semi-by accident) in sucky light- was thinking it would be good to post-production them better in RAW form....

Are the sliders and controls in RAW in PS just like the PS Levels/Shadow:Highlight/Brightness:Contrast...?

BTW- bought the upgrade thinking i could just put it on the copy i have ( which i got from an old job)- worked on the copy of Illustr i got....
But it wont take the registration # from the copy i have...
Any crafty suggestions...?

Thanx all....

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Photoshop is how much? $700 bucks?

lollicupgirl — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 12:26:07 GMT

How can I get Photoshop mac for the student price? I plan of taking a class in Photoshop, but I am not sure I can get it at a student price. Also, my step-daughter loves photography and would have fun using Photoshop on my computer, but I am not sure since she is still in High School.

Yicks, $700.00 is a lotta money!

What do you think and how can I get it cheaper?

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Does Anyone have a way that I can get a free copy of photoshop?

brettisisfisher — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 20:00:40 GMT

Hi there
I do a little photography on the side, definitely not my full time gig and want to get into it some more. I just maxed out my credit card getting a new Mac Pro and really can't afford to pay for the latest version of Photoshop. I have been a photo student up till now but am not currently enrolled so I can't get a discount.
Does anyone have a copy that I could "borrow" ?

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mac Photoshop recommendations?

Alaska — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 13:10:54 GMT

Hello!

I have a Mac lap top, and was wondering if anyone had any advice or recommendations as to which photoshop would be best to get.

I am a student, and would like to use mostly for fliers, but also some photo editing.

Help?

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Lightroom or Aperture.....??

stefographer — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 18:56:05 GMT

Figure i might as well ask here too.... i've asked at photo tribes, and so far - mostly Lightroom has been recommended.....

Anybody use Aperture OVER Lightrm, even tho they use PS alot.....??

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Add Water Droplets to Images in Photoshop

Koko — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 20:30:53 GMT

http://www.jupiterimages.com/atlarge.aspx?ul=0409_2us&sos=atlarg0409ji

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Can I load Photoshop on 2 computers?

lollicupgirl — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 12:20:35 GMT

Stupid question, but I have to know. I am buying a mac version soon. Also, I want to buy a student version. Has anyone done this? I am looking for a Photoshop class, so I assume they may offer the program at a student price?

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What good masking/ isolate from background programs are u 'Shopheads using....??

stefographer — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 22:17:58 GMT

Havent tried all that much- but the extract tool doesnt seem to be great...............

Heard there were some good, semi-inexpensive programs for extracting/ masking.....

Wot say thou?

Thanks all......

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OT: Preview for Microsoft?

redheadstepkid — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 19:12:57 GMT

I want to recommend a simple editing program for a Microsoft user friend. Is there a version of Preview for MS available?

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What programing tool

patrick_spatz — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 02:50:52 GMT

I want to get a good draw program that will do 3D rending, bit maps, and paint. One suggestion was Paint Shop Pro. Oh and I’d like it not to cost too much. So any ideas.
Patrick

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Tablet, tablet... who's got the tablet......

stefographer — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:22:57 GMT

So wanna pick peeps brains about dig tablet..

Seeing lots of mixed shyt about the Adesso Cybertablet - but tempted to try it for the price.....

Adesso 10x6.25 = $130.
Wacom Bamboo 8.5x5.3 = $200.
Wacom Graphire 6x8.2 = $249.

Know i cant go wrong with Wacom..., but am loathe to spend 200+, if the Adesso is good enough....

Not sure how often i will actually use it in long run, altho there is a job i DEF will use it on coming up..., but i DO do photography also, and mite start using it for that somehow......

Wot say thou ....?

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Going to B&W

MickD — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 02:59:53 GMT

Is it better to render an image to B&W before or after any other image tweaks?

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high res pictures

Pinky~D — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 06:45:00 GMT

I am trying to save/publish a high resolution (small 1") picture to the web. The problem I am having: 1 the hi res is making my image huge, 2/ when I save for web the end product has a white border around the image. What tools or tips can I do in photoshop to make my image a high resolution but keep the size I want. The image has two colors. Anything suggestions please?

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graphics card recommendations?

rafaelO — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 05:45:44 GMT

HI, I have a late 2005 G5 2.3Ghz Dual Core PowerMac with 4.5Gb RAM and the stock NVIDIA GeForce 6600 graphics card

I am wondering if it would be worthwhile upgrading my graphics card for use with my 30"AppleLCD that i use for Photoshop and Aperture and Final Cut. I movie etc.?

can i gain appreciable rendering speed or quality of my images?
thanks :)

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Can't save with Notes Tool selected...

Tish — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 14:00:39 GMT

Any idea why I can't save an image that has someone else's annotation if i have the Notes tool selected? If I choose another tool, then I can save.

Is this a bug I should report?

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Orphan Works Bill: Gov. Geared To Exploit Artists!

joyful_grrl — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 03:01:05 GMT

Imagine a world where the things you made belonged not to you, but to someone else - unless you paid for the right to own them first. Under the Orphan Works Bill, anyone who produces a creative work would have to pay exorbitant sums of money for the simple act of creating art and for the continued ownership of their art through unending copyright registry fees.

This is what the Orphan Works Bill proposes: the bill proposes that as soon as any work of art is created, it would be required to be registered for a moderately high fee with ALL of SEVERAL copyright houses and entered into a giant database. Anyone who does not do this would risk any creation being taken and sold by someone else, and that would be legal because ALL UNREGISTERED WORK would be considered ORPHANED. This includes such simple things as family photos - if posted on the Internet and not registered with a copyright database, your photo album could be used in a series of ads by a major corporation for their latest campaign - and: 1) there would be nothing you could legally do to stop it, because 2) they could legally own your art just by registering it first, and 3) they wouldn't give you a dime. The only way you would regain control of your art is if the previous owner of the copyright allows it to lapse, thereby providing you the opportunity to purchase it.

The OWB extends to all the arts: illustration, photography, computer, mixed media, jewelry, ceramics, acting, performance art, singing, song writing, sculpting, costuming, etc., ad nauseam. It requires the constant registering of any artwork, over and over, ad nauseam; otherwise, your work *could* be used and sold by the government - which will own and run the giant registration companies and databases - for profit. And there is nothing you *would* be able to do about it - ever.

This adds up to a lot of money very quickly - for those who make art and register it, and for those who stand to profit from unregistered art. And not only that, but remember that the copyrights must constantly be renewed as proposed by this bill. Dare I say it? The Orphan Works Bill seeks to totally disempower any creative process in the entire United States of America.

Excerpt from The Illustrators' Partnership Orphan Works Blog, dated September 23, 2008:

Is it wise to concentrate our nations’ copyright wealth in the hands of a few corporate databases? With the meltdown on Wall Street, this might be a good time to ask Congress that question.

The Orphan Works bill would pressure copyright holders to subsidize the start ups of giant commercial databases. The contents of these databases would be more valuable than secure banking information. Yet who can watch the ongoing failure of investment banks that were “too big to fail’ without asking why government should want to create these privately owned image banks on the backs of small business owners who neither want nor need them. Here are some of the questions we’ve raised before about this bad legislative scheme:

• Who’s to be trusted with these databases?
• Who’s to manage them and in whose best interests?
• What happens when a database is hacked?
• What happens when one fails?
• What happens when one is acquired?
• What happens when the terms of service are changed?
• What happens when registration fees become prohibitive?
• What happens when maintenance fees are piled on?
• What happens when exorbitant commissions are imposed?
• What happens to artists who can’t afford to register?
• What happens when registered artists can’t afford to maintain their registrations?
• Will artists have to register their immense bodies of work in competing registries?
• What happens to your business when your clients start calling the databases, not you, to clear rights to your work?
• Why should small business owners be forced to entrust their business information to outside business interests?

Don't delay! Read the latest updates and archives on the Orphan Works Bill at The Illustrators' Partnership Orphan Works Blog found at: ipaorphanworks.blogspot.com/ - and inform yourself. Take it one step further and write to Congress using their handy link to do just that! The more people that know about and speak out against this Bill, the more Congress and your representatives will hear the people's voice and be moved to act in our interest. Our interest is presumably what got them into office, so presumably it is what keeps them there as well. Let them know what you think of the Orphan Works Bill!

If you have never written to Congress, it is easy! Short, one-page letters are highly recommended. See this helpful and simple to follow article on writing guidelines from about.com: usgovinfo.about.com/library/...0199.htm. Another article at itfs.org/webnow/licens...o_congress.htm provides a fast look-up for all your representatives addresses, and suggests that posted letters are much more likely to be recieve attention than emails - as do the guidelines at the United Nations Association of the United States of America (www.unausa.org/site/pp.asp).

***

To put the notion of the Orphan Works Bill into a perspective that has immediate relevance to lots of people on tribe, I'll ask you this: What would Etsy buyers - and more especially sellers - do if this bill was to pass?

Most artists can just afford supplies and a little self-promotion time - let alone registering EVERY SINGLE ITEM of their creation with SEVERAL copyright institutions.

Own your art!

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Swapping colors

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 17:46:45 GMT

How can I select a color in a photo and then switch it to another color throughout the whole photo?

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Blending or averaging pixels using “Cutout” or ???

jeau — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:34:23 GMT

I’m trying to determine the average RGB hue of several samples of monochromatic painted canvas. I have scanned each piece, but of course the hue of each pixel in the canvas is different, depending on whether I choose pixels from the highlight, shadow, et cetera.

My solution in this color mapping quest was, I thought, to select a sample of the scanned canvas in Photoshop, then use the “Cutout” filter to sort of average them all the pixels together into one solid hue, one that is no longer jumbled by the texture of the canvas (no matter how much I zoom in). Alas, I don’t think the “Cutout” function is accurate enough...it renders a bright lemon yellow as maize, a nice raspberry as mulberry, and so on. The hue seems a bit skewed, and with less chroma than I perceive in the untouched images. Since I’m trying to map real color samples to RGB in order to compare gamuts of possible primaries, I need a bit more accuracy.

To the point: is there a way, in Photoshop or some other affordable program, to determine the average hue of a mostly-monochromatic piece? I can’t find anything else that will render pixels all equally, and “Cutout” is all I’ve thought of so far. Thanks in advance for your help (I hope)!

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Stupid Elements question (I think)

tsgeisel — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 05:55:48 GMT

I had a picture I wanted to use for an LJ icon, which has a 100x100 pixel limit. Cropping the extraneous parts was easy enough, but I couldn't figure out how to re-size the larger image down to 100x100. The menu marked resize never gave me a pixel option, and never affected the image as it appeared on the screen - I suspect it was only referring to the printed image.

I finally went back to the copy of Photoshop 5 LE that I still have, and resized it in approximately 3 seconds.

In any case, was this a case of the 3am stupids? Or is what I'm trying to do either not possible in Elements - or just hidden well?

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Contact sheets in PS CS.....

stefographer — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 20:49:34 GMT

It is making them well enough - but only with a white background....
Anyway to change this (can't find any preference for it...), to the more traditional looking 'contact sheet' with black background...??

I only have Photoshp CS....

Or anybody know of any free, downloadable programs that make good contact sheets (not to print, just for on screen)....??

Thanks, 'Shoppers......

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Help the Text tool in Photoshop CS3 reads Px instead of Point sizes.

Keylumin — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:36:46 GMT

I really want to use point sizes, and my boss insists. Can anyone help me convert it. I watch CS3 tutorials and the text tool is in points.

Thank you.

Blessings,

Jay

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Help - trying to insert type and when I hit the return key

Keylumin — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 17:34:15 GMT

the cursor jumps down to the bottom of the page. Why can't I get it to just go down a line. Thanks

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Saving meshes in Photoshop

Watchdog30306 — Wed, 28 May 2008 01:02:20 GMT

I want to create a sequence that shows a nearly square piece of paper being folded, starting with a flat image, then various stages of the fold on different layers. This thing folds more origami like than in accordion or z-folds.

I know you can save a mesh created in "Liquify," but it's far to mushy and liquid to deal with. "Warp" might come closer, but I don't think that you can save the warp as a mesh in order to apply the same warping on another same-size image later. Creating just one layer in this sequence is complicated enough without having to go through it time after time for other similar files. Does anyone have ideas?

Also, "Warp" appears to divide the image up into a grid with 9 pieces. Can that be altered?

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Squealer Font

Wed, 14 May 2008 04:04:15 GMT

Where can I get it?

tried myfonts.com but file wouldn't unstuff.

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Printer issues

BUCK-tard — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 19:10:00 GMT

We recently upgrades to Photoshop (Extended) CS3 and are running OSX 10.5.2. In both binary and jpeg encoded modes to an HP Laserjet (methinks a 4050N) we get a continuous stream of blank pages (an occasional one will have 6-8 zapf dingbat-looking characters at the top). Our not-so-helpful IT department chose this as the solution:

http://gimp-print.sourceforge.net/

now it prints, but looks like some dot-matrix printer from the 80's.

Have any of you encountered this problem and found a different successful workaround?

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If you were just starting as a child with this...

Watchdog30306 — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 02:17:08 GMT

I had a friend write to ask me for advice. A very talented young girl of 11 wants to go into animation. She's been taking illustration and I recommended that she keep up her pursuit of learning the basics before it moves into the digital world. We've all seen some horrible drawing rendered with realistic textures and lighting created by digital programs.

She'd like to get a head start into computer graphics as well. I mentioned Illustrator and described how some people take their sketches into Photoshop to enhance them. Obviously, Pshop is too expensive to buy for a child who could one day decide "POOF! I want to be a lawyer!"

Keeping in mind the end goal of animation, what would any of you suggest as inexpensive baby-steps programs in that direction? You may also send me packing with another suggestion of a more appropriate tribe for this question, but I'm not in those tribes because animation and digital illustration don't have that much interest to me personally right now.

Thanks.

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Photoshop CS Wii

BUCK-tard — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 23:03:30 GMT

I missed this on the NAPP website last week:

NAPP Newswire Exclusive!
Adobe Photoshop CS Wii
By Bryce Smith

The folks at both Adobe and Nintendo did a spectacular job of keeping this under wraps. And after playing with it for about a month now, to say I've been eager to write this is a major understatement. Adobe Photoshop CS Wii is nothing short of remarkable...and absolute tons of fun. In fact, it wouldn't surprise me if it didn't open the way for Wii gaming systems to become legitimate business tools in the not-too-far-off future.

When Adobe Photoshop CS Wii was first handed to me to test and review, I can't say I didn't have reservations. After all, the Nintendo Wii system comes with a very child-friendly "Photo Channel" that allows you to draw cheesy mustaches and put goofy glasses on your photography subjects. If anything, I just assumed Adobe Photoshop CS Wii was going to be a slightly improved version that just carried the Adobe name for marketing purposes. But, about 10-minutes after loading the disc, those initial assumptions were shattered...pleasantly so.

Plain and simple...if you can do it in Photoshop CS3, you can do it on Photoshop CS Wii. Essentally, the Wii controller (or "Wiimote") and the peripheral Nunchuk take the place of your mouse and/or Wacom tablet. Specific menu selections are controlled with the Nunchuk's thumb stick, and frequently used hotkey combinations can be programmed as button/Wiimote movement combinations. Photos and images (as well as brushes) are loaded into the system via SD card or USB storage device, and you can print directly from the Wii through your home or office wireless network.

Okay...I'll admit that working in Adobe Photoshop CS Wii is a bit slower than using the standard version. And, I won't sat that it isn't without its bugs here and there (making anything more than simple selections can be somewhat frustrating unless you have a surgeon's hands or infinite patience). But once you get the hang of it, it makes retouching photos and putting together designs a lot of fun...especially if you have an audience.

Now, I bet you're probably asking yourself when you'll be able to get your hands on this? The answer: probably never. You see...I'm a bit of a prankster and couldn't help but pull your leg a little bit, even if it is a little late for April Fools Day. But, who knows...anything could be possible in the future. Then again, monkeys could also fly...

PRICE: $???
WEB: www.hahagotcha.com

... April fools!

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CS3 bugs with Leopard?

Olivia — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 01:19:40 GMT

I've come across a few reports of quirkiness of PS CS3 in Leopard, but most seem to be from early this year or 2007 (pre-10.5.2?). Is anyone experiencing any weirdness with PS 10.0.1 and 10.5.2?

Thanks

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Layer mask help

Olivia — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 03:50:58 GMT

I'm trying to add a Levels adjustment layer that I can paint in the levels. The problem is that I either make a mask that's white and I can paint with black to reveal underneath, or I Option click and it makes a vector mask. I want to pain in the Levels adjustment with white. I'm missing something simple - blonde moment. Thanks for help.

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Bootleg and just update..., or.....

stefographer — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 19:55:44 GMT

... finally bite the bullet, and buy the whole REAL Photoshop from scratch....?

The Photoshop CS i got at my old job has ALWAYS worked just fine - even traveling from my old PowerBook G4, to my spanking new MacBook - altho i do get a dialog box every time i open it that says "One or more files in the Adobe Application Support folder, necessary for running Photoshop, are missing, please run the Photoshop installer, and re-install"..... BUT i've been just pressing "OK" and going on to use it WITH NOOOOO problems in about 2 years of use....

So what would YOU do.....? Try and just buy the upgrade to- what is it now...?? PSCS3 ??? - (which worked JUST LIKE A CHARM for my Illustrator upgrade to CS) or not take the chance and swallow and buy the whole most current real deal...?? Where'd u get urs cheapest...? How much is it running average nowadays...? Anywhere give student discounts...?

Thanks all...................

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Adobe Photoshop Express- FREE

BUCK-tard — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 09:33:49 GMT

Looks like a NEW entry level Photoshop is available. I haven't tried it yet, but for those who might be interested:

http://www.photoshop.com/express/landing.html?promoid=CBTVJ

"You shot it — now do something to it. Make it pop. Make it impossible to ignore. Upload, sort, polish, and store up to 2GB of photos. All for free. Resize, tint, distort, and more — add your mark to all your images. Then show them off on Adobe® Photoshop® Express or your Facebook page."

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1 HD - create another partition or not?

Olivia — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 01:32:53 GMT

I have a MacBook Pro with a 250 gig drive. Should I create a second partition on it to use for a swap drive or will it not matter since they are on the same physical disk? Any other tips for improving PS performance on this?

Thanks

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CS3

db — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 02:16:47 GMT

anyone know of a cheapest source for buying the full version?

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Cirque Du Soleil making of their poster

abjectphoto — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 07:56:03 GMT

http://www.aftercapture.com/pdfs/6/ac12_CirqueDuSoleil.pdf

cool article

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Video to stills

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 08:38:44 GMT

Where is the filter or whatever it's called that makes a videoclip into a bunch of stills?

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Adobe Stock Photos to be discontinued

BUCK-tard — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 14:55:21 GMT

This is NOT spam. I am providing this as a courtesy to those of you that may not reveive emails from Adobe:

As of April 1, 2008, the Adobe® Stock Photos royalty-free image service will be discontinued. We made this decision in order to focus our efforts in other areas, and we want to share this news with you and let you know how it affects you.

Over the next few months we will be making changes to Adobe Stock Photos. On March 4, 2008, search functionality will be disabled. You will be able to purchase images through our service until March 31, 2008.

To finalize your transactions with us, please follow these steps:

1. Complete your image searches by March 4, 2008.
2. Make final image purchases by March 31, 2008.
3. If necessary, re-download past purchases and print your purchase history by March 31, 2008.
4. When you're ready, uninstall Adobe Stock Photos from Adobe® Bridge in your Creative Suite® applications.

http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/product.jsp?product=109&platform=Windows
http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/product.jsp?product=109&platform=Macintosh

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justifying text

amazonika — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 21:38:20 GMT

Argh...
I want to justify text on both left and right, but the paragraph tab doesn't allow me to click on that button.
Am I missing something?
I appreciate any help. :)

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you suck it photoshop

bombastique — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 21:27:03 GMT

these are hilarious!

http://www.boingboing.net/2008/02/01/you-suck-at-photosho-3.html

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Aniboom awards!

aniBOOM — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 10:36:25 GMT

Finals excitement is in the air as we get ready to pick the last 5 finalists of the aniBoom Awards on Feb. 7th. A golden ticket will land the recently uploaded and potentially undiscovered gems a chance at winning.

http://www.aniboom.com/Competition/Start

Leo

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Some Basic Tricks You Never Knew

PodMan — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 22:16:15 GMT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_X5uR7VC4M&feature=user

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High Dynamic Range primer?

Steamboat_Ed — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 05:37:47 GMT

Would love to try this but don't know the first thing about how to do it. Can someone describe what's required in terms of camera, software, etc?

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Looking for Artists and Models for Life Drawing Space in SF

ohmzz — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 23:42:30 GMT

What: Life Drawing
Where: SF's SOMA District, (1 block away from Yerba Buena Gardens 4 block from Powell BART)
When: TBD
Cost: TBD

Artists, Models, and Other Creatively-Wired Individuals,

We are putting together a group of people interested in honing their life drawing and/or modeling skills.

ARTISTS:
As there will be no official teacher for the class this is meant for people who are comfortable being self-directed artists. However, if you wish, people of varying skill levels and experience can help and guide each other.

MODELS:
We value diversity so all types of models are encouraged to join regardless of sex, gender, ethnicity, body type. Ideally we would have a good mix of different kinds of models as well as artists

What we offer is a modern and clean studio (with a bathroom) in safe part of SF 4 blocks away from Powell BART

As of today we have these time slots available:
Mondays: 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
Tuesdays: 8:30 AM-12:00 PM, 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
Wednesdays: 1:00 PM-4:00 PM
Fridays: 7:30 PM-9:30 PM
Saturdays: 3:30 PM-9:30 PM
Sundays: 11:00 AM-8:00 PM

Ideally we would like to have a sizable group or groups that meet regularly so that we can make it worthwhile for everyone involved.

If you are interested please let me know:
1. If you are a model, artist, or both
2. You schedule preferences

If you know other people that might be interested please pass this along to them. If you have any further questions please contact me at my email or tribe.

Thank You,

Omar
http://people.tribe.net/ohmzz

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Photoshop CS3 spying????

timothyj — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 07:05:48 GMT

Adobe Spying On Its Customers
from the now-that's-just-not-very-nice dept

It's not all that surprising these days to hear about software companies having their software "phone home" in some manner or another, though it's often quite annoying. However, it looks like Adobe has taken this to a new level. As highlighted by Valleywag, Adobe's CS3 design software includes a system to provide your usage data quietly to a "behavioral analytics" firm named Omniture. Of course, it does this without ever asking you if you want some random company knowing every time you use this piece of software. While it may not be doing anything nefarious, this certainly has all the hallmarks of spyware, including the fact that it tries to (weakly) disguise the connection to Omniture by making it look like it's simply pinging your local network. It's really amazing that companies keep doing this type of thing thinking that people won't catch on. There may be plenty of legitimate reasons for tracking the usage of a piece of software -- but if so, why not be upfront about it and let the user of the software opt-in to sharing his or her data? Yet another reason to use a firewall that catches these sorts of sneaky outbound connections. Update: John Dowdell, an Adobe employee (and long time Techdirt reader) has replied in the comments, noting that he's talking to folks at Adobe to find out the whole story, but he thinks it's the "live update" function. I'm not sure I understand why a live update function would call an analytics firm -- or why the ping to that analytics firm should be disguised as a local network ping, but that's the story coming out of Adobe right now. Will update again if any more details become clear. Update 2: Further response from Adobe here. It explains what the connection does and also admits that the company should have done a better job making it clear.

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Batching PNG

RedC — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 23:36:48 GMT

Does anyone know a program that will batch digitize psd files to PNG format.

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cropping a face out of a picture

Tue, 09 Oct 2007 03:07:19 GMT

Is there a tool to draw an outline around part of picture - the face- and crop the rest of the photo away? trying to put a face onto another picture.

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Preserving printed photos??

Steamboat_Ed — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 07:00:56 GMT

It only seems to take one tiny drop of water to spoil a photo! I'm looking for a 'fixative' or whatever it's called, to waterproof photo paper, once it's been printed with those miserable things we use for inks nowadays.. Suggestions?

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Make me a business card?

Djinn — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 01:02:10 GMT

Can anybody make me a business card to my specifications and with some graphics and pictures I already have ready to go? I can pay you a small amount of money for it. It shouldnt be too difficult, since I already have my logo and images. I just dont know how to use photoshop very well, and the business card programs usually come out cheesy or with a white background when I want a black background.

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Photoshop Hero T-shirt

LyraDances — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 02:44:24 GMT

Hey Everybody

Don't know how many other Penny Arcade dorks there are out there, but I figured I'd share...

You can now get a Photoshop Hero T-shirt and declare your Photoshop mastery to the world.

Behold!

http://www.pennyarcademerch.com/pab070161.html

they also have guys shirts too...

Here's the original comic that featured Photoshop Hero

http://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/2007/08/22

Enjoy!

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Best way to remove white background from logo

samarasun — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 01:46:17 GMT

I've tried a few different techniques for this but I'm getting a really jagged edge result.
Logo is black lettering and picture silhoutte on a white background.

THANKS!!

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Printing question

timothyj — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 23:38:28 GMT

Hello.
Hey if anyone knows this...How do I go about printing high quality digital art and have it transfered to a canvas..Thats painting canvas..
Kinda like a transparency ...

Thanks!!

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No clue

Suzanne Azhaar — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 13:22:21 GMT

I try to have new photos for the restaurant I work at each month. This time we went to the Albuquerque Ballon Fiesta and took some great shots, however the two best ones have a very dark shadow from an observer on my right leg. Tried for six hours yersterday to either decrease it or remove it altogether. Managed to expose the graininess of the photo and nothing more. Suggestions please?

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brush settings question

alanw — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 19:54:21 GMT

I would like to set up my brushes so that the circle brush cursor matches the exact area affected by the paint. I currently have my brush hardness at 100% and am using the standard cursor setting for brushes (basic circle). Unfortunately, this seems to affect only the center area within the circle cursor for the brush, the outer edges of the circle cursor are not laying down paint.

Its probably something simple one of you Photoshop geniuses out there can answer. Thanks in advance. I'm grateful for any advice you may have. This is slowly driving me crazy.

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Hello! CS3 unistaller

Zen ARMY — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 20:18:40 GMT

Does anyone know where I can get JUST the uninstaller forCS3 photoshop.......
I had the beta version and did the dumb thing of dumping it in the trash only to learn that I need to UNINSTALL it using the unistaller
which is now gone poof gone daddy gone

WAAAAAAAAA
so now I am trying to get just the INSTALLER?UNINSTALLER because I cannot INSTALL the real version until I uninstall the beta crap still left on my computer...

I also tried to run mac/clean thing and I cannot get past the password in sudo

so I am a total retard what can I say?

but

HELP??????

thanks

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Authentication

Tue, 09 Oct 2007 19:39:11 GMT

Seems CS3 has this annoying habit of needing to authenticate itself every time it runs, even though it's a perfectly legit installation. Problem is, when this machine is used at an A/V presentation, internet isn't available and therefore Photoshop won't finish loading. It just sits there, waiting to verify indefinitely.

Now I can short circuit this if it's the only way, but I'd prefer not to in this case. What's the newest version of PS I can run that doesn't require verifying?

Thanks all!

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printing from photoshop cs 2

Jennifer — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 01:53:37 GMT

I have an Epson R1800 and when it comes to printing something with a little depth, it blacks it out.. and wont' print the inch below the sufrace so to speak... got any ideas how to fix this??

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best book?

redwoodtwig — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 02:43:33 GMT

OK, I've got photoshop now, and am looking for the "best" book from a photographer's point of view. There's a lot of reviews on Amazon, but it seems like nearly all of the books are very good. The only one I have right now is "Skin" by Lee Varis and it certainly seems to be full of good information and well worth going through page by page. I ordered and received Photoshop CS2 for photographers by Scott Kirby, but is was missing the introduction -- publishing error, the pages were simply not bound in. I looked through it before I sent it back, and while it also seemed to have a lot of good information and detailed techniques, I wasn't too thrilled that the word count was upped by somewhat out of place humor a bit too often for my taste.

Perhaps the best thing to do is work through the one I have?

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Fire Photos, post-production tips

Thu, 12 Jul 2007 02:51:17 GMT

Hi all,

I just posted my latest set of fire performance photos on http://rano.us under 'photos', under 'fire performance'. Does anyone have any suggestions or ideas about doing cool stuff with fire photos in Photoshop? Filters, techniques, etc?

I do plan to use more lighting and/or flashes at the next shoot and try to capture a clearer image of the performers, while still getting some trails. And perhaps use my fluid-head video tripod to follow the action a bit better and tune-in my framing a bit. Yes, photographing fire performers is like herding cats. Cats on fire even. :} And I mean that with affection.

Thanx!

--Kenn

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Best Way to Cut People and Put on Background

Xeena — Tue, 27 Feb 2007 05:36:50 GMT

I have a series of photos where I'd like to cut the people out and put them on a different (similar) background. I'm looking for the best way to do this.

I know I can select with the Lasso tool. Which is best, Magnetic lasso or just Lasso? What should my settings be for Feather, Width, Edge Contrast and Frequency? Is it best to select the people and create a new Layer via Cut? And then drag that to my background? What else can I do to make it blend in with the background and look less like a cutout?

If there are other better ways, please let me know.

I've posted the background (a colorful yellow, red, and black blanket) as well as an example photo of people (with their faces obscured).

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CS2 saving jpg/300 dpi file HELP!

erin johnson — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 20:33:30 GMT

I am working on postcards. Been working for weeks. I am designing at 300 dpi and my image size says 300 spi. When I submit the file for printing (gotprint.com) they tell me it is only 72dpi. I have designed and redesigned these cards...

I am wondering if I am saving wrong or doing something incorrectly??

Please, please can you give me some ideas?

Thank you!

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Working with Layers - Aligning, Cropping

Xeena — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 20:31:44 GMT

I'm laying out a book/album in PS (ok maybe not the best tool but it's what I'm using) and am encountering some questions:

1. How do I select multiple layers and align them? I can see the icons in my toolbar to align but I don't know how.
2. How can I crop a layer without cropping the entire image? It seems if I select the layer and use the Crop tool, it crops all the layers, not just my selected layer.

Thanks!

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ART CONTEST.!!!..HERE ON TRIBE

Mon, 03 Sep 2007 22:21:00 GMT

I have recenlty started 3 new art tribes
In order to boost participation in these tribes, we are hosting 3 separate art contests

This week only .............starting Mon 9-03...ending mon 9-10

To enter............. just submit as many pictures as you want into our photo gallery
(we would be honnered)
Begain the title of your photo with AC(For Art Contest)
Example: if you photo is called " The Rose" title it ....AC " The Rose"

ALL VISUAL FORMS OF ART ARE EXCEPTABLE:\
Paintings, Digital, Photography, annimated gifs.....ect.

To vote (you can vote more than once or even vote for yourself) leave a comment in an AC photo that you think deserves recommendation

Next monday I will view the photo's and anounce the winners in all of my 11 tribes and provide links to the your photo's

1st prize.... (in each tribe) will be featured as the main photo for at least 1 month

2nd and 3rd prize photo's will recieve honerable mention and I will anounce the winners in all of my 11 tribes and provide links to the you photo's

!!! So please come and enjoy a fun opportunity to recieve constructive critisism of your expression!!!!!
If this goes well we will host a new contest monthly...Thank you

AMAZING ART

http://tribes.tribe.net/29104d87-26ac-4a27-a01c-ac24e71ecf8a?_click_path=Application%5Btribe%5D.Tribe%5B29104d87-26ac-4a27-a01c-ac24e71ecf8a

Folk Art and Pop Art ( Folk- N- POP )

http://tribes.tribe.net/95d03c97-1166-4b76-88ea-d1b3ae450e28

Religious and Spiritual Art (Apparitions

http://tribes.tribe.net/eb5f7908-cda1-40f9-9648-e8b00b84292f?_click_path=Application%5Btribe%5D.Tribe%5Beb5f7908-cda1-40f9-9648-e8b00b84292f%5D

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Hello, I'm new to tribe net

Tiffany — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 11:24:38 GMT

How can I download pictures? They don't seem to download.
Anyone to assist? Thank you.

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Free Software Foundation

captainlash — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 06:16:57 GMT

Check out the Free Software Foundation. They have an excellent article describing the differences between Free Software and Open Source software. If you value freedom (free- as in speech, not free- as in beer) then do yourself a favor and educate yourself and inform others.
www.fsf.org

Peace & Freedom,
Jim

ps check these out too:

badvista.org
defectivebydesign.org
playogg.org

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How to make an image BEHIND an image warped

aimee_danger — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 23:42:35 GMT

I am exporting some images of bottles to a Flash website (PNGs) and i want the images BEHIND the bottles to look warped as if you were viewing them through glass.
Here's the site for reference: www.sentemarketing.com/flash/.

I made a layer with a 30% transparency and images on a lower layer look great. Nice and warped. But this effect doesn't export out of Photoshop. Any suggestions? Is there a 3rd party plugin I can get or do I need to use Fireworks instead?

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Using PS to Make CD labels

Xeena — Mon, 03 Jul 2006 21:14:58 GMT

What's the best way to make a CD label in Photoshop? I tried drawing a circle using the Elipse tool but I don't see a way to precisely control the size. I want to use an existing photo for the background, add text, and cut it to CD size to make a label.

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File size and format issue

commodorecurt — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 22:51:51 GMT

I have a client that wants me to document a project. She has requested JPEG images, 300 dpi that are 7mg files.

I am shooting with a Nikon D70. It produces a 6 mg file in Raw format (NEF file format). Converting it to JPG in Bridge reduces the file size to about 1.5 mg using the lowest compression setting i can see. I can also shoot directly into JPGs in the FINE setting and will produce images that are about 2.5mg

Am i missing something in any of this process, or is she asking for something that can't be done?

I appreciate all input.

Curt

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Color Management

mrcurtain — Thu, 24 May 2007 11:15:10 GMT

I'm puzzled....

I'm shooing photos with a Nikon d70, and editing them on a Mac Book. 98% of the time I want to color manage the photos with the web (windows monitors) as my target medium. But on occasion I want to edit photos for being printed.

Can someone quickly walk me through the steps for properly dealing with the color?

First of all, I get a dialogue box:

Embedded Color: Abobe RGB
Working: sRGB IEC616966-2.1

Should I?
a) Use embedded profile (instead of the working space)
b) Convert the document's color to the working space
3) Discard the embedded color (don't color manage

Then under color settings which options should I chose both for editing for web, and editing for print?

Thanks a lot.

Cheers,
-Adam

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Help - my Photoshop won't open (all of a sudden)

Marie — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 09:58:54 GMT

I've been using my Photoshop 7.0 for some time now and out of the blue today
it refused to open any jpegs and when I closed it down, rebooted my computer and
tried to start it up again, it suddenly refused to open at all. I've removed it and reloaded
the software, but it still won't open (or launch).

Any suggestions?
Thanks
Marie

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Elements for Mac Question

angus — Sat, 30 Jun 2007 14:07:36 GMT

Hey All,
Love my old Photoshop Elements but it didn't survive the transition to my new iMac and Macbook, both of whom run OSX 10.4. So I need to get a new version of PE. I see a PE5 for Windows but only PE4 for we lowly Appleheads. My question is this: When does PE5 come out for the Mac?

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pen pads

Jennifer — Sun, 29 Apr 2007 21:19:47 GMT

any recomendations? got carpo tunnel as of late and have to figure something out! thanks

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Any recommendations?

Samantha — Sat, 30 Jun 2007 17:10:55 GMT

I graduated recently (in May) with my BFA, but my school was a bit outdated when it came to digital work. I am an illustrator that primarily paints but have been trying to get into digital for the past two years. I started with corel painter and got into photoshop and illustrator some time last year. I pretty much know the basics of the programs... and photoshop definitely adds in my photo enhancements.

Are there any books or "things" that people recommend for being Photoshop experts... hahaha?

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rounding corners

museika — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 05:56:29 GMT

I need to round the corners of a rectangular photo. I've done it in Illustrator many times before, but I cannot seem to figure out how to do it in PS. I've been working in PS all evening and would prefer to figure out how to do there so I don't have to recreate the wheel in Illustrator. Can anyone help me?

thanks.

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working with raw and raf pictures???

RubiStarr — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 17:12:24 GMT

any idea how I can open and use a bunch of RAF digital pictures. the camera was set to take raw pictures and I dont know how to use them/ view them, edit them etc??????

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problem with web use images and saturation

faern — Thu, 24 May 2007 18:32:54 GMT

sooo
i just started using this macbok and cs3
and it seems that when i 'save for web', my colorful images are so much less colorful that it is seriously bothering me (didn't seem this way before- but i am using a brand new screen and program- so maybe i didn't notice??)

i wonder, is there something that i can check to keep the colors closer to the original saturation?
i already use the highest jpg option (the little slider bar- ha ha, ok so i am not all that literate in programming, this is obvious)

is there someone here that can tell me the best way to keep colors bright and rich and still go through the save for web process...?...?

thanks in advance
faern

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transferring effects between Adobe programs

jasonsteeghs — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 02:59:10 GMT

I've made a logo in Illustrator 10 using two large letters, turned into outlines and then overlapped so they intertwine. There's a slight gradient on the letters. The client wants a hint of a metallic look applied to it. None of the features in Illustrator seem to work. I imported it as a smart object into Photoshop CS2 and applied a slight emboss effect. I want to keep it as a vector. Is it possible to export to Illustrator as a smart object and keep the emboss effect? Or even better would be to save it in some vector format so I could work with it in InDesign CS2.

I'm getting confused by file formats and switching back and forth between programs. What's the best way to keep it as a vector illustration but keep the emboss effect while using it in InDesign or Illustrator? Is this even possible?
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Apologies for cross posting.
Thanks,
Jason

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Type tool eyedropper problem

Carlton — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 18:55:12 GMT

I use CS2 and I must have changed a setting and don't know how to change it back. When using the type tool, I will select a color for the letters using the eye drop tool and grabbing the color off of the image I am working on, but I am no longer able to get the eye drop tool to appear and instead I just get a color palette.
Can anyone help me to get my eye dropper back please ?

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Best Software for Image Organization ???

Ellen — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 11:49:24 GMT

I recently upgraded my PowerBook to Tiger, and the Canon software that came with my camera doesn't work any more. I started using iPhoto but am not very happy with it. Can anyone recommend software (cheap or free preferred) that makes it easy to take pictures off the camera and organize them?
Thanks!

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Can someone help me, with getting Video into my Web site.

Keylumin — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 01:59:46 GMT

I can't seem to find any information of any use. I'm using Dreamweaver MX, and the help files are useless. I seem to have some success, by converting my AVI's into a flash file, but the quality was poor, and not high definition. Thank You.

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coloring advice needed!

SilverthornS — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 03:05:15 GMT

i'm currently into recoloring/coloring pics. i find that the methods i use do not always apply. mostly i do the following:

paint over a single color in another layer covering the subject then playing with layer styles with a little opacity tweaking

use color balance after painting colors on another layer over the subject (with layer styles)

hue saturation (with and without colorize option)

shadow/highlight after painting over in anther layer and applying layer styles

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st. andrew's cross pic? spread-eagled man?

spydr — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 06:40:27 GMT

(I tried to post this via 'listings', but here it is)

Anyone have a digital photo of a St. Andrew's Cross? I'm working on a card for a friend, and I need an image - preferably but not necessarily wood, straight frontal view, at least 4x6 print quality.

This would be part of a Photoshop montage, so bonus points if the pic already includes an attractive man in tighty-whities or speedo-type underwear, but I can superimpose him later if you just have the cross.

For anyone worried about copyright issues, this is only for personal use, and I'd be sure to give proper credit. Pretty please? You can either respond here or email me at spydrgyrl [at] gmail [dot] com.

Thank you!

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CS3 Bridge vs Lightroom - Dealing with Large Batches of Images

Xeena — Wed, 16 May 2007 23:13:22 GMT

Forgive me if not all my terms are correct here. I'm working with an old version of Photoshop (7.0) which has the File Browser. My understanding is that Bridge is an enhanced version of File Browser. Having just downloaded a trial of Lightroom, I'm really excited about the ability to quickly go through large batches of photos, viewing little thumbnails easily, viewing large images easily, and even using a loupe to zoom in to see detail and then giving them ratings. I can rate in File Browser but I don't think I can view the images large unless I fully open them in Photoshop.

So what I'm wondering, in CS3 Bridge, can you view batches easily (thumbnail, large/screen size/loupe) and quickly rate/star them (I don't want to have to right click to do this..I like how in LR you can just click on the stars you want).

LR seems to be the answer to my prayers to help me sort through large batches faster. But I haven't seen CS3 so I don't know if I just need to upgrade to CS3 to do the same thing.

Thanks!

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C3 UPSGRADE AND LIGHTROOM

tequilagypsy — Tue, 01 May 2007 22:31:27 GMT

if you’re a napp member you get this deal

Purchase Lightroom 1.0 and the Photoshop CS3 Upgrade together for $368 USD* (a $130 savings)

I just ordered my copies… not bad savings.

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Grayscale has C,M & Y? How to prep images for B&W newspaper printing?

jasonsteeghs — Thu, 24 May 2007 09:04:34 GMT

What's the deal with the color info after you've grayscaled an image that was CMYK? Shouldn't it just be varying amounts of black?

Sending something to be printed in a newspaper for the first time and wondering if I can just export a PDF in greyscale from InDesign(How?) or if not, and I make them black and white in Photoshop, is Image>Mode>Grayscale a good way to do it?

The paper prints some things in color, so I wouldn't want it to actually use any of the other color inks if I'm trying to do black and white, correct? There is going to be black in the piece and so I made a background layer that was CMYK=0,0,0,100. Is that the right way to go about it?

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I want to use part of an image and enlarge it non destructively

Keylumin — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 19:57:58 GMT

Hi, Can you tell me, what format I should save it too, so that I can scale or skew part of an image, to make a new larger much larger one.

Thank you so much, appreciate your advise.

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Feel Stupid already, but that's the only way to learn.

Keylumin — Mon, 21 May 2007 04:55:26 GMT

Sometimes I encounter this problem, I have a bitmap image open in Photoshop. and it says index in the layers panel, instead of background. And the options are embossed so they don't function. I can't edit or copy it, or do anything to it.

I can open other images and they work just fine, and show background in the layers panel. thank you.

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Technical NOTICE

Sat, 19 May 2007 06:24:35 GMT

If after installing your new software you epxerience quirky and or maddening computer and internet behavior,, you may wish to bookmark the following for reference should you wish to attempt to deal with problem.

Among other things, I pay attention to how businesses do business.

http://www.adobeforums.com/cgi-bin/webx/.3bc3afbe

refer to the addtional threads and search/reference the issue within the forum as mentioned in the particular thread.

more (protracted) context:

http://www.voipuser.org/forum_topic_2567.html

~V~

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Cropping image after rotate

mrcurtain — Tue, 15 May 2007 11:34:54 GMT

One of the things that I do all of the time, is rotate an image that is slightly off-level.

But after that's done, I'm left with a crooked border that needs to be cropped away. Is there any automatic way of handling that?

I've always manually selected the area to crop, and it's always been a slight pain in the ass.

Cheers,
-Adam

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Art Goes Beyond Borders

Common — Thu, 10 May 2007 16:55:05 GMT

Hi…I’m new here…hoping to make some friends. My primary interests are art, new media and environmental stewardship. I’m looking to connect with Digital Artists, to include them in an international touring art exhibition called Common Ground www.commonground2008.com. The theme for each piece in the collection will be about the Environment. We launch our exhibition in Beijing to coincide with the Olympics in 2008, then on to cities in Europe and the Americas in 2009 and 2010. Would love to hear from you and support you any way that I can. Please join my community of friends and our tribe, Common Ground 2008. Peace.

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Stopping layers from snapping to a grid

commodorecurt — Fri, 04 May 2007 13:39:25 GMT

I am having trouble positioning layers in Photoshop6. I often find that while i may be trying to position a new text or image layer (for example, trying to center it top to bottom) that instead of being able to move it smoothly to the position i want it in, the layer will snap to a grid postion, usually making the layer postion unacceptable - its worse on a small or tight layout. I know that on a previous version of Photoshop i was able to turn the "snap to grid" off somewhere, but right now i am at a total loss to find any control that will help? What do i need to do?

Thanks

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Help!! I've Ruined a Photograph!

Xeena — Wed, 02 May 2007 04:52:25 GMT

It's the person's only photograph of her mother and brother. And I thought I was being helpful by trying to remove it from the frame. It already had water damage but I've gone and destroyed the original photograph. I'm putting a photo of both here and pleading for advice on how to fix my huge screw up! (It's the one with the guy in the cowboy hat.)

I'm starting by using the old good copy as a layer on top of the spotty one which has better color. Help!!!

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Seeking an Adobe Premiere tribe.

hjioumlautrds — Tue, 01 May 2007 00:47:48 GMT

Tribe's search engine is acting... well, dead. No responses to any inquiry. So I thought I'd ask in here if any of you have seen an Adobe Premiere editing tribe on Tribe.

Have you? Please post a link. Thanks.

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CS3 on Sale

tonytohono — Mon, 23 Apr 2007 00:32:43 GMT

I just noticed they're taking orders on the adobe site.

Yay. Maybe the bugs will be cured.

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how do I link my layers?

nathan — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 01:22:00 GMT

Hi, I'm comming from PS 5.5 to CS3 and I can't figure out how to get my layers to link. the link icon on the bottom of the layers pallet refuses to work or even aknowlage I exsit. help

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Application buggered . . .

redheadstepkid — Mon, 23 Apr 2007 22:48:56 GMT

I have a copy of Elements 2.0 that came with my scanner, registration number legal and all. For the last 3 or 4 months, after normal installation and use, the icon disappeared from my apps in the doc. I checked the apps folder, the icon for Elements is there, but it's a white page, not the sunflower. I double clicked, and it opened, but did not seem to function right. I reinstalled the whole thing from the CD, after running MacJanitor and Repair Permissions, but still no joy.
I reinstall again, restart, and now, when I click the Elements icon, (still a white page, not a flower) it opens script editor. What have I done wrong, or is it that my old eMac, 10.4.9 is croaking from old age?
TIA

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