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<title>Awesome Photoshop Tips</title><link>http://www.awesomephotoshoptips.com/index.html</link><description>The Best Professional Photoshop tutorials </description><dc:language>en</dc:language><dc:creator>Leon%20Sandoval</dc:creator><dc:rights>Copyright 2006 Leon Sandoval</dc:rights><dc:date>2006-09-01T00:17:39-07:00</dc:date><admin:generatorAgent rdf:resource="http://www.realmacsoftware.com/" />
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<lastBuildDate>Fri, 01 Sep 2006 00:49:16 -0700</lastBuildDate><item><title>Easy Photo Sharing::Bubbleshare</title><description></description><dc:creator>Leon%20Sandoval</dc:creator><category>Random Thoughts</category><dc:date>2006-09-01T00:17:39-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.awesomephotoshoptips.com/files/5c5f8ed341c8c176a33bfe7ec0ed3801-15.html#unique-entry-id-15</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.awesomephotoshoptips.com/files/5c5f8ed341c8c176a33bfe7ec0ed3801-15.html#unique-entry-id-15</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[OK, so I may be totally late to this discovery, but I just found Bubbleshare....  Bubbleshare is part of the Web 2.0 gang that's taking over the universe, yet with a great idea and simplicity grandma will love!

In a nutshell, Bubbleshare hosts your photos online with style.  Create an album of photos that can be played as a slide show.  Order prints and gifts like photo books, posters, and yes, even apparel directly from your own private gallery.

So that's all good and fine, but what distinguishes it from Flickr, Webshots, and other photo sharing sites?  I think by far the coolest feature is the automatic generation of code to embed your little shows in a blog or personal web site like so:  <div style="text-align:center;width:283px;"><iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://www.bubbleshare.com/album/60649.b93e0090d94/mini?interval=2&amp;amp;size=268x201&amp;amp;style=rounded" style="width: 283px; height: 235px;"></iframe><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:9px"> <a href="http://www.bubbleshare.com/album/60649.b93e0090d94" style="font-size:100%;">This album</a> is powered by <a href="http://www.bubbleshare.com" style="font-size:100%;">BubbleShare</a> - <a href="http://www.bubbleshare.com/album/60649.b93e0090d94/share#add_to_blog" style="font-size:100%;">Add to my blog</a> </span></div>

...-Online editing is great: Re-sequence your images, rotate them, tag them, add thought bubbles, captions, the list goes on...

...There's a ton of other features that you really need to try for yourself.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Mac Tip: Quick look at modified files</title><description></description><dc:creator>Leon%20Sandoval</dc:creator><category>Mac Tips</category><dc:date>2006-08-15T10:35:03-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.awesomephotoshoptips.com/files/7bca6803e34c1a96352109391535f8f5-11.html#unique-entry-id-11</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.awesomephotoshoptips.com/files/7bca6803e34c1a96352109391535f8f5-11.html#unique-entry-id-11</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[This little tip has changed my life.  I can now look at a screen full of open images in Photoshop and tell which ones have been modified -without ever looking at the History Palette.

In Mac OS X, there's a handy little indicator that you've probably seen and said, "Hmm.  Wonder why that's there?"

Open a document in any application.  Before you do anything, take a look at those glossy little gel buttons:

Now modify it.

Enjoy!]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Trip to San Diego</title><description></description><dc:creator>Leon%20Sandoval</dc:creator><category>Random Thoughts</category><dc:date>2006-08-15T10:30:51-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.awesomephotoshoptips.com/files/451366497977721a3424eaf8f517be74-12.html#unique-entry-id-12</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.awesomephotoshoptips.com/files/451366497977721a3424eaf8f517be74-12.html#unique-entry-id-12</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[OK, so I totally apologize for going MIA on my faithful readers!  Isn't it true that everything comes down at the same time in life?  Things are happening for me right now and I was away for a week.

This has nothing to do with Photoshop, but numbers.  Photoshop is software which technically is a series of zeros and ones, so it relates a little, right?

On August 2 last year, my family packed up a U-Haul and took a major road trip.

...On August 6 last year, we arrived in Idaho to set up our new life.

On August 2 this year, I got a formal job offer in San Diego.

On August 6 this year, I arrived in San Diego for a working interview.

...Let's get to the fun stuff!]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Every image in Full Screen</title><description></description><dc:creator>Leon%20Sandoval</dc:creator><category>Quick Tips</category><dc:date>2006-07-28T09:37:01-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.awesomephotoshoptips.com/files/3f61bb88a0dd3d182a34661376311f9c-7.html#unique-entry-id-7</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.awesomephotoshoptips.com/files/3f61bb88a0dd3d182a34661376311f9c-7.html#unique-entry-id-7</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Here's a tip that came right from the NAPP forums.  (Only- I misunderstood the original question, but it's a good tip nonetheless!)

How can you force all open documents into Full Screen Mode?

...Hold the Shift Key while clicking the Full Screen Mode button at the bottom of your Tool Palette and voila!  To pull all images back out of Full Screen Mode, repeat the process of holding Shift+Clicking on the icon.  Here's another tip you can use while in this mode, although it applies anytime in Photoshop:

To cycle through open documents, hold Control+Tab.  (Yes, it's one of the few keyboard shortcuts that is identical on the Mac & PC!)  To cycle through in reverse, hold Control+Shift+Tab.

Have fun!]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Monitors for Photographers</title><description></description><dc:creator>Leon%20Sandoval</dc:creator><category>Random Thoughts</category><dc:date>2006-07-19T22:13:32-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.awesomephotoshoptips.com/files/4eb9faed8ce19eea68ff6011d7124b45-10.html#unique-entry-id-10</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.awesomephotoshoptips.com/files/4eb9faed8ce19eea68ff6011d7124b45-10.html#unique-entry-id-10</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm PC based, and I'm looking for some recommendations on a monitor type and a calibration device and software....  I haven't been able to find much regarding good color correction monitors (CRT or LCD) on the internet, so here I am!

...The good news is, the LCD technology has become way better and has gained acceptance by pros in every vein of the imaging industry.

...The good news is if you buy an Eizo, it comes with a calibration device and software.

...They have always been in the business of making top level color critical displays for the industry.

...I know you're on a PC, but Apple displays are compatible with any standard video card.  Color management and specs are very good and all the pros I've ever spoken to are emphatic about the quality.

Apple doesn't sell a calibration device, but there are plenty to choose from and this applies to ANY brand display you end up with.

...Not only can you truly see what your retouching and designs look like at a true 11x14, 22x14, etc. but you can display it to your clients so they don't have to "imagine" the size.

...A 30" display may not be for you right now, but if you have some money to invest, it will be a great return!]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Making a Difference</title><description></description><dc:creator>Leon%20Sandoval</dc:creator><category>Photoshop Tutorial</category><dc:date>2006-07-13T00:18:23-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.awesomephotoshoptips.com/files/15405ab71d3a14d2c9f20be706de75bd-5.html#unique-entry-id-5</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.awesomephotoshoptips.com/files/15405ab71d3a14d2c9f20be706de75bd-5.html#unique-entry-id-5</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[We've all tinkered with Photoshop's Layer Blending Modes.  Some we can't live without, and some are so obscure they just seem useless.  (Let me assure you- they all have a purpose in life!)  Let's take a look at one of Photoshop's least appreciated Blending Modes: Difference.  Difference Blending Mode Tutorial

Have fun!]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Full Screen Lockout</title><description></description><dc:creator>Leon%20Sandoval</dc:creator><category>Quick Tips</category><dc:date>2006-07-11T17:01:30-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.awesomephotoshoptips.com/files/84b5e3a50fe7782923316a95ec245572-4.html#unique-entry-id-4</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.awesomephotoshoptips.com/files/84b5e3a50fe7782923316a95ec245572-4.html#unique-entry-id-4</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Ever go into Free Transform and realize you can't hit "F" on the keyboard to go into Full Screen?  Before you hit Escape and hit that "F" button, try this:

Forget the keyboard shortcut and simply click on the Full Screen Mode icon at the bottom of your Tools Palette!  It's that simple!

Enjoy!]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Blending Mode Jambalaya </title><description></description><dc:creator>Leon%20Sandoval</dc:creator><category>Photoshop Tutorial</category><dc:date>2006-07-10T23:39:12-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.awesomephotoshoptips.com/files/9f11e3c96680e81dc82944c24349fd20-3.html#unique-entry-id-3</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.awesomephotoshoptips.com/files/9f11e3c96680e81dc82944c24349fd20-3.html#unique-entry-id-3</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[I've found the secrets to the universe!  Chant this mantra four times and you will find nirvana:

.::NIK MBA GS DWO FH VJZLEX UTCY::.

OK, I'm only joking...  but if you really want to become a true Photoshop keyboard shortcut kung-fu master, you'll want to know the shortcuts to changing Layer blending modes!  Blending Mode Tutorial

Enjoy!]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Selecting Layers</title><description></description><dc:creator>Leon%20Sandoval</dc:creator><category>Photoshop Tutorial</category><dc:date>2006-07-10T23:38:18-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.awesomephotoshoptips.com/files/ceb677d418aa635fdc3b2206ceba44e7-2.html#unique-entry-id-2</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.awesomephotoshoptips.com/files/ceb677d418aa635fdc3b2206ceba44e7-2.html#unique-entry-id-2</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Pros know the key to awesome editing is in using Layers.  So how do you navigate the Layers Palette when you've got 20, 30, 40, or even hundreds of Layers?  Here are a few tips that will make your life easier!  Selecting Layers Tutorial

Enjoy!]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Easy Vignette</title><description></description><dc:creator>Leon%20Sandoval</dc:creator><category>Photoshop Tutorial</category><dc:date>2006-07-10T23:37:34-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.awesomephotoshoptips.com/files/dd6ec65c4d9b0519a5eb66da31267e11-1.html#unique-entry-id-1</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.awesomephotoshoptips.com/files/dd6ec65c4d9b0519a5eb66da31267e11-1.html#unique-entry-id-1</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Here's a quick way to use Photoshop's Adjustment Layers and Blending Modes to create a subtle vignette effect to draw the viewer's eye into the subject.  Easy Vignette Tutorial]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>It&#x27;s okay to be a freak.</title><description></description><dc:creator>Leon%20Sandoval</dc:creator><category>Random Thoughts</category><dc:date>2006-07-10T23:36:03-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.awesomephotoshoptips.com/files/1dd8a82a813fa5c4a5c3e841f8ecd87f-0.html#unique-entry-id-0</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.awesomephotoshoptips.com/files/1dd8a82a813fa5c4a5c3e841f8ecd87f-0.html#unique-entry-id-0</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[(I'm a freak too.)

For the last six years I've spent nearly every free moment learning Photoshop....  Now, I'm a digital imaging post-production specialist.  I'm proud to say that I spent most of my high school and college years slaving away in a wet darkroom developing and printing....  But I'm glad to be in touch with my roots with a solid foundation.

Here I'll share my top Photoshop tips, shortcuts and secret sauce.  If you're new to Photoshop, strap on your seat belts and let's go for a ride.  If you're a seasoned pro, let's refine that workflow and take it to another level.

Oh- and by the way: my true weakness?  I'm Leon and I'm a keyboard shortcut freak.]]></content:encoded></item></channel>
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