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Photoshop filters plugins from Harry

Harry has been at it again, and has updated his "Harrys Filters for Windows" to version 4.0. We've talked about these filters before -- it's a free Photoshop-compatible plugin offering 69 image effects. Harrys Filters can be used with dozens of different image editing applications, e.g. Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, Paint Shop Pro, Photo-Paint, IrfanView and many others.

The Harrys Filters 4 plugin includes 69 effect filters in one dialogNew in Version 4
 
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Photoshop: Morning Glow photo effect

Preface: As most of you know by now, lighting can have a dramatic effect on a photograph. For naturally lighted scenes, the look and feel of the photo can change and transform as the hours pass throughout the day. This is one of those tutorials that is rather obvious, but often overlooked -- while at the same time, enlightening. Thanks to Nadeem for sending this one in ...


Morning Glow Photoshop Tutorial


You can make an ordinary photo become dramatic and interesting by simulating light from a particular time of day. Follow this Photoshop tutorial to learn how to create a soft morning glow effect with just two layers.

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End crooked photos

We really have to ask ourselves if this is really necessary -- but the idea is so novel, I had to include it here. Hunter Research has come up with a concept called gyroCam. This camera app has a killer new feature: it automatically levels photos in real time, while shooting. With gyroCam, users don't need to worry about crooked aim or setting up and taking level shots - the app does it for them. gyroCam brings a true point-and-shoot capability to iOS devices, and makes photography easier and more fun.
 
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Photoshop Madness for Lovers


by FRED SHOWKER
Fred Showker's original Photoshop Madness column at Photoshop 911
Great tutorials for Photoshop

Grab some of this madness, and create a colorful gift for your lover. It won't take long, and it will cost you nothing other than your time and the color print ... !!! This Madness includes: Colorful striped text * Sweet, Chocolate typography script * Amazing Animated Glitter Text * Create A Powerful Solid Text Effect * The Golden Heart-Shaped Box * Make a Colorful Postcard in Photoshop Elements * Happy Valentine's Day Text * Type reflected on black background * Fill text characters with images in Elements ... This is part of a continuing series of Text Effect Madness!
      Got Photoshop?
        Got Tutorials?
            Remember it's madness ... and it's a jungle out there...
 
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Photoshop blending modes enhance photos

Special thanks to Michael Szczepanski of PantherSweat.com for sending in this Photoshop tutorial "Enhance Photos with Blend Modes". Michael has also provied a short video that covers this tutorial!

Michael writes . . .

Two questions I'm often asked is what type of camera I use and what I do for post processing to get that grungy look on my images. The camera I use is a point and shoot 5 Megapixel Panasonic camera, nothing special.

Before and After of Blending Modes

Download Sample ImageAs for editing the pictures, I'm going to show you a simple way to use Photoshop to enhance your shots. Wrangle up a few photos you've taken and open up Photoshop.

If you don't have any photos of your own, feel free to download the one supplied for this tutorial. (At right) As for Photoshop, pick up the free 30 day trial like I'm using here. (Enlargement) Lets get moving.
 

 
Duplicate LayerOpen your image in Photoshop then duplicate the layer by right clicking the existing layer and selecting "Duplicate Layer" or by simply pressing Apple + J (Mac) or CTRL+J (Windows).

Now we're going to add a little bit of blur to your image to soften it up which Gaussian blur does a great job of. At the top; select Filter > Blur > Gaussian Blur.

Gaussian blur

Blur settings I usually stick around the range of 3.5, but feel free to play around with larger or smaller values depending on the type of picture and of course the resolution.

Desaturate the layer

The third step is to desaturate the layer. 
We can do this by going up to Image > Adjustments > Desaturate or by pressing Apple + SHIFT + U (Mac) or CTRL + SHIFT+ U (Windows). 
If you have a blurry black and white photo, you're on the right track.

Desaturate the layer

 

The last step is where the magic happens.

We want to change the blending mode of the newly created layer by selecting the drop down box on the right hand side just above the layer itself.

Depending on the image, you'll want to try using four different modes that I often switch between; Multiply, Overlay, Soft Light, and Hard Light.

Try them out and find which suites your taste and the photo itself. Some may be too dark while others may be too light.

Blend Options That's it. A quick and easy way to add emotion to your photos using the same technique as many of the photos on PantherSweat.com. If you'd like to intensify the look of this; create another duplicate of your modified layer with the same or a different blend mode and use the eraser to lighten up any areas that are too dark.

Examples

Here are a few shots I used this effect on. Click on them to see the full, uncropped version.

Example of blending modes techniques

 Example of blending modes techniques

Example of blending modes techniques

More examples can be found in this tutorial on my design blog at panthersweat.com

If you'd like some more information about blending modes, see this video. 
You can also check out FreeTimeFoto.com

Hope this technique works out for you. If you have any other means of doing this or a better way, feel free to leave a comment with your thoughts and even a link to the images you've created. Cheers!

Michael

 
Thanks to Michael Szczepanski for sending in this Photoshop tutorial. Visit Michael's design portfolio and design blog at PantherSweat.com

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