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articles on Photoshop, Printing,
Photography, and Computing
by Sandro V Cuccia
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by Sandro V Cuccia
SCROLL DOWN to see the main topics, then click on an article title to download a PDF file to your computer.
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All about these little gems that augment your image
editing
MAC ONLY!This PDF file will clearly
explain what you need to do to manually update Adobe
Camera Raw. This document is only for users of
Photoshop Elements for Mac versions 6 and 8
Color Management is all about bringing in
PREDICTABILITY and CONSISTENCY in the color appearance
of your images across all devices - especially your
monitor and your printer. Photoshop Elements has a few
simple - but important - controls for increasing your
chances of getting predictable and consistent results
in your color prints. Here is a 5-minute screencast
that shows you how to access and set Photoshop
Elements' COLOR SETTINGS panel.
Color Management is all about bringing in
PREDICTABILITY and CONSISTENCY in the color appearance
of your images across all devices - especially your
monitor and your printer. Photoshop Elements has a few
simple - but important - controls for increasing your
chances of getting predictable and consistent results
in your color prints. Here is a 5-minute screencast
that shows you how to access and set Photoshop
Elements' COLOR SETTINGS panel.
Getting started on the correct path to effective image
sharpening.
Photoshop provides lots of Blending Modes, but only a
handful are truly useful to photographers
The Layer Mask is an extremely valuable tool in helping
you make changes to your image without destroying
pixels! Useful for Elements, too!
This one-page reference will help you understand all
the components of the Layers palette
The Must-Know shortcuts to make working with Photoshop
Elements a whole lot easier!
The Must-Know shortcuts to make working with Photoshop
Elements a whole lot easier!
A Quick Reference Card for MAC users of Photoshop
Elements 6
A Quick Reference Card for WINDOWS users of Photoshop
Elements 6
MAC ONLY - Important information for all iPhoto users
who use Elements to edit images. Also, vital
information for RAW image editing.
Get started on the correct way to sharpen your images!
Keywords are vital to an effective digital workflow
A fool-proof way to dodge and burn non-destructively
Some Photoshop tools are not pixel-friendly!
Photoshop provides lots of Blend Modes, but only a
handful are truly useful to photographers
Mac Users >> Understand how to print a perfect
photo in Photoshop Elements!
De-mistifying the Image Resize dialog in Photoshop and
understanding how pixel dimension, document sizes and
resolution all work together to give you the best
print!
The importance of paying attention to your Photoshop
and Printer settings
Web links to help you boost your photography!
Time to get out there are shoot! Some tips for Spring
shooting!
Do you really need to use a filter in front of
your camera lens for protection? What do you think?
What you need to know to make an informed decision
before purchasing a new lens for your DSLR camera!
This PDF file contains a number of tips on Travel
Photography
A handy list of Internet resources for Travel
Photography products recommended by Sandro
Recommendations on shopping the internet for ways to
gift your photography for the holidays!
What you need to know to get started with HDR
Photography!
The difference between RAW and JPEG camera formats, and
why you should choose one over the other for your
photography!
With the right resources, knowledge and tools, you can
tackle this task!
I endorse ScanCafe.com for online scanning of slides,
negatives and prints. Why do it all yourself? I've
tested and used this service, and it works for me!
Flickr is a wonderful resource for all casual and
serious photographers. This PDF should get you started!
Your digital workflow easily visualized in a flowchart
Some suggestions if you are considering a Monopod.
Handy Photographer's lists to help you stay prepared
for your next photo shoot!
A list of recommended resources for those interested in
digital photo photography
A must-read when shopping for a new digital camera
Mac Users: Learn where your critical files are located
and planning a backup strategy.
A little MUST KNOW for new Mac Users!
This article will hopefully de-mystify the confusion
surrounding the different FireWire protocols, cables
and connectors.
A one-page "Cheat-Sheet" to help you streamline your
power searches on Google
Adobe's proposed standard for RAW files
Tidbits of powerful techniques for photographers
Helpful tips to make you an informed buyer
