Image sharpening is so fundamental yet it’s one of the most poorly executed areas in digital image editing. This is how a typical sharpening workflow looks like of the average photographer:1Apply adjustments to the image2Sharpen the image at the end of workflow3Export for web or printSounds familiar? Even though sharpening once is fine, but you’re not maximizing …
How To Triple Sharpen Images Effectively In EditingRead More »
Layer masks is the bread and butter in digital image editing. Whether you like it or not, you need to know layer masking if you want to advance your post-processing skills. There is no escape from it, unfortunately. The concept of layer masking is kind of intuitive..it does have a bit of a learning curve but it’s …
Layer Masks FAQ: What You Don’t Know But Was Too Afraid To AskRead More »
Layer masking is one of the most important fundamentals in digital image editing. It’s THE gold standard technique used by almost everyone in post-processing workflow. Whether you’re new to image editing or on your way to conquer layer masking, you have to not just know it but master it if you want to produce stunning images …
Masking Triangle: A System To Making Sense of Layer MaskingRead More »
Vignette may not be on your list of top priorities in developing skills as a photographer. After all, how hard can it be to darken the border of your image, right? Although that may be true, adding a vignette that actually adds to the overall aesthetic of your image is an art. It is the art of …
The Art of Subtlety: How To Add Vignette To Improve Images Effectively In 4 WaysRead More »
Do you know what the Curves tool and a Swiss Army Knife have in common? We all know what a Swiss Army Knife is – a popular outdoor gadget that looks like the fusion of a giant nail clipper and a bottle opener. When you hold it in your hand, it feels solid and trustworthy. Going past …
Curves Tool: The Ultimate Tool In Image Post-ProcessingRead More »
