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Using Camera Raw and Alpha channels for masking in photoshop.Much can be said of masking: Masking is the art of using the image to select itself. Masking lets you apply the entire weight of Photoshop to the task of editing a selection. And masking, thy name is alpha channel.

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Setting sking color and tones with photoshop

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Creative ways to create a multi toned image using custom gradient maps, masking and blending modes in Photoshop

If you are frustrated with images that look bright on screen but dull when printed, watch this video to understand a bit about Color Profiles and Color Numbers. The basics are that when using a Convert command you are preserving the appearance and in order to do that you must convert the Color Numbers.

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Intense tutorial on more extraction methods, replacing background, refining masks, and creating density shadows.

Using Photoshop to make hair patches video tutorial.

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Chris Burfoot explains flash duration and camera sync speeds

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Chris Burfoot demonstrates the Elinchrom Octa, a giant softbox, used as a white background.

+  demonstrates the Elinchrom Octa, a giant softbox, used as a huge ringflash for fashion and lifestyle portraits.

The difference between Vibrance and Saturation in Photoshop CS4!