Layers in Adobe Lightroom

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I am a little behind in sharing this great new product with everyone, but onOne Software has new software coming out for Adobe Lightroom. It’s called Perfect Layers. Basically, it adds Photoshop style Layers functionality to Lightroom by way of the plugin. Perfect Layers 1.0 is free to owners of the Perfect Photo Suite 5.5 [...]

Why photographers should use CommentLuv on their blogs

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Since writing this article, I have disabled CommentLuv as a process of optimizing the website for speed. CommentLuv does not slown down the website by much, but every plugin enabled does impact loading times CommentLuv is a unique blogging tool.  The reason I call it that and not a WordPress plugin is because CommentLuv is [...]

What’s new in OnOne Perfect Photo Suite 5.5

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As you may have read yesterday, OnOne Software’s Perfect Photo Suite 5.5 is now available. Here is what is new about the suite. If you’re purchasing the plugin suite for the first time be sure to use my coupon code WYDEN to save 10% off the total! Perfect Resize 7 – The next generation of Genuine [...]

OnOne Software’s Perfect Photo Suite 5.5 Now Available

OnOne Software's Perfect Photo Suite 5.5

As of this morning, OnOne Software has made Perfect Photo Suite 5.5 available for download and upgrade. As a loyal customer and owner of Plug-In Suite 5, we’re excited to let you know that you’re entitled to a free update to the newly released Perfect Photo Suite 5.5! You can download the update here: http://imgry.net/aH88Dr [...]

What makes HDR Efex Pro different / better than Photomatix?

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I asked my Facebook Fan page to share their questions about Nik Software’s HDR Efex Pro.  I told them that if I can answer the questions I would.  Here is a question, and the answer. Jenn Smith asks “What makes it different/better than Photomatix?” Well Jenn, it isn’t necessarily better really, but it sure is [...]

My first look at Nik Software’s HDR Efex Pro

Nik Software HDR Efex Pro

Nik Software has been working on its HDR software for a long time now. My first impression of Nik’s HDR Efex Pro is the simplicity in design of the application. Nik is using the same layout as the rest of their plugin suite, which makes learning the new application pretty easy. Once you get comfortable [...]

Nik Software HDR Efex Pro now available

Nik Software HDR Efex Pro

Nik Software‘s HDR Efex Pro is officially available to purchase. Haven’t heard of it? Below are some videos from Nik Software for your viewing pleasure. My first look at HDR Efex Pro coming up next! All Nik Software plug-ins will work with Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, Lightroom and Aperture. Nik Software is working on full 64bit [...]

From Brian’s Eye

Nikon D700, 5 Exposures, ISO 100

While Brian Matiash and I were walk around Chelsea, we stopped at a bunch of interesting spots.  The photo above happens to be one of those locations.  The “No Cellphones” sign caught both of our interests and of course we both had to photograph it.  We spent a few minutes capturing various angles and objects.  [...]

Cirque Du Boston explained

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If you recall, on September 17, I posted this photo (bottom of this article) which I titled Cirque Du Boston. I mentioned that I would explain why I chose to use the HDR technique to photograph the scene. Here is why… The morning of the Scott Kelby Worldwide Photowalk it was pretty hazy and disgusting [...]

The Dangers Within

Nikon D700, 5 Exposures, 2 EV, f/22, ISO 100, Promote Control

Inside and straight through to the other side.  This was a fun HDR to process.  After creating the image I decided to try something a little different than what I usually do.  I went for more of an effect than anything else.   Using OnOne Software’s PhotoTools, I added a preset which created a slight [...]

Towards the high line

Nikon D700, 5 Exposures, Photomatix, OnOne Photo Tools

This is the first HDR photo I’ve processed from my day in New York City with Brian Matiash.  This also happens to be my least favorite from the day.  I can not wait to share the rest!  I used Photomatix 4 Beta 10 in the de-ghosting and processing.  Then in Photoshop I used OnOne Photo [...]