Nerd Alert – For Mac users considering updating to the new Catalina operating system, please read these posts from Adobe first. I think I’ll hold off until the issues are resolved. Writing this Oct 10, 2019
Mac OS Catalina update and Lightroom…
Mac OS Catalina update and Photoshop…
Yes, the answer is yes. Upgrade your Lightroom Catalog when asked. Every time you upgrade, Lightroom takes the name of your current catalog and appends it with a number.
Nerd Alert – In Photoshop, when you’re removing backscatter in blue water or on an otherwise uniform background, in the “Type” tab on the tool options bar, switch the spot healing brush to Proximity Match instead of Content Aware. Use a Diffusion of 3 or less – probably less. Content Aware , bless its heart,…
The new Edge Enhancement feature in the April 2022 Photoshop 22.3 update adds another powerful way to fine-tune your Sky (aka Water) Replacement composites. By using the new Edge Lighting slider in the Sky Replacement panel, you can finesse contrast around thin lines and reduce halos when changing from dark to light water, or vice-versa. Move…
Some exciting news from Adobe! Lightroom version 12.3 drops some new features underwater photographers are going to love!
The first new feature is something many underwater photographers have been asking for. You can now remove noise from your high ISO underwater images using Artificial Intelligence!
Do the new Lightroom 11 masking tools have you confused and frustrated? Learn how to work the old way by watching our free Lightroom 11 Masking Baby Steps Nerd Alert.
Nerd Alert! The Mystery of the Missing HSL Panel SOLVED!