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• It is our goal to bring you the finest Photoshop and Photography education. As the aperture (f.64) implies, we deliver tack sharp, clear, and concise education with a transparent mindset free of agendas and secrets.

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Learn More about f.64 Elite and become a member: f64.co/elite $5off 1st Month: 5MONTHf64 $20off 1st Year: 20YEARf64 Halos around objects can ruin an otherwise great photo. I’ve seen it happen in everything from landscapes to portraits, and I know how frustrating it can be. In this live event, I’ll break down what causes halos, how to spot them before they sneak into your edits, and show you simple ways to fix or avoid them entirely. Whether you're working with masks, sharpening tools, or blend modes, I’ll walk you through practical steps and real examples to help you clean up your images without losing quality. In this video: 00:00 Introduction to Halos 02:29 Types of Halos 04:00 5 Ways to Fix a Halo 05:21 Micro Contrast Halos 09:20 Portraits vs Landscapes and Halos 10:41 Micro Contrast Halos Continued 12:11 Edge Halos 18:10 Ghosting and Edge Halos 25:43 Fixing Halos Introduction 26:20 Fixing Micro Contrast Halos 32:11 Expand to Fix Edge Halo 38:10 Lighter/Darker Color Blend Mode Fix 47:36 Closing Thoughts 50:23 Q&A Session ____________________________________________ Do you like the videos I make on YouTube? Want to grow your photography exponentially? 1. Subscribe! Subscribers see the content first and are the most likely to succeed in Photoshop 2. Head to the f.64 Academy website and get registered on my subscriber list. I deliver all kinds of extra tips and subscriber-only live events! https://f64academy.com/sign-up/ 3. Become an Elite Member! I take Photoshop to levels you will never see on YouTube for the members of f.64 Elite with courses, critique sessions, members-only events, a community forum, and big discounts on my most premium courses. http:/www.f64.co/elite
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NO EXCUSES for HALOS in photos now.

Thu May 22nd, 2025

The HSL Adjustment Layer in Photoshop just got itself a makeover in the new Photoshop 26.6 update. It's neat... but is it any good? We'll see! In this video: 00:00 Introduction 01:02 Thank you Tony Kuyper! 01:52 NEW HSL Explained 05:10 Eyedropper Selection 05:59 Color Blending Slider 07:20 IMPORTANT Bug Information 08:12 Landscape Application 09:36 Custom Color Selection 10:42 Portrait Application 14:56 What this means... ____________________________________________ Do you like the videos I make on YouTube? Want to grow your photography exponentially? 1. Subscribe! Subscribers see the content first and are the most likely to succeed in Photoshop 2. Head to the f.64 Academy website and get registered on my subscriber list. I deliver all kinds of extra tips and subscriber-only live events! https://f64academy.com/sign-up/ 3. Become an Elite Member! I take Photoshop to levels you will never see on YouTube for the members of f.64 Elite with courses, critique sessions, members-only events, a community forum, and big discounts on my most premium courses. http:/www.f64.co/elite
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A NEW Color Tool in Photoshop 26.6 (2025)

Thu May 8th, 2025

In this video, I talk about why I’ve stopped using the default Adobe Color profile in Adobe Camera Raw and Lightroom. I show how it added too much contrast and some odd color shifts in certain images, especially in high-contrast scenes like one I shot at the Mildred B. Cooper Church. That experience made me look into alternatives, like linear and camera-matching profiles, and I found that the Camera Neutral profile from my Sony A1 gave me a much cleaner starting point without all the added contrast and color distortion. I also go through how to make a custom preset so your images automatically load with your preferred profile instead of Adobe Color. I explain how to set that up in the settings, step-by-step, so each RAW file opens the way you want. Even though this means you might need to fine-tune colors manually, I prefer it because I know exactly what’s happening in the edit. This setup gives me more control and avoids having to undo things that Adobe Color forces in by default. In This Video: 00:00 – Introduction 00:40 – Negative Effects of Adobe Color 01:50 – Linear or Camera Profiles 03:00 – Finding Camera-Matching Profiles 05:30 – Adobe Color vs Camera Neutral Example 07:00 – How to Set a Default Profile 08:30 – Creating and Saving the Preset 09:45 – Final Setup and Summary ____________________________________________ Do you like the videos I make on YouTube? Want to grow your photography exponentially? 1. Subscribe! Subscribers see the content first and are the most likely to succeed in Photoshop 2. Head to the f.64 Academy website and get registered on my subscriber list. I deliver all kinds of extra tips and subscriber-only live events! https://f64academy.com/sign-up/ 3. Become an Elite Member! I take Photoshop to levels you will never see on YouTube for the members of f.64 Elite with courses, critique sessions, members-only events, a community forum, and big discounts on my most premium courses. http:/www.f64.co/elite
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GOODBYE Adobe Color!

Wed Apr 16th, 2025

Learn More about my latest course: https://f64elite.com/mgs/ Did you know there are some secret tone sliders in ACR and Lightroom? Well, they aren't necessarily secret, but they are clumped into an unlikely place, the Color Grading palette. Who knew Color Grading could be used to unlock REAL power on tricky tonal areas. In this video, you'll learn: 00:00 The types of images this will work on. 00:48 The SECRET revealed 03:04 The Secret & Profiles 05:02 A difficult image, managed well! 07:28 Linear Profile Comparison 10:35 ACR & LR's SECRET layered process exposed. 12:02 DON'T SKIP THIS PART!!! ____________________________________________ Do you like the videos I make on YouTube? Want to grow your photography exponentially? 1. Subscribe! Subscribers see the content first and are the most likely to succeed in Photoshop 2. Head to the f.64 Academy website and get registered on my subscriber list. I deliver all kinds of extra tips and subscriber-only live events! https://f64academy.com/sign-up/ 3. Become an Elite Member! I take Photoshop to levels you will never see on YouTube for the members of f.64 Elite with courses, critique sessions, members-only events, a community forum, and big discounts on my most premium courses. http:/www.f64.co/elite
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SECRET Tone Sliders in ACR & Lightroom

Wed Apr 9th, 2025

Vote for our shots: https://f64elite.com/make-great-shots-votes/ This tutorial explores three sliders in Adobe Camera Raw and Lightroom—Dehaze, Texture, and Clarity—that can sometimes hurt your photos if overused. I'll demonstrate why these sliders can cause problems when applied globally and offer several alternative techniques for achieving better results. You'll see how to use local adjustments in Adobe Camera Raw and advanced methods in Photoshop to fine-tune these effects for more control and a cleaner look. The goal is to help you avoid overly processed images and instead create balanced, professional edits. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, you’ll gain practical tips to enhance your workflow and take your photo editing to the next level. 00:00 Intro 01:28 What NOT to do! 04:29 Vote for us :) 05:28 Do this instead (in ACR) 08:05 Photoshop for BETTER Dehaze 11:07 BETTER Clarity and Texture in PS ____________________________________________ Do you like the videos I make on YouTube? Want to grow your photography exponentially? 1. Subscribe! subscribers see the content first and are the most likely to succeed in Photoshop 2. Head to the f.64 Academy website and get registered on my subscriber list. I deliver all kinds of extra tips and subscriber-only live events! https://f64academy.com/sign-up/ 3. Become an Elite Member! I take Photoshop to levels you will never see on YouTube for the members of f.64 Elite with courses, critique sessions, members-only events, a community forum, and big discounts on my most premium courses. http:/www.f64.co/elite
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These Settings Are RUINING Your Photos

Wed Jan 29th, 2025

The Original Rainbow Video: https://youtu.be/2i4oc3LPq5s Can Adobe Firefly beat me in a quick compositing challenge? You'll have to see. ____________________________________________ Do you like the videos I make on YouTube? Want to grow your photography exponentially? 1. Subscribe! subscribers see the content first and are the most likely to succeed in Photoshop 2. Head to the f.64 Academy website and get registered on my subscriber list. I deliver all kinds of extra tips and subscriber-only live events! https://f64academy.com/sign-up/ 3. Become an Elite Member! I take Photoshop to levels you will never see on YouTube for the members of f.64 Elite with courses, critique sessions, members-only events, a community forum, and big discounts on my most premium courses. http:/www.f64.co/elite
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AI vs Pro Photoshop Educator 👊 Who Will Win

Thu Jan 23rd, 2025

Download the Rainbows: https://f64.co/Rainbows Vote on our shots: https://f64elite.com/make-great-shots-votes/ Gavin's Channel: @fototripper Have you ever disliked the way a rainbow was photographed? You know, missing colors, desaturated, too contrasty.... the list goes on. Well, I'm here to tell you it ISN'T YOUR FAULT! It's your camera (or more specifically, your white balance) working against you. In this video, I'll show you how to fix those gross-looking rainbows in 3 simple steps! * Chapters * 00:00 Introduction 01:19 NERDY SCIENCE STUFF 05:24 Photoshop Process 06:12 Step 1: Remove 08:15 Step 2: Replace 09:45 Step 3: Refine 11:38 An UNWANTED Interruption 13:08 Final Thoughts
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The "Rainbow Problem" (& how to FIX it) - Photoshop 2025

Wed Jan 22nd, 2025

Learn more about the Color Sliders & the Visionary Panel: https://f64.co/VP In this tutorial, learn the powerful yet often overlooked capabilities of Photoshop’s Selective Color Adjustment Layer. This tool enables subtle or dramatic color grading, transforming your images with painter-like precision. We’ll explore how to intensify colors, separate hues for greater depth, and achieve better color balance across the whole image. Discover how to make colors come to life without over-saturation and highlight details in fall landscapes, portraits, and more. Plus, get a glimpse into the Visionary Panel, a custom tool that streamlines these adjustments for seamless workflow integration. - Video Chapters - 00:00 Intro to the Lesson 00:49 Selective Color Adjustment Layer Explained 07:32 Color Theory & Color Intensity 11:00 Separating Color 15:32 The Visionary Panel Color Sliders 18:35 Color Grading with Selective Color 21:53 The Power of Selective Color ____________________________________________ Do you like the videos I make on YouTube? Want to grow your photography exponentially? 1. Subscribe! subscribers see the content first and are the most likely to succeed in Photoshop 2. Head to the f.64 Academy website and get registered on my subscriber list. I deliver all kinds of extra tips and subscriber-only live events! https://f64academy.com/sign-up/ 3. Become an Elite Member! I take Photoshop to levels you will never see on YouTube for the members of f.64 Elite with courses, critique sessions, members-only events, a community forum, and big discounts on my most premium courses. http:/www.f64.co/elite
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The SINGLE Best Color Tool in Photoshop

Wed Nov 6th, 2024

Not all AI Art Generators are created equal! •Chapters• 00:00 Introduction 02:38 Round 1: Landscape 05:32 Round 2: Portrait 08:24 Round 3: Still Life 10:25 Round 4: Wildlife 12:05 Round 5: Compositing 14:14 Round 6: Illustration 15:55 ...and the winner is... 16:46 Final Thoughts ____________________________________________ Do you like the videos I make on YouTube? Want to grow your photography exponentially? 1. Subscribe! subscribers see the content first and are the most likely to succeed in Photoshop 2. Head to the f.64 Academy website and get registered on my subscriber list. I deliver all kinds of extra tips and subscriber-only live events! https://f64academy.com/sign-up/ 3. Become an Elite Member! I take Photoshop to levels you will never see on YouTube for the members of f.64 Elite with courses, critique sessions, members-only events, a community forum, and big discounts on my most premium courses. http:/www.f64.co/elite
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This AI Art Generator BLEW ME AWAY!

Wed Oct 30th, 2024

ACR 17.0 Update: https://youtu.be/uKha-yd3UJs Stories Within Stories Book: https://f64.co/stories-GH Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:38 Adobe Update Info 02:17 Improved(?) Generative AI 04:28 Gen Fill Gone Bad 05:39 Distraction Removal Update 08:10 People Removal Update 09:52 Blake's Thoughts ____________________________________________ Do you like the videos I make on YouTube? Want to grow your photography exponentially? 1. Subscribe! subscribers see the content first and are the most likely to succeed in Photoshop 2. Head to the f.64 Academy website and get registered on my subscriber list. I deliver all kinds of extra tips and subscriber-only live events! https://f64academy.com/sign-up/ 3. Become an Elite Member! I take Photoshop to levels you will never see on YouTube for the members of f.64 Elite with courses, critique sessions, members-only events, a community forum, and big discounts on my most premium courses. http:/www.f64.co/elite
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It's here, but is it good? Photoshop 2025 (v 26.0)

Tue Oct 15th, 2024

PS 2025 Update: https://youtu.be/B9bP7rw_HUA Visionary Panel: https://f64academy.com/sign-up/ What's new in Adobe Camera Raw 17 (2025 Update) Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:55 Generative Expand 04:29 Generative DeNoise in RAW 07:10 Detect Objects in ACR 09:50 Adaptive Profile (Beta) 13:26 Deeper Look: Adaptive Profile 15:25 Success & Failure: Adaptive Profile 16:57 More thoughts: Adaptive Profile ____________________________________________ Do you like the videos I make on YouTube? Want to grow your photography exponentially? 1. Subscribe! subscribers see the content first and are the most likely to succeed in Photoshop 2. Head to the f.64 Academy website and get registered on my subscriber list. I deliver all kinds of extra tips and subscriber-only live events! https://f64academy.com/sign-up/ 3. Become an Elite Member! I take Photoshop to levels you will never see on YouTube for the members of f.64 Elite with courses, critique sessions, members-only events, a community forum, and big discounts on my most premium courses. http:/www.f64.co/elite
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MAJOR update: Adobe Camera Raw 17

Tue Oct 15th, 2024

Learn More About the Color Course: https://f64.co/COLOR-COURSE Have you ever wondered what the perfect white balance is? Do you trust that your camera can ACTUALLY give it to you? The truth is there is no perfect White Balance and no matter how hard your camera tries, it can't give it to you. That's because our cameras don't perceive color like our eyes do. It's just not capable of true color accuracy. Using several examples, I'll prove my case. But don't get angry with your camera, it's really not it's fault. Learn color, and you'll thank me later ;) Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:10 The Blue Light Blocker Dilema 01:32 Effects of Light on Color 06:24 Effects of Light on Prints 07:39 Basic WB Fix 11:42 Advanced WB Fix 14:16 Rainbow WB Fix 16:51 Further Exploring Color
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Your camera is LYING to you 😡 White Balance Explained

Fri Sep 13th, 2024

Want to grab a course or tool you saw in this video? <br />Please visit: https://f64.co/start-art-12<br /><br />Let’s go to Great Sand Dune National Park and visit one of the most dramatic scenes I’ve seen in a while. In this event, I’ll take you to the dunes and share an incredible experience at a place that didn’t seem so magical when I first arrived on the scene. However, nature did its thing, and it was amazing!<br /><br />I’ll show you my entire workflow from start to finish on this image. I’ll even share my vision and a recap of the events and how they unfolded. As with every Start to the Art workflow, I’ll print the image and give you insight into the paper choice.<br /><br />Discussion Topics and Timestamps:<br /><br />00:01 Introduction<br />00:33 On Location in VR<br />03:48 The Photos from the Trip<br />08:11 ACR Process<br />10:58 Chroma Profiles and Presets<br />14:01 Raw Finishing before PS Work<br />15:35 Photoshop Workflow<br />17:22 The Visionary Panel<br />19:52 Creating Light<br />21:06 Blend If Panel with Visionary Panel<br />25:44 Visionary Panel Color Sliders<br />28:09 Color Sculpting for color grading<br />32:10 Creating Atmosphere<br />36:36 Palette Effects Color Grading<br />38:55 Blend Mode Painting<br />42:00 Slow Build Up Process<br />44:13 Finishing touch – Crop!<br />44:56 The Print Discussion<br />48:31 Concluding Thoughts
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🎨 Editing a Photo Like a Painter! • Full Workflow Replay

Fri Aug 23rd, 2024

Have you ever taken your ISO to the limit? Or is there only a specific limit you are comfortable with? I'd say I was the latter before this experiment. I wasn't comfortable taking my ISO to extreme amounts due to fear of losing data and detail in the capture and noise reduction process. Regardless of what any camera review, manufacturer, etc told me, there is no way I was going above ISO 2000-3200. Here we are in 2024, when "that's how I've always done it" really needs to get kicked to the curb. There have been incredible advancements in camera sensors and post-production software regarding noise handling and noise reduction. So, I decided to put it all to the test despite my silly fears. Setting my camera to ISO 102,000 seemed like a very bad idea. There I go with that fear again—let it go! Topics Discussed: 00:00 Introduction 00:11 AI Clarification 00:46 Macro Opportunity 01:57 How I shoot Macro 03:11 ISO Experiment Discussed 04:47 How to Use AI Noise Reduction 06:24 Why is AI Denoise Grey & Unusable 08:44 AI Denoise + Manual NR 12:22 How far can you go? 13:06 ISO 102K Experiment 14:36 Thoughts from the Experiment 15:22 Conduct your experiment ____________________________________________ Do you like the videos I make on YouTube? Want to grow your photography exponentially? 1. Subscribe! subscribers see the content first and are the most likely to succeed in Photoshop 2. Head to the f.64 Academy website and get registered on my subscriber list. I deliver all kinds of extra tips and subscriber-only live events! https://f64academy.com/sign-up/ 3. Become an Elite Member! I take Photoshop to levels you will never see on YouTube for the members of f.64 Elite with courses, critique sessions, members-only events, a community forum, and big discounts on my most premium courses. http:/www.f64.co/elite
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🤯 Game-Changing Noise Reduction - ACR Denoise

Wed Aug 14th, 2024

AI is not the problem. It's the people who lack integrity that are using AI that are the problem. ____________________________________________ Do you like the videos I make on YouTube? Want to grow your photography exponentially? 1. Subscribe! subscribers see the content first and are the most likely to succeed in Photoshop 2. Head to the f.64 Academy website and get registered on my subscriber list. I deliver all kinds of extra tips and subscriber-only live events! https://f64academy.com/sign-up/ 3. Become an Elite Member! I take Photoshop to levels you will never see on YouTube for the members of f.64 Elite with courses, critique sessions, members-only events, a community forum, and big discounts on my most premium courses. http:/www.f64.co/elite
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The Artificial Elephant in the Room

Fri Aug 9th, 2024

Link to the Visionary Panel: https://f64elite.com/visionary-panel/<br /><br />For over ten years, I’ve poured my heart and soul into mastering Photoshop workflows, constantly discovering new techniques to elevate my craft. Since October 2022, I’ve been crafting an entirely new workflow that has been thrilling, challenging, and at times, exhausting—but utterly necessary.<br /><br />I believe that the entire photo education industry, myself included, has been approaching photo post-production all wrong. While learning techniques is important, we’ve become so obsessed with collecting them that we’ve lost sight of our true purpose: creating connections and memorable experiences for our viewers.<br /><br />This new workflow shifts the focus back where it belongs—on the viewer. It emphasizes your vision and highlights the most critical elements in a photo to captivate and engage your audience from start to finish.<br /><br />You may have noticed a little "V" in my Plugin toolbar over the past 12 months. Now, I’m excited to finally reveal what it’s all about. Don’t miss this opportunity to transform the way you approach photo editing and storytelling.
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The FORMULA for EPIC Photos!

Thu Jul 25th, 2024

We often discuss AI in Photography in terms of tools and image generation. However, there is another form of AI that can really help you with your photography. It’s not talked about nearly enough, but I can tell you that I use it almost daily, and the tasks it has helped me with have made it invaluable.<br /><br />Chat GPT is an AI chatbot that can help you with anything. I know because I use it for everything! In this live event, I’ll show you how you can use Chat GPT to help you with brainstorming, post-processing, and so much more. While everyone is raving about generative AI, Chat GPT flies under the radar. Let’s peal back the curtain a bit so you can see how powerful it is for yourself!<br /><br />____________________________________________<br />Do you like the videos I make on YouTube? <br />Want to grow your photography exponentially? <br /><br />1. Subscribe! subscribers see the content first and are the most likely to succeed in Photoshop<br /><br />2. Head to the f.64 Academy website and get registered on my subscriber list. I deliver all kinds of extra tips and subscriber-only live events!<br />https://f64academy.com/sign-up/<br /><br />3. Become an Elite Member! I take Photoshop to levels you will never see on YouTube for the members of f.64 Elite with courses, critique sessions, members-only events, a community forum, and big discounts on my most premium courses.<br />http:/www.f64.co/elite
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ChatGPT for Photographers [Live Replay]

Thu Jun 27th, 2024

Access deals on my profile and preset packs Chroma and Noir: https://f64elite.com/public-live/<br /><br />In my live event Q&A session where I discuss workflow, one question routinely comes up, and I delicately dodge it: “Do you use Profiles in your workflow?”<br /><br />The answer is yes, although I don’t always show them being used. They can very quickly alienate the viewer if they don’t have or use them in their workflow, and I want to remedy that.<br /><br />This live event will focus on how to make your own custom profiles for ACR and Lightroom. You will unlock the true potential of your raw file with the information I’m going to provide.<br /><br />How is that, Blake? Have you ever wished you could have a strong tone and color starting point for your raw file without touching a single slider? If you answered yes, then this event is for you.<br /><br />I will warn you: this may get a little nerdy! So, be prepared to take notes. After the event, you will want to experiment a lot with this stuff.<br /><br />____________________________________________<br />Do you like the videos I make on YouTube? <br />Want to grow your photography exponentially? <br /><br />1. Subscribe! subscribers see the content first and are the most likely to succeed in Photoshop<br /><br />2. Head to the f.64 Academy website and get registered on my subscriber list. I deliver all kinds of extra tips and subscriber-only live events!<br />https://f64academy.com/sign-up/<br /><br />3. Become an Elite Member! I take Photoshop to levels you will never see on YouTube for the members of f.64 Elite with courses, critique sessions, members-only events, a community forum, and big discounts on my most premium courses.<br />http:/www.f64.co/elite
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✅Unlock SERIOUS power in ACR and LR! (REPLAY)

Fri May 24th, 2024

We now have Generative Fill inside ACR with the update to version 16.3! This is big news for RAW innovation, but is it too good to be true? I'll let you decide! Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:08 Using Generative Remove in ACR 03:44 The Problem! 05:07 Compared to Remove Tool in Ps 06:50 Closing Thoughts ____________________________________________ Do you like the videos I make on YouTube? Want to grow your photography exponentially? 1. Subscribe! subscribers see the content first and are the most likely to succeed in Photoshop 2. Head to the f.64 Academy website and get registered on my subscriber list. I deliver all kinds of extra tips and subscriber-only live events! https://f64academy.com/sign-up/ 3. Become an Elite Member! I take Photoshop to levels you will never see on YouTube for the members of f.64 Elite with courses, critique sessions, members-only events, a community forum, and big discounts on my most premium courses. http:/www.f64.co/elite
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😮Generative AI in ACR 16.3 Update!

Tue May 21st, 2024

Discover Your Vision: https://f64.co/dyv<br /><br />The struggle is real. We ebb and flow with our artistic vision from time to time. We get in ruts that sometimes feel like bottomless pits of self-doubt about our vision. But it doesn't have to be that way. You can take your vision back and keep it lively if you know how to nurture it.<br /><br />In this video, I will share 5 strategies that will help you assess whether your vision is broken or not. <br /><br />Oh, and guess what? <br /><br />You aren't the only one who has difficulty with your vision. Every artist, photographer, and creative person since the beginning of time has been in your shoes. Those who become successful with their work are the ones who learned how to persevere through the hard times and appreciate the great times with their vision.<br /><br />Chapters:<br />00:00 What is Artistic Vision<br />01:13 1-Looking For More<br />02:23 2-Evolution Over Time<br />03:33 3-Imitation vs Originality<br />05:08 4-Adaptability<br />07:22 5-Emotional Connection<br />09:20 Motivation and Passion<br /><br />____________________________________________<br />Do you like the videos I make on YouTube? <br />Want to grow your photography exponentially? <br /><br />1. Subscribe! subscribers see the content first and are the most likely to succeed in Photoshop<br /><br />2. Head to the f.64 Academy website and get registered on my subscriber list. I deliver all kinds of extra tips and subscriber-only live events!<br />https://f64academy.com/sign-up/<br /><br />3. Become an Elite Member! I take Photoshop to levels you will never see on YouTube for the members of f.64 Elite with courses, critique sessions, members-only events, a community forum, and big discounts on my most premium courses.<br />http:/www.f64.co/elite
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Is your artistic vision broken?

Thu May 9th, 2024

Having trouble editing your Solar Eclipse shots?<br />Corona detail lost?<br /><br /><br />In this video, I dive deep into the post-processing techniques I used for my 2024 solar eclipse photographs taken in Story, Arkansas. I focus on two often overlooked tools in Adobe Camera Raw that proved crucial for enhancing the fine details of the solar corona in my images. Here’s what you can expect to learn:<br /><br />1. Highlight Management: I'll show you how to finely balance the highlights to prevent overexposure while maintaining the intricate details of the solar corona.<br /><br />2. Innovative Use of Color Grading: Interestingly, I use color grading tools not for adding colors but for adjusting the luminance of shadows, midtones, and highlights. This method allows for precise control over the tonal balance, which significantly enhances the visibility and detail of the eclipse without introducing unwanted color shifts.<br /><br />3. Texture and Clarity Adjustments: I'll demonstrate how to use texture and clarity sliders judiciously to reveal more details in the corona without making the image look unnatural or overly processed.<br /><br />4. Blending and Balancing Tones: I discuss how to effectively blend and balance these adjustments to ensure smooth transitions between different tonal areas and maintain a realistic contrast throughout the image.<br /><br />Try these unorthodox tools in Adobe Camera Raw and Lightroom to bring out all that gorgeous coronal detail!<br /><br />Chapters:<br />00:00 Introduction<br />01:17 Tool #1 - Color grading<br />05:11 Tool #2 - Texture / Clarity<br />07:29 Adding Color (Optional<br />09:06 Workflow & Color Grading<br /><br />____________________________________________<br />Do you like the videos I make on YouTube? <br />Want to grow your photography exponentially? <br /><br />1. Subscribe! subscribers see the content first and are the most likely to succeed in Photoshop<br /><br />2. Head to the f.64 Academy website and get registered on my subscriber list. I deliver all kinds of extra tips and subscriber-only live events!<br />https://f64academy.com/sign-up/<br /><br />3. Become an Elite Member! I take Photoshop to levels you will never see on YouTube for the members of f.64 Elite with courses, critique sessions, members-only events, a community forum, and big discounts on my most premium courses.<br />http:/www.f64.co/elite
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Use *THIS* for STUNNING Solar Eclipse Photos - ACR & Lightroom

Thu Apr 25th, 2024

Do you have a solar filter in your kit now and have NO IDEA what to do with it? Well, here are some ideas for putting that solar filter to use.<br /><br />Chapters:<br />00:00 Intro<br />00:10 What to do with a 16-stop Filter<br />01:28 Photo Pills - Calculating Long Exposures<br />03:38 Examples of Long-Exposure Images<br />05:05 Practical Application<br />07:11 When is it best used?<br /><br />____________________________________________<br />Do you like the videos I make on YouTube? <br />Want to grow your photography exponentially? <br /><br />1. Subscribe! subscribers see the content first and are the most likely to succeed in Photoshop<br /><br />2. Head to the f.64 Academy website and get registered on my subscriber list. I deliver all kinds of extra tips and subscriber-only live events!<br />https://f64academy.com/sign-up/<br /><br />3. Become an Elite Member! I take Photoshop to levels you will never see on YouTube for the members of f.64 Elite with courses, critique sessions, members-only events, a community forum, and big discounts on my most premium courses.<br />http:/www.f64.co/elite
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Solar Filter? Now What...

Thu Apr 11th, 2024

Want to see the QA and grab a deal on a course: https://f64elite.com/s2ae11/<br /><br />This live event replay will be taken down from YouTube on March 27th. <br /><br />With the 11th episode of the Start to the Art Series, we went from the start to the art in the Pacific Northwest! This workflow will focus on one shot from Falls Creek Falls.<br /><br />What you will see:<br />• Thoughts on the location<br />• My Raw editing process<br />• My Raw workflow, including my color separation techniques with point color.<br />• How I stack images in Photoshop<br />• How I create mood and emotion through color grading<br />• How I use my various tools and panels to edit an image<br /><br />Chapters: <br />01:09 On Location<br />04:15 Bridge & Images<br />10:08 ACR Process<br />13:22 Profile - IP Chroma<br />17:02 Color Separation<br />23:47 Presets - IP Chroma<br />26:40 Ps - Stacking Images<br />30:41 Ps - Cleaning Up the Scene<br />35:26 Ps - Tone Sculpting ZSE<br />37:58 Ps - Dodge & Brun Pro <br />42:10 Ps - Rainbow Treatment<br />46:28 Ps - ZSE Repair Waterfall<br />51:43 Ps - PE IV for Light Haze<br />54:07 Ps - PE IV Color Grading Tones<br />56:19 The Final Print<br /><br />____________________________________________<br />Do you like the videos I make on YouTube? <br />Want to grow your photography exponentially? <br /><br />1. Subscribe! subscribers see the content first and are the most likely to succeed in Photoshop<br /><br />2. Head to the f.64 Academy website and get registered on my subscriber list. I deliver all kinds of extra tips and subscriber-only live events!<br />https://f64academy.com/sign-up/<br /><br />3. Become an Elite Member! I take Photoshop to levels you will never see on YouTube for the members of f.64 Elite with courses, critique sessions, members-only events, a community forum, and big discounts on my most premium courses.<br />http:/www.f64.co/elite
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START to FINISH - my entire workflow!

Fri Mar 22nd, 2024

Download the Gradients + PDF: https://f64.co/Eye-Grad-DL<br /><br />No more bland-looking eyes! I'm going to teach you how to use Gradients in Photoshop to make AMAZING eyes. <br /><br />The eyes are the most important object to get dialed in in portrait and wildlife photography. We ensure we nail the focus on the eye when we are shooting, but why does our focus have to stop in the camera? <br /><br />I'll show you how to get your viewer sucked right into any portrait or wildlife image using gradients in Photoshop ;)<br /><br />Chapters:<br />00:00 Intro<br />00:34 Selecting the Iris<br />01:24 Adding the Gradient<br />02:51 The Mask & the Blend Mode<br />04:25 Refining the Gradient<br />06:14 Saving Gradients<br />07:00 Editing the second eye<br />08:10 Making it look natural<br />09:14 Wildlife Eyes<br />11:59 Closing Thoughts<br /><br />____________________________________________<br />Do you like the videos I make on YouTube? <br />Want to grow your photography exponentially? <br /><br />1. Subscribe! subscribers see the content first and are the most likely to succeed in Photoshop<br /><br />2. Head to the f.64 Academy website and get registered on my subscriber list. I deliver all kinds of extra tips and subscriber-only live events!<br />https://f64academy.com/sign-up/<br /><br />3. Become an Elite Member! I take Photoshop to levels you will never see on YouTube for the members of f.64 Elite with courses, critique sessions, members-only events, a community forum, and big discounts on my most premium courses.<br />http:/www.f64.co/elite
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Use THIS for BOLD Eyes in Photoshop!

Thu Mar 14th, 2024

____________________________________________<br />Do you like the videos I make on YouTube? <br />Want to grow your photography exponentially? <br /><br />1. Subscribe! subscribers see the content first and are the most likely to succeed in Photoshop<br /><br />2. Head to the f.64 Academy website and get registered on my subscriber list. I deliver all kinds of extra tips and subscriber-only live events!<br />https://f64academy.com/sign-up/<br /><br />3. Become an Elite Member! I take Photoshop to levels you will never see on YouTube for the members of f.64 Elite with courses, critique sessions, members-only events, a community forum, and big discounts on my most premium courses.<br />http:/www.f64.co/elite
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These practices will help exercise your photography mind! 🧠

Mon Mar 4th, 2024

____________________________________________<br />Do you like the videos I make on YouTube? <br />Want to grow your photography exponentially? <br /><br />1. Subscribe! subscribers see the content first and are the most likely to succeed in Photoshop<br /><br />2. Head to the f.64 Academy website and get registered on my subscriber list. I deliver all kinds of extra tips and subscriber-only live events!<br />https://f64academy.com/sign-up/<br /><br />3. Become an Elite Member! I take Photoshop to levels you will never see on YouTube for the members of f.64 Elite with courses, critique sessions, members-only events, a community forum, and big discounts on my most premium courses.<br />http:/www.f64.co/elite
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Elevate black and white photos: Go beyond desaturation, and visualize like Ansel Adams. 📷✨

Sat Mar 2nd, 2024

____________________________________________<br />Do you like the videos I make on YouTube? <br />Want to grow your photography exponentially? <br /><br />1. Subscribe! subscribers see the content first and are the most likely to succeed in Photoshop<br /><br />2. Head to the f.64 Academy website and get registered on my subscriber list. I deliver all kinds of extra tips and subscriber-only live events!<br />https://f64academy.com/sign-up/<br /><br />3. Become an Elite Member! I take Photoshop to levels you will never see on YouTube for the members of f.64 Elite with courses, critique sessions, members-only events, a community forum, and big discounts on my most premium courses.<br />http:/www.f64.co/elite
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True photography prize: Heartful fulfilment, creating for love, not defined by opinions or awards. 📸

Fri Mar 1st, 2024

____________________________________________<br />Do you like the videos I make on YouTube? <br />Want to grow your photography exponentially? <br /><br />1. Subscribe! subscribers see the content first and are the most likely to succeed in Photoshop<br /><br />2. Head to the f.64 Academy website and get registered on my subscriber list. I deliver all kinds of extra tips and subscriber-only live events!<br />https://f64academy.com/sign-up/<br /><br />3. Become an Elite Member! I take Photoshop to levels you will never see on YouTube for the members of f.64 Elite with courses, critique sessions, members-only events, a community forum, and big discounts on my most premium courses.<br />http:/www.f64.co/elite
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Elevate your photography with one simple tip: Deliberately guide the viewer's focus.👀

Thu Feb 29th, 2024

____________________________________________<br />Do you like the videos I make on YouTube? <br />Want to grow your photography exponentially? <br /><br />1. Subscribe! subscribers see the content first and are the most likely to succeed in Photoshop<br /><br />2. Head to the f.64 Academy website and get registered on my subscriber list. I deliver all kinds of extra tips and subscriber-only live events!<br />https://f64academy.com/sign-up/<br /><br />3. Become an Elite Member! I take Photoshop to levels you will never see on YouTube for the members of f.64 Elite with courses, critique sessions, members-only events, a community forum, and big discounts on my most premium courses.<br />http:/www.f64.co/elite
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Embrace failure in photography. 👊 Learn from each moment, for the unexpected awaits.

Wed Feb 28th, 2024

____________________________________________<br />Do you like the videos I make on YouTube? <br />Want to grow your photography exponentially? <br /><br />1. Subscribe! subscribers see the content first and are the most likely to succeed in Photoshop<br /><br />2. Head to the f.64 Academy website and get registered on my subscriber list. I deliver all kinds of extra tips and subscriber-only live events!<br />https://f64academy.com/sign-up/<br /><br />3. Become an Elite Member! I take Photoshop to levels you will never see on YouTube for the members of f.64 Elite with courses, critique sessions, members-only events, a community forum, and big discounts on my most premium courses.<br />http:/www.f64.co/elite
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Photography's power lies beyond the camera. Learn to see and embrace imperfection. ✨

Tue Feb 27th, 2024

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