Episode Summary

A Work In Progress

In the midst of a massive redesign, the Photoshop Guys still find time to share tips and techniques with their viewers.

So What Have We Learned?

- Scott has a tutorial on using the Tone Curve to help adjust the shadows, midtones, and highlights of your images. Scott also has a trick for how to get the Shadow/Highlight option to behave like an adjustment layer.

- Matt shares a technique for taking a vector object, converting it to a brush and using it as a decorative patern on your photo. If you want to download the vector design and follow along, click here. Matt also explains how to get back the keyboard shortcut for loading luminosity. Download Matt's tutorial image here.

-NAPP's new instructor RC makes his NAPPtv debut with a look at Photoshop Extended's new video abilities. RC demonstrates how to take a series of images and export them as a Flash video. No previous Flash experience required!

Shopping Spree at B&H Photo Contest

We are calling for entrees for our first ever photo contest. Winners will receive free airfare and hotel in New York and a $1,000 shopping spree at B&H Photo! The contest runs through June 1st and is open to everyone. The entry form can be completed here Photo Contest Entry Form

This Week’s Sponsors:

Eizo | DLO | CDW | Adobe | iStockPhoto

Online Training

There's a lot of new online courses available now and coming soon from NAPP. Get all the latest info at Photoshoptraining.com

Contest Winner

Congratulations to Rebecca Jones, the winner of the weekly NAPPtv trivia contest. Rebecca correctly identified the Units and Rulers dialog under the Preferences menu. Tune in this week for another question and a chance to win. And once again, NAPP's special offer - the first 10 people to request a subscription to Layers Magazine get it for free!

This Week's To-Do List

-Check out a very informative video from Adobe Project Manager John Nack here
-Adobe's website has trial versions of all the released software. Try out the new Creative Suite and see what you think. adobe.com/downloads.com
-Visit Adobe Studio Exchange and download free actions, free styles, and free presets for Photoshop adobe.com