Category: Announcements

The July 2021 issue of Pixology magazine is now available, featuring the following articles:

• Understanding Noise Reduction
  An in-depth look at the factors related to noise reduction in photos.
• Tonal Range Selections
  Photoshop’s Color Range command may be primarily focused on creating selections based on color values in a photo, but it can also be used to create selections based on tonal values, as explained in this article.
• Blue Hour Photography
  Photographers often focus on capturing photos during golden hour right around sunrise or sunset. But “blue hour” can also provide wonderful photographic opportunities, and this article includes tips to help you make the most of a blue hour sky.
• Smart Collections in Lightroom Classic
  Smart collections provide the ability to preserve search results, enabling you to quickly review photos that meet specific criteria. This article provides tips on creating and using smart collections in your workflow within Lightroom Classic.
• Photo Story: Swimming with Sharks
  When I had the opportunity to swim with sharks off the coast of Bora Bora in French Polynesia, it reminded me of the valuable lesson that the best gear isn’t always the best option for every situation.

Pixology magazine is included in the GreyLearning Ultimate Bundle, and is also available as a standalone subscription here:

https://www.greylearning.com/courses/pixology-magazine

The June 2021 issue of Pixology magazine is now available, featuring the following articles:

• Automatic Selections
  A look at some of the automatic (and semi-automatic) selection tools in Photoshop, which can often provide an excellent starting point for targeted adjustments and composite images.
• Face Detection in Lightroom Classic
  Lightroom Classic includes face-recognition features that can significantly streamline the process of identifying the people who appear in your photos. In this article you’ll learn everything you need to know to put these features to use in your workflow.
• Capturing Accurate Color
  Learn about the various options for getting more accurate color in your original captures, including an option that uses custom profiles to produce extremely accurate colors.
• Folder Strategy
  Get tips for defining–or updating–your strategy for the folder structure used to store your photos, including details on naming folders, how deep your folder structure should be, and more.
• Photo Story: Fishing Pole Art
  Last year an extended trip was cut short during the global pandemic, and toward the end of that trip I captured what I didn’t realize at the time would be my last “favorite” photo from the trip. The story behind the photo is shared in this article.

Pixology magazine is included in the GreyLearning Ultimate Bundle, and is also available as a standalone subscription here:

https://www.greylearning.com/courses/pixology-magazine

The May 2021 issue of Pixology magazine is now available, featuring the following articles:

• Not Too Slow
  A long exposure can produce a unique creative interpretation of a subject. However, sometimes a long exposure can be too long, as explained in this article.
• Range Masking
  The various range masking options for targeted adjustments in Lightroom Classic and Adobe Camera Raw enable you to focus adjustments on areas of a photo based on color, tonal values, or depth. This article shows you how to put these powerful capabilities to work for your photos.
• Photoshop’s Hidden Keystroke
  There are seemingly countless keyboard shortcuts available to control various features of Photoshop. But one key in particular often provides access to “hidden” features that can streamline your workflow and help you better optimize your photos.
• The Third Visit
  I have often found that my best photos are created during the third (or later) visit to a particular location of subject. In this article I explain my experience, and provide tips for using that experience to improve your photography.
• Photo Story: Keyhole View
  I generally do my own planning for photo trips, rather than relying on a local guide. But during a visit to Rome, Italy, a guided tour introduced us to a location I was not familiar with, and that features a magical view I was able to photograph. The story behind the photo is shared in this article.

Pixology magazine is included in the GreyLearning Ultimate Bundle, and is also available as a standalone subscription here:

https://www.greylearning.com/courses/pixology-magazine