Free Registration: Photoshop Virtual Summit 6

I am incredibly excited to announce that I will once again be teaching classes as part of another Photoshop Virtual Summit, and registration is now open for both the Free Pass and the VIP Pass!

My classes for Photoshop Virtual Summit 6 will be on “Crop, Straighten, and Transform!” and “Selecting by Tone and Color”. These are just two of the 40 classes presented over the course of five days in November.

You can register for a free pass now, and if you’re interested in a VIP Pass (with lifetime access to recordings of all classes, class notes from all instructors, and much more) you can get 37% off with the early bird discount for a limited time.

Get all the details (and mark your calendars to join me November 11th through the 15th) by following this link:

https://timgrey.krtra.com/t/MORGdrA2vDlF

Webinar Recording: Optimizing Detail in Photos

On Wednesday, May 15th, I presented a live online presentation on “Optimizing Detail in Photos” as part of my “GreyLearning Live!” webinar series.

During the presentation I shared tips for determining how much detail should be revealed in a photo, and demonstrated techniques for revealing just the right amount of detail and enhancing overall texture in photos.

You can view a recording of the full presentation on my “Tim Grey TV” channel on YouTube (be sure to subscribe and like!) here:

[https://www.youtube.com/live/okJ3hH7s9RE]

Course Published: Photoshop for Photographers

I have published the final lessons for my comprehensive new “Photoshop for Photographers” video course. The last chance to get this course for just $69 will be tomorrow (Friday, December 8, 2023). After that the price will increase to $99.

This course include in-depth lessons (that will help photographers master the use of Photoshop for optimizing their photos. You’ll learn how to configure Photoshop to best suit your workflow and preferences, how to make use of Camera Raw to optimally process your raw captures, and learn techniques for image cleanup, targeted adjustments, creative effects, and much more.

The “Photoshop for Photographers” course is included at no additional charge in the GreyLearning Ultimate Bundle (http://timgrey.me/atg99bundle), but is also available as a standalone course. You can get more details about the course on the GreyLearning website here:

https://www.greylearning.com/courses/photoshop-for-photographers-2024

Pixology Magazine July 2023

The July 2023 issue of Pixology magazine is now available, featuring the following articles:

  • AI Generative Fill: Get the details about a new beta feature of Photoshop you can use to generate image contents based on artificial intelligence (AI) technology.
  • Top Tips for Reviewing Photos: Review ten tips for reviewing photos to identify favorites versus outtakes.
  • Soft Proofing in Photoshop: Learn how to simulate the appearance of a printed photo on your monitor display using Photoshop.
  • Assembling a Panorama: Find out how easy it can be to assemble a composite panorama in Lightroom Classic or Camera Raw.
  • Photo Story: Bow Wave: Get the story behind the capture of a photo of a challenging subject that was constantly changing

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

Pixology Magazine June 2023

The June 2023 issue of Pixology magazine is now available, featuring the following articles:

  • Gradient Map Creativity: Learn how you can use a Gradient Map adjustment in Photoshop for creative effects such as black and white, duotone, split toning, and more.
  • Top Ten Keywording Tips: Get tips on making the most of keywords to help you find photos fast and get reminded of the contents of an image.
  • AI Noise Reduction: Discover the new feature of Camera Raw (for Photoshop) and Lightroom Classic that leverages artificial intelligence for noise reduction.
  • Extending the Frame: Learn techniques for extending the frame of a photo in Photoshop, such as when a subject is too close to the edge of the frame.
  • Photo Story: Shadows and Stairs: Get the story behind a somewhat abstract photo captured in a “hidden” corner of Rome, Italy, not too far from some of the most popular attractions.

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

Meaning of Thumbnail Badge Icons in Lightroom Classic

In Lightroom Classic you may have noticed that some photos display one or more tiny icons at the bottom-right corner of the thumbnail. These “badges” can be displayed on thumbnails in the grid view display or on the filmstrip on the bottom panel. The options for hiding or revealing these badges can be found on the menu under View > View Options for the grid view display, or on the Interface tab of the Preferences dialog for the filmstrip.

But what do these badge icons actually mean?

There are six of these badge icons, and the meaning for each is as follows:

The enhance badge indicates that the image has been processed with one of the Enhance features in Lightroom Classic, which includes Denoise, Raw Details, and Super Resolution.

The keyword tag badge indicates that one or more keywords have been added to the metadata for a photo. If you are in any module other than the Library module you can click on this badge for an image on the filmstrip to be taken directly to the Library module.

The map pushpin icon indicates that GPS coordinates are included in metadata for a photo. This could be because you used a camera with a built-in GPS receiver to capture the photo, or that GPS coordinates were added to a photo later such as by dragging the photo onto the map in the Map module. Clicking on this map pushpin badge will take you to the Map module showing the location on the map where the photo was captured.

The collections badge indicates that an image is included in one or more collections. You can click on this badge to see a popup showing the collection(s) the image has been added to, and you can click a name of a collection on that popup list to navigate directly to that collection.

The crop badge indicates that the image has been cropped in the Develop module. Clicking on this badge will take you to the Develop module with the crop tool view enabled.

The adjustment badge indicates that any adjustments have been applied in the Develop module. In other words, at least some adjustment settings have been changed from their default values.

The embedded preview badge indicates that you are only seeing the embedded preview from the source image, not a standard or 1:1 preview. I always recommend building at least the standard previews when importing photos into Lightroom Classic, in which case you would not see this badge. Note, by the way, that unlike the other badges listed above, the embedded preview badge will appear at the top-left rather than the bottom-right of the image thumbnails.

Keep in mind that these badges will only appear on photos that meet the criteria for each badge. Some photos might not have any badges associated with them at all, some might have one or two badges, and some photos could show all six of the badge options.

Note: This article has been updated from the original post to add the new badge associated with the Enhance features in Lightroom Classic.

Pixology Magazine April 2023

The April 2023 issue of Pixology magazine is now available, featuring the following articles:

  • Masking in Camera Raw: Learn to leverage the power of targeted adjustments in Camera Raw for Photoshop.
  • Soft Proofing in Lightroom Classic: Learn to simulate the appearance of a printed photo on your monitor display in Lightroom Classic.
  • Creative Blur Techniques: Get tips on fun techniques for blur effects in photography.
  • Using Collections: Go beyond folders by leveraging collections in Lightroom Classic.
  • Photo Story: Il Cielo Sopra Roma: Sometimes the best photo is in a direction you forgot to look.

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

Online Workshop: Mastering Targeted Adjustments in Lightroom Classic

In April I’ll be teaching an online workshop focused on helping you master the craft of applying targeted adjustments to your photos in Lightroom Classic, with the opportunity to get your questions answered directly from me both during the live online class sessions and via follow-up email.

The workshop will include four live online sessions of about two hours each, running from April 4th through the 13th (Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12pm to 2pm Eastern Time). All sessions will be recorded so they can be reviewed at any time. If you’d like to learn to master the craft of optimizing your photos with targeted adjustments in Lightroom Classic, you can register to join me for this online workshop here:

https://www.greylearning.com/courses/online-workshop-mastering-targeted-adjustments-in-lightroom-classic

Online Workshop: “Optimizing Photos in Adobe Photoshop”

In March I’ll be teaching an online workshop focused on helping you optimize your photos to perfection using Adobe Photoshop, with the opportunity to get your questions answered directly from me both during the live online class sessions and via follow-up email.

The workshop will include six live online sessions of about two hours each, running from March 6th through the 17th. All sessions will be recorded so they can be reviewed at any time. If you’d like to learn to master the craft of optimizing your photos in Photoshop, you can register to join me for this online workshop here:

https://www.greylearning.com/courses/online-workshop-optimizing-photos-in-adobe-photoshop

Online Presentation: New Year’s Resolutions for Lightroom Classic

On Wednesday, January 11, 2023, in a live online presentation hosted by the B&H Photo Event Space, I will share “New Year’s Resolutions for Lightroom Classic”. During the presentation I’ll share tips to help you start the year off right with optimal settings and workflow practices. Along the way I’ll be happy to answer questions from those attending the live online presentation.

To register to join me for this fun and informative presentation (or to get access to a recording after the live presentation) please fill out the registration form here:

https://forms.gle/SsymAWTdxq2NbJHz9