Category: Pixology Magazine

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

• Lightroom Classic 11
  Learn about the top features in the new version of Lightroom Classic.
• 20 Years of “Ask Tim Grey”
  November 1st marks 20 years of publication of the Ask Tim Grey eNewsletter!
• Understanding ISO
  Gain insights on the real impact of changing the ISO setting for exposure on your camera.
• Save a Copy in Lightroom Classic
  Avoid confusion with the relatively new “Save a Copy” command in Photoshop, which can cause file formats you’ve been using to seem to not be available.
• Time Zone Corrections
  Learn the various ways you can correct the capture time for your photos using Lightroom Classic 11.
• Photo Story: Shadow Photo
  Read about how a bit of an adventure over New Zealand led to a fun photo.

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

• Perfect Panning
  Get tips for capturing better photos when panning with a moving subject.
• Curves for Color
  Learn how to make use of the powerful Curves adjustment in Photoshop for applying sophisticated color balance adjustments with different color shifts in different areas of an image based on tonal value.
• Better Photo Previews
  See how you can change the default adjustment settings in Lightroom Classic, so you’ll have better previews of your photos and initial images that are closer to the likely final effect you’ll want to achieve.
• Being Smart About Smart Objects
  Learn when you should use (and when you should avoid) the unique Smart Object feature in Photoshop.
• Photo Story: Processing Required
  The story behind a photo captured during my first visit to Japan, which reminded me that sometimes processing is required to get the mood of a photo to match the experience involved in capturing that photo.

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

• Resolution and Cropping
  Get insights on how to compare different cameras with sensors featuring different resolutions and different physical dimensions.
• Quick Mask Mode
  Learn how to use the powerful “Quick Mask Mode” in Photoshop to refine or create selections.
• Moving the Catalog
  Find out the right way to move your Lightroom Classic catalog to a different storage location, such as to easily access the catalog from more than one computer.
• Apple M1 Processor
  A look at the pros and cons of the latest computers featuring the new Apple M1 processor, and whether you should consider buying now.
• Photo Story: Circumnavigation
  Sometimes it is difficult to choose a favorite photo from a single trip, especially when the trip is relatively long and involves visits to multiple locations.

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 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

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

• Understanding the Starburst
  In this article I discuss the various factors that affect the appearance of a starburst (or sunburst) effect in photos, including how the lens aperture shape affects the appearance of the starburst.
• An Alternative to Virtual Copies
  There a variety of benefits to using virtual copies in Lightroom Classic, but those virtual copies are dependent upon the catalog. You’ll learn a couple of options to work around this limitation of virtual copies in this article.
• Protecting Images Online
  Photographers are increasingly sharing their photos online in a variety of ways, but not without fear of their photos being stolen. In this article I address the issues at play, and some of the steps you can take to help reduce the risk of theft without degrading the experience of viewing the photos you’ve shared.
• Photoshop for iPad
  In this article I provide an overview of the version of Photoshop available for many Apple iPad tablets, and provide an overview of a workflow that includes this latest version of Photoshop.
• Photo Story: Salt Harvester
  During a visit to Dakar, Senegal, I got outside my usual comfort zone and photographed people. In fact, while the lake I thought I was going to photograph didn’t turn out to be as photogenic as I had expected, I did photograph people at the lake, including an image of a person harvesting salt which turned out to be a favorite photo from the day. I share the story of that image 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