App Codes Grabbed - But We'll Do It Again. Stay Tuned.

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Update: Hey all - sorry, all the codes were grabbed last night in a flash. Stay tuned. Dave and I will do this again. And next time, we'll mention "US only," which I did not know. Thank you! - Rick

To celebrate the Top Ten ranking of my 24/7 Photo Buffet App (the best of my books, DVDs, podcasts, articles, etc.), Dr. Dave Wilson, the app developer, and I are giving away 10 codes for free downloads of the app on the iTunes store.

Just like a buffet line, it's first come, first serve. Grab a code, go to the iTunes store, type in the code, download the app . . . and enjoy. The codes work only once, so if someone beats you to the app, you will not be able to use the code. So whatcah waiting for????

Good fun and good luck. Below are the codes.

Rick


WNH7FWJE7EPH
3TAKKEYJ4MW4
E6WLTYFNNHHT
49PL7634R946
RL44NJ7H6HRK

A7HANPERHXF9
MPKHLWX7PPKF
MMW6LW9AN34H
3WN7HLKJFA9F
F9MRMH974NPE

Photo Tools Professional Thursday

Photo Tools Professional, from onOne Software, lets you remove some of the color, or all of the color, from an image - among hundreds of other things (when you include all options you have with the sliders).

When you remove some of the color or all of the color from a scene, you remove some of the reality. When you remove some of the reality, you picture can become more artist and creative. How cool is that!

Here I used the Modern Antique effect to create what I feel is a more, well, creative effect.

You can learn more about onOne Software's Photo Tools Professional and other plug-ins – and get discounts on some plug-ins – at the Plug-in Experience.
Explore the Light,
Rick

Scott Rocks!

Here are two shots from yesterday's keynote session at Photoshop World. Yes, that is Scott Kelby with the V-neck guitar. (These dudes were actually playing.)

Photoshop World is tons of fun - and a fantastic learning experience. Great instructors. Great attendees. Be there or be square!

Explore the light,

Rick

Thank for Making 24/7 Photo Buffet App-alicious

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Just a quick note to say "thank you" to all the folks who downloaded 24/7 Photo Buffet, my first app with Dr. Dave Wilson. You made it #17 on Apple's list of top paid photography apps. Sweet.

We will continue to update 24/7 and work on new apps. Don't be shy about sending suggestions. We listened and incorporated many of them into the two updates for 24/7.

Hey, last night I was hanging out with Terry White at the speakers' dinner at PSW. This dude has a cool app, too! Check it out on his site.

Thank you again,
Rick

Topaz Labs Tuesday

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Topaz Adjust is one of my favorite plug-ins. It's not a true HDR plug-in, but it can expand the dynamic range of an image - with a click of your mouse or a tap of your stylus.

Here you see how a relatively flat image (bottom) was transformed into a much more dramatic image using the Spicify effect in Topaz Adjust. Also notice how the washed-out floor in the bottom image has more detail and color in the top image.

When using Topaz Adjust, take the time to adjust each slider - especially the Noise slider, as the Topaz noise control (also available in a separate, more sophisticated plug-in, Topaz DeNoise) is one of the best noise reduction methods out there.

You can learn more about Topaz Adjust and other plug-ins – and get discounts on some plug-ins – at the Plug-in Experience.

While you are on the Topaz site, check out the Photoshop Bundle. It can save you a bundle!

Explore the Light,
Rick

P.S I am giving a HDR talk at the Apple Store in SoHo in NYC on April 7th. Hope you can join the fun.