Photo Editing Software and Applications

Photoshop has won the award for being in view again this week. But its more on the beginning side of the story. Also by taking a look at the before and after effects of Photoshop, it may help to improve certain skills.

Before & After Photos Examine Photoshop:

http://petapixel.com/2014/07/04/photos-bring-question-editing-ethics-portraiture/

Karl Taylor goes step by step to show the portrait process of adding makeup and lighting to his model. However, this is a perfect example of examining how far you've gone with Photoshop and how little it takes to alter a picture.

4 Photo-Editing Tricks for Landscape photos:

http://virtualphotographystudio.com/2014/06/landscape-photography-tricks/

Surrealism plays a big role in this article about Landscape photography. The editing alone is breathtaking and a bit eye-opening for how far you can come with just an image and adjusting it to your desired value.

Learn More Photo Editing:

http://www.readmore.tips/2014/06/learn-photo-editing.html

Some of us need tips or even a helping hand when it comes to photo editing. Whether we can't just grasp the hang of it or we want a certain feel for the texture in the image. 

Photoshop has changed photo editing in every way imaginable. Please keep coming back to Photo Editing Software and Applications for more news.

Last year we featured StreamNation: a cloud storage solution built with photographers in mind. Well, a few days ago, StreamNation released a new cloud storage tool to the photography world that builds upon their existing services.

Look at all those Infrared images and how the processing can be done. Pic Nix the new app that you could use to laugh out loud with friends or family. Then the ProtraitPro that gets the preset just right every time.

Processing an Infrared Image Using Lightroom and Photoshop:

http://weeder.org/rLH0T4H

While each person may have different processing details, this one seems to be fairly easy and accessible. Starting off with Lightroom and then transferring the image to Photoshop CC to finish the editing.

Pic Nix: 

http://petapixel.com/2014/06/14/pic-nix-lets-anonymously-make-fun-instagram-friends-using-robots/

Follow someone on Instagram that posts nothing but the same stuff over and over. Or generally you and your friends want to find out where you rank on Pic Nix? Read more about the app that pokes fun at 'too many pictures of food' or 'enough with cats'.

PortraitPro:

Portraits are treated in the same textile point. But using a preset will cut your time not in half but down to a few mere minutes at a time for each head shot.

Pick or choose which you want to go through first, an app that pokes fun at people or get your presets functioning and well in order. But definitely give that Infrared Processing a few glances over and decide for yourself if you wouldn't want to make a few images standout. Come back at the end of each week for more information.

Free photo editing software's that go beyond words so you just have to try them. Forming a tilt-shift effect as well as the revamped version of Pixelmator 3.2.

iPhone photo editor Since is Now Free to Download:

http://bgr.com/2014/05/23/since-free-download-iphone/

Since a photo editing app that gives users the ability to use mulitple photos in one setting.

Pixelmator 3.2 Revamped:

http://9to5mac.com/2014/05/22/pixelmator-3-2-revamps-the-repair-tool-adds-locked-layers-16-bit-support-for-all-macs-and-more/

With it's repair tool used in three very awesome functions. From the quick to the advanced setting taking on the major removal of objects.

Tutorial to show how you can use the Tilt-Shift Effect:

http://petapixel.com/2014/05/23/quick-tutorial-shows-create-tilt-shift-effect-photoshop/

Taking on a tilt-shift can be done in two ways. Using a lens or in the workflow production. If you want to create a tilt-shift, use this as your fast tutorial to get started right away.

Thankfully you can create a tilt-shift pretty quick, along with using the Pixelmator 3.2. version. However, if you are wanting to use the Since photo editing app, it's now free for download. Each week we have more news from Photo Editing Software and Applications.

On the go, looking at Google Street View or taking Landscape photos on your vacation. All of these things have one thing in common, workflow or at least location, looking back on your images and knowing that getting the best out of your work counts.

Editing Photos on the Go:

http://weeder.org/rLHZh5I

So how has Lightroom Mobile compare with all the other competitors out there? Well with anything new, there will be a few bugs that need fixing. Otherwise it acts as it always has, the younger sibling to Photoshop. 

Google Street View Allows You To  Go Back in Time:

http://petapixel.com/2014/04/23/google-street-view-now-lets-go-back-time-delorean-required/

Then and Now, has never quite had this approach. Google Street View has been in production since 2007. And that is the year where we get to go back and see how much has changed around the world. What has become urban decay or has grown to become our newest skyscrapers.

Taking Your Landscape Photos to the Next Level:

http://weeder.org/rLHZgLD

Vacations mean time with the family and your camera. Capturing the Grand Canyon can mean the best photo to the point you decide to hang it up on the wall. Or it's still on your SD card waiting to be altered to bring out the light some more. Either way these tips will guarantee your ultimate landscape photo.

This week has brought the past back to light and our vacation photos closer to masterpieces. Otherwise who wouldn't want to use Lightroom Mobile while on vacation instead of waiting till you got home to start up your laptop. Come back at the end of each week for more!

Gathering the tools to have a successful workflow sometimes falls into our laps and other times we really work for it. So this roundup we will give you some much needed tips that could ease that headache.

How to Colorize a Black and White Photo:

http://weeder.org/rLHYYKP

Turning a photo into black and white is done in a flash or with a click of the mouse. However, reversing that image back to color may seem impossible but surely it is not. Here is a tutorial that in 11 minutes will help you achieve that bright pop of color your image needs.

The Best Tools and Apps to Make the Most of Flickr: 

http://lifehacker.com/the-best-tools-and-apps-to-make-the-most-of-flickr-1557281790

Tons of people use Flickr, which means they use it to house their photography, show off their work or to family and friends. Even if you are not about showing them to the world. These apps and tools will give you the full experience that Flickr has to offer.

PhotoToaster Gets a Big Upgrade:

http://appadvice.com/appnn/2014/04/phototoaster-gets-a-big-update-adding-new-photo-picker-tools-and-more

The popular iOS app has received the 6.0 version treatment. Click on the article to read the full list of updates on features you are sure to find delightful.

Nonetheless this week has given us some tips we need to have under our belt. Come back at the end of each week for more info.

For this week we have a tracker to time how much you spend on Photoshop. To the LifePrint and the top 5 editing apps for Instagrams that you may want to using.

The Top 5 Instagram Editing Apps Revealed:

http://thechrisellefactor.com/2014/03/5-instagram-editing-apps-revealed/

moreBeaute does the job of creating any blemishes you which not to translate over in your selfie. However there are some other apps you may be surprised to see.

LifePrint:

http://petapixel.com/2014/03/18/lifeprint-wireless-social-photo-printer-prints-smartphone-snaps-anywhere/

This small hand held printer, activated by an app gives back to the physical copy world. Think of it as a super modern Polaroid. Nonetheless this very cool app and printer should be given some thought.

Track Your Time on Photoshop:

http://designinstruct.com/tool/track-time-photoshop/

There is a free tool called TimeTracker that will without a doubt give you reports about how much time you are spending. If you want to know how much time you feel you are either wasting or using for any creative purpose.

For this week you can track, print out virtually anywhere and 5 editing apps that you may want to start using. Come back each week for more info.

Sticking to their mantra "by creatives, for creatives", Visual Supply Co. has announced the VSCO Artist Initiative fund: a $100,000 scholarship fund that seeks to "provide artists the resources to pursue their creative vision."

Adobe's big week, an app strictly to direct you towards a photographer's delight 'the golden hour' and how Snapchat is trying to reclaim their victory.

Adobe's New Mobile App and Hardware:

http://design.tutsplus.com/articles/adobes-new-mobile-apps-and-hardware--cms-21459

Adobe went on a massive update with it's hardware and apps that left use giddy like school children. Adobe Sketch that feels more for the professional that we all wish to be, gives a great starting point to practice, practice and practice.

Beautifully Designed App Called 'The Golden Hour":

http://petapixel.com/2014/06/19/free-beautifully-designed-app-notifies-golden-hour-start/

When minimal and elegance are combined to create something truly helpful and beautiful to look at, you've hit a gold mine. The team behind Exposure is bringing us Golden Hour. No matter where you are in the world, this app will tell you exactly the time when the sun will be setting giving you all the advantages to set up a photo-shoot or go exploring.

Snapchat's big Update: 

http://mashable.com/2014/06/19/snapchat-logo-snaps/

Snapchat is trying to lure in big name brands by simply adding that brand's logo to an image. Smart thinking or will you participate at all? Let's see where it will go from here.

Combing through Adobe's network of unveiled fun activities to Snapchat going after brand names to pull in users. We can also be anywhere on the globe and without worrying check our Golden Hour app, waiting for that special magic moment that photographers crave. Until next time this is what this week's round up has picked for you. 

Following in the footsteps of the crowd-sourced transit app Uber and others like it, a new iOS and Android app called Picquest is bringing the same sort of on-demand location-based service to potential photography clients.

Once InsaApple wants to usurp Facebook's Instagram-built photo sharing dominance with its new program, PhotoKit.

Finding tutorials that are not only insightful but fun and quirky. Noting that realistic makeup can be applied in Photoshop without the overhaul of extremities. Along with Snapchat's newest features that gear us toward an even better messaging system.

PicMonkey Tutorial:

http://www.picmonkey.com/blog/beginner-editing-tips-for-cool-n00bs/

Tutorials that don't make you want to pull your hair out...can be hard to find. Yet PicMonkey operates at the speed you choose, not only to your convince but if using it to create a hilarious mustached amigo is your idea. Then go ahead!

Realistic Eye Makeup Using Photoshop:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3R9_qoI8ZS0

No more need to doll up your models, using Photoshop to create a realistic eye makeup look is at the touch of your finger tips. Without going to far overboard, an effortless splay of color can come across as high fashion.

Snapchat's Big Update:

https://www.yahoo.com/tech/how-to-use-snapchats-new-instant-messaging-and-video-84459520254.html

Now instant messaging and video (face to face time) can happen without the lagging or signing off on one and restarting the other. More time to talk to two people at the same time or simply mess around with the new improved Snapchat.

Coming together to add more face value time while using Snapchat or creating an eye look that comes from Photoshop along with using PicMonkey to go from masterpiece to master goof. Come back each time to see what we've rounded up.

The big picture...what does that mean for us? As this round up has come along apps are getting bigger and a photoshop tool to help zoom in and see the whole picture.

Photoshop's Navigator Tool: 

http://weeder.org/rLHY7qg

Usually looking at the image on our computer screen means downsizing the pixels. Unless that is, you know how to work the Navigator tool to big to view any imperfections that you deem unworthy and needing an extra touch of love.

Dropbox Carousel App:

http://www.digitaltrends.com/photography/dropbox-releases-carousel-app/#!DXL9M

Talk about an app that gets everything right. Organizing, backs up the media files to Cloud and well is a joy to work with. Between the data selection, time stamp and event that went on during that wonderful day of photographs. Check out this app for more.

Aviary Redesigns its iOS:

http://venturebeat.com/2014/04/09/aviary-redesigns-its-ios-photo-editing-dev-tools-after-processing-10b-photos-last-year/

Hitting a mark like 10 billion photo edits does create some joy for celebration. Just in time too, Aviary goes and takes its iOS and transforms it into support, upgrades and options that you just can't go wrong with.

Bringing together the big marks and enjoying an app that keeps your photos together without the cyber mess. Come back every week to see what we have rounded up for you.

Revisiting pictures to telling your stories as best as you can. However, don't forget some of the hidden tricks up your sleeve when it comes to shortcuts when using Lightroom.

Timehop:

http://techcrunch.com/2014/03/26/timehop-brings-its-mobile-time-machine-to-android/?ncid=rss

This is considered the mobile time-machine of apps. Mark it as your own personal history book but with your own content. How cool is that!

Edit Images Right in Google Slides and Drawings:

http://googledrive.blogspot.fr/2014/03/edit-images-right-in-google-slides-and.html

Google Slides acts as your photo editing software as you begin to tell your story. Google believes in shaping your images the way you want to, whether that means borders or cropping them into a shape. It takes time to dedicate exactly what you see that fits the frame.

6 Hidden Tricks and Shortcuts in Adobe Lightroom:

http://weeder.org/rLHYRIk

Having overlays, spot removal and even the red-eye tool. Shortcuts does what the name entitles, cutting down on time. And when it comes to production and workflow some of us are on a quick and steady pace. So whatever can help is welcomed.

When in doubt look for the tricks, editing programs and lovely memories that we've used or captured over time. Come back at the end of each week for more news on Photo Editing Software and Applications.

With a scholarship fund, a new editing app that you'll love and learning how to create your own app interface. This week has rolled in some punches but mainly victories that we can all cheer for.

VSCO Scholarship Fund:

http://petapixel.com/2014/03/14/vsco-announces-100k-scholarship-fund-for-creatives/

Between 8 individuals, $100,000 will be divided amongst them for their creative ideas. Showing that not only are they selling but encouraging and helping the youth to strive for their own talents.

Create a Mobile Downloader App Interface:

http://design.tutsplus.com/tutorials/create-a-mobile-downloader-app-interface-in-photoshop--psd-37219

You are a step close (a few actually) to managing your own app. Building up the interface in Photoshop could lead you to becoming a part of the app selling and trading world. Or even the next Flappy Bird, but that depends on if you want to put in the effort to create your own interface.

StackMotion App:

http://www.refinery29.com/2014/03/63964/stackmotion-photo-editing-app

Photoshop layers in an app. With green-screen technology hiding behind their backs, switching out the background for another one of your images is easy as pie now. This is Flipagram's ultimate rival.

Ending it on a good note this week. A scholarship fund that you should keeping your eye on. To learning the skills of the trade with StackMotion and eventually designing your own app interface. Each week we will have the round up for which news articles we want to focus on. Keep coming back!