I couldn’t think of a better title, so there you have it! I’ve been reading a book over the last couple of days which any serious Digital Photographer should probably have in their library, called “Black and White in Photoshop CS3 and Photoshop Lightroom: Create Stunning Monochromatic Images in Photoshop CS3, Photoshop Lightroom and Beyond” by Leslie Alsheimer; I know it’s a big old mouthful, but it’s a great book, and whilst it’s not complete rocket science front-to-back (for example anyone that’s been using Photoshop in anger for a couple of versions ...

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Peachpit is now broadcasting over Adobe TV online. The book publisher who has had a successful run of video and audio podcasts via Peachpit TV has been selected for inclusion in the free online video resource by Adobe.

Among the Peachpit TV videos available on Adobe TV is the latest interview with authors Stephanie Sullivan and Greg Rewis who discuss their new book, Mastering CSS with Dreamweaver CS3.

Additional interviewees include Don’t Make Me Think author Steve Krug, talking about user and usability testing; Robert Hoekman discussing Miskeeto and his latest book, Designing ...

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When we talk about plugins, you generally assume we're talking about Photoshop add-ons. Most people don't even realize that you can add features to Adobe Illustrator using plugins, let alone name a good one. I recently found a real gem and reviewed it at The Graphic Mac, and thought it would fit in nicely here at CreativeBits as well.

Phantasm CS Studio 1.0 by Astute Graphics is not only one of those good ones, but it's a whole suite of good ones. Where most plugins have the goal of creating artwork for you, Phantasm CS is more ...

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xTrain.com, a provider of online video training materials, reveals that it has licensed over 100 training segments that will be featured on Adobe TV. Not only that, xTrain’s parent company Splash Media LP has also created original programming content for the Adobe TV audience of creative professionals.

Initially, there are about 100 Adobe TV shows created and produced by xTrain in Splash Media’s high-end multi-million dollar video production studios. Newly-launched Adobe TV will allow users of Adobe products to watch training and tutorials on demand anytime they want.

An initial set of classes ...

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Here are some Frequently Asked Questions from photographers who are new to Photoshop. In response, Mark Galer — digital guru and author of Photoshop CS3 Essential Skills — offers professional tips and advice for Photoshop beginners. (posted by Jennifer Apple for www.PhotoshopSupport.com) Read entire article

Kodak has launched new versions of its professional image retouching plug-ins range compatible with the latest software. V2.1 of the ROC Pro, SHO Pro, GEM Pro and GEM Airbrush Pro plug-ins are compatible with Windows Vista, Intel-based Macs and Adobe Photoshop CS3. Trial versions are available from the company's website, with discounts available to customers buying more than one plug-in. Read entire article

You don’t really need to spend $650 for Adobe’s Photoshop CS3. Most photographers will find that the $100 photo editing program from Corel, Paint Shop Pro Photo X2, has more than enough tools for all the image enhancements that they do (Hey, Paint Shop used to be very popular back in the days of JASC before they were bought out by Corel).

Author Ken McMahon has written a book, Paint Shop Pro Photo X2 for Photographers, where he details how to take advantage of PSPP ...

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