Friday, July 4, 2008

photoshop at it's best

ok maybe I'm exaggerating a bit with the word "best" but I am self taught on Photoshop. I hate reading the directions or tutorials. Occasionally if I don't know how to do something I will click on the dreaded help button or Google a video tutorial. I much prefer video tutorials- that's  the visual learner in me. 

I have been using Photoshop for quite a while now and I learned something new! I'd like to introduce you to the Clone Stamp Tool. The Clone Stamp Tool (CST) is often used for "airbrushing." What kind of airbrushing? Well, you know those perfect bodies modeling the Victoria Secret Swimwear? I think the CST might have had a little something to do with those flawless bodies. Or maybe I'm in denial and they really are that flawless. Whatever. But we all know that some major editing or "airbrushing" is done in magazines, photo shoots and ad prints. 

Now that I've discovered this new Photoshop friend of mine, I've been going to town with it. 

Can you see the difference? Not just the coloring.. but can you spot the spit up and glitter all over Will in the 1st pic? Click on the pics to enlarge. 

7 comments:

Jennifer said...

I need some more photoshop tips. I am SO lost.

julie said...

Great job! I think I'll need a lesson!

The Perry Fam said...

"That's because I'm the best guitar player in the world. Yeah, self-taught. No lessons. Thank you very much, Pop."

I thought that was a relevant quote since you're self-taught on Photoshop. Maybe you'll need Patrick's help with that quote?

erynn said...

Lindsey: you know me and my "quoting ability". I'll get back to you on that one.

Mandi said...

lol Lindsey, The Wedding Singer! I am getting so frustrated with my photoshop. There is so much to learn yet! ugh

Amber said...

Wow great use of the cloning tool Erynn!

MD1028 said...

great job! i hate reading those tutorials too. love the video ones-youtube has some good tutorials too.