adobe photo shop tutorial: 2008

Thursday, September 25, 2008

Making a Logo: Dashed Lines and 3d Objects

Edit your Encore DVD menus easily by opening them in Photoshop

See how tightly integrated Photoshop and Encore DVD are, and learn how easily you can edit menus in your DVD project by opening them in Photoshop. Read More

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Captions for Raw photos are not imported from Photoshop Elements 5 catalog into Photoshop Lightroom 2.0
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Photoshop CS3 does not respond when you switch between applications

Menus and document windows in Adobe Photoshop CS3 on Mac OS do not respond to user input when you switch between applications.This issue can occur when you switch to another application, such as Safari or iTunes, and one of the following conditions is present... Read More

Cool Web 2.0 Badge

Cool Web 2.0 Badge
Make a good looking Web 2.0 style Badge, in a easy way using the Polygon Tool and some Layer Styles.

Make a good looking Web 2.0 style Badge, in a easy way using the Polygon Tool and some Layer Styles.

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Troubleshoot system errors or freezes in Photoshop CS3 on Mac OS

What's covered Beginning troubleshooting Intermediate troubleshooting Advanced troubleshooting This document can help you resolve system errors that occur while you use Adobe Photoshop CS3 on Mac OS. System errors can manifest themselves in many different ways, including (but not limited to) the following: A blank... Read More

Custom paper sizes are not saved with images in Photoshop CS3

Custom paper sizes are not saved with images in Photoshop CS3
Adobe Photoshop CS3 on Windows does not retain custom paper size in the Print dialog when you set the paper size to something other than 8.5 x 11 inches and then save, close, and reopen your image.Manually reenter the custom paper size when you open the Print ...

Basics - 08 Special effects

Basics - 08 Special effects
Matt Kloskowski shows you the special effects options in Lightroom that you can use to add finishing touches to your photos.

Basics - 02 Overview of the Library module

Basics - 02 Overview of the Library module
Learn how to navigate the Library module with Matt Kloskowski. He reviews the Library panels and shows you how to use them to manage your photos.

Photoshop CS3 doesn't open or error occurs, when you Edit in Photoshop CS3 from Photoshop Lightroom 2

Photoshop CS3 doesn't open or error occurs, when you Edit in Photoshop CS3 from Photoshop Lightroom 2
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Monday, September 15, 2008

Photoshop CS3 doesn't open or error occurs, when you Edit in Photoshop CS3 from Photoshop Lightroom 2

Photoshop CS3 doesn't open or error occurs, when you Edit in Photoshop CS3 from Photoshop Lightroom 2
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No Camera Raw features in Bridge CS3 when installed with Photoshop Elements 6 (Mac OS)

You do not see any Adobe Camera Raw features in Adobe Bridge CS3 on Mac OS. Details Open In Camera Raw does not appear in the File menu or shortcut menus, and nothing happens when you press this command's keyboard shortcut, Command+R. Develop Settings does not appear in the Edit menu or shortcut menus. Camera Raw Preferences does not appear in the Bridge CS3 menu. When you open a camera raw file, the Camera Ra... Read More

CD or DVD drive not recognized by Windows after you install an Adobe application

CD or DVD drive not recognized by Windows after you install an Adobe application
Windows 2000, XP or Vista doesn't recognize your CD or DVD drive after you install one or more of the following Adobe applications: Audition Encore Photoshop Album Photoshop Elements Premiere Elements Premiere Pro Production Premium Production Studio Soundbooth Other CD and DVD burning applications, such as Roxio Easy CD Creator, are installed on the computer. Other CD and DVD bur...

Troubleshoot errors or freezes during installation (Photoshop Elements 4.0 on Mac OS X)

Troubleshoot errors or freezes during installation (Photoshop Elements 4.0 on Mac OS X)
What's covered Beginning troubleshooting Intermediate troubleshooting Advanced troubleshooting This document can help you resolve errors or freezes that occur while you install Adobe Photoshop Elements 4.0 on Mac OS X. System errors can manifest themselves in many different ways, including (but not limited to) the following: -- An error such as "The application 'Adobe Photoshop Elements'...

Brush stops working and Photoshop freezes when you paint (Photoshop CS2 and CS)

Issue When you use the Brush tool in Adobe Photoshop CS2 or CS, your brush becomes unresponsive and Photoshop freezes. Details <... Read More

Auto FX Software Announces The Mystical Painter Bundle

Auto FX Software Announces The Mystical Painter Bundle
Get Mystical Tint Tone and Color, Mystical Lighting and Corel Painter X Bundled together for $349. As a bonus, you will also receive training videos for each program. All 3 programs ship with both the Mac and Windows platform. (posted by Jennifer Apple for www.PhotoshopSupport.com)

Adobe Creative Suite 3 application installer closes with error code 2739 (Windows Vista)

Adobe Creative Suite 3 application installer closes with error code 2739 (Windows Vista)
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Using the Camera Calibration feature in Lightroom

Learn how to use the Camera Calibration feature in Photoshop Lightroom to tweak and affect colors based on a specific subject or scene. Read More

Working with snapshots in Lightroom

See how snapshots can be a timesaver when working with your images in Photoshop Lightroom. Read More

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When you install Adobe Creative Suite 3 or Adobe Photoshop CS3, the application returns one of the following error messages: "Installing Adobe Photoshop CS3 results in a conflict with Adobe Photoshop CS3" "Installing Creative Suite 3 results in a conflict with Adobe Photoshop CS3" Detail You previously installed the Photoshop CS3 public beta. This error occurs when you try to instal... Read More

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Designing websites with Photoshop and Dreamweaver

This video shows you how use a website comp created in Photoshop to create a website design in Dreamweaver. You learn how to optimize images and copy and paste images between Dreamweaver and Photoshop. Read More

Photoshop Elements 6 appears to freeze when you repair a catalog

When you repair a catalog (File > Catalog > Repair) in Adobe Photoshop Elements 6, during the "Checking catalog for errors" stage the progress bar turns white and stops displaying the amount of progress.� If you click the Cancel button at this stage, the entire dialog turns white and Photoshop Elements appears to freeze.The catalog you are repairing contains a large number (5000 or more) of photos.The catalog you are repairing contains... Read More

Adobe Creative Suite 3 application installer closes with error code 2739 in Windows Vista

Adobe Creative Suite 3 application installer closes with error code 2739 in Windows Vista
When you install Adobe Creative Suite 3 or a stand-alone Creative Suite 3 application in Windows Vista, one or more of the following occur:After you launch the Setup.exe file, the application returns the error message, "This software cannot be installed ...

Custom paper sizes are not saved with images in Photoshop CS3

Edit your Encore DVD menus easily by opening them in Photoshop

See how tightly integrated Photoshop and Encore DVD are, and learn how easily you can edit menus in your DVD project by opening them in Photoshop. Read More

Error "Licensing for this product has stopped working" when you start any Adobe Creative Suite 3 application

Error "Licensing for this product has stopped working" when you start any Adobe Creative Suite 3 application
When you start any Adobe Creative Suite 3 application, you see the error message, "Licensing for this product has stopped working. You cannot use this product at this time. You must repair the problem by uninstallin...

Making a better slideshow in Lightroom, part 2: Timing, music, titles, and transitions

In this second part of a two-part series on making great slideshows, learn some more tricks for taking your slideshows to the next level. Read More

Learn to Make Web 2.0 Glossy Objects Yourself

Photoshop Elements 6 appears to freeze when you repair a catalog

Open JPEG and TIFF files in Camera Raw (Photoshop CS3, Bridge CS3, Photoshop Elements 6)

What's covered Open JPEG and TIFF files in Camera Raw in Photoshop CS3 Open JPEG and TIFF files in Camera Raw in Bridge CS3 Open JPEG and TIFF files in Camera Raw in Photoshop Elements 6 The Adobe Camera Raw plug-in gives you the ability to work with DNG files and... Read More

Brush stops working and Photoshop freezes when you paint (Photoshop CS2 and CS)

Brush stops working and Photoshop freezes when you paint (Photoshop CS2 and CS)
Issue When you use the Brush tool in Adobe Photoshop CS2 or CS, your brush becomes unresponsive and Photoshop freezes. Details <...

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Smashing Magazine’s 2nd Anniversary

It happened again. Today, Smashing Magazine celebrates its second birthday. We are two years old now and we are proud of what we have achieved over these years. To celebrate our anniversary, we could do any number of things. For instance, we could organize a huge giveaway—as we did one year ago—but, of course, bigger and more overwhelming. However, we won't do that; after all, we're giving away stuff every week and we have many contests where our readers can win truly smashing prizes. (New contests are already on their way.)

Instead, we could share some insight about the highlights of Smashing Magazine over the last 12 months: an exploding number of page views, hundreds of thousands of backlinks, numerous testimonials and rewarding ad revenues. But we would probably sound like show-offs and we can't afford to do that; after all, we have only published 301 posts so far.

It happened again. Today, Smashing Magazine celebrates its second birthday. We are two years old now and we are proud of what we have achieved over these years. To celebrate our anniversary, we could do any number of things. For instance, we could organize a huge giveaway—as we did one year ago—but, of course, bigger and more overwhelming. However, we won’t do that; after all, we’re giving away stuff every week and we have many contests where our readers can win truly smashing prizes. (New contests are already on their way.)

Instead, we could share some insight about the highlights of Smashing Magazine over the last 12 months: an exploding number of page views, hundreds of thousands of backlinks, numerous testimonials and rewarding ad revenues. But we would probably sound like show-offs and we can’t afford to do that; after all, we have only published 301 posts so far.

Another possibility would be to discuss our plans for the future. What’s happening behind the scenes? What’s in the works? We could even share some top-secret information about the planned Smashing Book Series or new Smashing Forum. However, we won’t do that, because nobody can predict how successful those will really be.

Hence, the only remaining thing for us—Vitaly, Sven, the writers and other creative, hard-working minds of the Smashing Magazine team—to do is express our sincere gratitude to each of our readers for an absolutely smashing year. Without you—each and every one of you—our small magazine could not exist and definitely could not become what it has become today.

Comment and Win an Exclusive Poster!

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We are giving away 8 exclusive printed Smashing Anniversary posters, shining like gold in A3 format. Only 11 posters have been printed worldwide. If you want to win one of them, just write some kind words and congratulations in a comment to this post.

The winners will be determined randomly among all valid comments (spam and ad links do not count). Don’t forget to provide a valid email address in the input field, otherwise we won’t be able to notify you.

Thank you, folks! We really appreciate your support.

Letting an image edit itself

Letting an image edit itself
Bruce Fraser and David Blatner share their secrets for simplifying tonal adjustments in Photoshop.

Photoshop World Insiders Guide

Photoshop World Insiders Guide
Hey folks, I’ve got a cool Lightroom video tutorial coming later this morning so make sure you check back. However, I’m teaching Lightroom at Photoshop World next week and I had an idea for those of you attending (NOTE: if you’re not attending just skip this post and wait for the video later today). See, [...]

Hey folks, I’ve got a cool Lightroom video tutorial coming later this morning so make sure you check back. However, I’m teaching Lightroom at Photoshop World next week and I had an idea for those of you attending (NOTE: if you’re not attending just skip this post and wait for the video later today). See, I just finished writing a Photoshop World insiders guide and thought I’d share it here for those of you heading to the conference. Again, make sure you check back later this morning for the Lightroom video. Thanks!

Matt’s Photoshop World Insider’s Guide

Photoshop World is here and it got me thinking about some one attending the conference for the first time. It’s overwhelming. Trust me, I’ve been there as an attendee. Before I ever started working for NAPP, I was a NAPP member and I remember going to Photoshop World for the first time when they didn’t have half of the classes and instructors they do now - and it was intimidating then. So here’s my guide from an insider’s perspective to help you get the most out of the conference.

What to bring with you?
I hear this question a lot. “Should I bring my laptop?”. I say bring it. I didn’t own a laptop when I first went and I wish I did. That said, leave it in the room during the day. Your classes will keep you plenty busy and it’ll just be one more thing to lug around. See, the sessions aren’t hands-on or meant for you to follow along. If you try, you’ll probably wind up getting frustrated so don’t bother. But you’ll inevitably want to experiment with the new stuff you learned that day so you’ll be happy you have it later.

How about cameras? It depends. Do you have specific plans to go out and shoot? If so, then bring it but pack light. Try to bring your most versatile lens and that’s it. A lot of times a simple point and shoot will do just fine if you just want to capture some memories from the conference. If you do bring the camera then you’ll have to decide whether to leave it in the room or take it with you. I can’t decide that one for you. Personally, I leave mine in the room a lot but I also cringe when I do. Hey… it is Vegas after all.

A lot of folks ask if they should bring other Photoshop books to the show. You won’t really need ‘em. The only exception is if you have a book that you’d really really like to get signed by one of the instructors there. In that case, they’re all very approachable and most consider it an honor when anyone asks them to sign a copy of a book (I know I do).

Finally, bring a sweatshirt. Although it’s hot outside, it’s FREAKIN cold inside.

Matt’s Insider Hint: You may want to think about bringing an extra bag. You’ll inevitably pick up some small (and sometimes large) goodies along the way. If you have an extra bag packed, then you can always throw your new stuff in there for traveling back home so your original bags aren’t bulging at the seems.

Pre-con Day
If you’re attending a pre-con keep this in mind. If you sit down and the class is nothing like what you had expected (maybe it’s too advanced) then get up, go outside and look in on one of the other pre-cons. You paid your money and we don’t want you feeling like your stuck in one class that isn’t what you thought it would be. Here’s the catch. We can’t guarantee that you’ll find a seat in that other pre-con. The class may have been sold out (which is maybe why you weren’t able to register for it in the first place). But it’s worth a try right?

Oh yeah, one more thing. This only goes for the classroom pre-cons that don’t involve anything hands-on. Those are a bit different due to costs, seating, instructor-to-student ratio, etc… Take a look at the Photoshopworld.com pre-con page and you’ll see what I mean by the classroom workshops.

Matt’s Insider Hint: Make sure you download Dave Cross’s Photoshop World planner. Figure out a plan of attack. You can always change it later but getting a head start is always a good idea.

Picking up your conference materials (checking in)

1) If you’re taking a pre-con: If you already registered then you should have gotten a packet in the mail. Bring everything in that packet (mainly the letter with the badge attached to it). If you’re taking a pre-con you’ll be able to pick up all show materials at badge holder check-in (workbook, pro-pass stuff, etc…) that day.

2) For most people you’ll be doing this the next day (keynote day). Here’s my insider advice. If you see a line, that doesn’t mean you have to get in it : )
If you get there at the crack of dawn on keynote day (you wouldn’t believe how many show up at 5:30 am), you’ll be trying to pick up your show materials along with 3000 of your best friends. Instead, sleep in that day. Grab a coffee first if you need it. There’s no reason to get there early. Arrive about 30-45 minutes or so before the keynote to get a good spot in line (the doors open about 15 minutes before the keynote). Forget about picking up your stuff for now. Go in. Enjoy the keynote. Then, on the way out, stop by and pick up your show materials at “Badge Holder Check-In” (not registration) when the crowd has emptied. Heck, you can pick up your stuff anytime on the first day so don’t feel the need to grab it right away.

Either way, if you see people walking around with stuff you don’t have, don’t sweat it. As an insider, I can tell you we bring plenty of show materials so regardless of when you pick them up, you WILL get yours if you’ve registered for the conference.

Matt’s Insider Hint: Don’t leave your badge/letter at home. If you’ve already registered for the conference (which should be most of you who are going) you received a letter with a badge attached in the mail. Bring it and go straight to the Badge Holder Check-In area.

Picking Which Classes to go to
This is probably one of the most important topics. My suggestion is really simple: try going to classes that you don’t already know much about. For example, one time I sat in on a camera raw session and watched some one approach the instructor before class. They told them how much they loved his teaching and that they’d read every camera raw book under the sun already. I saw this person later in the conference and just kind of casually said, “Hey, I saw you in the camera raw class. What did you think?”. They said the instructor was excellent but they already knew most of the stuff. The moral of this story is that you should really try to expand (not reaffirm) your knowledge at Photoshop World. If you’re torn between two sessions to go to, then go to the one that you know less about. If you’re a fairly seasoned photographer who’s been trying to make their own brochure, then skip the lighting class and sit in on Terry White’s InDesign class. Nothing can replace learning from some one in a live setting, and learning something new that way can really help it sink in.

Matt’s Insider Hint: On the first day, find a few minutes and sit down with the workbook. Look through the classes you were planning on going to and check out the notes. Sometimes, it’ll reaffirm your choice to go to a class and sometimes you’ll see another class that may be more your style. For the most part, the workbook should be exactly what is taught in class so it’s a good indicator of whether you’ll like the class or not.

The Workbook
Another question I hear a lot is whether or not to carry around the workbook. This is a tough call. It’s a big workbook and it’s heavy (900 pages heavy). It’s got ALL of the notes for ALL of the sessions in it. Well, just about all. Sometimes instructors don’t hand their stuff in on time (their fault, not ours) but don’t get me started : )
If you’re somewhat experienced, I’d recommend leaving it in the room and just carrying around a small notepad. If you think you can sit and absorb then that’s the best way to go. Also, you’ll receive a 10-12 page show guide listing all of the classes and their locations so that will help get you around. If, on the other hand, you typically take lots of notes and those notes really need to be on the same pages as the session you’re taking then consider bringing the workbook. I know, it’s heavy - but you’ll live.

One more thing. Instructors will often have extra downloads that they mention in the class. Don’t worry about writing down the link, it’s really simple. Just go to www.photoshopworld.com after the show and you’ll see a conference downloads area there.

Matt’s Insider Hint: Before you frantically start scribbling down settings or a cool tip, take a quick look through the workbook to make sure it’s not already there. I see this happen all the time and I have to remind people the settings are right there in the workbook.

Where to sit in a class
First off, try to get there early. It’s not always possible, I know. But some classes do get crowded and the best seats go quickly. Next, I’m going to shatter a big myth here. You don’t need to sit in the middle of the room in front of the instructor. I know, it’s hard. A lot of you like to stare at me (I’m totally just kidding here!) : )
Seriously, many of the rooms have several screens across the front of the room. The middle gets crowded quickly. As along as you’re OK with not looking directly at the instructor sit in one of the end sections in front of one of the other screens. Chances are you’ll get a better seat plus it’ll set you up for my tip below.

Also, if you sit down in a class and realize this just ain’t for you then get up and leave. Of course, be polite about it and try not to make too big of a commotion but, by all means, go find another class. There’s always more then one going on and you’re free to move in and out of any track you like.

Matt’s Insider Hint: If you can swing it, sit near the end of a row. This will give you a good exit strategy if you need it. Plus, it’ll also help you be one of the first out so you can get to that next class quickly.

Asking Questions
You’ll probably have a question or two (or twenty) to ask the instructors. Please hold off from asking right in the middle of a session. It throws them off and it also throws everyone else in the class who was listening to them off. Instead, wait until after the session is over and go up and ask. If there’s a long line you can either wait (you’ll often learn stuff from hearing them answer other questions) or catch them later. See, the instructors are there because of you. We totally dig it when people come up during the show and ask questions. We’re geeks. We don’t get out in front of 3000 people that often so it really is great when we see the enthusiasm, and can help make your conference that much better by helping you out with a specific problem.

Matt’s Insider Hint: The Tech Expo is where a lot of the instructors hang out. If you weren’t able to get your question answered in class, chances are you can track them down there (they’ll probably be teaching there at some point) and get your question answered then.

The Tech Expo
Look at the list of exhibitors on the expo floor. Many of them bring products with them. Go look now and if you’ve been thinking about buying something wait until next week before pulling the trigger. They usually have discounts.
NOTE: Adobe typically doesn’t sell software at the conference so don’t expect to buy Photoshop or Lightroom there.

Matt’s Insider Hint: If you’ve got a friend in the area, they can attend the Expo for free but they’ve got to go to Photoshopworld.com and sign up for a free pass. If not, they’re going to have to pay that day. So spread the word and save a few bucks.

Networking & Socializing (thanks Lisa)
This is a huge benefit of being at conferences nowadays. Getting out there and meeting people to form relationships is more important than ever because we’re all spread so far away from each other these days.

Rule #1: Bring business cards. Sounds like a no brainer right? You wouldn’t believe how many folks I run into that don’t. Buy ‘em from Staples (the perforated kind) and print out simple cards if you have to, but bring something with your name and email on it.

Rule #2: Talk to people. You’ve got a lot in common with the people at Photoshop World so strike up a conversation. Make plans to meet for lunch or dinner. You’ll either a) realize this could be a potential business or personal relationship you want to keep after or, b) you’ll realize you don’t want to keep up with this person. Worse case scenario, you’ll never see this person again after a couple days so who cares. You’ve got nothing to lose though.

Midnight Maddness
Getting tickets for Midnight Madness is pretty straightforward. They’ll announce throughout the conference when the tickets will be available (usually earlier in the morning before classes start). If you get there early for a ticket your chances increase dramatically of getting one (there’s only 250 of them). However, there is obviously a trade off since getting there early means sleeping less. Keep one thing in mind. You’ll hear several times that you won’t learn anything (or at least anything good) at Midnight Madness. Please don’t kid yourself into thinking that we’re exaggerating. We’re not. You really won’t learn anything Photoshop related.

Matt’s Insider Hint: If you go to Midnight Maddness and like to volunteer for things you may actually have to do something on the computer. If you do, and your tip is really lame please don’t blame it on the Mac or PC that you’re using and say you use the other one at work. It just doesn’t fly : )

Well folks, I hope you enjoyed my little insider guide to Photoshop World. Be safe and have fun.

- Matt Kloskowski

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Saturday, September 6, 2008

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Nick Veasey - Amazing X-Ray Photo Artist

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Photoshop Elements 6 appears to freeze when you repair a catalog

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Friday, September 5, 2008

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Freeze or crash when you start on a system with Realtek HD Audio ( Windows XP)

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Carbonite Online Backup Software - Free 15 Day Trial - Total Online Backup Software Solution

Every year, 43% of computer users lose irreplaceable files. Carbonite automatically and securely backs up photos, emails, music, financial records and other important documents for only $49.95 per year ($89.95 for 2 years) – no matter how much stuff needs to be backed up. Restoring lost files takes just a few clicks. More than 60% of people who download the free trial end up subscribing to Carbonite. Try Carbonite Online Backup free for 15 days and back up all of your irreplaceable files automatically and securely. There is no credit card required for this free trial. (posted by Jennifer Apple for www.PhotoshopSupport.com)

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Halo 3 Logo

Learn how to create the new Halo 3 Logo!

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Happy Friday everyone. I figured I’d close out the week with a quick tip. One of the new features in Lightroom 2 is the volume browser. I absolutely love it! I use external hard drives all the time and the volume browser finally let’s me manage them in an easier with Lightroom. It’s in the [...]

Happy Friday everyone. I figured I’d close out the week with a quick tip. One of the new features in Lightroom 2 is the volume browser. I absolutely love it! I use external hard drives all the time and the volume browser finally let’s me manage them in an easier with Lightroom. It’s in the Folders panel in the Library module on the left hand side. The volume browser displays what volume (A.K.A. hard drive) you have your photos stored on so if you ever disconnect the drive you’ll be able to see which one to connect to get to your photos. Here’s an example of what I mean.

One of the things that’s cool is that the volume browser displays how much hard drive space you have total and how much is left. But if you right click on it, you’ll see there’s a few other choices like photo count, status, or even none (which I can’t figure out why you’d choose none). It’s a really neat feature so if you haven’t imported any photos from an external drive yet make sure you give it a try. It’s a lot easier now. Have a great weekend!

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Backing Up And Resetting Your Photoshop Preference Files

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You've spent a ton of time getting your settings just right. Then, one day when you least expect it, your preference file corrupts. Photoshop does the right thing and resets the preference file to it's default state. If you have a back-up of your preference file, simply close Photoshop and drop the file back into place. Open Photoshop and all is well. If you haven't backed up your preference file, then you have to reset all of your preferences again). (posted by Jennifer Apple for www.PhotoshopSupport.com)

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35 Beautiful Music Album Covers

Album cover art is often considered to be one of the "extincted" fields in modern graphics design. In times when digital copies are cheaper and quicker to get, album covers have somehow lost their importance as less and less customers actually buy CDs and LPs in the stores. That's a pity because album covers can be extremely expressive and convey the message of the album in a number of creative ways. This post attempts to prove exactly that.

Music and art go hand in hand. And the best way to get a potential buyers' attention is with an eye catching album cover. We all know you can't just judge a book by it's cover but it doesn't hurt to give a CD a spin based off a sexy piece of art.

Do you know the title of the album?

Below we present 35 excellent examples of beautiful, creative and impressive album covers that will certainly inspire you to head down to the local record shop and start browsing through records and labels. We have tried to address various cover designs and present both CD covers and LP covers from 60s to 2000s, however some excellent album covers are definitely missing. Please let us know about them in the comments to the post!

By Ashley Ringrose and Smashing Editorial Team

Album cover art is often considered to be one of the “extincted” fields in modern graphics design. In times when digital copies are cheaper and quicker to get, album covers have somehow lost their importance as less and less customers actually buy CDs and LPs in the stores. That’s a pity because album covers can be extremely expressive and convey the message of the album in a number of creative ways. This post attempts to prove exactly that.

Music and art go hand in hand. And the best way to get a potential buyers’ attention is with an eye catching album cover. We all know you can’t just judge a book by it’s cover but it doesn’t hurt to give a CD a spin based off a sexy piece of art.

This post was updated. Thank you for the comments!

Album Covers

The Mars Volta “Frances the Mute”

Danger Doom - The Mouse and the Mask

Michael Jackson: Dangerous by Mark Ryden

Michael Jackson: Dangerous by Mark Ryden

Devil’s Gun - Raising The Beast

Smashing Pumpkins: Zeitgeist by Shepard Fairey

Keane: Under The Iron Sea by Sanna Annukka

Kisschasy: United Paper People by Debaser

Editors: The End Has a Start by Idris Khan

Electric Light Orchestra - Out of the Blue

Ground Components: An Eye for a Brow, A Tooth for a Pick by Jonathan Zawada

Arcade Fire: Funeral

Kool & the Gang - Still Cool

Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon 1973

Gallows: In The Belly of a Shark by Dan Mumford

Muse - Origin of Symmetry (thanks, Paul)

Linkin Park - Reanimation

Lemon Jelly: Lost Horizons by Airside

Lemon Jelly: Lost Horizons by Airside

Tool: 10,000 Days

Circa Survive: On Letting Go

The Last Goodnight - Poison Kiss

Pink Floyd - The Division Bell

Thom Yorke: The Eraser by Stanley Donwood

Godspeed You! Black Emperor - Lift Your Skinny Fists Like Antennas to Heaven (thanks, yaara)

Architecture in Helsinki: Places Like This by Will Sweeney

Architecture in Helsinki: Places Like This by Will Sweeney

The Chemical Brothers: Push the Button by Tappin Gofton

The Chemical Brothers: Push the Button by Tappin Gofton

Rolling Stones - Forty Licks

Rafale: Rock It, Don’t Stop It by Akroe

Dream Theater - Scenes from the memory (thanks, OverZero.it)

Guns N’ Roses - Appetite for Destruction

Relayer: Yes

Coldplay - Viva La Vida

New Order - Power, Corruption and Lies
Designed by one of today’s most influential designers Peter Saville (thanks, Shaun)

Motley Crue - Theatre Of Pain

Soulwax - Nite Versions

Pixies - Doolittle

Deerhunter - Cryptograms

Hot Chip - The Warning

Muse - Absolution

The Police - Ghost In The Machine

Led Zeppelin - Physical Graffiti

DJ Shadow - Endtroducing…

Wow - Moby Grape

Genji Siraisi: Censorsh!t by Razauno

Radiohead - Hail to the Thief

VHS Orbeta - Bring On The Comets

Van Halen - 1984

Fort-Minor - The Rising Tied Front

The Roots - Game Theory

Led Zeppelin - Mothership

Nick Drake - Pink Moon

The Cribs - Men’s Needs, Women’s Needs, Whatever

Elton John - Captain Fantastic And The Brown Dirt Cowboy

XTC - Drums and Wires

Queens Of The Stone Age: Era Vulgaris by Morning Breath Inc

Beck: The Information by Big Active and you
“The album was issued with a blank sleeve and booklet and one of four different sheets of stickers for fans to make their own album art. Beck explained to Wired magazine he wanted no two copies of the CD cover to be the same: “The artwork is going to be customizable. The idea is to provide something that calls for interactivity.” However, because the unique album art concept was seen as a gimmick to bolster retail sales, The Information was deemed ineligible to enter the UK Albums Chart.”

Beck: The Information by Big Active and you

Merzbow - Frog: Remixed and Revisited

Last Click

The World’s First Album Cover
Alex Steinwess, a then 23 years old designer, convinced Columbia’s suits to create the first true album cover. Until then, 78s were sold in generic sleeves. Please notice that there is the word “smash” on the cover.

About the author

Ashley Ringrose is better known as Mr Truffle and editor of Sleevage a music design blog. He occasionally plays with Mr Potatoheads and dresses up in costumes. He is also a founding member of Soap Creative an Australian based digital agency.

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