Time-saving DVD tutorial helps photographers master Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom® 2 Kubota Image Tools is pleased to announce the immediate availability of Lightspeed Workflow: Kubota RAW Workflow for Lightroom 2, an update to its award-winning Kubota RAW Workflow for Lightroom DVD tutorial. … Read entire article »

Kubota Image Tools Announces Fall 2009 Digital Photography Bootcamp® Workshop Kubota Image Tools is pleased to announce its 18th Digital Photography Bootcamp workshop November 8-13, 2009. Bootcamp, taught by renowned photographer Kevin Kubota, is a 5-day workshop for professional photographers designed to supply all of the technical know-how to run a successful digital portrait/wedding studio; at the same time, it encourages continued development of a photographer’s unique style and creativity. … Read entire article »

NIKON’S HOW TO SERIES, LOOK GOOD IN PICTURES, DEBUTS 30TH EPISODE FEATURING TIMES SQUARE VISITORS What happens when you combine the universal fear of picture taking, the teeming crowds of Times Square, an uninhibited reality TV star and a seasoned professional photographer? You get the latest installment of Look Good in Pictures: Nikon’s How to Series with Carson Kressley. The fun, interactive site showcases acclaimed Nikon photographers and stylists teaching photogenic tricks that help people look and feel their best whenever they find themselves in front of a camera. The “Carson’s Time Square Clinic” episode brings shivering tourists and lunch time pedestrians off the streets of New York and in front of a camera for a quick tutorial with Carson Kressley and photographer Steve Simon’s. Viewers can watch as the elated visitors’ … Read entire article »

Bi-weekly Podcast, Hosted by Industry Veteran Steve Holmes, Offers Creative Inspiration Transform everyday projects into masterpieces in motion with expert tips from Artbeats’ new video podcast. World-renowned for its extensive library of royalty-free stock footage, Artbeats is now widely recognized as a source for creative inspiration and educational tools for incorporating motion into your everyday projects. The latest addition to the company’s line-up is a bi-weekly video podcast hosted by award-winning and industry-recognized motion designer Steve Holmes of Energi Design. Titled ‘Real World Footage Effects,’ the Artbeats podcast is intended to inspire and instruct both novice and expert motion designers by providing short, professional tips that they can regularly count on to help optimize creativity. The first three installments are currently available on iTunes, in both a standard hi-resolution version and … Read entire article »

With the popularity of digital cameras and the internet, amateur and professional photographers alike are exploring brave old and new worlds for selling their images, from offering portraits to local clients to promoting their work to the world through web sites. Press Release Contact InformationKaren Sperlinghttp://www.artistrymag.com(818) 981 2803ksperling@aol.com What are the three secrets to successfully marketing photos and paintings? According to veteran photographer and artist Laurence Gartel, who has exhibited internationally for over 30 years, and whose art was recently acquired by the Victoria and Albert museum (V&A) in London, the secrets are: 1. Do something controversial. 2. Look unusual. 3. The quality of your work has to transcend everyone else’s. Controversy creates interest, notes Gartel. “Surprised? That’s how Madonna and everyone else who caught a break wound up being discovered or got ink. Just go look at … Read entire article »

American commercial photographer, George Simian to run a photo workshop in Bali. For those with an interest in documentary photography and the urge to mix in some travel here is a workshop. American commercial photographer, George Simian, will be teaching a location documentary photography workshop, in Bali, this coming July. Details on the July photography workshop in Bali can be found of the workshop website <http://www.ubudbali.com> Contact George by email george@georgesimian.com His commercial photography work can be found on his web site <http://www.georgesimian.com> … Read entire article »

Online Course Designed for Corporate and Home Users Press Release Canonical Ltd., the commercial sponsor of Ubuntu, today announced training for corporate and home desktop users to get started with Ubuntu. The Ubuntu Desktop Training program provides simulations, practical exercises and information to make daily tasks easy. No prior knowledge of the Linux-based operating system is required, although computer literacy is a pre-requisite. The course is more effective if Ubuntu 7.10 is installed on the computer hard disk before starting. “This desktop training is designed with new users in mind, so they can experience first hand how easily Ubuntu, and free software, can fit into their work and personal lives,” said Billy Cina, training manager, Canonical. By the end of the comprehensive, self-paced course, users will be able to: - Understand the concepts of open … Read entire article »

Students Pay Only $149 to Register for the Full Conference or May Download a Tech Expo Pass for Free Press Release Photoshop World is an excellent opportunity for students studyinggraphic design, Web design, photography, computer animation, and videoproduction to get a leg-up on their future careers by receivingcutting-edge training, as well as networking with thousands of workingprofessionals, industry experts, and potential employers. That’s whythe National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP) is proud toannounce special pricing and free, downloadable Tech Expo passes, forstudents looking to attend its upcoming Photoshop(R) World Conference& Expo in Orlando, FL. Held April 2 to 4, 2008 at the Orange County Convention Center,the conference will feature more than 100 class sessions geared towardenhancing the knowledge and capabilities of Photoshop users of allskill levels. Attendees can customize their … Read entire article »