In this episode, Samurai Photographer Doug Sahlin explores the Adobe Digital Negative Converter and introduces you to Adobe Photoshop CS4.

In This Episode:

• Introducing the Digital Negative Converter
  • Exploring the Interface
  • Reasons to Use the Digital Negative Converter
  • To download the DNG Converter, click here:
    • Mac Download
    • Windows Download
• Introducing Photoshop CS4
  • Exploring the Workspace
  • Camera Raw 5.2
  • Adjustment Layer Panel

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In this episode, Samurai Photographer Doug Sahlin shows you how to create an action to add images to the photo book template from Episode 40. He also shows you how to create a PayPal gallery in Lightroom 2.

In This Episode:

• Creating an Action to Add Images to a Photo Book Template
  • Creating an Action Set
  • Creating an Action
  • Using the Bridge Batch Command
• Creating a Lightroom Web Gallery with PayPal Options
  • Exploring the Web Module
  • Creating the Gallery
  • Link to the LRG One Gallery with PayPal

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Pixelicious got hacked yesterday evening. The Samurai Photographer spent all day putting it back together and did not have time to put together the episode he planned. Instead he recycled some Photoshop tutorials that have never appeared on Pixelicious before.

In This Episode:

• Removing Hot Spots
• Creating Painterly Images
• Detail Sharpening

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In this episode, Samurai Photographer Doug Sahlin enhances an image in Lightroom 2 before turning it into a painterly image in Corel Painter. He also shows you how to create a photo book template in Photoshop.

In This Episode:

• • Using Develop Presets
  • Warming the Image with Split Toning
  • Saving a Preset
  Corel Painter
  • Modifying the Original Image
  • Creating a Quick Clone
  • Using Auto Painting
  • Corel Painter Free Trial Web Page
  Creating a Photo Book Template in Photoshop
  • Using Rulers and Guides
  • Creating Guides for a Template
  • Using the Template

Enhancing Images in Lightroom 2

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In this episode, Samurai Photographer Doug Sahlin continues his exploration of Lightroom 2 with post crop vignettes, virtual copies and snapshots. He also shows you how to rescue a drab image in Photoshop. The epsiode with some night photography tips.

In This Episode:

• Lightroom 2 Features
  • Post Crop vignettes
  • Virtual Copies
  • Snapshots
  • Sharpening Images
  • Noise Reduction
• Rescuing Drab Images in Photoshop
• Night Photography

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In this episode, Samurai Photographer Doug Sahlin shows you how to touch-up portraits in Lightroom 2. He also shows you how to create backgrounds and textures in Photoshop.

In This Episode:

• Portrait Retouching in Lightroom 2
  • Using the Spot Removal tool
  • Using the Brush Adjustment tool
  • Saving a Brush Adjustment preset
  • Softening Skin
  • Whitening and drawing attention to eyes
• Creating Backgrounds and Textures in Photoshop
  • Using the Select Row tool
  • Using the Select Column tool

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In this episode, Samurai Photographer Doug Sahlin continues his exploration of the Lightroom 2 Slideshow module. He shows you how to use an image as a backdrop, add a soundtrack to a slideshow and export the slideshow as JPEG images. He also discusses the new DNG Profiler, DNG camera profiles, and their use in Lightroom and Photoshop.

In This Episode:

• Lightroom 2 Slideshow Module
  • Using a Collection to select slides
  • Using an image as a backdrop
  • Adding text to slides
  • Adding a soundtrack to the slideshow
  • Exporting the slideshow as JPEG files
• Using Windows Movie Maker to create a web ready slide show
• Using the DNG Camera Profiles
  • Download the DNG Camera Profiles and Profile Editor here: Download Link
  • Use the DNG Camera Profiles in Lightroom 2
  • Use the DNG Camera Profiles in Camera RAW
• Lensbaby Composer
• Lensbaby Website
• Samurai Photographer slideshow

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In this episode, Samurai Photographer Doug Sahlin explores the new split toning and vignette features of Lightroom 2. He also shows you how to create an edge effect using layers, the History palette, and the History Brush tool.

• Lightroom 2
  • Cropping photos
  • New Split Toning features
  • Adding a vignette to a photo
• Creating Photo Edges
  • Using the History Palette
  • Using the History Brush tool
  • Creating a custom brush
  • Using Layers
  • Using a clipping mask

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In this episode, Samurai Photographer Doug Sahlin demonstrates the power of the Graduated Filter tool in Lightroom 2. In Photoshop, he shows you how to streamline your workflow with Actions. He also demonstrates the Black and White Adjustement layer.

In this episode:

• Lightroom 2
  • Using the Graduated Filter tool
  • Enhancing an image with multiple applications of the Graduated Filter tool
• Streamlining your work flow in Photoshop
  • Creating an action set
  • Creating an action
  • Editing an action
• Using the Black and White Adjustment Layer
  • Creating a black and white image
  • Creating an image with selective color

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In this episode, Samurai Photographer Doug Sahlin explores more new features in Lightroom 2. He also shows three ways to create a vignette in Photoshop. The Samurai wields more pixel magic in Lightroom when he shows you how to create a custom end panel marker. The episode ends with Doug’s reflections on Scott Kelby’s Worldwide Photo Walk.

In this episode:

• Lightroom 2 Features
  • Creating black and white images on the fly
  • Using the mouse scroll wheel with the Targeted Adjustment Tool
  • Using the Adjustment Brush
• Creating a Vignette in Photoshop
  • Creating vignettes with the Lens Correction command
  • Create vignettes with the Motion Blur Filter
  • Creating Vignettes from selections
• Creating Custom End Panel Markers for Photoshop Lightroom 2
• Doug’s Reflections on Scott Kelby’s Worldwide Photo Walk
  • Slide show of Doug’s photos
  • Link to Worldwide Photo Walk Winners

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