To Maximize Your Talents You Have To Recognize & Acknowledge Where You Suck

by A.J. Wood November 1, 2011 Arts/Media

Last week I mentioned that I had recorded new video tutorials for Layers Magazine & Psdtuts+. I have been creating videos for Layers Magazine for a while, and I was excited to have met Grant Friedman at Photoshop World. Our conversation at PSW Vegas led to the opportunity to create videos for Psdtuts+. My first [...]

Tagged as: Layers Magazine, PSD Tuts+, Psdtuts+, published, Tutorials

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New Video Tutorials on Layers Magazine & PSD Tuts+

by A.J. Wood October 26, 2011 Tutorials

Good morning everyone! It seems like an eternity since I’ve posted on the blog. Thanks for keeping up-to-date with events through my YouTube channel, G+ & Facebook. We’re still ironing out tech issues here, but I think it’s safe to start posting again. *crosses fingers & toes* As many of you know I’ve been keeping [...]

Tagged as: Illustrator, Layers Magazine, PSD Tuts+, Tutorials, videos

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Create Dodge & Burn Layers in Photoshop – I Create Content #44

by A.J. Wood September 23, 2011 I Create Content

Hey everyone! It’s amazing how a tried & true Photoshop technique can be used in different creative ways by people in the community. Today’s video is inspired by my good friend Glyn Dewis who “Calvinized” a technique that I myself picked up from Jack Davis years ago. In my tutorial I show you how to [...]

Tagged as: Adjustments, Dodge & Burn, I Create Content, layers, non-destructive, Photoshop, shows, Tutorials, videos

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Using Stacks in Lightroom Auto Stack by Capture Time – I Create Content #43

by A.J. Wood September 21, 2011 I Create Content

Hey everybody! A quick hit Lightroom tutorial for you today. Learn how to organize groups of photos using the stacks feature in the Library module. It’s great for consolidating auto-bracketed images. Enjoy!

Tagged as: Auto Stack, I Create Content, lightroom, photography, shows, Stacks, Tutorials, videos

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Adding Contrast Working with Luminosity Masks in Photoshop Part 3 – I Create Content #42

by A.J. Wood September 19, 2011 I Create Content

Good morning everyone! Today we wrap up Part 3 in our series on Luminosity Selections & Masking. I take no credit for this technique as it was shared with me at Photoshop World. Before I shared it with you, it was important for me to better understand the steps used to create these Luminosity selections. [...]

Tagged as: I Create Content, Luminosity Masks, Photoshop, shows, Tony Kuyper, Tutorials, videos

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Adding Contrast Working with Luminosity Masks in Photoshop Part 2 – I Create Content #41

by A.J. Wood September 16, 2011 I Create Content

Hey everyone. It’s the end of the day, but I wanted to make sure I got this episode out for you before the weekend. This is Part 2 in our series on Luminosity Selections & Masks. Enjoy!

Tagged as: I Create Content, Luminosity Masks, Photoshop, shows, Tutorials, videos

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Adding Contrast Working with Luminosity Masks in Photoshop Part 1 – I Create Content #40

by A.J. Wood September 14, 2011 I Create Content

Happy Hump Day! Hope your week is going well. Before I jump into today’s lesson I wanted to announce a free webinar I’ll be giving next week, September 22nd on Social Media Marketing. This is an encore of the presentation I gave the KPPA at Photo Pro Summer School this past July. I’ve partnered with [...]

Tagged as: Adjustments, Brightness, Contrast, Luminosity Masks, Photoshop, Selections

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My Sister the Punk Rocker Coach on MTV’s MADE

by A.J. Wood September 13, 2011 Editorial

If you’re a fan of my website, then you already know about my sister Lesli. To say she’s a superstar is an understatement. My sister is a force of nature, unbridled, and calling the shots since she was 12yrs old. She’s proof that Gary V isn’t the only person who’s been in tune with their [...]

Tagged as: Inspiration, lesli wood, MADE, Ms. Led, MTV, music, The Redwood Plan

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