Category: Post Production

The post Screen Blend Mode: The Ultimate Guide appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Ana Mireles. Do you know how and when to use Screen blend mode in Photoshop to improve your images? While you probably realize that you can change the blending modes of your layers, determining which mode to use each time can be tough. To make the most of Screen blend mode, it’s important to understand how it works. In this article, I … Continue reading “Screen Blend Mode: The Ultimate Guide”

The post How to Create a Watercolor Effect in Photoshop (Step-By-Step Guide) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Ana Mireles. Did you know that you can apply a watercolor effect in Photoshop to any image? That’s right. You can make any photo look like it was painstakingly painted by hand, which comes in handy if you’re looking to create an abstract effect, or you’re hoping to liven up an otherwise bland image. In this article, I’ll … Continue reading “How to Create a Watercolor Effect in Photoshop (Step-By-Step Guide)”

The post How to Convert to Black and White in Lightroom (Quick Guide) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Andrew S. Gibson. What’s the easiest way to convert to black and white in Lightroom Classic and Lightroom CC? And how can you gain extra control over the conversion process so you can create beautiful black and white photos? In this article, I explain everything you need to know about Lightroom black and white conversions, including: A … Continue reading “How to Convert to Black and White in Lightroom (Quick Guide)”

The post 5 Lightroom Keyboard Shortcuts Everyone Should Know appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Andrew S. Gibson. Lightroom is a fantastic program that’s designed for fast and efficient editing, but if you make all your adjustments using your mouse, you may notice that each little operation starts to add up – until you’ve spent hours upon hours moving your cursor, clicking the mouse, and more. Fortunately, Adobe built in plenty of handy Lightroom keyboard shortcuts, … Continue reading “5 Lightroom Keyboard Shortcuts Everyone Should Know”

The post How to Create a Twirl Effect in Photoshop: A Quick Guide appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Ana Mireles. The Photoshop twirl effect is a cool editing trick that can turn bland images into abstract art. Even if you haven’t heard of it by name, I’m sure you’ve seen it around – it’s very popular among Photoshop lovers. But how does it work, and how can you apply it to your own photos? In … Continue reading “How to Create a Twirl Effect in Photoshop: A Quick Guide”

The post How to Use a Graphics Tablet to Edit Photos: 10 Powerful Tips appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by John McIntire. Photo editing is simpler than ever thanks to the power of a graphics tablet! Explore our top 10 tips to level up your skills. If you’re just getting started with post-processing and retouching, you’re probably using a mouse and keyboard combo. You can get by with this setup, sure. But when the tasks become … Continue reading “How to Use a Graphics Tablet to Edit Photos: 10 Powerful Tips”

The post 5 Lightroom Tips and Tricks (to Revolutionize Your Editing) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Kunal Malhotra. Looking for Lightroom tips and tricks to improve your workflow, increase your speed, and enhance your edits? You’ve come to the right place. I’ve been using Lightroom for over a decade, and in this article, I share my top advice for amazing results, including: The panel that everyone should use for beautiful, artistic edits An easy way … Continue reading “5 Lightroom Tips and Tricks (to Revolutionize Your Editing)”

The post How to Create Grids and Guides in Photoshop appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Ana Mireles. Did you know that Photoshop has grids and guidelines? If you’re eyeballing your lines every time you’re correcting a building’s perspective, straightening a horizon, or placing a logo on a photo, then Photoshop’s grids and guides can make a huge difference. (And that’s not even taking into account everything you can do with the tools if you create … Continue reading “How to Create Grids and Guides in Photoshop”

The post Overlay Blend Mode: A Comprehensive Guide appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Ana Mireles. Looking to understand the ins and outs of Photoshop’s Overlay blend mode? You’ve come to the right place. Overlay is a great way to add punch to otherwise flat images, plus it can be used to apply artistic effects such as color tints. It’s a very versatile blend mode, and it’s pretty popular, too – so it pays to understand … Continue reading “Overlay Blend Mode: A Comprehensive Guide”

The post The Lightroom Transform Panel: A Comprehensive Guide appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Erin Fitzgibbon. While Lightroom’s Transform tools often go unnoticed by casual editors, they offer an incredibly powerful solution to a problem that has plagued many a photographer: perspective distortion. In fact, perspective distortion is one of those subtle issues that can significantly harm an otherwise-great photo, yet most shooters don’t know how to recognize its signs or (more importantly!) correct it. … Continue reading “The Lightroom Transform Panel: A Comprehensive Guide”