However my fears were unfounded as Scott was entertaining, lively, and full of jokes as he combined this humor with LOTS of useful tips and ways to speed things up. The first part of the day I knew how to do almost everything he showed us -- but not necessarily as fast as he did it (and time is important so that we can (a) get the photos back to all of you as quickly as possible and (b) so that Tom & I can enjoy some times without a keyboard/wacom.
At the end of the seminar Scott showed us some neat gallery/presentation type effects. Immediately upon coming home I went through these and made actions for them. Here are 5 photos "beforeSK" and "afterSK". Thank you Scott! I would happily go to another of his seminars!!
Some people walked out stating that "their brains were full" or that there was too much information but I disagreed! He had something for everyone and ALL of the information was in a very thorough booklet that came with the seminar. Personally I think that he could have easily made money selling the booklet because it had almost as much information in it as some of his books. It was the best $79 I've spent.
Some people walked out stating that "their brains were full" or that there was too much information but I disagreed! He had something for everyone and ALL of the information was in a very thorough booklet that came with the seminar. Personally I think that he could have easily made money selling the booklet because it had almost as much information in it as some of his books. It was the best $79 I've spent.
Lisa's Bleeding Hearts -- "BeforeSK"
Lisa's Bleeding Hearts -- "AfterSK"
I just love this filtered edge technique -- and the possibilities are endless!
Watercolor of Daffodils -- "BeforeSK"
Watercolor of Daffodils -- "AfterSK"
Tom's Bleeding Heart -- "BeforeSK"
Tom's Bleeding Heart -- "AfterSK"
Sunflowers, orton effect -- "BeforeSK"
Sunflowers, orton effect -- "AfterSK"
I really liked his concept for the "movable picture frame". I can definitely see us using this for our weddings! Like many of his lessons I made an action for this one because I know that we will use it a lot.
Daffodils from a chipmunk's point of view -- "BeforeSK"
Daffodils from a chipmunk's point of view -- "AfterSK"
Peyton @ Two Years Old -- "BeforeSK"
Peyton @ Two Years Old "AfterSK" -- Hollywood effect
Socrates (our cat) "BeforeSK"
Socrates (our cat) "AfterSK" -- Hollywood effect
Tulips in the morning light "BeforeSK"
Tulips in the morning light "AfterSK"
-- Painting "in" your photos
This technique reminded me of when I was a kid where you would color using red, gree, blue, etc. crayons and then cover everything with the BLACK crayon and then take a paper clip and remove the black from certain areas to uncover waht was underneath and make a colorful picture as the end result. Except it is easier and quicker (I make an action that has one Black layer and one white layer so I can choose which to paint in from) with photoshop.
Tulips in the morning light "AfterSK"
-- Painting "in" your photos
White layer on top, flowers painted back in
3 comments:
I was at the seminar also and agree with everything you said. It was worth every penny and more.
By the way, your before and after pictures are beautiful.
I thought it was a day very well spent too. I have been to Scott's Lightroom tour and attended other events where he presented and there is always something to learn that you can use right away. Thank goodness for the handouts as you can go back and work through things until you have them nailed.
Greetings. I was at the Hartford seminar too. I thoroughly enjoyed the day and found it to fly by. Most of what he taught I knew in fragments - but Scott pulled it all tightly together and then added more to it. The workbooks are great - really well done and help bring the day to memory even now a week later. I learned more in 1 afternoon with a genuinely nice guy, than I have in month long courses with dry instructors. As you said, the best Ps investment I've made - I do hope Hartford becomes a standard NAPP stop. And! I love you before and after shots - Fantastic!
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