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In this video we take a look at downloading new backgrounds from Photodex and how they can be used as part of our slide shows. We look at how the backgrounds can be set of the full length of the show or added as a background image for just a few slides. This is for both ProShow Gold and Producer

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Using Layers Styles we explore how it can be used to create a ND effect filter that can not only be used to darken skies but brighten foreground areas. We also see how it can be used to create a vignette style lighting effect.

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Creating an Action that will resizing both landscape and portrait format images for slide shows, emails or other uses.

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Use the Lens Blur filter to focus our attention on the main subject. We also look at sharpening and boosting the colours, applying a vignette and border to complete the image.

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Using the Action Pack to apply a painterly effect to our image. We also look at bring out shadow details, boosting the colours, sharpening before adding border - All done with the Action pack

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In this tutorial we look at how we can create a background from the image itself. We also look at using Layer Styles and the Type tool to complete a fun style image
Opening a Jpg in Camera Raw with Photoshop CS3. We also look at correcting the white balance and exposure in Camera Raw

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Here we look at different ways of adding vignettes to our images and working with Layer Comps. This will allow us to compare the different methods and produce copies of each stage. 
In this tutorial we explore how we can quickly convert Raw files to Jpg's without going though Camera Raw, using Bridge and Image Processor in Photoshop CS3.  

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In this video we revisit the the copyright brush and see just how easy it is to add a copyright symbol or even a signature to your images. We then take it a stage further saving as a tool preset making it even quicker to access and use.

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Using the Auto Align feature in CS3. We also look at how we can apply settings made on one image quickly and easily to another image.


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 In this tutorial we look at how we can transform an image into a highkey effect and keep it completely adjustable.
Creating flame effect text in Photoshop
Have you ever take an autumn scene but the colours weren't as autumnal as you would like them to have been? In this video we look at how with can help bring on the autumn colours.
Introduction to Shortcuts. In this video we look at how using shortcuts can help us become more productive in Photoshop Click HERE to download the favorite shortcut and tips pdf file
Adding a stroke border to your slide show really helps to set the images off. We first look at using Photoshop to create the stroke border before saving it and adding it to our shows. ProShow Gold and Producer
In this video we look at the different method we can use to enhance our skies. Darken the sky slightly can help bring out the detail in the clouds and keep the viewer in the image. Tools used include Selective colour, Gradient tool and Quick Mask 
In this video we look at how we can tone an image using Adjustment layers Gradient map . This will allow us to tone the image whilst keeping the lighter tones intact. 


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Creating a border effect using quick mask and the filter gallery. The border works well on a whole range of images and looks diffrent everytime you use it
This video was first published in Digital Photo a good while ago, but a request from one of our image forum members here is a the tutorials on using the Graphics tablet. We also look at how it can be used creating a boarder for our images.
I first saw this painterly effect created by one of our forum memeber. It has an almost Buzz look to it.  So in this video I will show you the method I came up with to create the effect

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How to add a copyright symbol or even a signature to your image the easy way. In this video we see just how quick and easy it can be to create and edit a copyright brush.
In this video tutorial we look at how we can easily remove a colourcast from our image. Then by using Photoshop's extract tool we can add a border to our image.
 I first produced an Out of the Shadows video a few months ago which has proved to be very popular. This time I thought I would bring the technique up to date showing how it can be used to lighten selected shadow areas.
In this video we are going to look at how we can create a slide montage in ProShow Gold 3. We will also see how using a 'stopper slide' can reduce the blurry effect between slides.
In this video we look at adding text to our image and applying an effect to text using Layer Styles
Correcting Converging Verticals in Photoshop. We also look at how we can lighten parts of the image using adjustment layer and Quick Mask.
A border can really help to set an image off. Here we look at how the image itself can be used to create a border by adding drop shadow and stroke.

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