Do not forget ALL our apps will run on Chromebook Plus, are totally secure, require NO SIGN UP and have no ‘hidden’ subscriptions or paid upgrades. This is the second ‘Month in Review’ and we’ve split it into sections so you can quickly get an overview and ‘drill down’ from there.
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In this latest upgrade, the primary addition is the Glow tool, which offers three distinct styles—diffusion, bloom, and halation—to create ethereal, film-like lighting effects
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For most digital artists, the blend mode menu is a long, intimidating list of technical jargon – the standard blend mode list contains 27 different options, a volume that frequently leads to analysis paralysis.
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Blending modes change the way a layer reacts with the layer underneath it. To utilize a layer blend mode, a document must have at least two layers. The process involves three distinct elements – Base, Blend, Result
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Blend Modes Explained Simply. In addition to being able to edit image properties like brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation, you can also obtain additional visual effects by applying a variety of Blend Modes.
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Good RAW editing is less about moving every slider and more about protecting the quality of the captured information. Start with a technically sound file, make each adjustment for a clear reason, and judge the finished photograph – not the apparent power of the software.
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RAW files are flexible BUT NOT fool proof. The danger is that flexibility can be mistaken for immunity and/or permission to be careless.
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Adobe text details various manual and automatic sliders for managing exposure, contrast, and white balance, alongside advanced tools like Point Color and Curves for precise adjustments.
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We have created a 44-entry Photoshop desktop reference covering core filters, filter families, Neural Filters and Preset systems.
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These updates provide the technical precision required to eliminate distractions while maintaining a subject’s authentic identity. At the same time they do support our White Paper on the future direction for Adobe products
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ON1 Sky Swap AI eliminates the users memory block using machine learning and curated 8K UHD aerial imagery from OcuDrone.
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An t-Eas Creagach translates from Scottish Gaelic to “The Rocky Falls” is a newly named viewpoint and waterfall trail located within the Corrieshalloch Gorge National Nature Reserve in the Scottish Highlands.
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For years, enthusiast and amateur photo – editors have viewed Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop as two sides of the same coin – will it stay that way?
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Every class in PROJECT PHOTOSHOP is project-based. Instead of simply demonstrating a collection of tools and techniques, our instructors will take you through a complete creative project from start to finish.
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In ON1 Effects 2026, the 37 stackable editing filters are organized into four primary tool groups (categories) inside the streamlined Add Filter window: Essentials, Creative, Landscape, and Legacy. Below is the complete classification of all 37 filters, structured in a tabular layout matching the style used in the mobile photography[…]
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Jim Nix’s video details upcoming user interface enhancements for Luminar, specifically focusing on a free update scheduled for August; Anthony Morganti focuses mainly on their roadmap and continues the discussion on the User interface; Freewill focuses about pricing.
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PROJECT PHOTOSHOP! If you’ve joined one of the Virtual Summits before, this one is going to be a little different. This time, it’s all about learning by doing. Dates: September 14 – 18, 2026 Every class in PROJECT PHOTOSHOP is project-based. Instead of simply demonstrating a collection of tools and techniques, our[…]
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Colour management and colour grading are two essential processes in the realm of digital imaging and video production, each serving distinct purposes and employing different techniques.
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a summary of mobile photo editing apps that offer genuine value without forcing you into hidden subscriptions, watermarking your exports, or blocking basic features behind immediate paywalls.
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Skylum is consolidating its software by rebranding its primary editor simply as Luminar, aiming to create a unified ecosystem across desktop and mobile platforms.
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Fully familiarizing yourselves with these vital tool will help you stop fumbling with the camera, catch the odd shot you wouldn’t have previously
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Improving your phone camera photography comes down to mastering three core habits: cleaning your lens – controlling your exposure, and framing your shot with care.
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Post-processing is where an image gets refined – or completely ruined by heavy-handed adjustments. Here are the top 20 post-processing mistakes grouped logically into workflow categories, along with their root causes and visual impacts on your final images.
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The ON1 2026.5 release focuses on the parts of the app you feel everyday: a modernized AI Inference Engine, an updated graphics rendering engine, and a faster, more predictable start-up and shutdown.
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B & W Lite is a streamlined, offline image processing FOUNDATION tool designed to help beginners understand how to convert photographs into monochrome masterpieces using a precise, unified transformation engine.
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DON’T FORGET – ALL our apps will run on Chromebook Plus, are totally secure, require NO SIGN UP and have no ‘hidden’ subscriptions or paid upgrades. This is the first time we have done a ‘Month in Review’ and we’ve split it into sections so you can quickly get an[…]
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FreeVisuals, who have a similar philosophy to ourselves, created a review of the Motion Array product, so we created this summary, for those of our followers who regularly post on Youtube.
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Image Analyst is a FREE browser-based diagnostic tool designed by LumaticLAB to help photographers identify technical flaws without altering the original file. The software functions as a non-destructive monitor, providing objective data on issues like tonal distribution, colour gamut, and lens aberrations allowing YOU to make informed creative decisions with confidence. Use it on its[…]
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Until July 31, 2026, On1 Software is giving away NoNoise AI 2024.5 (latest version) for FREE. In his tutorial, Anthony Morganti, tells you how to get it. ON1 No Noise is designed to remove digital grain from high-ISO images while preserving fine details like feathers and fur. The guide demonstrates how the[…]
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Photoshop success in 2026 requires a hybrid approach. Master the new AI-driven capabilities to remain competitive in speed, but anchor those tools in ACE-level foundations – non-destructive smart objects, precise masking, and 8-bit/16-bit awareness – to ensure your output is professional, relevant, and ready for publication.
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