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My Photoshop default workflow
I process most images that I post to the web in Photoshop, and I have a simple workflow that does what I want with a minimum of fuss. The whole process only takes a minute or two. Allow me to demonstrate.
I’ve chosen an image more or less at random (except that it is one that [...]
Posted: December 6th, 2007 under art and illustration, graphic design, photography, photoshop, software.
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The Photoshop Wizardry of Al Qaeda
A new program reveals manipulation in still photos and videos. It shows Al Qaeda images have been heavily manipulated. Story via Wired.
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A New Test for LyingTimesOnline reports that liars have trouble telling their stories in reverse order. It’s a good way …Low vibrancyHere’s a Photoshop tutorial that “uses two adjustment [...]
Posted: August 3rd, 2007 under photography, software.
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Free Vista Fonts
If you have a Windows system but you aren’t running Vista you can still legally install the new Vista fonts (which will work fine without Vista) for free. They are packaged with Microsoft’s PowerPoint Viewer 2007. You can download the viewer here, and the fonts will be available on your system after you install it.
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Posted: April 4th, 2007 under computing, software, typography.
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Death by Powerpoint
When I consider the seemingly endless hours of Powerpoint-inflicted boredom I’ve suffered through in my lifetime it’s hard to believe the software has only been around for what, about fifteen years?
In fact, everyone hates Powerpoint presentations — someone proposed a constitutional amendment banning their use. Yet it’s estimated that 30 million Powerpoint presentations take place [...]
Posted: November 19th, 2006 under software.
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At last, a Firefox extension simple enough for academics
It’s called zotero. It helps academics pad their notes and bibliographies find manage, and cite sources. It automatically captures citation information from web pages, eliminating that annoying requirement of thought. And it exports to EndNote, the hip academic’s crutch du jour.
Zotero Firefox extension
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How to Disable Snap Link PreviewsYou’ve seen [...]
Posted: November 3rd, 2006 under software.
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Writely for Gmail Users
If you have a gmail account you are now automatically signed up for Writely, the on-line word processor that was bought by Google a while ago. Since it includes a spell check and other word processing tools, I imagine it might be handy for webwork. Especially since you don’t have to wait for a bloated [...]
Posted: September 20th, 2006 under blogging, software, webwork.
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