Anthony L. Celeste
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Corel’s PHOTO-PAINT X4; A Windows Photo Editor
Software & Computers
Anthony L. Celeste • Nov 01, 2008 • 0 comments

In just about any discussion of photo editors for Windows, Corel’s PHOTO-PAINT is widely considered to be the high-end competition to Adobe’s Photoshop. Earlier this year, Corel released Version X4 (Version 14) of PHOTO-PAINT. This version ships with numerous new features. The most obvious change to PHOTO-PAINT is the addition of the Welcome Screen that displays when opening the...
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External Back-Up Strategies; Protect Your Precious Images, Now!
Pro Techniques, Software & Computers
Anthony L. Celeste • Jul 01, 2008 • 0 comments

Just about every one of us has suffered through at least one data disaster, where we’ve lost a significant number of photos or other important files.
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How To Use Extensis Intellihance Pro 4; Single Click Image Fixes
Software & Computers
Anthony L. Celeste • Mar 01, 2004 • 0 comments

Extensis Intellihance Pro 4.0 offers single click solutions for many common photo-editing problems. Intellihance also features a powerful preview mode that enables you to preview up to 24 different enhancements from one convenient window.

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How To Use Ulead CD & DVD; PictureShow 3 Deluxe
Software & Computers
Anthony L. Celeste • Jan 01, 2005 • 0 comments

Further Information
Ulead CD & DVD PictureShow 3 Deluxe
http://www.ulead.com

Finding a convenient way to share your photos with others is often a challenge. Printing extra copies of your images gets expensive, and building web pages to share your images can be a time consuming task. Ulead CD...
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Image-Editing Alternatives For Mac OS X; Affordable Options For Your Photo Work
Software & Computers
Anthony L. Celeste • Dec 01, 2008 • 0 comments

Given the fact that Macs have always been popular among photographers, and that there are now more Mac users than ever, I felt it was high time for an article focusing on affordable Photoshop alternatives for Mac OS X.

ArcSoft’s PhotoStudio 4
PhotoStudio 4 is a graphic editor with a good selection of features and a focus on photo editing. The interface is...
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Knoll Light Factory For Photoshop; Creative Lens Flare For Your Images
Software & Computers
Anthony L. Celeste • Jan 01, 2008 • 0 comments

There are literally thousands of plug-ins available for Adobe's Photoshop, from expensive applications created by major software vendors to freeware created by part-time graphic programmers. However, seldom does a plug-in have as close a relationship to Photoshop as Red Giant Software's Knoll Light Factory for Photoshop. The plug-in was created by Photoshop co-creator...
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Panopticum’s Plugin Galaxy; A Fun And Creative Part Of The Image Effects Universe
Software & Computers, Test Reports
Anthony L. Celeste • Oct 01, 2005 • 0 comments

Plugin Galaxy is a collection of 20 photography and graphic effects plug-ins for Adobe Photoshop. Plugin Galaxy is also compatible with many non-Adobe photo editors. The selection of filters range from variations on traditional effects such as "Bluuur" and "Noiseee," to the unusual, such as "Zoom" (which zooms in on portions of a photo) and...
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Software Show-Offs! These Aren’t Your Daddy’s Slide Shows
Software & Computers
Anthony L. Celeste • May 01, 2008 • 0 comments

What do we do when it comes time to show our photos off to friends, family, and colleagues? There's no question that printing every picture is a time-consuming and costly process. But there's a better way--photo "slide" shows. But unlike slide shows of the past, which meant dimming the lights, setting up a screen, and dealing with sometimes quirky...
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The Case For JPEG; It’s Not Just A Small Print And E-Mail Format
Digital Darkroom
Anthony L. Celeste • Apr 01, 2007 • 0 comments

Many people tend to associate JPEGs with poor quality. However, when a JPEG has poor quality, it's the result of the format being used incorrectly, not a flaw in the format itself. Used properly, JPEG can and will produce a file that cannot be distinguished from any other format.

The main advantage of JPEG is clearly its superior compression. An RGB image...
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These Are A Few Of My Favorite Plug-Ins; Classics, Brand New, And Stand-Alone, Too
Software & Computers
Anthony L. Celeste • Mar 01, 2008 • 0 comments

In this article, I'll be looking at some plug-in classics that have been around for a while, and at a couple of new programs as well. The new programs include a plug-ins package and a stand-alone application, originally created for motion picture-quality video that's also used to create impressive special effects in photos.

Corel's KPT...
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