Phillip Andrews

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Digital Darkroom
Digital Color To B&W; Five Top Ways To Convert To Gray
Phillip Andrews  |  Feb 01, 2007

For most photographers being able to switch from color to black and white with a few simple mouse clicks is one of the most powerful aspects of digital imaging. With digital you no longer need to pick color or black and white before taking the photo, as was the case when film was king. Now after color capture the decision to convert to monochrome can be made easily at the...

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Digital Darkroom
Faster Photoshop, Free; Nine Tips To Speed Up Your Processing Time
Phillip Andrews  |  Apr 01, 2006

The prevailing attitude is that the only way to speed up Photoshop is to spend loads of money to buy the latest and best gear on the market. While it's true that better, faster, and more expensive gear will always drive those pixels around the screen with more speed than lower-priced systems, this is only part of the story. Many dedicated Photoshop users can get substantial...

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Digital Darkroom
Quick Digital Output Tips; How To Put Your Photos On Show
Phillip Andrews  |  Mar 01, 2006

Taking, editing, and enhancing photos are just the first few steps in the imaging process. Many photographers spend lots of time in these phases and then let their carefully crafted pictures sit dormant on their hard drive. These quick tips are designed to help you put your photos on show, whether as prints or on the web. There are multiple ways to share your images, so carry on...

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Return Of The Polaroid Transfer; A Tutorial In Smart Objects And Filter Effects
Phillip Andrews  |  May 01, 2008

Remember the Polaroid? You push the button and the print is ejected and developed right before your eyes. But rather than settle for these "straight" prints, for many years professional image-makers used the unique features of this technology to create wonderfully textured images as well. The process involved transferring the image from the original to damp watercolor...

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Pro Techniques
Revelation Of The Hidden; The Photography Of Greg Gorman
Phillip Andrews  |  Nov 01, 2007

For the last 30 years, Greg Gorman has spent his working life capturing great portrait images. To many, the very essence of his work centers around and draws strength from the celebration of fame, fortune, and position. It is true that his most recognizable images are the faces of the famous, but dig a little deeper and you will find that his imagery goes beyond the mere...

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Pro Techniques
Smart Objects/Smart Filtering & Digital Lith Prints; Nondestructive Editing Techniques
Phillip Andrews  |  Sep 01, 2007

There is no doubt that a well-crafted lith print is, to borrow an oft-used phrase from my father-in-law, "a thing of beauty is (therefore) a joy forever." The trick, for the experienced and occasional darkroom users alike, is the production of such a print. I have always had difficulty getting consistency with the production of my prints. Despite this frustration, my...

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