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Adobe Camera Raw (v15.4) — Updates to Masking, Editing, and More!

Adobe Camera Raw (v15.4) includes several updates and enhancements to masking and editing including: adding Grain, Tone Curve, Refine Saturation, Process Version, Color Mixer, Canvas Padding, and Camera Raw as a Filter in Photoshop.

Discover the Updated Gradient Tool in Photoshop

In this video, you’ll discover tips and tricks to master the new, non-destructive Gradient tool in Photoshop including how to make the most out of the on-screen editing controls, working with Gradient Fill layers, new options on the Properties panel, working with Layer Masks, changing gradient Types, Quick Actions, and more!

Ten Fundamental Tips for Working with Layers in Photoshop

In this video Julieanne demonstrates ten of her favorite tips for working with layers in Photoshop including changing the background to a layer, renaming layers, creating new layers, duplicating layers, color coding layers, layer thumbnail options and more!

Tips for working with Rulers, Guides, Smart Guides, and Grids in Photoshop

In this video, Julieanne shares her favorite tips for working with Rulers, Guides, Smart Guides, and Grids in Photoshop. Learn how to quickly change the point of origin for rulers, add new guides and guide layouts, lock guides create custom grids, and use Smart guides to align and distribute objects in Photoshop.

Denoise and Masking Updates in Adobe Camera Raw (v15.3)

Adobe Camera Raw (v15.3) introduces Denoise and several Masking updates including new People Masking Categories and Adaptive Presets.

Everything you need to know about Denoise in Lightroom Classic

Lightroom Classic (v12.3) introduces Denoise, Masking updates, new Edit-In Photoshop options and more! 

Create and Publish Your Photo Project using Adobe Express

In the video below you’ll discover the advantages of using Adobe Express to to tell your story using photographs, text, and video. Julieanne demonstrates how easy it is to create a web page using photo grids, split layouts, glideshows, links, buttons, and more; all with the help of beautifully designed templates which can be easily published to online.

Everything You Need to Know About the Book Module in Lightroom Classic 

In the video below, you’ll learn everything you need to know to create a beautiful book using Lightroom Classic’s Book Module. 
In addition, below are some of my favorite tips, tricks and shortcuts  for quick reference.

Tips and Techniques for Cropping in Photoshop

In this video, Julieanne walks through her favorite tips and techniques for using the Crop tool in Photoshop. Discover how to crop to specific sizes, aspect ratios, show overlays, fill with content aware technology, add canvas size, as well as learn essential keyboard shortcuts to help boost your productivity.

Adobe Firefly — The New Family of Creative Generative AI Models Coming to Adobe Products

I’m excited to announce Adobe Firefly — the new family of creative generative AI models coming to Adobe products. With the beta version of the first Firefly model, you can use everyday language to generate extraordinary images and text effects.

Create, Save, and Apply Edit Presets in the Develop Module in Lightroom Classic

Here are my favorite tips and shortcuts for working with presets in Lightroom Classic’s Develop module.

Five tips for Selecting, Merging, Combining, and Aligning Shapes in Photoshop

In this video, Julieanne walks through five tips for working with shapes in Photoshop including quick ways to select multiple shapes on different layers, merging shape layers, using path operations to combine shapes, adjusting the stacking order of shapes, and distribruting multiple shapes on a single layer.

How To Change the Shape of a Letter in Photoshop

In this video you’ll discover how easy it is to convert a type layer into a shape layer and use the Direct Selection tool to customize the shape in Photoshop.

Eight Ways to Select Colors in Photoshop

In this video, you’ll discover eight different ways to select colors in Photoshop including the eyedropper, color picker, Swatches, Color, and Libraries panels and more.