Monthly Archives: February 2009

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GSG Cast 02.18: Greyscale Photo (Black and White) Workflow

Today, I go though my greyscale workflow to turn my digital, full-color images into black and white. I use, Channel Mixer, Curves, and Levels to treat the photo. Full Color GSG Workflow tutorial Final Image

February 18, 2009 and filed in My Work, Photography, Tutorials, Video, Visual Learning
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GSG Cast 02.17: Duplicate Layers in Photoshop and Wacom Tablet

Back: At the office Using: A 4×6 Wacom Tablet Digging: Screenflow for tutorials. More to come. Tip of the Day: Duplicate Layer – Command J Resources: Amazon Store and FXPHD

February 17, 2009 and filed in Tutorials, Video, Visual Learning
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GSG Cast 02.16: Airplane Thinking Time

Feeling: Relaxed and Tired Thanks: Peter Esko workscollective.com Idea: Unplug on your next airplane ride. It’s the perfect undistracted “alone time” to get some thinking done.

February 16, 2009 and filed in Ideas, Video
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GSG Cast 0214: Skiing at Alta

Check out: This crazy ski lift See: Me out of breath from hiking. Promise: Actual technology related post coming soon.

February 15, 2009 and filed in Video
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GSG Cast 02.13: Apple Yeahs and Woes

The Yeas: iPod headphones work on the Macbook. I can use the iPod headphone mic to record GSG Casts! The Woe: Let me tether my iPhone to my laptop, Apple! Production note: Don’t press the button and talk at the … Continue reading →

February 13, 2009 and filed in Tech, Video, Visual Learning
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GSG Cast 02.12: Aperture Photoshop Pixelpost Run-through

Watch: me select, process, and post a photo for GSG. I use Aperture, Photoshop and Pixelpost If you liked my workflow and want to learn more, check out my new training series, Photoshop for Photographers.

February 12, 2009 and filed in Photography, Tutorials, Video, Visual Learning
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GSG Cast 02.11: Compare Yourself To The Best

Idea: Compare Yourself To The Best Website and Challenge: Do Something Cool Everyday tinyurl.com/bz8yzs Future: Ask questions you want answered or tutorials you want to see in the comments BYE!

February 11, 2009 and filed in Video, Visual Learning
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GSG Cast Episode 4

Intro: MGFest Presentation and Twitter awesomeness Setup: Drobo Comments: Looking down, Podcast excuses and microphone choice End: Bye!

February 10, 2009 and filed in Ideas, Video, Visual Learning
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Presentation: How to Be Creative and GET PAID!

Finally got a copy of my presentation from MGFest 09 about how to get a job as a motion designer. Thanks to FXPHD for filming the event. The presentation is geared towards students trying to get into the industry, but … Continue reading →

February 9, 2009 and filed in Ideas, Inspiration, Motion Design, Speaking, Video, Visual Learning
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GSG Cast Episode 3

Intro: Birthday Fun Production Notes: New microphone. Should sound better. Bought: Screenflow, Vimeo Plus Video: How to be a motion designer and GET PAID is out. Thanks: FXPHD.com and MGFest.com

February 9, 2009 and filed in Visual Learning