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Layer Groups - they’re not just for organizing your layers! In this episode of The Complete Picture, Julieanne demonstrates 5 ways to use Layer Groups to create special effects in Photoshop.

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LR - How to: Move & Archive Images, and Export a C... LR - How to: Move & Archive Images, and Export a Catalogue In this episode of The complete Picture, Julieanne Kost talks about common questions she gets while on the road. These includes lost links in Adobe Lightroom and taking files with you offline. Runtime: 00:15:51 Added: March 09, 2010 Views: 27,792	00:15:51
LR/PS - Applying the Lens Blur Filter for Selectiv... LR/PS - Applying the Lens Blur Filter for Selective Focus In this episode of The Complete Picture, Julieanne Kost shows us how to get great results with the Lens Blur Filter in Adobe Photoshop CS4. Runtime: 00:15:48 Added: March 01, 2010 Views: 27,642	00:15:48
LR - The Print Module in Lightroom 2 LR - The Print Module in Lightroom 2 Julieanne Kost talks about the Print Module in Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 and demonstrates how to easily create and save custom printing templates. Runtime: 00:17:51 Added: February 12, 2010 Views: 10,644	00:17:51
LR - Using Lightroom with Two Monitors LR - Using Lightroom with Two Monitors In this episode of The Complete Picture, Julieanne Kost shows you how to use 2 monitors to take advantage of Lightroom's dual monitor solution. Runtime: 00:09:28 Added: February 01, 2010 Views: 22,042	00:09:28
PS - Creating a Triptych in Photoshop PS - Creating a Triptych in Photoshop In this Adobe Photoshop CS4 tutorial, Julieanne Kost shows you how to open 3 images at once in Photoshop and then easily arrange them into a Triptych. Runtime: 00:07:49 Added: November 20, 2009 Views: 38,502	00:07:49
PS - Top 10 Little-Known Features in Photoshop CS4... PS - Top 10 Little-Known Features in Photoshop CS4 Join Julienne Kost as she goes over the top 10 little-known features in Photoshop CS4 that can make a huge difference in the way you work. Runtime: 00:12:56 Added: September 21, 2009 Views: 53,717	00:12:56
LR - Timesaving Features in Lightroom 2 LR - Timesaving Features in Lightroom 2 Join Julieanne Kost as she shows you a multitude of Adobe Lightroom 2 features that can make a huge difference in your overall workflow. Runtime: 00:20:02 Added: September 01, 2009 Views: 36,854	00:20:02
LR/PS - Working with Camera Profiles LR/PS - Working with Camera Profiles Learn how the new DNG camera profiles in Adobe Photoshop CS4 and Lightroom 2 can easily adjust the look and feel of your images. Julieanne Kost walks you through the entire process. Runtime: 00:14:04 Added: July 15, 2009 Views: 16,076	00:14:04
LR/PS - Using Photoshop Actions with Lightroom LR/PS - Using Photoshop Actions with Lightroom Discover new ways to integrate Adobe Lightroom 2 with Photoshop CS4. Julieanne Kost shows you how you can automate your workflow in this digital imaging tutorial. Runtime: 00:13:02 Added: June 24, 2009 Views: 30,972	00:13:02
LR - The Folder Panel in Lightroom 2 LR - The Folder Panel in Lightroom 2 Learn how the folder panel can make your life easier in this Adobe Lightroom 2 tutorial. Julieanne Kost shows you the best ways to sort and organize your photographs. Runtime: 00:08:13 Added: June 04, 2009 Views: 14,508	00:08:13
LR - E-mail Photos Directly From Lightroom LR - E-mail Photos Directly From Lightroom In this Lightroom 2 tutorial, Julieanne Kost shows you how to set up Lightroom to e-mail your photos with the simple click of one button. Runtime: 00:07:07 Added: May 18, 2009 Views: 31,299	00:07:07
LR - Creating Custom Sort Orders in Lightroom LR - Creating Custom Sort Orders in Lightroom Julieanne Kost shows the best ways to take advantage of Adobe Lightroom’s Custom Sort Order feature in this Lightroom 2 tutorial. Runtime: 00:08:21 Added: April 29, 2009 Views: 12,041	00:08:21
PS/BR - Where is "Contact Sheet" in PS CS4 PS/BR - Where is "Contact Sheet" in PS CS4 In this Adobe Bridge tutorial, Julieanne Kost shows how to use the powerful new features in Bridge CS4 to output your photos as interactive web galleries and PDF files. Runtime: 00:11:15 Added: April 08, 2009 Views: 11,936	00:11:15
LR - Working with Multiple Catalogs LR - Working with Multiple Catalogs Watch and uncover the most efficient way to work with multiple catalogs in LIghtroom. Discover how to combine catalogs by merging a “location “ catalog with one in the studio. Runtime: 00:17:46 Added: January 07, 2009 Views: 13,052	00:17:46
PS - Customizing the Photoshop Interface PS - Customizing the Photoshop Interface Learn how to streamline Photoshop CS4 for your specific needs through the customization of Workspaces, Menus, Keyboard shortcuts, Preferences, Tool Presets, Palette Options, the Preset Manager and additional tips and techniques. Runtime: 00:27:59 Added: December 01, 2008 Views: 6,790	00:27:59
LR/PS - The Creative Composite "Twilight" LR/PS - The Creative Composite "Twilight" In this episode follow along as Julieanne Kost uses Lightroom 2.0 and Photoshop CS4 to showcase some of the new features as she creates a digital composite based on the concept of “Twilight”. Runtime: 00:39:19 Added: November 04, 2008 Views: 67,900	00:39:19
PS - Little Known Feature Enhancements in PS CS4 PS - Little Known Feature Enhancements in PS CS4 For all of the “power” features in Photoshop CS4, there are dozens of subtle refinements that never make the A-list. Watch as Julieanne Kost uncovers these little known secrets – all built to make you more productive. Runtime: 00:26:46 Added: October 16, 2008 Views: 64,611	00:26:46
PS - New Camera RAW features in PS CS4 PS - New Camera RAW features in PS CS4 Julieanne Kost shows you the power behind the new features in Adobe Camera Raw. Discover how to make non-destructive localized corrections as well as create special effects using the Adjustment Brush, Graduated Filter, and more. Runtime: 00:39:48 Added: September 21, 2008 Views: 100,586	00:39:48
BR - New Features of Adobe Bridge CS4 BR - New Features of Adobe Bridge CS4 Discover the new features in Adobe Bridge CS4 as Julieanne Kost walks through the new features, tools, refined interface and integration with Photoshop and Adobe Camera Raw. Runtime: 00:30:17 Added: September 21, 2008 Views: 128,253	00:30:17
PS - Creative Retouching Techniques and Edge Effec... PS - Creative Retouching Techniques and Edge Effects Discover how to to completely change the look and feel of a photograph with some simple retouching, creative adjustments, and the addition of edges and texture. Runtime: 00:38:22 Added: August 06, 2008 Views: 191,634	00:38:22
PS - Advanced Automation (Actions, Droplets and Sc... PS - Advanced Automation (Actions, Droplets and Scripts) Take automation to a new level in Photoshop CS3 by mastering complex actions in order to turn several steps into one-click. Discover droplets, integration with LR and scripts. Runtime: 00:58:33 Added: July 02, 2008 Views: 276,997	00:58:33
PS - Automating Photoshop Using Actions PS - Automating Photoshop Using Actions Julieanne Kost teaches you how to accomplish more in less time using actions and batch processing in Photoshop CS3 to streamline your workflow and minimize repetitive tasks. Runtime: 00:44:44 Added: May 31, 2008 Views: 213,494	00:44:44
PS - The Power of Smart Objects PS - The Power of Smart Objects Uncover the tremendous power behind Photoshop CS3's smart objects. Add flexibility to your workflow using, non-destructive transformations, and one-click template content replacement. Runtime: 00:49:07 Added: April 29, 2008 Views: 150,467	00:49:07
PS - The Creative Composite "Drifting" PS - The Creative Composite "Drifting" Explore several of the new tools in Photoshop CS3 while Julieanne Kost walks you though the creation of a digital composite she created based on a personal assignment for the concept drifting. Runtime: 00:54:39 Added: April 06, 2008 Views: 309,039	00:54:39
LR - Using the Crop and Straighten Tools LR - Using the Crop and Straighten Tools Learn the most efficient way use the crop and straighten tools in the develop and library modules in Lightroom to quickly modify a single images or an entire edit. Runtime: 00:27:54 Added: April 04, 2008 Views: 204,626	00:27:54

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