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Scott KelbyPhotography & Photoshop Author, and Founder of KelbyTraining.com
Editor and Publisher of Photoshop User Magazine, training director and instructor for the Adobe Photoshop Seminar Tour, President National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP), CEO of Kelby Media Group, author of a string of bestselling technology books. Conference Technical Chair for the Photoshop World Conference & Expo, author of numerous Photoshop training DVDs and online courses, and co-host of PhotoshopTV, and "The Grid."
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				                	Crush The Composition
                                
                    
				By Scott Kelby  on November, 2011 

				Filed under Composition and Exposure, Photography 
			

				 
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Introduction (07:22)
The 5 BIG Rules of Composition (05:05)
The First Secret to Composition (13:41)
Finding the Right Shot (07:59)
Working the Settings to Get the Right Shot (11:05)
Practical Composition Tips (05:16)
Becoming a Good Editor (25:57)
Looking at Other Photographers Work (12:41)
Recap of the Keys to Composition (05:15)

                Course Time: 01 Hours 34 Minutes
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Course SummaryRecently, Scott Kelby came up with an idea on how to teach photography composition in a way that would make people truly “get it” in just about an hour. He held his class in an open amphitheater on a balmy, starry, Florida night with 150 students in attendance to share some professional secrets that will get you thinking the next time you go out and shoot.

				
				                	Light it, Shoot it, Retouch it, Part 3
                                
                    
				By Scott Kelby  on April, 2011 

				Filed under Beginner, Composition and Exposure, Fashion, Lighting, Photography, Photoshop, Photoshop Lightroom, Portraits and People, Retouch/Restore 
			

				 
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Getting Started (08:43)
Test Shots (07:41)
Starting Point (04:09)
Taking It Up a Notch (06:26)
Continuing with the Shoot (03:50)
Ring Flash (04:20)
Organizing Images in Lightroom (17:28)
Retouching, First Image (16:14)
Retouching, Second Image (16:57)
Retouching, Third Image (09:27)
Makeup for a Studio Shoot (03:27)

                Course Time: 01 Hours 38 Minutes
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Course SummaryScott Kelby is back with the third installment of this popular series. In part three, Scott lays out a basic studio set using two different backdrops and a single light source on the subject. He also experiments shooting with a ring flash. During the second half of the course, Scott opens all of the exposures in Lightroom and picks his three favorites for final retouching in Photoshop.

				
				                	10 Essential Studio Techniques Every Photographer Needs to Know
                                
                    
				By Scott Kelby  on April, 2011 

				Filed under Beginner, Lighting, Master Your Camera, Photography, Portraits and People 
			

				 
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Introduction (02:03)
Studio Strobes and Spider Lights (08:29)
Soft Boxes (20:09)
Hair Lighting (12:10)
Lighting Male Subjects (20:40)
White Balance, Color Correction, and Tethered Shooting (11:39)
Reflectors (10:42)
Lighting the Background (07:26)
Using a Beauty Dish and Flags (20:03)
Post-Production: Male Subject (08:33)
Flags and Falloff (03:50)

                Course Time: 02 Hours 05 Minutes
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Course SummaryFor all you photographers out there who may have questions about the fundamentals of studio lighting, world-class instructor Scott Kelby is here to break down the basics. Scott teaches this course using his personal, conversational style of instruction. He goes through a variety of setups and equipment and teaches the whole course from inside a studio, so viewers can watch while Scott demonstrates how to use the equipment he is talking about. He goes over strobes and spider lights, soft boxes, flags, reflectors, beauty dishes and much, much more. Scott’s goal in this course is to teach his viewers about the tools they need to have in the studio, when to use them, and more importantly, how to use them.

				
				                	Scott Kelby’s 7-Point System
                                
                    
				By Scott Kelby  on April, 2010 

				Filed under Camera RAW, Photography, Photoshop, Photoshop CS5, Special Effects 
			

				 
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Introduction (02:19)
Opening Jpegs in Camera Raw (04:43)
Updating Your Process (03:54)
Camera Profiles (05:54)
White Balance (09:00)
Editing JPGs (02:26)
Exposure (10:25)
Contrast (08:20)
Clarity/Vibrance (07:22)
Fill Light (03:55)
Local Adjustments (13:44)
Finishing Effects, Part 1 (07:47)
Finishing Effects, Part 2 (03:37)
Finishing Effects, Part 3 (05:23)
Double Processing, Part 1 (15:17)
Double Processing, Part 2 (03:01)
Start to Finish (09:37)
Conclusion (01:11)

                Course Time: 01 Hours 57 Minutes
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Course SummaryImagine being able to open any image in Photoshop CS5′s Camera Raw, and know exactly what to do first, what to do second, and how to take it all the way from Flat to Fabulous, just like a pro.

That’s the groundbreaking premise behind this course, from Photoshop User magazine’s Editor-in-Chief Scott Kelby (the world’s #1 bestselling Adobe Photoshop author), who rewrites the rules for teaching Photoshop by whittling the Raw photo correction process down to just the seven most important, most essential techniques. In this course, Scott reveals his Seven Point System for Camera Raw that not only breaks things down to just seven simple (yet powerful) techniques, but he’s found a proven method to make it really stick.

				
				                	Getting Killer Prints From Your Epson Printer
                                
                    
				By Scott Kelby  on March, 2010 

				Filed under Digital Darkroom - Printing, Photography 
			

				 
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Introduction (01:30)
Print Head and Color Space (05:10)
Stylus Photo R2880 (06:24)
Stylus Pro 3880 (07:31)
Stylus Pro 4880 (02:10)
Stylus Pro 7900 (04:56)
Optimizing a File for Print (07:36)
Sharpening Tips (05:50)
Print Profiles (14:50)
All About Paper (09:28)
Calibrating Monitor (06:16)
Mac Printing 01 (18:39)
Permanence (11:07)
Printing from Photoshop in Windows (06:54)
Print Sharpening Tip (09:39)
Printing From Lightroom (04:25)
Printing FAQ (17:31)

                Course Time: 02 Hours 19 Minutes
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Course SummaryPrinting a quality version of your image takes skill and a lot of photographers don't know where to start. In this course, Scott is joined by Dan Steinhardt from Epson as they discuss everything you need to know to make high quality prints from your favorite images. In the course, you will learn about individual Epson printers, how to pick a paper type that meets your needs, optimizing images for print, sharpening and printing from Photoshop, choosing a color space, making test prints, and much, much more. Follow along with course and you will be producing high quality prints in no time.

				
				                	Light it, Shoot it, Retouch it, Part 2: Beauty Head Shots
                                
                    
				By Scott Kelby  on December, 2009 

				Filed under Composition and Exposure, Lighting, Master Your Camera, Photography, Portraits and People 
			

				 
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Getting Started with the Background (03:55)
Main Light and Camera Settings (06:52)
Model and Test Shots (05:25)
Isolating Each Light and Adding a Reflector (06:42)
Tri-Light Reflector (05:40)
New Lighting Setup (09:25)
Select Files for Retouching (09:10)
Lightroom Develop Module (06:17)
Retouching Skin in Photoshop (14:13)
Retouching Eyes in Photoshop (08:31)
Skin Softening in Photoshop (06:52)
Fixing the Hair and Shoulders (12:32)
Final Images (16:43)

                Course Time: 01 Hours 52 Minutes
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Course SummaryScott Kelby returns for a second installment of his most comprehensive Photo to Photoshop workflow class yet. In part two of this series, Scott takes you from studio set up and shoot, to Lightroom and Photoshop to create a softer, more feminine, beauty head shot.

				
				                	Light It, Shoot It, Retouch It
                                
                    
				By Scott Kelby  on October, 2009 

				Filed under Fashion, Lighting, Photography, Photoshop, Photoshop Lightroom, Portraits and People, Retouch/Restore 
			

				 
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Introduction (01:48)
What We Are Using Today (07:46)
The Software (04:22)
Quick Test (02:57)
One Light at a Time (07:55)
Shooting Trial and Errors (06:18)
Changing Things Up (07:50)
Retouching, Part 1 (12:47)
Retouching, Part 2 (22:31)
Retouching, Part 3 (04:40)
Wrapping It Up (00:34)

                Course Time: 01 Hours 19 Minutes
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Course SummaryJoin Scott Kelby for his most comprehensive Photo to Photoshop workflow class yet. Start in a bare studio and build an entire lighting rig from the ground up. Next is the photo shoot where Scott covers everything, including proper makeup techniques for studio lighting. Finally, take the images to Lightroom for editing, then to Photoshop for the final retouch.

				
				                	Mastering Camera Raw in Photoshop CS4
                                
                    
				By Scott Kelby  on February, 2009 

				Filed under Camera RAW, Photoshop, Photoshop CS4, Retouch/Restore 
			

				 
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Introduction (01:37)
Opening Different File Formats (04:57)
Camera Profiles (07:58)
White Balance, Part 1 (07:50)
White Balance, Part 2 (07:49)
Exposure Essentials (07:39)
Camera Raw Workflow #1 (07:22)
Fill Light (03:54)
Clarity, Saturation and Vibrance (07:10)
Adding Contrast (04:51)
Camera Raw Workflow #2 (04:54)
Sharpening (11:02)
Softening in Camera Raw (02:42)
The Adjustment Brush (10:07)
The Gradient Filter (05:43)
The Spot Removal Brush (10:06)
Camera Raw to Pano (08:33)
Camera Raw Workflow #3 (12:25)
Cropping (02:34)
Straightening Images (00:52)
Color Adjustments Using The Targeted Adjustment Tool (04:21)
Removing (or adding) Lens Vignetting (06:07)
Double Processing (09:22)
Saving Your Raw Files and More Workflow (10:09)
High Contrast Portrait Effect (07:18)
Expanded Touch Up (07:18)
Camera Raw Workflow #4 (07:46)
Conclusion (00:40)

                Course Time: 03 Hours 03 Minutes
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Course SummaryScott Kelby covers the features and tools in Camera Raw CS4 and he also demonstrates specific workflows to help his viewers practice and retain the information from the course

				
				                	Photoshop World Live
                                
                    
				By Scott Kelby  on June, 2008 

				Filed under Photoshop 
			

				 
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Introduction (05:43)
Photoshop Tutorial by Scott Kelby (06:43)
Joe McNally Lighting Class (13:21)
Matt Kloskowski Photoshop Class (10:07)
After Hours Party (04:01)
Scott Kelby on Designing with Type (09:30)
Felix Nelson on Digital Design (09:44)
The Tech Expo (08:32)
Portfolio Reviews (03:25)
Getting Some Legal Advice (04:00)
Helene Glassman on Portfolio Reviews (02:41)
Learning From Dave Cross (09:37)
Matt Kloskowski Teaching Lightroom (16:54)
Photography Rules from David Ziser (14:42)
Design Effects with Corey Barker (11:42)
Midnight Madness (04:52)
Smooching Moose Peterson (04:07)
Putting It All Together (03:23)
Food Photography with Joe Glyda (11:39)
Black and Whites with Taz Tally (04:13)
Adobe Architects Interview (03:08)
Gear Guru Laurie Excell (03:04)
RC Interviews Jeff Schewe (04:15)
The Logistics of Getting Around (01:58)
More From the Tech Expo (10:04)
Wrapping It Up (01:42)

                Course Time: 03 Hours 03 Minutes
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Course SummaryJoin your fellow Photoshop users at Photoshop World and get the tools, training, and techniques to master this amazing piece of software

				
				                	Professional Portrait Retouching, Part 2
                                
                    
				By Scott Kelby  on May, 2008 

				Filed under Photography, Photoshop, Retouch/Restore 
			

				 
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Introduction (01:44)
Removing Blemishes (10:22)
Removing Blemishes, Part 2 (07:57)
Skin Softening, Part 1 (14:39)
Skin Softening, Part 2 (04:11)
Soft Tar Filter Skin Softening (06:39)
High Contrast Portrait Effect (09:32)
Creating Skin Texture When Using Super Softening (08:40)
Adding Skin Contrast, Method 1 (03:29)
Adding Skin Contrast, Method 2 (05:07)
Sharpening Skin on Male and Female Subjects (05:13)
Clothes Retouch (09:52)
Background Retouch (04:55)
Removing Wrinkles (06:43)
Slimming Your Subject (05:17)
Nose Retouch and Reduction (04:41)
Nose Retouch From a Different Angle (01:45)
From Start to Finish Retouch, Part 1 (16:39)
From Start to Finish Retouch, Part 2 (16:30)
Conclusion (00:42)

                Course Time: 02 Hours 24 Minutes
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Course SummaryIn part two of this course, Scott goes over some more retouching techniques, including how  to soften skin, add skin contrast, touch up clothing and backgrounds, remove blemishes, and alter the nose of your subject.

				
				                	Professional Portrait Retouching
                                
                    
				By Scott Kelby  on May, 2008 

				Filed under Photography, Photoshop, Retouch/Restore 
			

				 
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Introduction (09:26)
Creating Catchlights (10:45)
Enhancing Catchlights (05:37)
Reducing Eye Redness (09:27)
Making Eyes Larger (05:53)
Whitening the Eyes (04:27)
Enhancing Eye Contrast (04:40)
Changing Eye Color (04:01)
Removing Dark Circles (06:39)
Enhancing Eyelashes (04:03)
Adding or Enhancing Make-up (02:44)
Making Eyes Twinkle (02:38)
Changing and Enhancing Hair Color (04:24)
Removing Stray Hairs (11:30)
Adding Highlights to Hair (06:32)
Removing Stubble (04:18)
Eliminating Hotspots (05:05)
Retouching Teeth (07:00)
Add a Smile (05:54)
Creating Fuller Lips (05:58)
Reducing Jowels and Fixing a Closed Eye (07:17)
Conclusion (00:41)

                Course Time: 02 Hours 08 Minutes
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Course SummaryLearn professional techniques for making your subjects look their very best using Adobe Photoshop

				
				                	Photoshop CS3 For Photographers
                                
                    
				By Scott Kelby  on December, 2007 

				Filed under Camera RAW, Digital Darkroom - Printing, Photography, Photoshop, Retouch/Restore 
			

				 
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Introduction (02:04)
Bonus Clip - How It Was Shot (03:33)
Bridge Essentials for Camera Raw (05:16)
White Balance (06:02)
White Balance, Part 2 (08:04)
Setting Your Exposure and Protecting Highlights (07:40)
Shadows and Midtones in Camera Raw (06:33)
Dealing with Backlit Photos (05:34)
Vibrance and Clarity (06:36)
Enhancing Contrast with the Point Curve (04:23)
Processing Using These Techniques, Part 1 (08:16)
Processing Using These Techniques, Part 2 (14:20)
Capture Sharpening in Camera Raw (08:02)
Photoshop Curves; The Set Up (07:08)
Curves Essentials (04:55)
Curves, Part 2 (06:22)
Curves, Part 3 (03:48)
Photoshop Sharpening for Output, Part 1 (07:46)
Photoshop Sharpening for Output, Part 2 (07:02)
Shadow/Highlight Done Right (17:38)
Double Processing in Raw (08:08)
Printing, Part 1 (05:17)
Printing, Part 2 (06:37)
Printing, Part 3 (05:28)
Scott's Workflow, Part 1 (13:32)
Scott's Workflow, Part 2 (15:08)
Scott's Workflow, Part 3 (10:03)
Bonus Technique: Shooting Tethered (06:09)
Conclusion (01:19)

                Course Time: 03 Hours 32 Minutes
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Course SummaryScott Kelby, the man who literally wrote the book on Photoshop For Digital Photographers shares a workflow for editing your digital photos that really works, and he makes the whole process fast, easy and fun.

				
				                	Photoshop CS2 for Digital Photographers
                                
                    
				By Scott Kelby  on September, 2006 

				Filed under Camera RAW, Photoshop, Retouch/Restore 
			

				 
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Camera Raw Essentials (09:29)
Multiple Image Raw Workflow (05:45)
Getting the Most From The Auto Settings (05:21)
The Most Used Camera Raw Adjustments, Part 1 (05:51)
The Most Used Camera Raw Adjustments, Part 2 (05:19)
The Most Used Camera Raw Adjustments, Part 3 (04:49)
The Most Used Camera Raw Adjustments, Part 4 (05:34)
Bracketing Using Camera Raw (04:13)
Black-and-White in Camera Raw (06:54)
Raw Image Sizing, Resolution, and More (07:29)
Black and White Conversions for JPEG Images (05:37)
Black and White Conversions, Part 2 (05:42)
Intro to Color Correction Using Curves (06:08)
Intro to Curves, Part 2 (04:39)
Using Curves, Part 3 (05:07)
Straighten Photos in CS2 (02:34)
Dealing with Problem Images (07:14)
What To Do When One Color Is Off (06:41)
Dealing with Problem Fleshtones (03:21)
The Essentials of Sharpening (06:09)
Advanced Sharpening (05:27)
Smart and High Pass Sharpening (05:10)
Adding Automation To Your Image Processing (07:07)
Editing a Photo From Beginning To End (09:05)

                Course Time: 02 Hours 20 Minutes
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Course SummaryIn this course, you'll learn the most important features for photographers, including Adobe Camera Raw, Sharpening, dealing with common digital programs, how to use the CS2 Bridge for managing your images, color correction using Curves, how to add automation to your workflow, how to create high contrast black and white images, and much more.
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			Crush the Composition 
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			The Digital Photography Book Part Four 
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			The iPhone Book: Fifth Edition 
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			The Photoshop Elements 10 Book for Digital Photographers 
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			Light It. Shoot It. Retouch It. 
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			10 Essential Studio Techniques Every Photographer Needs to Know 
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			Light It. Shoot It. Retouch It. (3 Discs) 
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			Professional Portrait Retouching Techniques for Photographers Using Photoshop 
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			The Adobe Photoshop CS5 Book for Digital Photographers (Spiral Bound Edition) 
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			Photo Recipes Live: Behind the Scenes, Part 2 
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			The Digital Photography Book, Volume 3 
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			The Adobe Photoshop CS5 7-Point System for Camera Raw 
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Crush the Composition Scott Kelby

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The iPhone Book: Fifth Edition Scott Kelby, Terry White

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Light It. Shoot It. Retouch It. Scott Kelby

10 Essential Studio Techniques Every Photographer Needs to Know Scott Kelby

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Professional Portrait Retouching Techniques for Photographers Using Photoshop Scott Kelby

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