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This article is from October 18, 2006, and is no longer current.

PhotoshopCAFE Announces Photoshop Secrets: Wacom Tablets and Photoshop CS2

PhotoshopCAFE.com announces the immediate availability of Photoshop Secrets: Wacom Tablets and CS2 For Digital Photographers on both a DVD and Download. The video is broken into 2 parts: Part 1 Weston Maggio from Wacom explains in detail how to set up a tablet and make the most of all the features. He then shows you how to fully personalize the experience and unlock all the hidden features. In Part 2 Colin Smith shows you how you change the way you think about Photoshop. Many people with tablets still work like mouse users, completely unaware of the power of pressure sensitivity. Colin shows you how to use pressure sensitivity to your advantage and use an amazing workflow that would be impossible without a pen tablet. On top of a solid foundation users will also learn all the tips and tricks of the trade.
This video will show you how to make full use of all the features and techniques available to you. Set up your tablet correctly and stop working like a mouse user in Photoshop. Two of the Top instructors in the industry combine their talents to bring you a video that will totally change the way you approach graphics on your computer. ??If you currently own, or are considering a pen tablet, this video is one of the best investments you can make.
You can now download the entire PhotoshopCAFE product line from www.photoshopcd.com. This CD Rom is available for Windows and Macintosh and is available for PhotoshopCD.com and select resellers such as B&H Photo-Video, Academic Superstore and Safe Harbor Computers. The pricing is $49.99 and available for $39.99 for a limited time.
Some of the Topics covered:
Tablet overview
Using a pen tablet
The Brushes palette in Photoshop
Maximizing pressure sensitivity
Tablet Control Panel
Customizing the pen
Customizing the mouse
Setting up the ExpressKeysâ„¢
Programming Touch Strips
Making pop-up menus
Overview of available accessories
Adding 3D shadows and highlights
Paint-on image adjustments
Grayscale and color in the same image
Changing colors without selecting
Collaging Techniques
Remove an image from its background
Customizing the depth of field
Dodging and Burning (the new way)
Making custom grunge brushes
Using custom brushes to add texture
A full feature list and ordering information is available at https://www.photoshopcafe.com/video/products/05_Wacom.htm
About PhotoshopCAFE
PhotoshopCAFE.com is a free resource site for Photoshop Users of all levels. With over four million Visitors to date, PhotoshopCAFE is one of the Worlds most popular Photoshop resource sites.

PhotoshopCAFE, the free resource for photoshop users.


About Colin Smith
Colin Smith is founder of the world’s most popular Photoshop resource site, PhotoshopCAFE.com, which boasts over four million visitors.??He is a regular columnist for Photoshop User magazine and a number of other graphic art publications and Web sites, such as Mac Design magazine, Advanced Photoshop magazine and Computer Arts Magazine.??Colin’s graphic design work has been recognized with numerous awards, including, MacWorld Digital Design and 3 Guru awards at Photoshop World 2001 and 2002, for his work in both Illustration and Web Design. He’s authored or co-authored more than fifteen books on Photoshop, Flash and Dreamweaver
Colin is also creator of the Photoshop Secrets Video training series (PhotoshopCD.com). He is in high demand across the United States as a lecturer, presenting his Photoshop techniques to Photographers and graphics professionals across the nation.??Colin was formally the Senior Editor and Art Director for VOICE magazine. Voice is a full color magazine that is published monthly in 27 languages and 150 countries.
https://www.photoshopcafe.com/biography.htm
About Weston Maggio?As an Adobe certified Expert in Photoshop and Regional Sales Manager for Wacom Technology, Wes is an authority on Photoshop instruction. He’s held workshops and taught at venues such as PhotoshopWorld, Seybold, Macworld, and PMA.

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