Tutorials & Resources
The following links have been submitted by members of the Rochester Photo Editing Group for the benefit of the RPEG family in the Greater Rochester, NY region. Information is believed to be accurate, and corrections or comments by members are invited. If you live near Rochester and have an interest in photo editing, why not join RPEG today?
Videos & Archived Webinars
Lynda.com
State of the art video tutorials for beginners through advanced users. Full access to over 40,000 videos for $25 per month with no ongoing commitment. Recommended by Stephen Drew
Mindful Eye
Once on the site, find CONTENT>DAILY CRITIQUE> and select one of the subject photos. To see the videos, you'll have to register, but it's free and they don't spam you. Recommended by Juan Junco
PhotoWalkPro
Miscellaneous video and other tutorials on various editing topics, including some very good HDR demos. Submitted by Stephen Drew
Xrite Photo Landscape Editing Webinar
This is one of many quality tutorials hosted by X-Rite Photo. Recommended by Carl Crumley
Julienne Kost
Julieanne Kost is one of the best Lightroom and Photoshop instructors, and there are many many free training videos on her site. Recommended by Juan Junco
Text Tutorials (ones you have to read)
PSHero.com
Dozens of PS tutorials with thorough descriptions and screen shots of techniques and procedures that you're bound to use once you know them. Recommended by Matthew Drew
Tutorial Guide
This site has several dozen links to specific PS effects. Some of them are off the beaten path, but you might find something useful if you look! Submitted by Stephen Drew
Web Design Library
Over 1000 tutorials searchable by experience level. Some of these date back to 2004, but there's bound to be something of value in there for everyone. Submitted by Stephen Drew
PhotoshopEssentials.com
Lots of ads, but it appears to be very comprehensive, and the graphics and screen shots are excellent. Submitted by Stephen Drew
HDR Editing Software
Photomatix Pro
"The Gold Standard" of HDR editing software. Free trial: $99 to buy (both PC AND Mac), but 15% off offers are easy to find. video introduction
Dynamic Photo HDR
Carl's preferred program. Free trial: $55 to buy (both PC and Mac)
HDR Express
Carl tried it and liked it. Much simpler to use than the previous two, but also less robust. Free Trial: $99.99 to buy (both PC and Mac)
HDR Efx Pro
Carl said he tried this program, but wasn't impressed.
