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Well before I get into explaining more about Superman Mike I just wanted to give you a bit of an update. 2010 is here. Mike and I are both 34 years of age now and he will turn 35 in May and I’ll turn 35 in November. We’ve both passed the youthful late teen years and now steaming toward ‘mid life’? ooohh aaahh

Well the both of us have set goals for 2010 (call them Mid-Life goals if you like!) and we thought we’d share a bit of that with you today. For me having been really involved in sports as a youngster I’m re-motivated to do another Triathlon. I’ve got a goal to do an Olympic Distance Triathlon. I’ve never done one before (1.5km swim, 40km bike, and 10km run) but would love to complete one. So some serious training is back on the agenda!! ouch!

Mike in his previous youthful life was a legendary skateboarder. The envy of all the other skaters at the skate parks wherever he went. He’s lost the long hair and youthful ways now but he’s still RIPPING IT UP! as you can see below. Anyway, he’s had his skateboard gathering dust for the past 10 years with only the odd skate here or there but now it’s ‘Mid-Life Mania’ time!

Mike’s decided he wants to start ripping it up again doing all his pro moves and I’m going to pretend to be more of an elite athlete than I really am – that’s 2010 for us!

I took this photo on my iPhone and with the iPhone camera delay managed to fluke this one somehow. Yes, it is very high and Yes he landed it like a true pro.

It’s not the only goal for 2010 but one each that we thought you might enjoy.

Every morning Monday to Friday we head down to Pizzey Park Gold Coast where Mike goes skating and I tear it up at the pool (well try to anyway!) I’ve drop a few kg already

I love this photo below too – taken on the iPhone with no editing at all, with the optical illusion that the board is bending! Yihaa

We’ll try and keep you updated on our progress with the odd video and photos so you can see how we’re going.

Have a great day and enjoy the PSD videos.

Cheers
Shane

Before you go … what about you? Have you got any crazy plans for 2010? Any crazy photos taken with an iphone?

If so, tell us about them in the comment section.

Shoot from the hip – Episode #5

Nikon D3S Review

“What’s all the fuss about the new Nikon D3S?
And why is it taking the Photography world by storm?”

In this episode we explore the new “competition crusher” just released by Nikion. It’s their new flagship camera – the Nikon D3S. And I must say, it’s a pretty special beast. Play the audio now to hear what we have to say it.

And – if you’re a NIKON rep, how about sending us one? (we’re serious!)

If you have a question you’d like us to discuss in the next Episode of Shoot from the Hip then click here to submit your request now!

Here’s the link to check out the Nikon announcement (Australian version)

http://www.nikon.com.au/pagearticle.php?pageid=209-b5edc338b4

For Advertisers and Product developers: if you would like Shane & Mike to review your product and you want to send us your stuff Click Here to contact us to arrange delivery + we’re open to discuss advertising and marketing options that may suit you.

This video covers how to create a cool little ad type graphic using gradients and a little imagination Hope you enjoy this video below. Make sure to leave a comment below…

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With over 60 Photoshop Video tutorials, more than 6 hours of interactive training, and dozens of practice images for you to follow along — Digital Cosmetic Surgery For CS2 is one of the most raved about video training programs available here at Photoshopzoo.

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While stocks last we’re clearing them out for $40 off. All you have to do to get your copy is click the link below and enter the following coupon code in the coupon code box below the price on the right hand side of the next page.

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Creating cool chalk and charcoal effects is easy with the chalk and charcoal filter in Photoshop CS4. You’ll find it in the Filter tab under the sketch menu. (Filter>Sketch>Chalk & Charcoal.)

1. Open your image then select the chalk and charcoal filter from the sketch menu under the filter tab.

2. The light areas of your picture will inherit the background colors and the dark areas will inherit the foreground colors.

3. Set the chalk and charcoal areas in the middle of the settings range so you can increase or decrease the effect as needed. Set it to 10 or less.

4. Experiment with the pressure. Start at 2 or 3 then adjust the numbers ’til you get the view looking the way you want it. Again, experiment here.

5. Click OK to apply the filter

6. Look at the result and decide if you like it or not.

Once satisfied with the result, save your work.

Shoot from the hip – Episode #4 Now Live

“What should I get? Photoshop Elements 7 OR Adobe Photoshop CS4?”

This episode we explore the options when considering using Elements 7 or Photoshop CS4. Play the audio now to hear what we have to say about this question.

If you have a question you’d like us to discuss in the next Episode of Shoot from the Hip then click here to submit your request now!

Hey Guest, come closer. Here’s a technique to get you (or a friend) out of a sticky situation. But don’t go sharing it around. It’s part 2 for the Pixelation technique. Just another option to smooth the edges For Gold Members Only.
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Hey, ever been to a party and taken a photo only to later realize someone was in the photo who shouldn’t have been? (sounds sinister, I know. But we’ve got to have some fun at the office.) In this video I’ll show you how to pixelate and distort an image. Great for masking out yourself from an awkward photo. I don’t mean YOU, I mean someone you know who finds themselves in an awkward situation. (more…)

So here are the questions again. Simply list your answers in the comments box below

1. What price is so cheap, you’d question the value of membership?

2. At what price would annual membership be a great deal?

3. What price would be expensive … but still worth it?

4. What would be too expensive?

A big THANKS to everyone who responded to Robyn’s question last week about what camera to buy.

If you didn’t see the post, click here to read what all the fuss is about.

Then come back here because … today we find out which answer Robyn found most helpful … and … thus … who wins the free copy of “Photoshop for The Creative Soul” on CD-ROM.

O.K. here’s the scoop. Robyn needs a new camera. And asked my advice. So I put the question out to the Photographers who regularly read and follow Photoshopzoo.com

The answers people posted on the blog have been truly outstanding. And (more…)