If you didn’t receive yesterdays copy of the Photo Couch newsletter which included the PPS/Seim Effects Christmas gift pack, I figured I would post it here along with a big Merry Christmas to all you readers. It’s been great having you part of the community in 2009.
PPS has teamed up with Seim Effects again this year for our annual gift pack. This years download has a nice selection fresh photo editing goodness including some Lightroom presets and photo textures. The best part is their free. Hop over to the Seim Effects download page below to get your copy, then share the joy. Also check out the deals page for some the promo codes and specials we’ve worked out over the past year.
Here’s to a great new year. Lets keep out businesses, creativity and kindness alive and well in 2010. Merry Christmas and see you on the forums… Gav
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Click To Listen>> Photography Podcast. PPS #62
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The Panel... Gavin Seim – Neil Van Niekerk – Dennis Zerwas – Sam Gardner
This week we talk about the latest news then get into lighting tips, picks and chat.
Podcast #62 forum discussion:
Notable Time Indexes:
- 00:00 Introductions and news.
- 26:30 Canon 5D MK2 lens update.
- 36:10 In Memory Of Grant Seim IV.
- 38:21 Lets Talk About Lighting.
- 1:27:50 The Picks.
- 1:43:25 After Show (Wall Portraits & More)
Special fundraiser effects & HDR video set. Short link http://bit.ly/grant4
Continue reading ‘Pro Photo Podcast #62RT, Lighting The Land:’
I want to take a moment to plug a few new products over at my Seim Effects store, since these are what help keep this all going. I just released Hollywood Effects 2, the follow up to my first special effects actions for Photoshop. Also in a separate collection a brand new set of cool actions called Portraitist.
HE2 is filled with some pretty amazing effects. I love Lightroom, but it’s not a solo runner. These are the effects that simply can’t be done in LR and really make my best images shine. When you get HE2, it includes the Portraitist actions, which are my new skin retouching tools that perform tasks similar to expensive plugins, but right from an action and for a lot less money. They even include skin smoothing that retains detail in critical areas like eyes.
Anyways I’m stoked about how good they work. It’s the best actions I’ve ever made and has been a very successful release thanks to many of you. Of course I still love Lightroom. You can find my presets there as well. If you want to learn more head over to Seim Effects. Other than that, have a great weekend… Gavin Seim
by Gavin Seim: There’s some great photo tools and plugins out there, but they can be expensive and we all hate paying full price. To get you more bang for your buck I’ve been arranging vendor affiliate deals and discounts.
We’re getting a nice collection of savings and here they are compiled in one place. I’ll keep working on more deals and update this page with the latest deals. In the meantime you’re welcome to pass these along to your friends and save them some money too.
Current Special Sales…
Everyday Discount Codes…
- Seim Effect Tools. Save 15% Promo code: PPS
My own simple and FAST editing presets & actions
- NEW – Trey Ratfliffs Texture Packs. Save 15% Promo code: PPSH
I’m liking Trey’s textures. Great way to add spice. Comes with videos too.
- Topaz Labs. Save 15% Promo code: PROSHOW
DeNoise, Adjust, Enhance and more.
- Imagenomics. Save 15% Promo code: PPSIMG
Portraiture, Noiseware and more.
- Nik Software. Save 15% Promo code: PPS
Dfine, Viveza, Silver Effects and more.
- Photomatix Pro. Save 15% Promo code: PPS15
The all time favorite HDR software.
- OnOne Software. Save 15% Promo code: PRPHTPC
Genuine Fractals, Mask Pro, Focal Point and more.
The Pro Photo Show Christmas/Winter contest is here. There’s a load of great prizes we’re giving away from a bunch of sponsors including Adobe, OnOne, Kubota Image Tools, B&H Photo Video, Lensbabies, Rick Sammon, Seim Effects.
You must enter by January 1st. What more can I say. All you have to do is enter and it only takes a moment. For prizes, details and rules just hop over to the entry page. Good luck, Gavin
