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• It is our goal to bring you the finest Photoshop and Photography education. As the aperture (f.64) implies, we deliver tack sharp, clear, and concise education with a transparent mindset free of agendas and secrets.

•As an Academy, we distinguish ourselves as scholars, called to a higher standard to continually innovate on the art of Photography.

• We strive for the best Photoshop Tutorials for Photographers

We pledge to leave no photographer of any skill level behind in the process!

For more information: http://www.f64academy.com

ACR 17.0 Update: https://youtu.be/uKha-yd3UJs
Stories Within Stories Book: https://f64.co/stories-GH

Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:38 Adobe Update Info
02:17 Improved(?) Generative AI
04:28 Gen Fill Gone Bad
05:39 Distraction Removal Update
08:10 People Removal Update
09:52 Blake's Thoughts

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It's here, but is it good? Photoshop 2025 (v 26.0)

October 15, 2024 1:35 pm

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MAJOR update: Adobe Camera Raw 17

October 15, 2024 1:35 pm

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Have you ever wondered what the perfect white balance is?
Do you trust that your camera can ACTUALLY give it to you?

The truth is there is no perfect White Balance and no matter how hard your camera tries, it can't give it to you. That's because our cameras don't perceive color like our eyes do. It's just not capable of true color accuracy.

Using several examples, I'll prove my case. But don't get angry with your camera, it's really not it's fault. Learn color, and you'll thank me later 😉

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:10 The Blue Light Blocker Dilema
01:32 Effects of Light on Color
06:24 Effects of Light on Prints
07:39 Basic WB Fix
11:42 Advanced WB Fix
14:16 Rainbow WB Fix
16:51 Further Exploring Color

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Your camera is LYING to you 😡 White Balance Explained

September 13, 2024 8:00 am

Want to grab a course or tool you saw in this video? <br />Please visit: https://f64.co/start-art-12<br /><br />Let’s go to Great Sand Dune National Park and visit one of the most dramatic scenes I’ve seen in a while. In this event, I’ll take you to the dunes and share an incredible experience at a place that didn’t seem so magical when I first arrived on the scene. However, nature did its thing, and it was amazing!<br /><br />I’ll show you my entire workflow from start to finish on this image. I’ll even share my vision and a recap of the events and how they unfolded. As with every Start to the Art workflow, I’ll print the image and give you insight into the paper choice.<br /><br />Discussion Topics and Timestamps:<br /><br />00:01 Introduction<br />00:33 On Location in VR<br />03:48 The Photos from the Trip<br />08:11 ACR Process<br />10:58 Chroma Profiles and Presets<br />14:01 Raw Finishing before PS Work<br />15:35 Photoshop Workflow<br />17:22 The Visionary Panel<br />19:52 Creating Light<br />21:06 Blend If Panel with Visionary Panel<br />25:44 Visionary Panel Color Sliders<br />28:09 Color Sculpting for color grading<br />32:10 Creating Atmosphere<br />36:36 Palette Effects Color Grading<br />38:55 Blend Mode Painting<br />42:00 Slow Build Up Process<br />44:13 Finishing touch – Crop!<br />44:56 The Print Discussion<br />48:31 Concluding Thoughts

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🎨 Editing a Photo Like a Painter! • Full Workflow Replay

August 23, 2024 9:06 am

Have you ever taken your ISO to the limit?
Or is there only a specific limit you are comfortable with?

I'd say I was the latter before this experiment. I wasn't comfortable taking my ISO to extreme amounts due to fear of losing data and detail in the capture and noise reduction process. Regardless of what any camera review, manufacturer, etc told me, there is no way I was going above ISO 2000-3200.

Here we are in 2024, when "that's how I've always done it" really needs to get kicked to the curb. There have been incredible advancements in camera sensors and post-production software regarding noise handling and noise reduction. So, I decided to put it all to the test despite my silly fears. Setting my camera to ISO 102,000 seemed like a very bad idea. There I go with that fear again—let it go!

Topics Discussed:
00:00 Introduction
00:11 AI Clarification
00:46 Macro Opportunity
01:57 How I shoot Macro
03:11 ISO Experiment Discussed
04:47 How to Use AI Noise Reduction
06:24 Why is AI Denoise Grey & Unusable
08:44 AI Denoise + Manual NR
12:22 How far can you go?
13:06 ISO 102K Experiment
14:36 Thoughts from the Experiment
15:22 Conduct your experiment

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🤯 Game-Changing Noise Reduction - ACR Denoise

August 14, 2024 10:33 am

AI is not the problem.
It's the people who lack integrity that are using AI that are the problem.

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The Artificial Elephant in the Room

August 9, 2024 8:20 am

Link to the Visionary Panel: https://f64elite.com/visionary-panel/<br /><br />For over ten years, I’ve poured my heart and soul into mastering Photoshop workflows, constantly discovering new techniques to elevate my craft. Since October 2022, I’ve been crafting an entirely new workflow that has been thrilling, challenging, and at times, exhausting—but utterly necessary.<br /><br />I believe that the entire photo education industry, myself included, has been approaching photo post-production all wrong. While learning techniques is important, we’ve become so obsessed with collecting them that we’ve lost sight of our true purpose: creating connections and memorable experiences for our viewers.<br /><br />This new workflow shifts the focus back where it belongs—on the viewer. It emphasizes your vision and highlights the most critical elements in a photo to captivate and engage your audience from start to finish.<br /><br />You may have noticed a little "V" in my Plugin toolbar over the past 12 months. Now, I’m excited to finally reveal what it’s all about. Don’t miss this opportunity to transform the way you approach photo editing and storytelling.

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The FORMULA for EPIC Photos!

July 25, 2024 4:28 pm

We often discuss AI in Photography in terms of tools and image generation. However, there is another form of AI that can really help you with your photography. It’s not talked about nearly enough, but I can tell you that I use it almost daily, and the tasks it has helped me with have made it invaluable.<br /><br />Chat GPT is an AI chatbot that can help you with anything. I know because I use it for everything! In this live event, I’ll show you how you can use Chat GPT to help you with brainstorming, post-processing, and so much more. While everyone is raving about generative AI, Chat GPT flies under the radar. Let’s peal back the curtain a bit so you can see how powerful it is for yourself!<br /><br />____________________________________________<br />Do you like the videos I make on YouTube? <br />Want to grow your photography exponentially? <br /><br />1. Subscribe! subscribers see the content first and are the most likely to succeed in Photoshop<br /><br />2. Head to the f.64 Academy website and get registered on my subscriber list. I deliver all kinds of extra tips and subscriber-only live events!<br />https://f64academy.com/sign-up/<br /><br />3. Become an Elite Member! I take Photoshop to levels you will never see on YouTube for the members of f.64 Elite with courses, critique sessions, members-only events, a community forum, and big discounts on my most premium courses.<br />http:/www.f64.co/elite

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ChatGPT for Photographers [Live Replay]

June 27, 2024 4:44 pm

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✅Unlock SERIOUS power in ACR and LR! (REPLAY)

May 24, 2024 9:56 am

We now have Generative Fill inside ACR with the update to version 16.3! This is big news for RAW innovation, but is it too good to be true? I'll let you decide!

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:08 Using Generative Remove in ACR
03:44 The Problem!
05:07 Compared to Remove Tool in Ps
06:50 Closing Thoughts

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😮Generative AI in ACR 16.3 Update!

May 21, 2024 10:50 am

Discover Your Vision: https://f64.co/dyv

The struggle is real. We ebb and flow with our artistic vision from time to time. We get in ruts that sometimes feel like bottomless pits of self-doubt about our vision. But it doesn't have to be that way. You can take your vision back and keep it lively if you know how to nurture it.

In this video, I will share 5 strategies that will help you assess whether your vision is broken or not.

Oh, and guess what?

You aren't the only one who has difficulty with your vision. Every artist, photographer, and creative person since the beginning of time has been in your shoes. Those who become successful with their work are the ones who learned how to persevere through the hard times and appreciate the great times with their vision.

Chapters:
00:00 What is Artistic Vision
01:13 1-Looking For More
02:23 2-Evolution Over Time
03:33 3-Imitation vs Originality
05:08 4-Adaptability
07:22 5-Emotional Connection
09:20 Motivation and Passion

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Is your artistic vision broken?

May 9, 2024 1:28 pm

Having trouble editing your Solar Eclipse shots?<br />Corona detail lost?<br /><br /><br />In this video, I dive deep into the post-processing techniques I used for my 2024 solar eclipse photographs taken in Story, Arkansas. I focus on two often overlooked tools in Adobe Camera Raw that proved crucial for enhancing the fine details of the solar corona in my images. Here’s what you can expect to learn:<br /><br />1. Highlight Management: I'll show you how to finely balance the highlights to prevent overexposure while maintaining the intricate details of the solar corona.<br /><br />2. Innovative Use of Color Grading: Interestingly, I use color grading tools not for adding colors but for adjusting the luminance of shadows, midtones, and highlights. This method allows for precise control over the tonal balance, which significantly enhances the visibility and detail of the eclipse without introducing unwanted color shifts.<br /><br />3. Texture and Clarity Adjustments: I'll demonstrate how to use texture and clarity sliders judiciously to reveal more details in the corona without making the image look unnatural or overly processed.<br /><br />4. Blending and Balancing Tones: I discuss how to effectively blend and balance these adjustments to ensure smooth transitions between different tonal areas and maintain a realistic contrast throughout the image.<br /><br />Try these unorthodox tools in Adobe Camera Raw and Lightroom to bring out all that gorgeous coronal detail!<br /><br />Chapters:<br />00:00 Introduction<br />01:17 Tool #1 - Color grading<br />05:11 Tool #2 - Texture / Clarity<br />07:29 Adding Color (Optional<br />09:06 Workflow & Color Grading<br /><br />____________________________________________<br />Do you like the videos I make on YouTube? <br />Want to grow your photography exponentially? <br /><br />1. Subscribe! subscribers see the content first and are the most likely to succeed in Photoshop<br /><br />2. Head to the f.64 Academy website and get registered on my subscriber list. I deliver all kinds of extra tips and subscriber-only live events!<br />https://f64academy.com/sign-up/<br /><br />3. Become an Elite Member! I take Photoshop to levels you will never see on YouTube for the members of f.64 Elite with courses, critique sessions, members-only events, a community forum, and big discounts on my most premium courses.<br />http:/www.f64.co/elite

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Use *THIS* for STUNNING Solar Eclipse Photos - ACR & Lightroom

April 25, 2024 2:10 pm

Do you have a solar filter in your kit now and have NO IDEA what to do with it? Well, here are some ideas for putting that solar filter to use.<br /><br />Chapters:<br />00:00 Intro<br />00:10 What to do with a 16-stop Filter<br />01:28 Photo Pills - Calculating Long Exposures<br />03:38 Examples of Long-Exposure Images<br />05:05 Practical Application<br />07:11 When is it best used?<br /><br />____________________________________________<br />Do you like the videos I make on YouTube? <br />Want to grow your photography exponentially? <br /><br />1. Subscribe! subscribers see the content first and are the most likely to succeed in Photoshop<br /><br />2. Head to the f.64 Academy website and get registered on my subscriber list. I deliver all kinds of extra tips and subscriber-only live events!<br />https://f64academy.com/sign-up/<br /><br />3. Become an Elite Member! I take Photoshop to levels you will never see on YouTube for the members of f.64 Elite with courses, critique sessions, members-only events, a community forum, and big discounts on my most premium courses.<br />http:/www.f64.co/elite

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Solar Filter? Now What...

April 11, 2024 2:50 pm

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START to FINISH - my entire workflow!

March 22, 2024 10:08 am

Download the Gradients + PDF: https://f64.co/Eye-Grad-DL

No more bland-looking eyes! I'm going to teach you how to use Gradients in Photoshop to make AMAZING eyes.

The eyes are the most important object to get dialed in in portrait and wildlife photography. We ensure we nail the focus on the eye when we are shooting, but why does our focus have to stop in the camera?

I'll show you how to get your viewer sucked right into any portrait or wildlife image using gradients in Photoshop 😉

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:34 Selecting the Iris
01:24 Adding the Gradient
02:51 The Mask & the Blend Mode
04:25 Refining the Gradient
06:14 Saving Gradients
07:00 Editing the second eye
08:10 Making it look natural
09:14 Wildlife Eyes
11:59 Closing Thoughts

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Use THIS for BOLD Eyes in Photoshop!

March 14, 2024 1:54 pm

____________________________________________<br />Do you like the videos I make on YouTube? <br />Want to grow your photography exponentially? <br /><br />1. Subscribe! subscribers see the content first and are the most likely to succeed in Photoshop<br /><br />2. Head to the f.64 Academy website and get registered on my subscriber list. I deliver all kinds of extra tips and subscriber-only live events!<br />https://f64academy.com/sign-up/<br /><br />3. Become an Elite Member! I take Photoshop to levels you will never see on YouTube for the members of f.64 Elite with courses, critique sessions, members-only events, a community forum, and big discounts on my most premium courses.<br />http:/www.f64.co/elite

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These practices will help exercise your photography mind! 🧠

March 4, 2024 12:30 pm

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Elevate black and white photos: Go beyond desaturation, and visualize like Ansel Adams. 📷✨

March 2, 2024 12:30 pm

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True photography prize: Heartful fulfilment, creating for love, not defined by opinions or awards. 📸

March 1, 2024 12:30 pm

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Elevate your photography with one simple tip: Deliberately guide the viewer's focus.👀

February 29, 2024 12:30 pm

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Embrace failure in photography. 👊 Learn from each moment, for the unexpected awaits.

February 28, 2024 12:30 pm

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Photography's power lies beyond the camera. Learn to see and embrace imperfection. ✨

February 27, 2024 12:30 pm

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Demystifying art photography for beginners!👀 Don't feel every photo needs deep meaning. ✨

February 26, 2024 12:30 pm

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What makes a GREAT photograph?🤔

February 24, 2024 12:30 pm

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Harmony of light and shadow: Craft simplicity, focus on essence. 📸🌓

February 23, 2024 12:30 pm

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Unlock the secrets to captivating colour in photography! 📸👀

February 22, 2024 12:30 pm

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Revamp photography composition! Embrace a unique viewpoint and master balance for visual harmony! 📸✨

February 21, 2024 12:30 pm

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Capture confidence, keep it simple, and follow your passion - 3 tips to better your photography 📸✨

February 20, 2024 12:30 pm

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Transition from imitator to innovator. 👀

February 19, 2024 12:30 pm

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Breaking the stereotype that teaching means lacking in skill. 🤔

February 17, 2024 12:30 pm

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Breaking the myth of perfection in-camera: True mastery goes beyond the initial shot. 👊

February 16, 2024 12:30 pm

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