It's time to master layer masks in Photoshop!  Learn what layer masks are, how to manipulate them, and how they fit into Photoshop actions.  As with all of these videos, we pinky-swear you'll learn something even if you think you know everything there is to know about Photoshop layer masks.    
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Paul says:

Thanks for the video-I didn't know about the opacity shortcut with the keyboard.

(12.21.09 @ 01:01 PM)
JohnnyAngel says:

You guys are AWESOME! Just like your photo actions, your personal actions ROCK! Thank you for helping out an awesome cause.
JohnnyAngel ReyPhotography

(12.07.09 @ 09:22 PM)
Gary Kenney says:

Thanks for making these actions. They really help me reduce the amount of time it would take to learn all the stuff embedded within each of them. I use your actions almost every day, and can't imagine working without them. Keep up the good work, and thanks for making these kinds of donations.....

Gary

(12.07.09 @ 09:12 PM)
David Buck says:

Hey Guys, just wanted to let you know that your actions ROCK! I don't use them exclusively but they are one of the main set of actions that I use in editing photos. I especially love oh-snap to give that final punch in the teeth that a lot of photos need. Keep up the good work, can't wait for action set #3

(12.07.09 @ 01:42 PM)
David Buck says:

Hey Guys, just wanted to let you know that your actions ROCK! I don't use them exclusively but they are one of the main set of actions that I use in editing photos. I especially love oh-snap to give that final punch in the teeth that a lot of photos need. Keep up the good work, can't wait for action set #3

(12.07.09 @ 01:15 PM)
Kimm says:

Thanks for being so generous....:)

(12.07.09 @ 12:59 PM)
Rori says:

Thanks so much!! Great tutorial!!

(12.07.09 @ 12:21 PM)
Stephanie says:

Thanks for the great tutorial!

(12.07.09 @ 11:04 AM)
karenw says:

thanks for sharing this! So many helpful tips.

(11.25.09 @ 10:48 AM)
Sean Shimmel says:

What a wise mix of clarity... and fun simplicity.

Keep up the consistently good work.

(11.24.09 @ 04:14 PM)
Hailee says:

Thanks for the layers lesson! BTW, can you tell me which Action you used to demonstrate layer opacity on the playground shot? I love what it does to the sky and the metal equipment.

(11.24.09 @ 02:54 PM)
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If you're one of the peeps that hangs around the blog hoping for a fab giveaway but you still don't understand Photoshop actions, watch this video.  Alternately, if you just need Doug to entertain you while going on about the dictatorship you've estabished called ACTIONSTAN and establishing an understanding of Photoshop actions, watch. 

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First things first: our Boudoir Divas Posebook giveaway winner is Joy Lengyel!  I used the very scientific method of closing my eyes and scrolling to a random comment to pick the winner.

For you losers, (Kidding! Jeez!), a new Photoshop video tutorial from the mighty Boutwell.  This bad boy tells you how to create a favorite action set, which will keep you from cursing your action palette from having to scroll through 6,874 actions for the four you use most.  (Which are Totally Rad, of course.) 

Please let us know what else you need help with in the comments --  ideas for Photoshop video tutorials are always welcome!



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erika says:

Wow, you read my mind! I was just trying to figure out if I could do something like this, like drag all the ones I use most to the top. This is awesome. More video tutorials, please!

(11.03.09 @ 06:08 PM)
Kristin says:

Don't forget to save your action set you just made! Highlight your new set and hit the Action Palette upper right button and click on Save. I use the name of my Custom Set and the date.

(11.03.09 @ 12:22 PM)
Julie says:

I think you just saved my life, a million wasted hours AND made my day. Thanks!

(10.29.09 @ 03:42 PM)
Justin says:

How about TRA discount codes as a consolation prize?

(10.29.09 @ 09:56 AM)
Michelle O says:

DAMN...5 comments off!

(10.28.09 @ 07:35 PM)
Bartek Witek says:

Congratulations to Joy Lengyel!
TRA - thanks for the video!

(10.28.09 @ 02:59 PM)
KarenW says:

oh well. Here's to hoping I get the book from Santa now. :)
Thanks for the video on favorite set!

(10.28.09 @ 02:02 PM)
Jane Hasty says:

Bummer-it looks awesome. Just have to go buy it now!

(10.28.09 @ 01:13 PM)
Leilani says:

Dammit....I thought for sure my breastless comment would guarantee a Posebook....oh well maybe next time! :) TRA rocks my socks off....keep it up.

(10.28.09 @ 01:09 PM)
Denise says:

Awesome! Thanks for sharing!

(10.28.09 @ 01:02 PM)
jenn king says:

i was just wishing for this last night! exciting...thanks!

(10.28.09 @ 11:41 AM)
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Before the video, a guilt trip. We've had many thousands of hits to the blog in the last few days, and have received only three -- yes, 1, 2, 3 -- article submissions for the ChrysQ and Dirty Pictures contest.

Remember? The contest you can only win by submitting an article about something nifty you know, complete with an 850 px wide, 72 dpi image. Hey, your odds are 1/3 to win a BIG prize, so get writing!! E-mail your submission to kristen@gettotallyrad.com -- or scroll down a few articles for more details.



Want to get your images ready for the web in two shakes of a lamb's tail? Quick and easy tricks will get your workflow on the fast track.  This video will have your photos looking crisp and pretty with virtually no hassle.
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Aria says:

Thanks for the tips! I've been looking for a better/faster/crisper way to save for the web. However, I was wondering if this step makes it so the sharpening action is applied after the photo is resized? Also, I thought I saw a post on here about the difference between sharpening before and after resizing photos. Where did that post go? Now that I've got my hands on the actions, I'm eager to test them out!

(12.02.09 @ 11:17 PM)
Doug says:

Hey there, Tom -- this is a different contest. ;)

(09.09.09 @ 10:51 AM)
Bri says:

just emailed you my submission! I hope I win some dirty pictures! ;)

(09.08.09 @ 07:26 PM)
Sharon says:

I did a post on my blog...I would love to win the dirty pic contest!

http://seaside-sharon.blogspot.com/2009/09/totally-rad.html

(09.08.09 @ 04:44 PM)
J'Lynn says:

Wow thank you for this! You just saved me a ton of time!!

(09.08.09 @ 09:51 AM)
Kev Hall says:

Hi Doug,

A coupla questions for you about work-flow...

I see you using Bridge in this tut...and I also spy some CaptureOne folders lurking too.

So my questions are; RAW converters - Ever use Lightroom or Aperture or are you Bridge/ACR and even Capture One sometimes?

And how do you incorprate them into your workflow that obviously is PS influenced?

Do you just aim for a good exposure/density in the RAW converter or keep the flattest settings you can, so you have the most headroom once you get all TRA'd up in PS?

(09.05.09 @ 05:55 AM)
Tom says:

Thought you had picked a winner for the Dirty Pic contest already.......?

(09.05.09 @ 05:21 AM)
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Confused about the whole f/zero action dealio?  It's simple to fake a tilt-shift lens effect, so watch and learn!  f/zero is a Photoshop action from The Original Totally Rad Action Mix that allows you to control focus effects quickly and easily.  This video tutorial shows you how to do your photographs up all tilt-shift style
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Kim Mallory says:

Thanks so much for that tutorial! - can't wait to play with it.

(01.13.10 @ 05:17 PM)
Erin Jensen says:

Thanks for this. I really wanted to buy a tilt shift lens and now I do not have to!

(08.25.09 @ 05:52 PM)
Bretta says:

Very.very.cool.
:o)

(08.25.09 @ 01:10 PM)
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