Two Shots of Photoshop, Los Osos CA

 Hi everyone!

Just a reminder that Jack and I are teaching at Light Workshops August 2-6 and will be back in September for their Fall Photo Fest. Come out to see us if you can - get the details at www.lightworkshops.com  Hope to see you soon!

ALSO, we are working on finalizing the next 6 cities in the US and another 4 in Canada. We will be posting dates pretty soon so check back with us, OK? The cities we are looking at are Boston, DC, Minneapolis, Dallas, Houston, Miami, Sacramento and Honolulu. It's just a matter of finding the right dates for the right cities so we don't piggy back on other events in those areas. See you soon! Thanks!

DVDs and CS5 door prizes

 Hi Everyone!

Just want to let you know that if you pre ordered CS5 DVDs they should be shipped by the end of this week (July 16). Jack's were held up in production but they are promised by mid week. We can't wait to get them too!

Adobe is also shipping the grand prizes of CS5 so if you won and don't receive yours soon, contact me and I will help you follow up. janecz@mac.com

Check out this site plus Jack's and my internet hub site www.twoshotsofcreativity.com for links to current events, more notes and freebies and upcoming classes and presentations. We will look forward to seeing you again soon!

Thank you - we hope you are wearing your Aloha shirts and leis and having an amazing summer!

Jane and Jack

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Mimi  commented on  July 18th, 2010

Just wanted to thank you again for a terrific workshop. I've already used several files from Graphic Authority. I purchased a a collection at a great price - which are ready to use as is or to alter. I used some of Jane's painter techniques as well as some cosmetic enhancement tools that were quick and easy. I also took advantage of the downloads from Jack. I'll probably purchase the DVD - so I don't how to use them. These seminars are invaluable to the "starving artists" like me who are always hungry to learn more... on a shoestring budget. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Jane Conner-ziser  commented on  July 23rd, 2010

Thank you so much for your comments on our tour! Jack and I appreciate the feedback! Jack's presets are so good they are truly one click WOWs but his dvd is awesome and I highly recommend it. Jack pays so much attention to detail, simplicity and practical, valuable technique. His products are the best in the industry!

What's the Best Cheese Steak, Philly?

Pat's  or Geno's? I've got to have one ... want it to be the BEST!

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Guy Jordan  commented on  June 13th, 2010

Neither. Both "cheesesteak" corner stands make ok steaks, but I prefer Lorenzo's, Sonny's, Tony Luke's, Jim's, or any number of others. Geno is famous for his jingoist "order in English only" signs and is to be avoided because he is just a jerk, politics aside. (The lingo in which one orders a proper steak is hardly English, anyway! "Two pro wit!" ) Eat hardy!

Tiffany  commented on  June 13th, 2010

PATS!

Jen  commented on  June 15th, 2010

Hi, You guys mentioned a seminar in California planned for later this summer? Do you have a link for this that you can share with me? Thank you!

Simone  commented on  June 17th, 2010

When will your next set of workshop begin? or do you offer DVD workshops

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Content Aware Technology

 Happy Friday!

I thought I would post a tip for you today - let me know if you want more of these. What is the best circumstance for using content aware fill? The best images are those where the background is either blank or has a complex design of compositional elements that have potential for joining up somewhere behind the object you which to remove, like fences, tree lines etc. When you select the object you wish to remove, make a fairly tight selection - a large one indicates you wish the sections of the background removed as well, and it confuses the program. Try it for removing acne spots - just use the lasso tool to circle one definite spot, hold the shift key down while you circle all of the other spots and then choose Edit / Fill / Content Aware. You will love it!

CHICAGO, GRAND RAPIDS, DETROIT

Hello from Chicago where SUMMER appears to have officially arrived! I came in early to enjoy some Chicago Blues - Big Time Sarah was amazing as always at B.L.U.E.S. on Halsted - and after Jack arrived we HAD to treat ourselves to a Chicago Dog. Now we are ready to go - I can't wait for this week because we both pulled new images to demo some of the way too cool treats in CS4 and CS5 and we're inspired by all of the 98% "exellent" ratings we've been getting! Please spread the word for our events - bring a friend, because we really are working hard to make our Two Shots the best educational event of the year. Grand Rapids and Detroit will be special for me as I was born in Lansing, so hello you Michiganders! See you soon!

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Barbara Mason  commented on  May 26th, 2010

Hi, I enjoyed the program here in Grand Rapids last night! I didn't get the info on downloading the presets from Jack. Thanks Barb

SEATTLE, PORTLAND and SAN FRANCISCO

Hello everyone from the Pacific Northwest! There is still time to register online for the internet discount price! I got in to Seattle on Saturday evening - the DoubleTree Guest Suites is a nice place to have an event like ours. Yesterday was a rest up day for me so I went across the street to a mall and found an incredible fresh vietnamese restaurant - in the food court, no less! - that makes everything fresh in front of you - PLUS it has happy hour every night with signature cocktails and full dinners! What a great find! I had fresh spring rolls and a green coconut and am going back today for more! I LOVE this part of the country and could live here in an instant - anybody need a good retouching artist? Big Smiles! See you tonight, Seattle - tomorrow, Portland - and then the world class city of San Francisco, where vibrant life oozes from around every magnificent corner! This is going to be a GREAT week!

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Glenda T  commented on  June 9th, 2010

Hi, When will your next tour here in California again? Would love to attend one of your workshops. Thanks!

Jane  commented on  June 10th, 2010

We are looking to do something in California this fall. Check with us in a few weeks OK because we will be posting fall dates. Thank you! Jane

Tour Feedback

 Hi from Jane and Jack! First, thank you everyone for making our first 3 cities ROCK! It was an honor and pleasure to spend time with you! Thank you for sharing your feedback - Jack and I pour over them, re evaluate, redirect and are getting smoother and better based upon your feedback and suggestions. We have slowed down, re organized some of our projects and sessions based upon what you've shared you want to know and received in Denver 99% reviews of Excellent and Very Good (we're aiming for all Excellents!) - and definitely worth the time and money. Thank you! 

Requests for notes - Jack has provided presets and actions on his AdventuresInPhotoshop.com site. I am posting some notes and a set of my retouching brushes on this site, hopefully this weekend as I have a day off in Seattle prior to our Seattle, Portland and San Francisco week.

Requests for dvds - Jack's and my CS5 content dvds will be shipping in two weeks. You can purchase them at our event discount price during the tour - just drop me an email through this site and we'll make sure you receive the discount of 75 dollars per disc (regular price is 99 dollars).

Remember to check out our sponsors discounts as well - I notice Dury's has the NIK suite at 200 dollars off retail plus Tamron lenses at prices that can't be beat. Graphic Authority is promoting my new henna designs at 99 dollars (regular price is 180) at the events so if you're not registered yet, come and check us out. Thanks again to everyone who came out to make our debut a great success and also for your interest in helping us be the best we can be for you! See you soon!

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Nicole Powell  commented on  May 15th, 2010

If I get those awesome actions and brushes now, when I upgrade my CS3 to CS5, will I have to download them again or will they just plop right over to my upgraded Photoshop? By the way, you guys were AWESOME in Denver! I am SO glad I met you both and had a chance to learn from the masters. Thank you both for the wonderful experience!

Jack and Jane  commented on  May 16th, 2010

Hi Nicole! You won't have to download them again but they won't just "pop in" to the next version - you just have to put them there and the directions will be in Jack's notes that are also on the download page. If you have a "challenge" just contact us and we'll help you! Thanks

Dianne  commented on  June 8th, 2010

I am currently using CS4 and not planning to upgrade right now. Will I still get alot out of this seminar, or should I order some of your older cd teaching tools?

Patricia Armstrong  commented on  June 8th, 2010

I purchased a DVD at the Tour in San Diego. It was my understanding they were to ship in two weeks. I still have not received mine. Please advise! Thanks! I enjoyed the seminar!

Nancy Wirsig McClure  commented on  June 9th, 2010

I am just learning about this tour, and I missed your visit to Portland. I thought I was on just about every Photoshop list known to man. Do you keep an email list? Is there a reason you don't have a signup to get emails for future events? Please keep me notified!!!

Jane  commented on  June 10th, 2010

FINALLY the dvds are shipping! Thank everyone for your patience! Also, I don't know how we could have missed people in our advertising. We, plus our 17 sponsors have pretty much blanketed every area - so let me know what venues we should add to our lists, OK? Thank you! Jane

Dean  commented on  June 16th, 2010

I just purchased Jack's ACR 6 Workflow yesterday at the NJ Marriot. I have ACR 5.7 at home and am wondering if it would be better for me to use his Adobe Camera Raw 5 - Indepth & Unleashed instead? Please let me know your thoughts....

Shirley Kussner  commented on  July 7th, 2010

I noticed that you Jane said the DVD's were shipping on June 10th, 2010. I too ordered Jack's new DVD but have not received it. I also bought 3 of Jane's and received them at the Detroit session. I keep looking in the mail for Jack's new one. I placed my order with him. Have they been sent yet?