First of all, let me say that right now I hate my computer. This thing was edited and ready to go this morning at 10, and it took me until about 5 to get Premiere to render the file out without crashing, causing audio sync issues, or just otherwise doing really dumb stuff. I’ve been in post-production hell.
That rant aside, I now have for you the third of our new series of video tutorials, which will help those of you who are confused about layers. If you are stumped about how to use Yin / Yang, Big Blue, Green With Envy, Pro Retouch, or Good vs. Evil, then this is for you. At 11 minutes long, it’s much more than I had planned, but as it turns out, there’s also a lot of crap to talk about… so without any further delay, enjoy this:
Adam Dodson
Nice video! I was entertained while I learned! :) I didn’t think to use the gradient tool with Big Blue. That’s awesome!
So, when is the book coming out?
Feb 21, 2008 @ 8:30 pm
Bob P.
Thanks Doug. I already love your actions and these tips will help a lot. Thanks again!!
Feb 22, 2008 @ 6:49 am
janine kaye
i have been lusting after your actions for quite some time but i was freaked out i wouldn’t know how to use them..after just watching the first tutorial i was hooked and went straight in to buy them. thank you so much..these tutorials are fantastic! please keep them coming!!! and btw, i am so in love with your actions now i have them!! you have made me SO happy!!LOL!
Feb 22, 2008 @ 6:56 am
abraham
i L O V E the “pro-retouch” action. i didnt use it for awhile after i bought your actions, but once i tried them…..i’ve been hooked since! it makes my life soooo much easier. yin/yang too! thanks again, great product!
Feb 22, 2008 @ 10:43 am
april
i’m so thankful for videos because I’m blonde when it comes to layer masks. Du bist ein genie Doug!
Feb 22, 2008 @ 12:25 pm
admin
Heh – books are hard… you have to read and stuff…
Feb 22, 2008 @ 12:52 pm
Joy Kaminski
It’s so cool that you take time to do this. You are quite the entertainer (and a man of many costumes, I must say. You’ve worn Sgt. Peppers, Freddy Krueger and Urban Cowboy. Hmmmm….what’s next, HA!)
I LOVE the gradient tool with Big Blue – I’d have NEVER thought of that. And I agree…after figuring it out, I couldn’t proof without Pro Retouch and Yin/Yang. Brilliant.
Feb 23, 2008 @ 7:15 am
Cathy Crawley
Wow, I can’t believe you did that in 1 take! I am an actor and you did better than most of my actor friends. Did you have someone with a prompter? Thanks for the tips, I have been admiring your actions for a while so maybe now I’ll buy them! LOL. Have a great day.
Feb 25, 2008 @ 3:57 pm
Amanda Harris
Great great job – thank you!
Feb 25, 2008 @ 4:13 pm
Josh
how freaking awesome are you!
Feb 25, 2008 @ 4:27 pm
MsB
Hi, I really dig this video tutorial, including your hidden sarcasm. Yeah, it’s a lot of crap, but this is some good sh*t! Thanks for helping me enjoy your actions even more. BTW, why do you remind me of Rex Simons???
Feb 25, 2008 @ 5:19 pm
Anita Matejka
That rocked! I wish I had that when I first bought your actions!!! It really, really helps, and I’ll be using the actions much more often! I so don’t learn well by reading, more by visual, so this was an awesome tutorial! I hope you’ll do many more! You did a great job!
Feb 25, 2008 @ 5:32 pm
chrissy
i love love love my actions, thank you so much for the tutorial. wish they could have said it that easy at college! thanks again
Feb 25, 2008 @ 6:33 pm
cjw
Bravo! We want more…:)
Feb 25, 2008 @ 7:46 pm
MsB
Err, I meant to say Simon Rex, not Rex Simon. haha! =)
Feb 26, 2008 @ 12:09 am
Annie
Thanks for waking me up! I was waiting for the video to load in my quiet office and almost screamed when the rockin’ music came up. I am now awake and ready to put in a full 8 hours.
BTW, video was awesome. Thanks!
Feb 26, 2008 @ 9:45 am
admin
Ahahhaahhhahaahaa! WAKE UP!!! heh. Didn’t mean for that to be so jarring…
BTW – that was so waaaay more than one take. Rex Simmons…. hehehe – Richard’s big brother??
Feb 26, 2008 @ 9:49 am
Mitch Miller
Doug — Thanks for the videos. Very nicely done; love the material and the presentation.
Here’s a video wishlist for you.
Sample of using each action (okay, so that actually counts as a whole bunch, but I thought I’d keep it simple and just summarize).
Effectively using a tablet with the actions and settings you like to use with your tablet.
Uhhhh … Okay, guess that’s all for now.
Thanks,
Mitch
Feb 26, 2008 @ 12:41 pm
Robin Dini
i can’t wait to buy your actions now! i’m still in PS7….shhh.
Feb 26, 2008 @ 3:22 pm
Amy Richmond
Thank you! I started school for Graphic Design to apply towards my photography career. Well, I have no time for school because I am too swamped with my photography. Which is terrific. I bought your TRA back in the fall and love them! Since I am not fully advanced with my Photoshop skills this is fantastic! I seriously feel like you explain things way better than what my “design” teacher did…which was more like teach yourself. What a way for you to sell your great product too! I would be broke if everyone selling products did such great video tutorials!! ~amy~
Feb 26, 2008 @ 5:17 pm
Kim Zay
What a great video Doug. I love these! Looking forward to the next.
Feb 26, 2008 @ 5:50 pm
Kathy
Thank you sooo much! I didn’t think I could love your action set anymore… but with some of your little secrets, I think I do!
Feb 26, 2008 @ 8:41 pm
Lindsey Moreno
Thanks – that was super helpfull!
Feb 27, 2008 @ 9:13 am
Tim Jackson
These actions have been a great investment and are saving lots of time. I think the vids are great keep em coming.
Feb 27, 2008 @ 11:23 pm
r. j. kern
we’ll done…. you give the ‘hi, i’m a mac’ guy a run for his money :)
be well, mr. boutwell.
r. j.
Feb 29, 2008 @ 8:10 am
Carrie
Is it sad that I watch these videos simply because I miss my big brother? They are brilliant and I am so proud of you. I can’t wait to see you – just a few days now!
Mar 01, 2008 @ 5:20 am
Lisette Price
Wow! Thanks so much! This was just what I needed to understand those layer masks. :)
Mar 05, 2008 @ 12:52 pm
Gabi
Very nice!! You are so articulate!!!
Mar 17, 2008 @ 7:20 am
Cindy
Was directed here for your awesome tutorials…tried to watch this one and at about 13 seconds in, I see a scary quick flash of a skull and it blips out :((
I can’t get any further…any suggestions?
Apr 13, 2008 @ 2:43 pm