by Dennis | Nov 21, 2012 | Case Studies
Often when making Layer Masks with selections created by using tools such as Channel Pulls, Color Range, or even the Magic Wand holes can be left behind that can cause problems in your image. Here’s a quick tutorial discussing a technique I use to make sure my...
by Dennis | Nov 7, 2012 | Case Studies
Here’s a shot I just finished working on with long time car photographer John Marian. This was one of two shots I worked on for John that had to be turned around on a very short deadline as his client’s agency, The Designory in Long Beach, had several...
by Dennis | Oct 18, 2012 | Case Studies
Upcoming APA-LA Events Photography WorkshopsDigital Compositing Secrets with Dennis Dunbar ©Colin McGuireDigital Compositing Secrets with Dennis DunbarThe goal when digital retouching is to create an image so seamless that no one notices the magic that...
by Dennis | Sep 4, 2012 | Case Studies
When it comes to working with digital images one of the most hotly contested topics can be: Which Color Space is best to work in? On some forums this is a question that can be sure to ignite quite the debate where sides are taken and defended with a religious ferocity...
by Dennis | Jul 25, 2012 | Case Studies
Last winter I had the pleasure of working on location with photographer Bob Stevens as he shot all over Southern California for Lincoln highlighting their latest line of luxury SUVs. After shooting in locations from downtown LA to the mountains above Santa Barbara the...
by Dennis | Feb 4, 2012 | Case Studies
When Photoshop introduced Layers (way back in Version 3) organizing the Layers used in the course of compositing or retouching an image has become somewhat of a challenge. And if you work like I do the numbers of Layers in any particular image can really add up. For...
by Dennis | Oct 25, 2011 | Case Studies
As an artist I enjoy the challenge to continually grow in my skills and abilities. There is so much more to learn that it keeps the work fun and fulfilling, and it’s one of the reasons I enjoy sharing and teaching so much.This challenge also means that I’m...
by Dennis | Sep 30, 2011 | Case Studies
Earlier this year I collaborated with photographer Roger Hagadone on a series of ads for Grand Victoria Casino in the Chicago area. The image shown here is one of ten images we created for the campaign. For each of these images Roger shot the background and foreground...
by Dennis | Sep 23, 2011 | Case Studies
Come join us on Saturday September 24th for the next in our series of Digital Workshops with Dennis Dunbar. For this event Dennis will cover some of his recent projects highlighting several special techniques giving you an insight into how he approaches the challenges...
by Dennis | Aug 30, 2011 | Case Studies
Ever since Photoshop 5 debuted Color Management has become an essential part of any digital workflow. Back then, in the dark old days of Color Management, it was a challenge just to find any good info on what we needed to do to get our color under control. And the...