Field Cheat Sheets (180)	Body Settings (160)
(See SLO MO processing under PS.) Notes - Meetings (html) Football - 10 tips (html)	Setup on new bodies - conceptual (See EQUIPMENT)
In Field Techniques (180)
Panorama - Horiz / Vert Exposure Bracket Focus Bracket Long Exposure Multi Exposure	Extreme Close-up (Venus 60 + LED)

3)	Work Flow:

Start to Finish - 7 Steps80)

1) Copy Files: Open Windows File Explorer: Create 2 new folders on computer.

Name 1 folder "xxx-temp", and the other "xxx-permanent".

CRTL A ... CRTL X all files on memory card to "xxx-temp".

2) Select Images: Open Photo Mechanic, select 10% best images and copy to "xxx-permanent".

Delete directory "xxx-temp" and all the files in it. (Includes Raw and JPEG files)

3) Pre Processing: Open Photoshop PS (WIN 10) with Adobe RAW, to process first RAW image file. (16 Bit)

Processes: Straightening & Cropping ... Content Aware Delete ... Shake Reduction

Save image as TIFF file in name and location of your choice.

4) Finish Processing: Open Photoshop CS2 (WIN 7) TIFF file and process. (8 Bit)

Filters: NIK, Pictographics, Topaz Lab

Save image as full size flattened TIFF + Resize 540 pxlht JPEG + Resize 152 pxlht JPEG

5) Web Editor: Open FrontPage and insert a 540 / 756 pxlht JPEG image of choice and "tag" page.

6) Tag Images: Open Windows File Explorer and "tag" images.

7) Upload Website: Open FileZilla and transfer images to online web site. (Instantaneous)

4)	Photoshop Cheat Sheet

CS 2 (Old 3rd Party Filters)	CC 23.2.2	CC 25.1
Pictographics Imogenic Nik Color Efex Pro - Polarizer B&W Polarization Filter	Content Aware Delete ~~Shake Reduction~~ xx xx	Generative Expand: drag crop tool Remove Tool (4th down on right) xx xx
CC 25.6	PS Image Adjustments	WIN 10 Filters:
Enhance Detail: Window ... Properties Spot Healing Brush xx	Shadow/Highlights Hue/Saturation Brightness/Contrast	Nik Color Efex Pro ... Polarizer Topaz Adjust 5 Nik Vivesa

Photoshop Setup Meaningful Adjustments / Filters



1) Windows ...

         - Histogram

         - History

         - Layers

2) View ...

         - Xtras

         - Snap

3) Edit ... Preferences ... Tools ...

         - Zoom with Scroll Wheel



IMAGE ... ADJUST ...

     - Curves ... Auto / Levels ... Auto

     - Brightness / Contrast

     - Hue / Saturation

     - Shadow / Highlight

PS FILTERS ...

     - High Pass (other) ... dup layer ... Filter Other High Pass

               Tab ... Hard Light ... flatten layer

     - Sharpen

3rd PARTY FILTERS ...

     -

     -

     -



Notes:

    - PS 23.2.2   Shake Reduction

LANDSCAPE SURFING    (D850 + 150-600 - No sun)



   0) Open RAW file

   1) Image / Mode / 16 bit    (8 bit for JPEG)

   2) File / Save as ... rename . tiff

   3) Spot Healing Brush Tool

   4) Image / Canvas Size / Magic Wand Tool

5) Crop Tool / Straighten

   Options for Sharpness:

            PS 23.2.2 / Filter ... Sharpen ... Shake Reduction

            Filter ..... ON1

       (*) Filter ..... Topaz Sharpen AI

            Layer ..... Dup Layer / Filter ... Other ... High Pass /

                Tab: ~~Normal~~ ... Hard Light / Layer ... Flatten Image

            Filter ... Nik ... Vivesa

   Process for Color:

   6) Image ... Adjust ... Shadows / Highlights...

   7) Filter ... Pictographics ... iCorrect / (PS 22.1.1)

   8) Filter ... Topaz ... Adjust 5 AI ... (Photo AI / DeNoise AI)

   9) Filter ... Nik ... Color Efex Pro 4 ... Polarizer/Super Punch

10) Filter ... B&W ... Polarizer (50%)

11) Image ... Adjust ... Brightness & Contrast

12) On Web JPEG: Filter ... Sharpen ... Sharpen





(Nikon Settings:   Auto ISO ... Matrix Highlight)



PS 25.1

     1) Straighten & Crop to 5 x 7 ... save as tiff

     2) Vivesa 2 ... +20

     3) Topaz Sharpen AI

CS 2

     1)   Image/Adjust ... Shadow/ Highlight (background)

          Straighten & Crop to 5 x 7 ... save / close / reopen

   2) Select surfer: Image/Adjust ... Shadow/ Highlight

     3)      Image/Adjust ... Hue/Saturation ... reduce red

     4) Filter ... Pictographics ... iCorrect ... OK

     5) Filter ... Sharpen ... Sharpen

     6) Filter ... Imogenic ... Noise ... save / close / reopen

     7) Image/Adjust ... Brightness/Contrast

     8) Final final: Filter ... Picto ... iCorrect ... OK

FOOTBALL     (JPEGs)
Nikon Settings:- Auto ISO ... Matrix Highlight
FOOTBALL     (night)
Nikon Settings:- Auto ISO ... Matrix Highlight





PS   (latest version)

     Straighten

   Generative Expand

     Remove Tool (4th down on right)
     Image ... Adjust ... Shadows/Highlights (layer)    (30-50)
    ON1
PS 23.2.2

     Shake Reduction

CS 2

     Image ... Adjust ... Shadows/Highlights (layer)    (30-50)

     Filter   ... Pictographics ... iCorrect
     Image ... Adjust ... Hue & Saturation        (red - 12)
     Filter   ... Sharpen Nik

     Filter   ... Imogenic

     Image ... Adjust ... Brightness/Contrast    (+8 / -8)





PS   (latest version)

     Straighten

   Generative Expand

     Remove Tool (4th down on right)
     Shake Reduction

     Image ... Adjust ... Shadows/Highlights (layer)    (30-50)

     Filter   ... Pictographics ... iCorrect
     Image ... Adjust ... Hue & Saturation        (red - 12)
     Filter   ... Sharpen Nik

     Filter   ... Imogenic

     Image ... Adjust ... Brightness/Contrast    (+8 / -8)

20-xxxx-libraryfolder-subfolder-XXXX-filename-dumpfolder085mb-tiff

CC 2022 - (7700 4.2 GHz)

CS 2

Filter ... Camera Raw ... Lens Correct (creates side car file)

10x14 / 7x12 / 7.5x16 / 9x16 / 20x30 / 7.5x20 / 9x16

Pano 2.35:1

Image / Canvas Size / Select Edge with Magic

Wand Tool / Delete (Content Aware) / Deselect

Straighten

- Filter ... Camera Raw Filter ... Auto

(Texture / Clarity / Dehaze)

- Filter ... Sharpen ... Shake Reduction

- Filter ... Nik ... Vivesa 2 (History Brush)

- Save as TIFF ... reopen in CC or CS2

- Image ... Adjust ... Curves ... Auto (Optional)

- Image ... Adjust ... Shadow/High (Optional)

- Filter ... Pictocolor ... iCorrect Portrait 2 ... blk / wht

- Filter ... Topaz ... Topaz Adjust 5... Photo Pop

- Filter ... Nik Color Effects ... Super Punch

- Image ... Adjust ... Hue / Saturation

- Image ... Adjust ... Bright / Contrast ... +8 / +4

- Filter ... Imogenic ... Noiseware Pro ... (last) (50%)

(PRE PROCESSED in CC 2021)

- Image ... Adjust ... Curves ... Auto (Optional)

- Image ... Adjust ... Shadow/High (Optional)

- Filter ... Pictographics ... iCorrect 4 ... select blk / wht

- Filter ... Topaz ... Topaz Adjust 5

- Filter ... Nik Color Effects ... Polarizer

- Filter ... B+W Outdoor Set ... Polarizer

- Filter ... Topaz ... Clarity

- Image ... Adjust ... Hue / Saturation

- Image ... Adjust ... Bright / Contrast ... +8 / +4

- Filter ... Imogenic ... Noiseware Pro ... (last) (50%)

- Layer ... Duplicate Layer ... OK

- Filter ... Other ... High Pass ... Radius _____ ... OK

- Layers Tab ... Hard Light

- Layer ... Flatten Image

Histogram / History / Layers

For small files, see CC 2021 for "Super Resolution)

5)	Other Processes

Techniques (230)	con't (250)	Actions - CC HISTORY / ACTIONS

Sepia Tone	Perspective Control	STITCH: File ... Automate ... Photo merge
Grad. ND Filter	Lose Weight of model	EXP. BLEND: Edit ... open as smart object
Fix White Outs	Move a head in group portrait	... Move tool ... while holding shift
Squeeze Image and Re-crop	Portrait - smooth skin / softar
Add a Frame	High Key Portrait

EXPAND IMAGE - Cropped too Tight (CC)

ADD FRAME TO IMAGE (Content Aware)

(Photoshop CC Required:)

1. Create border:

IMAGE / CANVAS SIZE / inches ... add .5 inch

IMAGE / CANVAS SIZE / BACKGROUND ... OTHER ... RED

2. Select Border & Extend Image:

Use MAGIC WAND (+) to select RED border ... DELETE

EDIT / FILL / CONTENT AWARE / CRTL D

(to deselect)

1. Create border:

IMAGE / CANVAS SIZE / inches ... .5 / save / close / reopen

2. Select Border & Extend Image:

Use MAGIC WAND (2nd column, 2nd row down) to select

white border (red border better color)

If border bleeds: select MAGNETIC LASSO

(1st column, 2nd row down)

Holding down ALT key, left click mouse around bleed ...

(Upon releasing ALT key, updated selection will appear)

EDIT / FILL / CONTENT AWARE / CRTL D (to deselect)

REMOVE PURPLE FRINGE (CC)

SUPER RESOLUTION (CC)

(Photoshop CC Required: )

1. Go to Camera RAW.

2. Remove Chromatic Aberration.

3. Open Defringe tab.

4. Check purple area on image.

(For images that are severely cropped. )

1. Open images in Camera RAW but don't press OPEN

2. Right click on image or ... on right..

3. Enhance

4. See both images on lower left..

5. Automatically saves as DNG but can save a TIFF.

B&W CONVERSION

HIGH PASS FILTER

Photoshop C2:

IMAGE ... ADJUST ... CHANNEL MIXER ... check MONO box

Ilford
Ilford Delta 100: 21,42,37
Ilford Delta 400: 22,42,36
Ilford Delta 400 Pro: 31,36,33

Basic Settings

Normal Contrast: 43,33,30
High Contrast: 40,34,60

- Layer ... Duplicate Layer ... OK

- Filter ... Other ... High Pass ... Radius _____ ... OK

- Layers Tab ... Hard Light

- Layer ... Flatten Image

PANORAMA (in Photoshop)

1) Stitching:

- File ... Automate ... Photo Merge ... check "auto"

- Browse files ... Open ... Blend images together ... OK

2) Flatten Out:

- Filter ... Lens Correction ... \

- Custom Tab ... Geometric Distortion Slider

- Transform (optional)

a) Vertical perspective ... OK

b) Horizontal perspective ... OK

Alternative Programs:

- ICE 2.0.3 MSFT Stitch

SHAKE REDUCTION FILTER ( Removed after PS 23.2.2 )

C:\ Program Files \ Adobe \ Adobe Photoshop 2022 \

Required \ Plug-ins \ Filters \ .............

technical

5.5)

Smooth Ocean, Lakes, Rivers, Sky

Reduce Noise, Balance Exposure

1) SHOOTING IMAGES IN FIELD (for stacking):
Z7 / Z7II / Z8 How to turn ON Multiple Exposure: In INFO Menu: - Place camera on tripod. (mandatory) - Change Continuous High to 2 sec. - Change AE Bracket to OFF - Menu ... Multiple Exposure ... Number Shots: 10 (Overlay Mode: Avg / Save ind. images: ON) - Press Release (camera on tripod)	How to turn OFF Multiple Exposure: In INFO Menu: - Menu ... Multiple Exposure ... OFF. - Change 2 sec back to Continuous High. - Change OFF back to AE Bracket - OK
2) PROCESSING IMAGES IN PHOTOSHOP:
SMOOTHING WATER IMAGE STACK 1) IMAGE CAPTURE: Take multiple shots on tripod of same image. 20 images at 1/10TH second = 2 seconds (Just take a bunch of images.) (Vary # of exp. in post to change blur strength.) 2) POST PROCESS IN PHOTOSHOP: (Not in CS2) (Copy all JPGs or TIFFs into folder.) - Open CC... File... Scripts... Load files into stack ... Browse (select files) ... OK Check -> Automatically Auto Align Source Check -> Create Smart Object after Loading - OK - Layer ... Smart Objects ... Stack Mode ... Mean ... - Layer ... Flatten image Photoshop Image Stacking with Scripts FILE / SCRIPTS / Load files into stack check: Auto Align and Create smart object BENEFITS: - No need to carry ND filter and install / remove it. - No problem shooting different diameter lenses. - No camera shake at longer exposures. (Just remove single blurry images in Post if any.) - No exposure compensation issues as with NDs. - Don't have to focus before putting on ND filter. *This technique can be used to reduce noise in landscapes.* FOCUS STACK - (CC) (In lieu of Helicon Focus 5.3) (Fixes Focus Breathing)	NOISE STACK 1) IMAGE CAPTURE: Take 2 shots of same image, same exposure. 2) POST PROCESS IN PHOTOSHOP: (Not in CS2) (Copy JPGs or TIFFs into folder.) - Open CC... File... Scripts... Load files into stack ... - Browse (select files) ... OK Check -> Auto Auto Align Source Images Check -> Create Smart Object after Loading - OK - Layer ... Smart Objects ... Stack Mode ... Mean ... - Layer ... Flatten image EXPOSURE STACK (Auto Align 2 Images) Photoshop CC: Open 2 images: WINDOW... ARRANGE... 2 UP VERTICAL Left click on one image... SELECT ALL Using MOVE TOOL ... hold SHIFT down & slide over 2nd image. Use HISTORY BRUSH to reveal lower layer. LAYER ... FLATTEN IMAGE ... SAVE Photoshop 2 images with history brush Open 2 images (1 dark, 1 light) on worktop Select 1 image ..... "select all" .... Press shift key and move tool (top right) to drag over other image Use history brush to reveal lower layer under image. Layer ..... flatten image .....save

6)	Web Page Layout

5x5 7x12 7.5x16 7.5x20 9x16 20x30

Table Width:

Image / Frame:

Folio:

Pxl ht

Image Frame

Horizontal: 540 645

Vertical: 756 870

Thumbnail: 190

16 x 9: 540

Table Width: 995

Left Column: 120

Right Column: 875

Half Column: 437.5

Quarter Column: 218.75

Web Page Template 540pxl (html)

Width: 120 + 1050 = 1170

Format ... Borders: 75 pxl white

Format ... Borders: 20 pxl white

Height Image Frame

Horizontal: 540 750

Vertical: 756 950

Video

Shot Cut Video Editor

Not Available.

Computer Stuff

Computer (400)	Business (450)	WIN 7 Computer
		Antec Solo II
Computer Stuff	Site Legal Notice	i7 7670 4 GHz
Restore Points	Bill of Rights (pdf)	Asus X170 Deluxe ATX
Check Disk a Hard Drive	Model Release (pdf)	Samsung 1 TB SSD (C drive)
		EVGA GTX 970 4 GB Video
		2x6 + 1x8 TB NAS Drives

Configurations

Size Mgmnt

Run CS2 in WIN 7

40 yr old Wed Pics

1,250 MB / 8,500 pics = 150 KB/pics

Quality JPG Size

8 102 KB

7 95

6 90

5 83

right click on the executable
Select Properties
Click on the Compatibility Tab
Use the drop down menu to select

XP SP3 mode
Checked the box for Run as Admin
Clicked okay
Ran the installer

Layer ... Duplicate Layer

Image ... Adjust ... Auto Levels ... 75

Layer ... Duplicate Layer

Imogenics

Spot

Sharpen ... 50

10)

Misc:

Photoshop Desk Top

	Diag. (mm)	Inches:	% Full:
Full Frame	43.2	1.7	100%
Nikon DX	28.2	1.11	65%
Micro 4/3	21.6	.85	50%
Sony 1"	15.86	.624	36%
1/1/7	9.3	.366	21%
Apple 1/3	6.0	.236	14%

11))

Photography Advice:

If it won't run away, use a tripod.

The background makes or breaks a great image.

Always follow the light.

You are responsible for every square millimeter of the frame.

If the light in front of you looks great or is doing something interesting turn around and see what

it is doing behind you.

Set the alarm clock for 3:00AM.

Read the Manual.

Always think what are you trying to say in a photograph before pressing the shutter.

Photography is all about capturing light.

An artist decides what to include in a painting while the photographer decides what to exclude

from an image.

The only difference between a good photographer and a bad one is the good one never shows

his bad work.

Get there before the sun comes up, and don't leave just because the sun has set.

F1.4.

A P&S in your hand is much better than the Hassie/Leica you left at home.

Get closer.

Unless you are into wildlife, telephotos are highly overrated.

Most lenses are better 2-3 stops slower than at the widest aperture.

Don’t be afraid to bend the rules.

Edit ruthlessly and don't make excuses for a marginal photo.

Open your eyes. Don't just see; LOOK!

Surprise me!

Never show anyone the bad ones...