UTK Libraries Tip-Sheets
Software
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Adobe Photoshop Adobe Lightroom
OPEN-SOURCE
GIMP
CHEAT-SHEET
| Adobe Photoshop | Basic photo editing, photo manipulations, graphic design work, composites, logos, GIFs, quick animations, website mock-ups, collages, and digital art. More expansive than Lightroom. Caters to a variety of creative disciplines. |
| Adobe Lightroom | Photo editing with tons of presets. The workflow is faster and better-suited for photographers. Organize and categorize batches of photos. Use side-by-side with Photoshop. |
| GIMP | Open-source. Great for beginners! Offers batch processing. Layers are limited. GIMP cannot handle anything other than 8bit RGB, grayscale as well as indexed images. Compatible with Linux. |
Techniques
Photography: History, Concepts, & More
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UTK Books, e-books, & Journals
Adobe Photoshop Tutorials
Adobe Lightroom Tutorials
GIMP Tutorials
Helpful Websites & YouTube Channels
- The Slanted Lens
The Slanted Lens brings you Photography and Lighting Tutorials for Photographers and Videographers. How-to Tutorials, Photography and Camera News, Cinematic Lighting, How to Shoot with Film, The Laws of Light, How-to use Strobes, Portrait Lighting, Video Production, Special Effects and More. - Ben Long
Find the perfect tutorial for your skill level here! From beginner to advanced. - Photography Life
Great bank of tutorials for all levels. - The Bite Shot
Excellent resource for food photography! - PHLEARN
Unleash your inner artist with Aaron Nace, a world-renowned photographer and Photoshop expert, as he guides you on an inspiring journey through over a decade of expert photography and editing tips. - Simon d'Entremont
Professional nature, astro-photography and wildlife photographer. You'll find tips and tricks to improve your photography. If you enjoy the outdoors and like seeing the sights and sounds of nature, or if you're a photographer looking to improve your skills, this is the channel for you.
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