Remember back in December when I gave out the Christmas freebies pack. I talked about tweaking with color and finding new ways to approach it. Well, I said then there would be more to come and the more is now here.
Color Fantasies is my new collection of over 45 brand new effects that will do beautiful things to color that you’ve only dreamed about. I won’t blather on, but suffice to say I’m thrilled with how they turned out. Here’s a link to the info page. I’ll also be posting a free sampler pack soon… Gav
If you didn’t receive yesterdays copy of the Photo Couch newsletter which included the PPS/Seim Effects Christmas gift pack, I figured I would post it here along with a big Merry Christmas to all you readers. It’s been great having you part of the community in 2009.
PPS has teamed up with Seim Effects again this year for our annual gift pack. This years download has a nice selection fresh photo editing goodness including some Lightroom presets and photo textures. The best part is their free. Hop over to the Seim Effects download page below to get your copy, then share the joy. Also check out the deals page for some the promo codes and specials we’ve worked out over the past year.
Here’s to a great new year. Lets keep out businesses, creativity and kindness alive and well in 2010. Merry Christmas and see you on the forums… Gav
Editing is a powerful thing. It’s how Seim Effects got started after all and it’s what we’ll be mastering in my LR Power LIVE workshop coming in Jan. But great effects start in camera too and part of the goal at Seim Effects is to expand the way we make images and help photographers be more creative. Valued at nearly $300, the Lensbaby Composer is a fun tilt shift style lens that gives a great effect and allows a spot focus controlled by how you set the lens. If you’ve never tried one, you’re missing out.
I carry one on most sessions. It’s not a lens to use for everything, but a great tool to bring out and get creativity flowing with. A good capture and a few Seim Effects get me great finished results like the one above.
The winner will receive a new Lensbaby Composer in any one of the mounts Lensbaby offers (see their site). Contest will close on Jan 14th 2010 at midnight pacific time. A winner will be announced shortly after. This is the first of hopefully many fun contests to come. Enter and enjoy.
Here’s how it works. This is a Twitter contest. Follow gavinseim on twitter, then post the exact phrase below on your Twitter. If you don’t have a twitter account you’ll need one to enter (it’s time anyways). Tweet exactly whats below or your entry may not be counted. Just copy and paste if you like.
Win a Lensbaby Composer from @gavinseim & LR Power LIVE Workshop. Follow & RT, details here – http://bit.ly/sfx01
Before you take a peek at my editing tools on the homepage. You won’t be sorry. You can also visit the FREEBIES section for some good stuff. Also join us on Facebook to get more freebies, goodies and updates. Good luck with the contest and you at the LR Power LIVE workshop… Gavin
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The tweet above is all there is to entering. There are a few rules however.
Only enter once. Multiple entries will not be counted and will just annoy people who follow you. Tweets will be gathered at contest end and a random entrant will be chosen. Tweets after the contest closing date will not be counted.
Your tweets must be visible in public search and cannot be private. If they are private your entry will not be counted. You must be 18 years of age or older to enter (sorry I know we have younger users, but laws make things complicated). Those associated with Seim Effects, Pro Photo Show, Seim Studios or their families are still eligible to enter.
Most countries can enter, the contest is void where prohibited however. You are responsible for following the laws in your own country state or province and winners may be subject to verification of local laws before prize is given. Quebec Canada for example is not eligible.
If you live outside the USA and win the contest it will be shipped to you. Seim Studios may not be held responsible for shipping, customs delays or damage outside of the USA. Seim Studios reserves the right the substitute a product of equal of greater value should the contest product be unavailable for any reason.
Merry Christmas. It’s time to take a look at some cool gadgets and get optimistic and practical about profit in 2010. Don’t miss the last half of the show when we get down to serious business.
I’ve been a fan of OnOne products for awhile now. I did the review on V4 some time back and it nailed a 7/10. Plugin suite is a nice collection of tools in a single package. V5 is now available for order and the folks at OnOne have hooked readers up with a sweet deal. I’ll be getting hands on for a closer look at whats new in version 5 soon, but for now here’s some details.
The sale is for $200 off the complete suite. That’s over 30% off, making it $399. It ends Dec 5th 2009 however. Here’s the direct link, or you can just use coupon code PPS200 at checkout.
If you found this post after the sale ends you can still use code PRPHTPC for 15% off. You can also check for other specials over the the PPS Deals page. Have fun… Gav
Resize images using Genuine Fractals 6.
Remove unwanted backgrounds with Mask Pro 4.
Color correct photos with PhotoTune 3.
Put the focus where you want with FocalPoint 2.
Get the professional look with PhotoTools 2.5.
Add the perfect finishing touch with PhotoFrame 4.5.
