Highslide JS 3.3 Available
November 29, 2007
Highslide JS a super-slick JavaScript-based viewer developed by Torstein Hønsi. I use it on this site (in the Photography and Design sections, among others) to provide a convenient way for people to view larger images without launching a separate page, and without having to download any plugins. Highslide JS is highly customizable, easy to install/integrate, uses standard Javascript, HTML, and CSS, and it's also free (for non-commercial use).
Custom Photoshop Scripts
November 25, 2007
I've been doing a lot of custom Photoshop scripting lately, and here's what some of my clients are saying:
“Trevor was very easy to work with: he was clear, patient and quick to respond to queries, which made the project straightforward. He was also very helpful at putting forward suggestions that I would not have known to be possible in order to improve the capabilities of what we were working with. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend working with Trevor.”
“From the outset, working with Trevor has been brilliant. Everything from asking for a quotation to the delivery of the goods. Even when there were a few teething problems, Trevor was able to provide a solution. Even with Trevor in Canada and I in the UK, everything was handled as if he lived just across the road! Thanks a Million. I can recommend working with him anytime.”
“It was great working with Trevor as he created a script for use in my movie series, Photoshop CS3 for the Web, on lynda.com. Trevor was fast, responsive, and gracious, and his product was right on.”
If you have a project that you'd like to discuss with me, please contact me with the details and I'd be happy to provide you with a free estimate.
Photoshop Scripting Tutorials
November 25, 2007
Speaking of scripting, here are a couple of new tutorials that I've written to help you learn how to script Photoshop for yourself:
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Scripting Photoshop, Part 1 — An Introduction
This article provides an overview of what scripts are, how to install them, and what resources are available for learning more about scripting. -
Scripting Photoshop, Part 2 — A Practical Example
This step-by-step tutorial walks you through the process of creating a simple script to toggle the visibility of the current layer.
Links from the "Interweb"
November 25, 2007Making headlines:
- Brace yourself for Adobe's Photoshop overhaul (c|net)
- VectorMagic — The Online Tool for Precision Bitmap to Vector Conversion
- Keyboard Shortcuts for InDesign/InCopy (DTP Tools)
- ComparePSD released by PixelNovel — easily compare two PSD files to find the differences (PhotoshopNews)
- GridMaker — a free script for grid-based Web design mock-ups in Photoshop (andrewingram)
- Microsoft hopes scRGB will improve photo colors (c|net)
- 50 Ways to Become a Better Designer — liquidicity
- Right Brain vs. Left Brain (Herald Sun)
- "Mini Photoshop" — free online image editor (Digital-Lifestyles)
News from Adobe:
- Updates Galore! — Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 1.3, Camera Raw 4.3, Photoshop CS3 updates (Terry White's Tech Blog)
- Adobe Updates Camera Raw & Lightroom (PhotoshopNews)
- Adobe Also Updates Bridge CS3 (PhotoshopNews)
- Adobe Releases Photoshop CS3 Update (PhotoshopNews)
- Updates posted for Photoshop, Bridge, Lightroom, ACR (John Nack on Adobe)
- Adobe InDesign/InCopy CS3 5.0.1 update (Creative Professionals Resource)
- Adobe Media Player now on Labs (The Genesis Project)
- Adobe Advances Web 2.0 in Education — Adobe Flex Builder 2 Free to Students and Faculty (Adobe.com)
- Photoshop, as seen through Johnny Cash (John Nack on Adobe)
- Clarification on "Johnny Cash" (John Nack on Adobe)
For the photo enthusiast:
- Canon EOS 40D review (DPReview)
- Terry White's 2007 Holiday Gadget Gift Guide (Terry White's Tech Blog)
- Scott Kelby's Gonzo Holiday Gear Guide (Layers Magazine)
- Stuck for a Holiday Gift? I Bet They'll Like This! (Photoshop Insider)
A Pleasant Shopping Experience
November 25, 2007
It's not often that I post this sort of thing, but I gotta tell you; I recently purchased a few digital camera accessories from B&H Photo , and it was the most pleasant online shopping experiences I've ever had!
First off, I really like the B&H website : it's well-organized, easy to navigate, the filters are brilliant and easy to use, and everything I was looking for was available and in stock.
I was also impressed with how quickly my order shipped (the same day) and then arrived at my doorstep (in Canada) a mere few days after I placed the order.
Anyway, if you've never ordered from B&H Photo before, why not give them a try? I know where I'll be making my future camera purchases. Your mileage may vary. 
Disclaimer: Note that no one is paying me to say any of this; I'm not getting any click-through revenue; and I'm in no way affiliated with B&H Photo .