AI is new and fresh, right? Well… not really. It’s more like the latest rescue tool your department has ordered: it may be lighter, faster, better, but the tactics you use to deploy it are relatively the same. You’ve likely been using AI-like tools in Photoshop long before Adobe slapped the “Generative Fill” label on…
Ever exported and submitted your Photoshop file too early to a boss or client and instantly regretted it? It can feel like walking into a fire without being properly bunked out (a la Backdraft) – you’re about to get burned by your client’s feedback. I’ve been there. I say burned because they’ll want a change,…
Ever erased part of a photo in a design, saved and closed your PSD, then the next day instantly regretted it? That’s like swinging an axe through a wall without checking for a door nearby first. Rookie move. Layer masks are my go-to technique anytime I start a new project. Why? If you’re still a…
Ever over-edited an image and wished you had a fire extinguisher to cool the damage? You’re not alone. We’ve all been there—cranked the brightness too high, nuked the saturation, or jumped too quickly into black and white. It’s like showing up at a structure fire with only half your gear. Sure, you might put out…