Lightroom 1.2

Might fix the instability under Vista. Haven't seen any speed improvements...

"More Surreal Digital Photography"

Two tutorials by patrikland.com can be found in the newly published "More Surreal Digital Photography". Step-by-step guide to the cover image and a complete tutorial to make square tire can be found along with other guides by other authors.

"MORE Surreal Digital Photography is where photography and painting merge to create a new digital art form. This book builds on the first volume, including more in-depth tutorials and more hands-on exercises demonstrating how each image is created-broadening your digital photography skills and creativity. With easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions updated for the latest version of Adobe Photoshop, this book is perfect for photographers and graphic designers wanting to expand their horizons in the digital photography field."

Lightroom

The sharp version of Lightroom has arrived. Check it out.

Need for speed

I've just invested in new 10.000 rpm scratch disks, 4 GB of 1066 Mhz RAM and a pimped Core 2 Duo and a fresh Mobo to gain some extra speed, but there are a few free tricks to boost performance in Photoshop. Here's some good tips (by T.Morris) if you want to speed up things in Photoshop for free.

Photoshop to canvas 2.0

1. Apply the "Stamp" filter to your image
2. Print it in scale 1:1 to fit your canvas
3. Get yourself a carbon paper from the bookshop
4. Trace your image on the canvas
5. Paint by numbers
Done!