Fine Tuning and Tilt Sensitivity

In this tutorial you'll learn how to install the Intuos4 for Macintosh computers from the installation CD. You'll also get an overview of the functionality of the system settings.

In this video you'll see how to install the latest driver for the Wacom Intuos4 on the Windows operating system. You'll see how to adjust all the functions in the Control Panel and save these functions as files.

In this lesson you'll see how to install the Wacom tablet Intuos4 and connect it to your computer via Bluetooth. You'll also get some tips on optimizing the battery life of your tablet.

In this video we'll take a quick tour of the Wacom Control Panel so you know where everything is.

If you have never used a pen and tablet before, it may feel awkward at first. Don't worry, this video will take you through all of the difficulties and get you comfortable.

This lesson deals with the basic settings of the Grip Pen. You will learn how to change the laterality of the pen if you are left-handed.

This video looks at the different nibs provided in your pen holder, as well as the colored rings that you can use to identify pens if you have several of them.

In this tutorial you'll learn about the pressure sensitivity of the pen and how you can adjust its settings to suit the way you work in Photoshop.

In this video you will see how to set the functions on the side switches individually. You'll see how these switches can be changed to work as a modifier keystroke, a hold key, or a multitude of other functions.

At the top of your pen is the eraser, which also has pressure sensitivity. In this video you'll see how this button maps directly to the Eraser tool in Photoshop. If you prefer you can also assign this button a custom function in the Wacom Control Panel.

Although it is constructed like a classic marker, the Art Pen is not only tilt- and pressure-sensitive, but also capable of rotation sensitivity. In this tutorial you'll learn how it works and how to use this feature in Photoshop.

In this lesson you'll get to know the Airbrush and see how you can adjust its settings in Photoshop. You'll also see why the Stylus and Touch Ring are particularly useful with the Airbrush.

In this video you'll learn about the other pens available for you to use with your tablet, including the Classic Pen, the Intuos4 Ink Pen, and the Ballpoint Pen.

In this lesson you'll learn how to set up mapping preferences and toggle between multiple monitors with your tablet. You can even set up the tablet to use only certain areas of the tablet or the monitor for mapping. You'll also see how the ExpressKeys can be adjusted to be perfect for either left-handed or right-handed use.

You'll learn the difference between the Pen and Mouse modes in this video, as well as how to switch between the two modes.

In this video you will see how to work with two monitors and jump between monitors. You will also learn how to adjust the brightness of the display (OLED).

In this video you'll see how the Control Panel settings can be assigned and arranged differently for different applications. We'll look at Photoshop and SketchBook Pro specifically.

The Wacom Tablet Utility allows you to back up or restore custom preferences and settings. These preferences can be saved and then reapplied on different machines by using the Restore button. This tutorial will walk you through the required steps.

This lesson explains why you might want to work with ExpressKeys and how to set them to suit your own particular workflow.

You can create specific ExpressKey setups for different applications, and in this video we'll look at defining ExpressKeys for Photoshop and SketchBook Pro.

ExpressKeys can also be combined to act as modifiers, providing more flexibility in the way they are assigned. You will learn how to do so in this video.

The functions of the Touch Ring can be adjusted individually for individual programs. In this lesson you will learn what features can be assigned to the Touch Ring and how you can customize it to take advantage of the latest features in Photoshop.

In this video you will learn more about the Radial menu and see how to add new functions to the menu in order to optimize your workflow. You'll also discover that you can create multiple levels of commands using submenus.

One shoulder on our model looks higher than the other. In this video we'll fix that using the Liquify filter.

The left eye on our model looks too small and too far away from the nose, producing an unbalanced appearance. The Liquify filter can correct this problem too, as shown in this video.

The model has a beauty spot on her cheek that's worth preserving. But there are also several other moles on her body that we want to remove, and in this video you'll see how it's done.

A few small scars and wrinkles detract from the model's overall appearance, so in this video we'll get rid of them using the Spot Healing tool.

Some imperfections, such as the veins in this image, aren't easy to remove with the Spot Healing tool. The best way to hide these is simply to change their color, and this video presents a quick technique for doing so.

In this video we'll get rid of the highlights on the nose and the forehead by cloning over them using a new layer set to Darken mode.

The thick powder on the model's face is too prevalent to be removed using the Spot Healing tool. Applying a Surface Blur filter to the entire skin is a better solution, as you'll see in this video.

The model's skin appears rather gray in places. In this video you'll see how to quickly and easily paint in more color exactly where you want it.

The hair on our model seems to have been overlooked by the makeup artist. But we can improve its appearance with a little retouching, as you'll see in this video.

The eyes are the most important part of any portrait, and enhancing them improves the whole image. In this video we'll brighten the model's irises with the Dodge tool, boost the color of her eyes with the Sponge tool, and paint in longer eyelashes.

The lipstick was applied a little haphazardly on this model, and its color really doesn't suit her skin color. In this video we'll fix both of these problems, adding a Hard Light layer to improve the lips' definition.

To make our model look less anemic, we'll add some blush to her cheeks in this video, which will also help to enhance her cheekbones.

The bright white background in this portrait makes the model's edges look too harsh. In this video we'll add a glow on a new layer to soften the outline.

In this video we'll use a color adjustment to give the image a more muted look, which is more in line with current fashions.

Architectural photography is often about compromises. We can't manage the lighting, the elements of the scene, or often the angle of view. Fortunately, Photoshop can fix all of these for us.

When we photograph buildings we're most often taking the shots from ground level. This produces ugly distortion, but fortunately Photoshop has the tools to correct it, as you'll see in this video.

Buildings often look better at night, when the lights are switched on. But how do you get rid of that blue cast? This video will show you.

Photoshop has an extraordinary ability to take a bunch of images and automatically turn them into a stunning panoramic shot. Of course, a little manual adjustment is often needed, as this video demonstrates.

This video looks at the Vanishing Point filter. Everyone who works with architectural photography needs to know how to use this filter, which is the single most useful tool for fixing architectural blemishes.

The Clone tool has long been a favorite of Photoshop retouchers. In CS5, it is complemented by the Spot Healing tool with Content-Aware capability, and the two tools together make a powerful combination.

The Spot Healing tool does a nearly perfect job of removing unwanted elements from images. As you'll see in this video, it can replicate not only simple textures, but also complicated backgrounds and even architectural elements.

Sometimes the Spot Healing tool on its own isn't enough. This video looks at the Clone tool, which can pick up where the Spot Healing tool can't quite make the grade.

What happens when we want to clone from a source that's not the same size as our intended location? Fortunately, the Clone Source panel can help, as you'll see in this video.

To give you an idea of what cloning and healing can accomplish in Photoshop, this video shows a final version of the image we've been working on with all the wires removed.

The Clone Source panel gives us the ability to set up multiple clone sources and then switch between them with ease. In this video, we'll assign four different textures to four separate clone sources.

With all our textures set up, we can now apply those textures to the image. In this video we'll clone into a new layer above the sculpture, applying a different texture to every element.