http://www.usatoday.com/tech/products/2007-05-08-kelby-photoshop_N.htm

Here is the comment I left:  (I meant it all!)

Roz_Fruchtman wrote: 2d 2h ago

These tours are recommended for anyone involved with Adobe Photoshop, remotely involed with Adobe Photoshop or “even thinking of becoming involved with Adobe Photoshop.” It is not only an extensive day of learning, but CAN BE an eye opener. My very first seminar tour (with Scott Kelby) in 2001 was what Dr. Phil would call a “definitely moment” for me.

When: Monday, April 3, 2006

Master Photoshop CS2 with Deke McClelland

Learn the ingenious techniques that experienced Photoshop professionals use every day to accomplish amazing effects with a minimum of effort. Discover a faster, better way to use Photoshop®. No hyper-technical jargon, no beginner basics ­ just class after class of “real-world” techniques that will advance your skills and make you more productive than ever before. After an enlightening day with Deke McClelland, your confidence in your Photoshop skills will be at an all-time high.

Monday, April 3, 2006
Jacob K Javits Convention Center, New York City
Room: 1A 6-14
SignIn: 9AM
Seminar Starts: 10AM
$99 – NON-Members
$79 – Members

NOTE: This is a good time to join or renew as there are always great deals on the Exhibition Floor between sessions for NAPP members and you save $20 on the seminar.

Register Online
Photoshop Seminar Tour NYC – April 3, 2006 – Deke McClellan https://www.photoshopuser.com/seminar/psregister.php?page=seminar/psregister

Register Via Phone
800-201-7323

Check Schedule
http://www.photoshopseminars.com/class/46

Free Stuff
http://www.photoshopseminars.com/freestuff.html

Enjoy!

Roz Fruchtman — Owner/Moderator Photoshop-Haven

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
PHOTOSHOP WORLD OPENS ITS TECH EXPO TO PUBLIC ONE DAY ONLY
AND OFFERS FREE PASSES ONLINE
Photoshop World Conference & Expo – Miami Convention Center – March 22-24
 
TAMPA, FL – Thurs., March 9  – Photoshop World Conference & Expo is opening its Tech Expo at the Miami Convention Center to the public for one day only on Thurs., March 23 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm (http://www.photoshopworld.com/ticket/).
 
Photoshop World’s Expo is an ideal opportunity for creative professionals and students to get a look at tomorrow’s technology and mingle with industry experts from the biggest names in the business, including Adobe, Microsoft, Nikon, Canon, HP, Dell, Wacom, and B&H Photo Video.

 
Educational opportunities are abundant during the Tech Expo with free Photoshop and digital imaging bonus classes at the Microsoft Expo Theatre and the National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP) Expo Theatre. Microsoft is previewing features of Microsoft Windows Vista as well as how to get maximum Photoshop performance out of a Windows PC. World-renowned professional photographers Vincent Versace and Joe McNally will be teaching in the NAPP Expo Theatre joining Michael Ninness from Adobe and best-selling author Deke McClelland creating an amazing all-star instructor line-up. For a complete Tech Expo Bonus Class schedule go to http://www.photoshopworld.com/bonus.html.
 
Tech Expo admission is $20 per person at the door. Although, “free” admission passes are available prior to March 23 at http://www.photoshopworld.com/ticket/ or by calling 800-738-8513.
 
Photoshop World Conference & Expo is sponsored by Adobe Systems Incorporated and produced by NAPP (National Association of Photoshop Professionals). NAPP is the largest graphic and digital imaging association worldwide with more than 46,000 members, and the world’s leading resource for Adobe® Photoshop® training, news, and education. For more information visit: http://www.photoshopuser.com.
 
### Educational opportunities are abundant during the Tech Expo with free Photoshop and digital imaging bonus classes at the Microsoft Expo Theatre and the National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP) Expo Theatre. Microsoft is previewing features of Microsoft Windows Vista as well as how to get maximum Photoshop performance out of a Windows PC. World-renowned professional photographers Vincent Versace and Joe McNally will be teaching in the NAPP Expo Theatre joining Michael Ninness from Adobe and best-selling author Deke McClelland creating an amazing all-star instructor line-up. For a complete Tech Expo Bonus Class schedule go to . Tech Expo admission is $20 per person at the door. Although, “free” admission passes are available prior to March 23 at or by calling 800-738-8513. Photoshop World Conference & Expo is sponsored by Adobe Systems Incorporated and produced by NAPP (National Association of Photoshop Professionals). NAPP is the largest graphic and digital imaging association worldwide with more than 46,000 members, and the world’s leading resource for Adobe® Photoshop® training, news, and education. For more information visit: . ###Media Contact:
Mary Laurinaitis
NAPP/Photoshop World
Marketing & Media Relations
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maryl@photoshopuser.com Posted by Roz Fruchtman / BlogviewsByRoz.com   

A while back I got the bright idea to create a collection of digital designs with Plaid as the theme.  The problem was, I was clueless as to how to make this happen.

After a bit of research and help from colleagues I was off and running to explore the list of websites I had been presented with.

The very first website I visited and the one I kept coming back to was:

Plaid Lite – by NameSuppressed Design

“Plaid Lite” has the flexiblity and good sense to allow one to create their own unique plaid patterns using almost any image that is inserted into the filter.  The results are phenominal and limited only by ones own imagination and/or images used.

From the website Plaid Lite’s features include:

• Synthesizes plaid patterns from existing digital images, so it’s easy to generate color co-ordinated patterns
• Rotation control allows you to spin plaids to any angle you like Zoom control to get up close to the plaid pattern, or zoom out to increase the plaid density
• 4 different quality settings, from Draft Quality for slower computers, up to Insane Quality for super-crisp images
  Easy to use installer program gets you started quickly and easily

Aside from Adobe Photoshop… Plaid Lite works with a large group of programs which include:

• Adobe Photoshop v3.04+
• Adobe Photoshop Elements
• Computerinsel PhotoLine 32
• Corel Photopaint v8+
• IrfanView
• Jasc Paint Shop Pro v4.12+
• Jasc Paint Shop Pro Studio
• Megalux Ultimate FX
• Ulead PhotoImpact v4+
• Many others

As a digital artist, my interest was more than a little peaked. 

The program’s presentation was inviting with its affordable pricing of $14.95 and its 21-day trial version.  It has long since been added to my arsenal of daily tools for creating my own digital designs. For sure you will want it too after fooling with it during the trial period.

Check it out… Plaid Lite

As well as reviewing I usually have an interest in the products and services I review.  Therefore, I come to it with a true feeling of curiosity and wonder as to how this program, service, book, organization, etc. can help me and those with related interests.

If I were to be asked:  “What makes you the happiest” I would say: “being creative and designing digital art” and anything else related to stirring up the creative cobwebs of my mind!

Don’t waste another moment, surf on over to the Plaid Lite website and give it a whirl.  Plaid Lite has become one of my most favorite programs.  In fact… One night I was feeling a bit down… I sat down at the computer, opened up Adode Photoshop and the next thing I knew… I was pulling image after image into the Plaid Lite filter and by the time I got done:

• I was no longer feeling down
• I had a brand new plaid collecton created
• Realized how adictive Plaid Lite is, on the other hand… realized it was cheaper than a therapist!

What could be better than that!  Check it out at:
http://www.namesuppressed.com/design/plugins-plaidlite.shtml

Posted by Roz Fruchtman / BlogViewsByRoz.com