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Great Weekend!

I had the great pleasure this weekend to photograph a beautiful family. They were in need of some updated portraits for their home and I was happy to help. The shots came out great as we had a beautiful fall Saturday here in the NW corner of Chicago. We were thrilled because the light was just right about 5pm for some key outdoor candids. We then... [Read more of this review]

Photoshop CS4 Studio Techniques

Writing is underway for the revision of the Studio Techniques book. As time and contract allows, I’ll post information about the book and videos showing off some of the cool things you can do with Photoshop CS4.  Read More →

Free Video - Using Rail Clone

Using LightWave\’s Rail Clone I’ve had a few emails asking how to make tank treads in LightWave Modeler, so I made a quick video showing one option, using Rail Clone. I’ll also show you how to create a solid shape using Rail Extrude. Enjoy.  Read More →

Giant Camera!

As technology improves, cameras get smaller, right? Not so for this guy - he’s made a camera that’s the size of a trailer. Here’s the link.  Read More →

My New Photoshop Book

I’m happy and excited to see my new Photoshop book finally listed on Amazon. While I’m not the only author, I’m honored to be updating this book and be working once again with my friends at Peachpit and New Riders Publishing. Photoshop CS4 Studio Techniques is a widely popular series from Photoshop legend Ben Willmore. He’s... [Read more of this review]

New 3D Garage Training Coming Soon

I’ve been busy on a few things lately, such as a 3D project for Johnson & Johnson, training LightWave, modo, and Digital Photography. Beyond that, I’m beginning my 13th book, Photoshop CS4 Studio Techniques (the revision to Ben Willmore’s CS3 book) and before it really gets underway, I want to complete our new training projects... [Read more of this review]

Free LightWave Lesson

Hello everyone - This week’s free video is for LightWave 3D. I’m doing a project that required a “jello” like object. Initially, I thought to use LightWave 3D’s SoftFX feature. A few emails with Mr. William Vaughan had the idea moving in the right direction, but it wasn’t quite what the client asked for. So then... [Read more of this review]

back in chicago, enjoying the …

back in chicago, enjoying the rain. updating completely new photo site. Hope to have it online soon.  Read More →

Muvico theatres. Joke. More ex…

Muvico theatres. Joke. More expensive fancy tiles, but same shifty candy selection  Read More →

Driving in west palm beach is …

Driving in west palm beach is tricky. Some nasty areas  Read More →

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