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Photoshop is an incredibly feature-rich image editor that has the power to do anything you want. There are just two problems. First - do you know how to get what you want out of Photoshop? Second - do you have the time to do it in Photoshop? Regardless of your answer, plug-ins for Photoshop can help you accomplish what you want easier, faster and better than just using traditional tools alone. Learn more about how Photoshop plug-ins can help you.

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FocalPoint Tutorials

FocalPoint Getting Started

Photoshop PlugIn FocalPoint

Get off to a fast start by watching this getting started tutorial. Learn the benefits of FocalPoint, how to launch it and where to learn more.

Watch Now (6:20)   Flash QuickTime

Launching FocalPoint

Photoshop Plug-In PhotoTools

Learn how to launch FocalPoint and use presets from the onOne menu.

Watch Now (:39)   Flash QuickTime

Understanding the User Interface

Plugins PhotoShop

Learn your way around the user interface. This tutorial covers the control panes, preview area and menu bar navigation.

Watch Now (4:11)   Flash QuickTime

Using the FocusBug

Adobe Photoshop PlugIns

The FocusBug is the heart of FocalPoint. See how to use this intuitive control to define your sweet-spot and adjust the amount, type and edge of the blur.

Watch Now (8:24)   Flash QuickTime

FocusBug Shapes

Adobe Photoshop PlugIns

The FocusBug has either round or planar aperture shapes. Learn when and how to use both shapes.

Watch Now (6:13)   Flash QuickTime

Working with Layer Masks

Adobe Photoshop Mask Plugin

In this tutorial you will see how to use layer masks to selectively blend the results from FocalPoint with your original image.

Watch Now (3:19)   Flash QuickTime

Tilting the Plane of Focus

Adobe Photoshop Plugins FocalPoint

Learn how to simulate a tilt-shift lens by tilting the plane of focus in three dimensions.

Watch Now (3:35)   Flash QuickTime

Using the Vignette Controls

Adobe Photoshop Plugins FocalPoint

Adding a vignette goes hand-in-hand with softening the edge. Learn how to use the vignette controls to add a dark or light edge around your image to focus the viewers eye.

Watch Now (2:01)   Flash QuickTime

Using the Film Grain Control

FocalPoint Focus Plugin PhotoShop

Adding film grain can add that touch of realism. Learn when and how to add it correctly.

Watch Now (2:39)   Flash QuickTime

Using Presets

Photoshop Plugins

Learn how to create, use and share presets.

Watch Now (3:14)   Flash QuickTime



Batch Processing

FocalPoint

Learn how to use Photoshop actions and the Batch dialog to batch process like a pro.

Watch Now (3:27)   Flash QuickTime

Real World FocalPoint Example: Portrait Image

Using FocalPoint

See how to use FocalPoint to enhance a studio portrait image.

Watch Now (7:22)   Flash QuickTime

Real World FocalPoint Example: Table-Top Photography

Using FocalPoint

See how to use FocalPoint to simulate a tilt-shift lens for table-top food, product or macro photography.

Watch Now (5:19)   Flash QuickTime