Why Plug-ins?
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.
Customer Testimonials
"The prints I made (with Genuine Fractals) startled me. Any flaws that enlargement would ordinarily accentuate were simply not there." — Shutterbug Magazine Review March 2006
I'm just writing to thank you so much for the Plug-In Suite 4. I have installed it and it is absolutely excellent - some great improvements - I think I will have hours of fun trying out all the effects. — Martyn C.
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onOne Software Tutorials
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PhotoTools Tutorials
PhotoTools Getting Started
Get off on the right foot by watching this essential tutorial. You'll learn the benefits of PhotoTools, see examples of the wide range of effects as well as how to launch PhotoTools and how to learn more.
Launching PhotoTools
Learn how to launch PhotoTools or apply presets directly from the onOne menu.
Understanding the User Interface
Learn your way around the user interface. This tutorial covers the control panes, preview area and menu bar navigation.
Using the Library
PhotoTools has hundreds of effects to choose from. Learning the range of effects and when to use them is important. This tutorial will help teach you how to find just the right effect.
Using Layer Masks
See how to use the masking controls and layer masks in Photoshop to selectively paint-in or paint-away PhotoTools effects on your image.
Using Presets
Learn how to create your own presets as well as use them. You will also learn how to share your presets and install presets from friends.
Using the Stack
The stack is the heart of PhotoTools. Think of effects as music notes and the stack as the score. You will learn how to stack and manage multiple effects to create your own unique looks.
Using Type and Graphics Effects
Learn how to use the mysterious type and graphics effects in PhotoTools Professional Edition. These effects are designed by Jack Davis to enhance your headline text or graphic elements. Be sure to watch this tutorial to learn how to use them correctly.
Preparing a Watermark File
In this helpful tutorial you will learn how to prepare a watermark file for use in PhotoTool's batch engine.
Batch Processing with PhotoTools
Learn how to put PhotoTools built-in batch processing engine to work for you. Start with either selected images in Lightroom or Bridge or even an entire folder of images and add a PhotoTools preset and even change files size, type and size on-the-fly.
Real World PhotoTools: Studio Bridal Portrait
See how to use PhotoTools to add some extra zing to a studio bridal portrait. This is a great way to learn about the many effects in the Library and how to combine them in the Stack.
Real World PhotoTools: Floral Study
Learn how to convert and black and white and enhance a floral study image. This is a great way to learn about the many effects in the Library and how to combine them in the Stack.
Real World PhotoTools: Senior Portrait
This tutorial will help teach you how to use presets in your studio to automate frequently used effects. You will also learn how to selectively paint in a PhotoTools effect.
