web01.fireside.fm Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:24:49 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) PhotoActive - Episodes Tagged with “Photoshop” https://photoactive.fireside.fm/tags/photoshop Mon, 24 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0700 Jeff Carlson and Kirk McElhearn discuss photography and the Apple ecosystem. We cover using an iPhone or any other camera with Apple hardware and software, and we welcome photographers to discuss their work. en-us episodic A podcast about photography and the Apple ecosystem. Jeff Carlson & Kirk McElhearn Jeff Carlson and Kirk McElhearn discuss photography and the Apple ecosystem. We cover using an iPhone or any other camera with Apple hardware and software, and we welcome photographers to discuss their work. no photography, podcast, kirk mcelhearn, jeff carlson, cameras, lenses, apple, iPhone, photo editing, photo organization Jeff Carlson & Kirk McElhearn kirk@mcelhearn.com Episode 182: Photoshop on iPhone https://photoactive.fireside.fm/182 25cd555f-0c91-4b3a-a212-3024cd921c6e Mon, 24 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0700 Jeff Carlson & Kirk McElhearn 182 Photoshop on iPhone full Jeff Carlson & Kirk McElhearn Adobe has released Photoshop for iPhone, a bonafide version of real Photoshop, not to be confused with Photoshop Express or other earlier variations. We take a look at this new app with one main question in our minds: Who is this for? A programming note: Toward the end of the episode we talk about using the Remove tool in Photoshop and Lightroom, but Jeff forgot to take screenshots. When he tried to reproduce the same actions later, he didn’t get the same results as described while we were doing it. So we apologize that we don’t have visuals to accompany what we’re describing. 29:59 no Adobe has released Photoshop for iPhone, a bonafide version of real Photoshop, not to be confused with Photoshop Express or other earlier variations. We take a look at this new app with one main question in our minds: Who is this for? A programming note: Toward the end of the episode we talk about using the Remove tool in Photoshop and Lightroom, but Jeff forgot to take screenshots. When he tried to reproduce the same actions later, he didn’t get the same results as described while we were doing it. So we apologize that we don’t have visuals to accompany what we’re describing. Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson), Jeff on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/jeffcarlson.bsky.social) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn), Kirk on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/kirkville.com) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-182-ps-iphone)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Photoshop on iPhone (https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop/app.html) Episode 181: Leica Lux Grip and App for iPhone (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-181-leica-lux) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive. photography, podcast, kirk mcelhearn, jeff carlson, cameras, lenses, apple, iPhone, photo editing, photo organization, photoshop Adobe has released Photoshop for iPhone, a bonafide version of real Photoshop, not to be confused with Photoshop Express or other earlier variations. We take a look at this new app with one main question in our minds: Who is this for?

A programming note: Toward the end of the episode we talk about using the Remove tool in Photoshop and Lightroom, but Jeff forgot to take screenshots. When he tried to reproduce the same actions later, he didn’t get the same results as described while we were doing it. So we apologize that we don’t have visuals to accompany what we’re describing.

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]]> Adobe has released Photoshop for iPhone, a bonafide version of real Photoshop, not to be confused with Photoshop Express or other earlier variations. We take a look at this new app with one main question in our minds: Who is this for?

A programming note: Toward the end of the episode we talk about using the Remove tool in Photoshop and Lightroom, but Jeff forgot to take screenshots. When he tried to reproduce the same actions later, he didn’t get the same results as described while we were doing it. So we apologize that we don’t have visuals to accompany what we’re describing.

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]]> Episode 140: Denoise and Healing Tools https://photoactive.fireside.fm/140 e4202477-d5bc-46ae-a904-939ef9f06729 Sat, 29 Apr 2023 01:00:00 -0700 Jeff Carlson & Kirk McElhearn 140 Denoise and Healing Tools full Jeff Carlson & Kirk McElhearn Adobe added a new AI-assisted denoise feature to Lightroom and a Remove tool in the public beta of Photoshop, both of which are impressive. But how many photographers find themselves using these and other tools? 29:42 no Adobe added a new AI-assisted denoise feature to Lightroom and a Remove tool in the public beta of Photoshop, both of which are impressive. But how many photographers find themselves using these and other tools? Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-140-denoise-heal)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) DxO PureRAW 3 (https://www.dxo.com/dxo-pureraw/) Bring on the noise: How to save high ISO files deemed ‘too noisy’ (https://www.popphoto.com/how-to/ai-de-noise-software/) PhotoshopCAFE: IMPOSSIBLE new Remove Tool in Photoshop disrupts retouching (https://youtu.be/TJHUlzuta0E) Our Snapshots: Jeff: Carson Camera Sensor Magnifier - 4.5 x 30mm (SM-44) (https://amzn.to/41lKkuq) Kirk: Photomator (https://www.pixelmator.com/photomator/) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive. photography, podcast, kirk mcelhearn, jeff carlson, cameras, lenses, apple, iPhone, photo editing, photo organization, denoise, photoshop, lightroom, healing, remove Adobe added a new AI-assisted denoise feature to Lightroom and a Remove tool in the public beta of Photoshop, both of which are impressive. But how many photographers find themselves using these and other tools?

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]]> Adobe added a new AI-assisted denoise feature to Lightroom and a Remove tool in the public beta of Photoshop, both of which are impressive. But how many photographers find themselves using these and other tools?

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]]> Episode 79: Professional Retouching with Lisa Carney https://photoactive.fireside.fm/79 13009c4b-7bb2-43c5-aa07-e508343f7cb7 Fri, 23 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0700 Jeff Carlson & Kirk McElhearn 79 Professional Retouching with Lisa Carney full Jeff Carlson & Kirk McElhearn In Episode 78, we talked about everyday photo retouching, such as removing dust spots and objects from your images. Now, we’re shifting to the big leagues, talking to professional retoucher Lisa Carney about the art and business at this level. You may never look at a movie or TV ad the same way again. 38:51 no In Episode 78, we talked about everyday photo retouching, such as removing dust spots and objects from your images. Now, we’re shifting to the big leagues, talking to professional retoucher Lisa Carney about the art and business at this level. You may never look at a movie or TV ad the same way again. Guest: Lisa Carney (https://www.lisacarney.com), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/finishing_station/) Hosts: Jeff's website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson) Kirk's website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-79-carney)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Episode 78: Everyday Photo Retouching (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-78-retouch) Lisa Carney Portfolio (https://www.lisacarney.com/portfolio) Television/Streaming Examples (https://www.lisacarney.com/television) Our Snapshots: Jeff: The Art of Drew Struzan (https://amzn.to/2ZU9bI4) Kirk: Pixelmator Pro; AppleScript support (https://www.pixelmator.com/tutorials/resources/advanced-automation-and-scripting-with-applescript/) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5f922902bb7aa672e98168b1/1603414283652/succession_ver2.jpg?format=750w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5f92291b2226271c5b5cca89/1603414308954/succession_ver3_xlg.jpg?format=750w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5f9229556b423f1cda082725/1603414367749/NoodlesSquare.jpg?format=750w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5f9229711e1d8b760bb9fb38/1603414393743/man-in-the-high-castle.jpeg?format=750w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5f92298515e85613786125ed/1603414414452/TheNeighborsSeason1.jpg?format=750w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5f9229994efd0e5a4f5f2400/1603414434872/muppets.jpg?format=750w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5f9229ae497b39456c7a6aea/1603414460225/DesperateSeason6.jpg?format=750w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5f9229de15e8561378612d3f/1603414536291/the-thing-struzan.jpg?format=750w photography, podcast, kirk mcelhearn, jeff carlson, cameras, lenses, apple, iPhone, photo editing, photo organization, interview, retouching, lisa carney, professional, compositing, photoshop, hollywood, netflix, amazon prime, movie posters, advertising In Episode 78, we talked about everyday photo retouching, such as removing dust spots and objects from your images. Now, we’re shifting to the big leagues, talking to professional retoucher Lisa Carney about the art and business at this level. You may never look at a movie or TV ad the same way again.

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]]> Episode 53: Focus Stacking https://photoactive.fireside.fm/53 9d90edf5-756e-4042-8f69-1e28b299a39d Fri, 11 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0700 Jeff Carlson & Kirk McElhearn 53 Focus Stacking full Jeff Carlson & Kirk McElhearn You can control depth of field in a photo using narrow apertures, but what do you do when that’s not enough to get everything in focus? For macro and some landscape photography, the answer is focus stacking, a technique that blends several images shot at different focal lengths. Kirk and Jeff talk about how it works and when you’d want to use it. 35:16 no You can control depth of field in a photo using narrow apertures, but what do you do when that’s not enough to get everything in focus? For macro and some landscape photography, the answer is focus stacking, a technique that blends several images shot at different focal lengths. Kirk and Jeff talk about how it works and when you’d want to use it. Hosts: Jeff's website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson) Kirk's website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-53-focus-stack)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) How-To: Focus Stacking in Photoshop (https://create.adobe.com/2019/1/29/focus_stacking_in_ph.html), Adobe Create Episode #20 - The Blur-That-Shall-Not-Be-Named (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-20-bokeh) Photographing the Canadian Rockies, Part 1 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxcfTiQqrKA), Nick Page’s video about when he shot the ice image that appears in the Adobe Create article. Affinity Photo (https://affinity.serif.com/en-us/photo/) Pixelmator Pro (https://www.pixelmator.com/pro/) Helicon Focus (https://www.heliconsoft.com/heliconsoft-products/helicon-focus/) Zerene Stacker (http://zerenesystems.com/cms/stacker) Fuji X Secrets (https://amzn.to/2ovJ3nr), by Rico Rico Pfirstinger Bob Sober (https://newsok.com/article/5538647/interview-tulsa-artist-bob-sober-gives-insects-their-close-up-in-oklahoma-city-exhibit) Episode 47: Jeff Becomes an Event Photographer (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-47-jeff-event) Our Snapshots: Jeff: Fujifilm X-T3 Vertical Battery Booster Grip (https://amzn.to/2UpBwlw) Kirk: Peak Design Standard Plate (https://www.peakdesign.com/collections/all/products/standard-plate) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5d9fc19d79871d1753c1bf0e/1570750888988/create-nick-page-photo.png?format=750w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5d9fc1d8e0c308696ff28c0b/1570750950155/FXT31384.jpeg?format=750w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5d9fc2501604cb7ecda47c1c/1570751067693/focus-stack-coins-final.jpg?format=750w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5d9fc29e444c0009d2e6ae74/1570751182454/DSCF6015-Edit.jpg?format=750w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5d9fc33a0758ca2ff2e18b92/1570751337495/DSCF6014.jpg?format=750w https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b0d9e5ab40b9d7f7ff10b47/t/5d9fc3c440d3273f1b6c4426/1570751552818/DSCF6015.jpg?format=750w photography, podcast, kirk mcelhearn, jeff carlson, cameras, lenses, apple, iPhone, photo editing, photo organization, focus stacking, focus bracketing, focus stack, photoshop, depth of field You can control depth of field in a photo using narrow apertures, but what do you do when that’s not enough to get everything in focus? For macro and some landscape photography, the answer is focus stacking, a technique that blends several images shot at different focal lengths. Kirk and Jeff talk about how it works and when you’d want to use it.

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