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I love my Hollywood Effects actions and use them all the time, but I’m working on a brand new set, not to replace Hollywood, but to accent it.

With all the amazing glows and fantasy effects in H.E. I’ve ben thinking it’s time for some cool effects that are basic and down to earth. The new Photographer Essentials actions won’t be a huge set, but it’s going to have some really cool effects that you can use everyday.

The development of the set is in progress. Stay tuned for updates, and if you have something you’ll like to see in this set throw me a comment… Gav

Personally as a photographer I get pretty into creative post processing. I make lightroom presets, actions etc to super speed that workflow a lot, and I still find myself in front of the computer even though I don’t really need to be. Do you deal with this?

What’s on my mind today is how much playing with post can take away from our creative photography if we allow it to. I literally have so many images that I could spend months behind the computer trying to make art out of them.

I can get to a point where I’m in the studio just playing with the web, emails, photo’s etc. I can browse endlessly thru tech and photo blogs, and get all the great tips in the world but if I don’t go out and shoot I become only an observer.

This sounds crazy since I love photography, but sometimes I get in a mode where I tend not to pick up the camera unless it’s a paid job! I have to force myself to go out shooting somewhere. It can be a country drive, or just a walk down the street. Great images are everywhere , so if I am not finding a shot, I figure I need to spend more time learning to see the see the beauty in the things around me.

We don’t have to be on a roadtrip, or a brand new place to find great stuff to shoot. I know I get in this rut at times and maybe you do to. Though all this online content is great, there’s nothing like picking up a camera and getting out hands dirty. Getting a speedy workflow is always something I’m looking for, and it works great. I just need to remember to use that extra time to get creative behind the lens.

NOW STOP READING THIS AND GO SHOOTING!

Gavin Seim

I just wanted to post up to tell you about the Seim Effects affiliate program. I like to reward people for spreading the word on Seim Effects, and if you want to get involved at the next level you can join the affiliate program.Basically you link to Seim Effects from your site or photo blog, and when people click thru from your site and buy a product you make money. We pay a nice affiliate percentage that’s more than most program out there.

It’s really easy. Just sign up for the program, and add links or affiliate image to your site. We’ll even help you set up if you need it.

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I wanted to post a free video from my up and coming Seim Effect video series.

Burn and dodge is one of those overlooked gems that can give you control over where viewer attention is drawn to in an image. Most people avoid vignettes, burn, dodges because they don’t see the point, but

I see images nearly every day that could be twice as good with a little B&D Love. This is just as important with HDR images which tend to be a bit flat in their natural state.Click the link to get the full High Res version.

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There’s a new version of Hollywood Effects out today. Along with a few minor updates, there’s a brand new action I’m really excited about called Dragon Eye. It’s a great general use Dragonizer effect that I think you’ll really like.

We also launched a new Hollywood Effects sneak peak video showing you what inside, and what you can do with the latest Hollywood Effects Actions.

If you already own the action check your inbox for the update, If not head over to the Hollywood Effects Page and pick them up.

Well the actions update has been pushed. Those of you who already own Hollywood Effects action should have received an update email with a download code. Those of you who purchase Hollywood Effects in the future will automatically get the latest.

1.5 adds some new effects that I think will be very useful including Hollywood Fashion and Sext Soft. I’m excited to see the product filling out even more, making it an all in one special effects action set.

Also I plan on making a brand new video soon that reflects the latest additions so you can see them in action and get some tips.

There’s quite a few of you using Hollywood Effects Photogshop actions. Though a growing number of people these days are using my Power Workflow Lightroom presets, but sometimes I feel it’s easy to get lazy on the Photoshop effects we use because Lightroom is so easy, and can do so much.

While I’m not downplaying Lightroom I think we need to remember that the effects we can do in Photoshop like glows, and advanced special effects simply cannot be done in Lightroom and we don’t want to forget about PS.

In using Hollywood Effects lately I felt that it was time for a few more tools so soon I’ll be launching a free update for Hollywood Effects owners, as well as doing a brand new demo video. Their will be at least two brand new effects that I think you’ll really get some use out of so stay tuned.