Episodes
If you're trying to decide whether to use Lightroom, this Introduction video from "Lightroom Made Easy" explains why photographers need Adobe Lightroom, and how it's different from other image editing software. For the full course visit: SteeleTraining.com/lightbox_tutorial
Published 01/14/13
Learn why you might want to use a tablet for Photoshop retouching in this tutorial from photographer Phil Steele. See the Wacom Bamboo Pen and Touch tablet in action. For pricing on some popular tablets see the links below the video on this page at my site SteeleTraining.com
Published 11/29/12
Learn how to to use Content-Aware Fill in Photoshop CS and Photoshop Elements in this video tutorial from photographer Phil Steele. Also includes fill in panoramas and with the healing brush. For the complete course, "Photoshop Basics for Photographers" visit the Steele Training website "SteeleTraining.com
Published 10/13/12
Get sharp photos with your DSLR camera with these five professional focus tips from photographer Phil Steele. For more information, please visit "SteeleTraining.com
Published 08/16/12
Protect your photos by creating a copyright preset in Adobe Lightroom. For more information, please visit SteeleTraining.com
Published 01/31/12
An in-depth test and review of the Canon 320EX Speedlite flash. Learn whether this flash is right for you. Hosted by photographer Phil Steele. For more information, visit www.steeletraining.com
Published 09/21/11
Take better flash photos easily with this inexpensive bounce flash reflector for your SLR camera. Note: As of late 2012, this seems to have become unavailable in the USA. It's still available in Europe and elsewhere via Amazon UK. Note that there are different versions for Canon and Nikon. For more information, please visit "SteeleTraining.com
Published 06/07/11
How to set the Nikon SB-900 in Master mode for multi-flash TTL setups with remote slave flashes. Also how to make the flash act as a Commander without acting as a light source. This video is an excerpt from "How to Shoot Professional-Looking Headshots and Portraits on a Budget with Small Flashes" at "SteeleTraining.com
Published 03/22/11
Fix difficult red eye that can't be fixed with the automatic red-eye removal tool in Photoshop. Includes people and pets with green eye, yellow eye, etc. For the full-length course "Photoshop Basics for Photographers" visit "SteeleTraining.com
Published 03/02/11
Review of the Cactus V5 wireless flash trigger by photographer Phil Steele. You can buy these triggers from GadgetInfinity.com For a complete online video course teaching off-camera flash photography see my website at SteeleTraining.com.www.steeletraining.com
Published 02/09/11
Learn color correction with the Curves Eyedropper tool, in this Photoshop tutorial by photographer Phil Steele. This is an excerpt from the video course "Photoshop Basics for Photographers" available at "SteeleTraining.com
Published 01/18/11
Test and review of the Phottix Strato wireless radio flash trigger by Photographer Phil Steele. The Strato has a unique TTL pass through feature for mounting a flash with through-the-lens metering while using the radio signal to trigger other remote flashes in manual mode. For pricing and purchasing, visit the Phottix store here: http://goo.gl/H7jQq NEW! Check out the new, improved STRATO II MULTI here: http://goo.gl/LfswB If you use the links above to buy a Strato, you also buy me a beer...
Published 11/05/10
Flash photo tips for all camera types. Whether you have a little point-and-shoot or a digital SLR with hot-shoe flash, there is something here for you. For more information, visit "SteeleTraining.com
Published 09/22/10
Photos from the Burning Man festival, the annnual celebration of "radical self-expression" held in the Nevada desert. Photographed by Phil Steele. www.burnmonkey.com
Published 08/19/10
The Yongnuo RF-602 Wireless Flash Trigger is tested and reviewed by Photographer Phil Steele. Also see my video course 'How to Shoot Professional-Looking Headshots and Portraits on a Buget with Small Flashes' at SteeleTraining.com
Published 08/05/10
See which video camera is right for you in this comparison of the Kodak Zi8 and the Flip Ultra HD. Check pricing at Amazon.com with these links: Kodak Zi8 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002... Flip Ultra HD http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002... Audio Technica ATR-3350 Lavalier Microphone http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002... If you buy from my Amazon links you help me continue to produce these tutorials. See my free photography tutorials at "SteeleTraining.com
Published 07/27/10
Learn how to correct lens distortion and perspective distortion in Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3. Note added in 2013: Lightroom 5 has automated some of this process in the new Upright feature. See my Lightroom Made Easy course for details. For more details, visit"SteeleTraining.com
Published 06/24/10
The mysterious blinking display problem (aka "flashing screen nightmare") that annoys so may Canon shooters is explained by photographer Phil Steele. Also, see my video course on shooting headshots and portraits with small flashes at SteeleTraining.com
Published 06/19/10
Wireless flash triggers (aka radio slave triggers) are compared, including PocketWizard, Cactus, Yongnuo, RadioPopper, Cybersync, Skyport, and more. Also, see my video course on shooting headshots and portraits with small flashes at SteeleTraining.com. Links for radio triggers: Pocket Wizard Plus II (Sync Only) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000... Pocket Wizard FlexTT5 Transceiver For Canon (TTL Flash Metering) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003... Elinchrom EL 19360 Skyport...
Published 05/31/10
Learn which Canon flash is better for you, the Speedlite 430EX or Speedlite 430EX II, depending on whether you shoot events or use radio triggers. Price the 430EX II at Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001... Also see the Speedlite 580EX II (can be used as a Master in multi-flash setups): http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000... Also see my video course on shooting headshots and portraits with small flashes at "SteeleTraining.com If you buy from my Amazon links you put a few...
Published 05/26/10
Steelevisions.com/best-canon-flash Photographer Phil Steele compares Canon Speedlite models 270EX, 430EX II, and 580EX II and helps you decide which one to buy based on your needs. For an updated comparison featuring the newer Canon flashes, including the 320EX and 600EX RT, visit my Steele Training website and watch the free video there. I tried to post it here but for some mysterious reason it was rejected. You can also find other photo gear videos on my site which are not here on...
Published 05/16/10
Photographer Phil Steele explains how to set the Canon 580EX II Speedlite flash in Master Mode to control remote, off-camera flashes. For more information, visit www.steeletraining.com
Published 05/02/10
Photographer Phil Steele gives tips on flash portrait photography and introduces his online video course which teaches off-camera strobist speedlite flash photography. For more information, visit www.steeletraining.com
Published 04/29/10