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Friday
Oct282011

a RadLab Tutorial

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Have you heard the fabulous RadLab news? 
It's now FREE to try for 30 days! You can download it from Totally Rad, HERE

RadLab is an amazing interface that works within photoshop or photoshop elements. It is compatible with Elements 8 and up or Photshop CS 3 and up.
Once you download and install RadLab, it will be ready and waiting for you within your photoshop program.
RadLab has the coolest effects, called stylets. There are 78 to choose from. Each stylet comes with it's own editing options. You can also stack the stylets to create unique recipes.  

At camp I offered a RadLab class. Today, I thought I'd share the info with those who were not able to be there. Many of the lovely Camp SS girl's have downloaded the trial and they are loving it.

I decided to Rad-Labify my prairie barn photo for this tutorial. This is my world, right now....a little sad and dreary, don't you think? It's a far cry from the beaches of California! But, it's home. 

Watch as RadLab brings this old prairie barn back to life.

Have you had a chance to play with RadLab yet? Do you have a favorite stylet or perhaps your very own custom recipe?

Haven't tried it yet? Whatchya think? Click HERE for more RadLab info?

 

Reader Comments (30)

i'm a big fan of radlab and all of the totally rad actions. Altho I don't have a 'before' - this is an 'after' I've applied some of their wonderful effects:
http://www.marciescudderphotography.com/home/2011/10/27/to-sit.html
October 28, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterMarcie
Loving RadLab so much and so great to hear your voice Kim :)
October 28, 2011 | Unregistered Commenterxanthe
I downloaded RadLab two weeks ago and can't play with it enough. My favorite part is the real time view of what your photo could look like without having to actually apply it. Thanks, Kim for the tutorial. As always, you showed me a few things I didn't realize I could do with the software.
October 28, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterHeather
It's not supposed to work in Elements but when I forgot and downloaded the trial I was thrilled it did. It is awesome! Now I wish it hadn't worked ;) I've only post a couple of the many I've done:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurohunt/6256388854/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurohunt/6280883882/

It's on the Christmas list for sure! :D
October 28, 2011 | Unregistered Commenterclaudia
I just downloaded the free demo and it's so cool :) After experimenting with the different filters for only a few minutes I can already say that I'll be buying it for sure!
October 28, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterDawnS
Can't wait to try it! Your tutorials are always so easy to understand Kim:)
October 28, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterGail O
I just downloaded the freebie and tried it on my favorite old barn.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mainmim/6289016282/in/photostream

This picture was originally taken on my iPhone, since I am enamoured with it it has been through a number of different processes!

Rad Lab was fun and I can't wait to try it on other pictures!
October 28, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterLinda
Hi! I know this is off topic to the above post, but I couldn't find a "contact" form or email address on the site. I was wanting to request calendar templates for 2012 (http://shuttersisters.com/home/2010/10/23/2011-photo-calendar-templates.html)
like you did in 2010 and 2011. I just love these! Did you plan on releasing new ones and if so, when should I expect to see them? Can't wait! :)

thanks!
October 28, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterHailey
thanks Kim - I will be trying the free trial this weekend. I love the old barn photos!!
love the photos from Camp and I will be there next year - fingers crossed that I will be quick enough to register when the time comes
October 28, 2011 | Unregistered Commenterdarlene
I've downloaded the radlab trial and am having such fun, 30 days is just not long enough!

But like many people right now, money's a bit tight so I'll have to wait a while and maybe I'll be able to get it after Christmas.
October 28, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterTrevellion
Hey... what a fun plug-in! Does it work on RAW files or just jpegs?
October 28, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterMary
Okay... I should have read more before I asked a question. :/ I figured it out... Radlab supports 8bit... so just change the mode from 16bit to 8bit and you CAN work on a RAW image. Thanks!
October 28, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterMary
Thank you so much for posting this! RadLab just went onto my Christmas list. (I'd link to a photo I just played with, but it's for my husband's birthday, which isn't 'til next week, so I can't post it yet!) I appreciate the inspiration!
October 28, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterSarah
yay! great tutorial :) thanks a bunch. xxo
October 28, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterAna Eugenio
Kim, thanks for sharing your knowledge!!! Great!
October 28, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterAnna
Been loving and using RadLab since you first shared it here. I'm so glad so many are trying it. Mary (above), it works on RAW files, that is how I've been processing all of mine.

And the help people there are great, too. I accidentally closed my little floatie opening window and two emails later they'd told me how to re-establish it.
October 28, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterSiobhan Wolf
I am having so much fun with the free trial! I will be buying it!
October 28, 2011 | Unregistered Commenterannie
Thanks for the tutorial! I'm going to give it a try!
October 28, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterBecky Sue
i took kim's radlab class at camp, and boy oh boy, it sure is fun! there's even a filter that adds a polaroid effect!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/hillarah/6278097378/in/set-72157627845916689/

thank you kim for turning me on to yet another fabulous tool! xh
October 29, 2011 | Unregistered Commenterhillary
hi kim...I'm so hooked on Rad Lab. Not only do I love it but it has changed my workflow. Absolutely amazing. Thank you so much for hitting me over the head with the 'Rad Lab is WONDERFUL' message. :) xxo
October 29, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterDenise
Kim, I am so LOVING radlab! I bought it just a little over a month ago yet haven't really spent much time playing with it until now. And as usual, your brilliant tutorials inspire me to create better photographs!! I just love you, thanks so much. :) xo
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Totally Rad people tell me that it will not work with Photoshop Elements but I see here that you say it does?! Has anyone had 100% success with it in PSE8 specifically? I'M HOPEFUL!! I HAVE BEEN WANTING THIS!!
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November 23, 2011 | Unregistered Commenter33
I have elements 6, yes 6! and radlab works with it.
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