Firmware Update for Nikon D7000 Now Available

D7000 Firmware Update 1.02

Create Layered Files In Lightroom

Perfect Layers is the fast and easy way to create layered files in Photoshop Lightroom. With Perfect Layers you can create and edit multi-layered Photoshop files directly within Photoshop Lightroom or use it to combine images from within other applications. Use it to change skies, composite multiple images together and retouch portraits using the built-in blend modes. We're extremely excited about Perfect Layers and hope you'll enjoy trying out the completely free Perfect Layers Public Preview Release.

• Combine multiple images into a layered Photoshop-compatible file

• Adjust layer size, position, blending mode and opacity

• Use the built-in layer masks and masking tools to blend multiple layers together

• Layered files are easily opened in Photoshop if needed

• Super fast launch and file-opening speed

Download FREE beta version here.

Terje Sorgjerd's 'The Mountain'

Terje Sorgjerd visited El Teide, Spain’s highest mountain, to film this amazing video. According to Sorgjerd, El Teide “is one of the best places in the world to photograph the stars”. The mountain is also the location of Teide Observatories, considered to be one of the world’s best observatories. Click here for more information.

Photoshop In Real Life [Music Video]

Time-Lapse Auroras Over Norway

One of the largest auroral displays in recent years has appeared at the border between Norway and Russia, shown in this time-lapse animation near Kirkenes, Norway by Terje Sørgjerd in March 2011.

Aurora are often green when high energy particles strike the Earth’s atmosphere, causing the air to glow as electrons recombine with oxygen. Other colors are occasionally noticeable when atmospheric nitrogen is affected.

Nikon's New ME-1 Stereo Microphone

"Record crystal-clear sound and significantly reduce autofocus noise on your compatible DSLR camera using this compact stereo microphone. The ME-1 Stereo Microphone connects to compatible DSLR cameras that have a 3.5mm Mic jack and features new innovation that significantly reduces autofocus noise from being recorded." -- Nikon Website

The New Nikon D5100

Photoshop for iPad Live Demo

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