Eddie Tapp invites everyone to learn about selections in the Tiffen booth

Matt Kloskowski draws a crowd in the NAPP Theater

Matt Kloskowski has a full-house of photographers and creatives learning about HDR in the NAPP Theater.

End of Day 1 at Photoshop World

So, at the end of Day 1, there were many happy photographers and creatives. The exhibitors stayed busy with photographers and creatives, answering questions and demonstrating software and photography-related gear. Adobe to Xerox are on the Expo floor educating customers about their products.

I spoke with many 1st time attendees who were extremely impressed with Photoshop World. They commented about how extremely organized Photoshop World is with a stellar staff and awesome instructors. Of course, the Expo floor is always a treat and the attendees have taken advantage of the various contests, demos and many have spent a few dollars or more to the delight of the awesome vendors present.

Of course, by the end of the day, there is a bit of information overload. One must step back and take a deep breath thinking about the events of the day. As you can see, even the instructors such as Photoshop guy, Pete Collins, can be overwhelmed with the awesomeness of Photoshop World.

Our next stop…After hours party at Club Ibiza!

Steam punk Abraham Lincoln

Until 1:45 today stop in at the Wescott Booth to see Russell Brown from Adobe as “Steamounk Abraham Lincoln”!

Taking A Look at the Wacom Intuous 5

One of the many big names on the expo floor is Wacom. This year they released their Intuous 5 Touch tablet and I talked with Joe Sliger, field application specialist about the device.

“What we learned from the buttons was that people did not know what they did. So on the Intuous 4, we introduced the lit buttons but you had to look at the tablet to see them. With the Touch, we created a HUD so you can keep your eyes on your work.” The buttons even support “chords” allowing multiple buttons at the same time.

“The best thing we did not ship in the box is a mouse. The mouse is a crutch we go back to if available. With the touch you not only have standard one- and two-fingered gestures, but we’ve introduced Wacom gestures which support three, four and five- fingered gestures that you can customize.”

Another amazing feature about the Intuous 5 Touch is each tablet has wireless capabilities with the purchase on an add-on RF accessory kit, making the tablet not only touch sensitive, but now mobile. “Imagine you are a teacher in a classroom or lab , walking around, controlling the screen by touch gestures.”

Overall, I can’t wait to try this out and you can too by stopping by the Wacom booth during the Expo hours today and tomorrow.

Joe McNally teaching on the floor

Joe McNally shares some tips on lighting and shooting on the expo floor. Many instructors can be found on the Expo floor talking with attendees and sharing their knowledge and advice.

Lens Bracelet joins the Expo Floor for the first time!

Adam Elmakias discusses his creation, the Lens Bracelet, to curious photographers on the expo floor.

Datacolor’s David Tobie demonstrates the new free App Spydergallery

Wescott behind the scenes

Models and backdrops preparing for the Expo hall opening soon. From the looks of things, it is going to be some great vignettes to shoot today. Bring your camera(s)!

Calvin Hollywood’s Photoshop Freakshow Jam-Packed!

Standing room only for this first-time Photoshop World instructor from my hometown!