Refine Edge and More Now On Photoshop For iPad: UPDATE

Supposedly, most creators are pushing for a more mobile workflow for their creativity. Hence why the likes of Adobe wanting to put more tools in the cloud and your mobile devices. Today Adobe announced another update to its Photoshop on iPad product.

Refine Edge Brush

This tool is used mostly when making selections of objects that don’t particularly have defined edges or contrast. Ok, maybe that didn’t make any sense. Let me give you an example.If you have a photo of a person with big hair and you’d like to cut them away from the background, you’ll need to use your selection tool to do so. The problem is the big hair can be quite a tedious task to handle as it’s hard to cleanly select wispy hair. Adobe’s Sensei AI does a good job with its refine edge tool to make those difficult selections. But, that was only available on the desktop version of Photoshop. That functionality is now on the iPad version.

Image credit: Adobe

Image credit: Adobe

Rotation Tool

First off, in Photoshop for the desktop, I think this is the most underrated tool. This tool is used to rotate your canvas while you’re working. Highly useful if you’re doing some fine retouching on a portrait and need to touch up eyes or lips. Rotating the canvas makes it easier on your hand for your mouse or stylus to successfully complete your brush strokes. This is now available on the iPad version of Photoshop.

Image credit: Adobe

Image credit: Adobe


If you’re interested in more details on these new updates, Adobe shares it all on its blog post here. Nice update, but the best thing about this blog post in my opinion is the closing paragraphs. Good on ya, Adobe.



Hanging Out With The Mad Scientist Don Komarechka

I recently had the honor and pleasure of being on the Photo Geek Weekly podcast hosted by Mr. Don Komarechka. “DonKom” is an amazing photographer and educator up in Canada where he shares his mastery of macro photography and other geekery with others.

His podcast, Photo Geek Weekly, airs each week as he and a guest host will pick through the interesting photography-related news topics of the week. This leads to great discussions not only about photography, but also some good life lessons everyone can take from the photography lifestyle. Below you’ll find the episode where I was a guest host. Just click the photo. Check it out. I appreciate Mr. DonKom havin’ me on this week. Lots of fun and good discussions.

Make sure you’re subscribed to my shows Hands-On Photography and Hands-On Wellness. Thanks.

Image by Ant Pruitt all rights reserved

Image by Ant Pruitt all rights reserved


REVIEW: Flashpoint Xplor 300 Pro Studio Flash

Here’s my review of the studio strobe I previously mentioned. I did my video review of this product for work. It’s the Flashpoint Xplor 300 Pro. Check it out below. Also, as an official affiliate for Adorama, you can use my link to purchase this studio flash. Not only will you be supporting Adorama, but you’ll also be supporting me as a content creator as I will get a few cents commission. I appreciate the support. And thanks for checking out the video. Be well and DO well.