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      <title>Top Downloaded Images of April 2013</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ Conserving natural resources while reducing waste and pollution is the best way forward to protect earth&amp;rsquo;s ecological balance and its living creatures. Although it is easier said than done, these efforts are certainly achievable once you&amp;rsquo;ve set your mind into it. 
 A positive approach and open mentality is all you&amp;rsquo;ll need to kickstart living a green life. Embrace your eco-friendly side and show your love for Mother Nature by snapping and sharing your breathtaking nature shots with us.
 Take time-out and explore this month&amp;rsquo;s captivating collection of top downloaded credits and subscription images.
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000281</link>
    <author>alex@123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2013-05-01 06:50:33</pubDate>
  
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      <title>123RF May 2013 Tutorial: How To Create Stills Of Underwater Bubbles</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ Most of us know how to shoot organic or non-organic stills, but have you thought of shooting these subjects underwater while creating bubbles?    
  
 This month&amp;rsquo;s 123RF tutorial was inspired by this ingenious idea! Achieving magnificent results is not as hard as you think. Just follow these steps to get started!
  
 Step 1
 To create CO2 bubbles, fill your aquarium with 70% of distilled water and 30% of soda water (no sugar). Make sure that the aquarium is free of dirt and has a clean surface.   
  
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000280</link>
    <author>stef123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2013-05-01 06:56:03</pubDate>
  
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      <title>Creative Insights #21 - A Tribute To Mother Nature</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ Women are naturally associated with nature on physical and spiritual grounds. Earth is often perceived as female, given the fact that all life springs from it.
 Earth is metaphorically equated with motherhood; hence terms such as Mother Nature and Mother Earth. In a physical context, we draw our oxygen, food, water and raw materials from the earth to survive; akin to growing inside our mother&amp;rsquo;s womb, and being nurtured.
 As women and nature are connected by their capacity to give life, this month&amp;rsquo;s awe-inspiring photo montage illustrates just that.
 
  
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 What&amp;rsquo;s the ecological significance here? We need to recognise ourselves as being embodied by our natural environment, and that life on earth can only be preserved if we are able to perceive all life forms as sacred.
 Let this month&amp;rsquo;s Creative Insights inspire you to design your own photo montage and celebrate the wonders of ecofeminism and motherhood.
 Share your artwork with us by sending it to submission@123rf.com.
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000279</link>
    <author>stef123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2013-04-30 21:46:46</pubDate>
  
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      <title>Top Downloaded Images of March 2013</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ Springtime represents new beginnings, blossoming fields and the realization of dreams. 
 Dull, bleak moments are replaced by bright streaks of optimism. Spring provides an avenue for new hope.    
 Preserving this wonderful season is not an impossible feat. Just snap some beautiful shots and share them with us.   
 In the meantime, spare a moment to look through this month&amp;rsquo;s collection of top downloaded credits and subscription images. 
  
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 Remember to 'Like' us on Facebook and 'Follow' us on Twitter for the latest updates from 123RF.com.]]></description>
    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000278</link>
    <author>alex@123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2013-04-01 07:11:11</pubDate>
  
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      <title>123RF April 2013 Tutorial: How To Create An Embroidery Font Style</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ Embroidery art has been given a new lease of life in this month&amp;rsquo;s tutorial. Using Adobe Illustrator and a good dose of imagination, we&amp;rsquo;ll show you how to make an ordinary font stand out! 
  
 Step 1
 Start off by creating some text on your art board using a thick, bulky font.
 
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000277</link>
    <author>stef123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2013-03-31 21:09:17</pubDate>
  
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      <title>Creative Insights #20 - The Truth About Global Warming</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ This climate catastrophe is caused by carbon dioxide and global warming pollutants that form a thickening blanket in the atmosphere; trapping the sun&amp;rsquo;s heat and heating up our planet significantly. The worst part about global warming? It&amp;rsquo;s mostly human-induced... and this climate catastrophe is expected to worsen in the coming years.  
 The rising global temperature will not only affect our health, ecosystem, energy supply, and agriculture, it will change our communities and economy in disastrous ways. What we are witnessing these days is only the tip of the iceberg.  
 But look on the bright side; technology has enabled us to modernize power plants, generate electricity from non-polluting sources and make cars run a lot cleaner.  
 This month, our skilled image editor has created a thought-provoking photo montage to motivate you to go green.    
 
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 We hope that this month&amp;rsquo;s Creative Insights will inspire you to design your own photo montage and adopt an eco-friendly lifestyle.  
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000276</link>
    <author>stef123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2013-03-31 20:55:18</pubDate>
  
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      <title>We present you the 123RF 'Easter Egg Design' Contest Winners!</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ You&amp;rsquo;ve sent in your entries for this competition; showcasing your boundless creativity and talent when it comes to decorating your Easter Eggs. Kudos to you for putting in the extra effort and time!
  
 
 But it all comes down to this... we&amp;rsquo;ve found our Top 5 entries!
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000275</link>
    <author>stef123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2013-03-28 00:00:00</pubDate>
  
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      <title>The 123RF 'Easter Egg Design' Contest Results Are Within Your Reach...</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ You&amp;rsquo;ve filmed, illustrated and painted your Easter egg to perfection. Your design entry has been submitted to us... and now, you are waiting with anticipation to find out whether you&amp;rsquo;ve made our winners&amp;rsquo; list!
 
  
 Just hold on tight... we&amp;rsquo;ll be announcing the lucky winners very soon!
  
 We&amp;rsquo;d like to jolt your memory one more time of what the most creative entries stand to win:


 $50 Amazon.com Gift Certificate


 $50 iTunes Store Gift Certificate OR


 $50 PayPal Credits


  
 If that doesn&amp;rsquo;t get you excited, we don&amp;rsquo;t know what will!
  
 The Top 5 winners will be announced on our 123RF Blog and Facebook Page. So don&amp;rsquo;t forget to keep your eye out for this announcement. Please &amp;lsquo;Like&amp;rsquo; and &amp;lsquo;Share&amp;rsquo; generously!  
 Till then... good luck, folks!    ]]></description>
    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000274</link>
    <author>stef123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2013-03-25 06:50:40</pubDate>
  
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      <title>Creative Insights #19 - Easter Greetings, Everyone!</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ Easter is all about fun, family and childlike frivolity! This season provides the perfect reason to grab your paintbrush and decorate hard-boiled eggs or empty egg shells in the most imaginative way possible. Indulging in chocolate bunnies is permitted, just as long as you can burn off those extra calories through Easter egg hunts!
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000272</link>
    <author>stef123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2013-03-05 07:36:15</pubDate>
  
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      <title>123RF March 2013 Photo Manipulation: Colour Splatter Power</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ Bored of looking at overly airbrushed celebrities on the cover of tabloid magazines? We have a striking visual treat to inspire you this month! 
 Combining feminine beauty and unabashed creativity, this &quot;Colour Splatter Power&quot; tutorial focuses on transforming a pretty portrait into a breathtaking artpiece. Using Adobe Photoshop, we'll show you how to blend different layers and textures to accentuate this image's aesthetic value. 
 Images used for this tutorial are: 



Image of girl with perfect curls : 11527675 &amp;copy; miramiska 123RF.com
Texture of recycled paper :   14113434 &amp;copy; Norasit Kaewsai 123RF.com

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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000271</link>
    <author>stef123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2013-03-05 05:33:33</pubDate>
  
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      <title>123RF 'Easter Egg Design' Campaign</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ Unleash your creative side with Easter egg designs! We can&amp;rsquo;t wait to see what you&amp;rsquo;ll come up with!
 
 From the 12th till 25th of March 2013, join in the fun of our &amp;ldquo;Easter Egg Design&amp;rdquo; Creative Contest by painting on it, illustrating it using your comp, or shooting a video about it.  After you&amp;rsquo;ve painted, illustrated and filmed your creation, you&amp;rsquo;ll need to follow these steps to score yourself some amazing prizes: 
 1. &amp;ldquo;Like&amp;rdquo; our 123RF Fan Page.
 2. Upload the photo/illustration/video.
 3. Post on our FB Wall (facebook.com/123rffans)
 4. The more you share, the higher your chances of winning!
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000270</link>
    <author>stef123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2013-03-11 04:16:34</pubDate>
  
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      <title>Top Downloaded Images of February 2013</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ Easter is near and it's the time to bring out the inner child in yourself and enjoy this wonderful holiday! Yes, you heard us..we know that deep down, you're excited to decorate those egg shells and indulge on cute bunny chocolates!  
  
 Fantastic food, creative egg paintings and exciting egg hunts... what&amp;rsquo;s not to love about Easter? Whether you choose to throw a garden party or go on a delightful getaway with your family, we hope that you&amp;rsquo;ll enjoy yourselves! Take pictures of your Easter-fun activities and share them with us! 
  
 While you are going through your photos, do browse through our collection of top downloaded credits and subscription images, for the month of February 2013. These images will definitely put a smile on your face! 
  
 Let&amp;rsquo;s create lots of memorable moments this Easter! We look forward to receiving more fascinating content from you.
  
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 Remember to 'Like' us on Facebook and 'Follow' us on Twitter for the latest updates from 123RF.com.
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000269</link>
    <author>alex@123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2013-03-01 05:41:34</pubDate>
  
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      <title>123RF.com’s Exclusive Logo Designs Now Available</title>

    <description><![CDATA[Supplier of Royalty-Free images has recently expanded its product line to include new logo designs for clients.
  
 San Francisco, CA, January 28, 2013 -- 123RF.com, supplier of Royalty-Free images, vector illustrations and footage clips, made an official announcement today regarding the addition of exclusive logo designs to their broad list of creative content. Specifically created to represent and convey principles of a company, these logo designs can now be used by new organizations to create a strong brand identity, thus allowing them to stand out amongst their competitors.
 &amp;ldquo;During our eight years in the Royalty-Free stock photo industry, we have been approached by clients who want to utilize our vector illustrations as company logos. As logos under a Royalty-Free license cannot be trademarked, we often have to dissuade our clients from using this form of stock logos. These recent influx of demand for professionally designed corporate logos at affordable prices motivated us to create this new line of exclusive logos to meet this market niche,&amp;rdquo; said Stephanie Sitt, CEO of 123RF.
 Currently, 123RF.com has a total of 1,000 ready-made logo designs but more will be added on a regular basis. These logo designs are available in various categories such as Business, Technology, Communications, Environmental and Retail, amongst others, priced at 250 download credits per logo, with each credit available for as low as $0.68.
 &amp;ldquo;In alignment with our business model, this new product line serves as a great alternative to costly logo designs which can exceed the budgets of most start-up businesses. We are offering them the opportunity to reduce designing cost and time of creating a professional corporate image while introducing a package plan that will suit their budget requirements,&amp;rdquo; Sitt continues.
 With the launch of exclusive logo designs, 123RF.com has successfully positioned itself as a one-stop center for all things Royalty-Free. They consistently meet the needs and demands of clients from all industries, providing them with ideal content for all their creative projects. They have also evolved to become a low price leader of over 17,300,000 Royalty-Free content, with growing users of more than 2,200,000 creatives worldwide.
 &amp;ldquo;To date, all of our logos are designed by an in-house team but we have plans to include designs from freelance designers who wish to contribute to the collection as we have had interested individuals inquiring about the possibility of contributing to this section as well. The response has been more than encouraging,&amp;rdquo; Sitt adds.
 To view more logo designs or for more information about 123RF.com, please visit http://www.123rf.com/logo/.
 About 123RF.com 123RF.com is renowned for being a low price leader of Royalty-Free content. Their collection consists of more than 17,300,000 stock photos, editorial images, vector illustrations, footage clips, exclusive logo designs and soon, audio files.123RF.com operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and can be contacted via telephone, email or LiveChat for assistance regarding any product or service.
 For more information about this article, please email pr@123rf.com.]]></description>
    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000268</link>
    <author>alex@123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2013-01-28 03:00:25</pubDate>
  
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      <title>123RF.com Introduces Its 123RF Stock Photo Mobile App</title>

    <description><![CDATA[123RF.com, the low price leader for Royalty-Free stock photos, illustrations and videos has just launched its 123RF Stock Photo mobile app. It is now available worldwide and can be downloaded for free at the iTunes App Store and the Google Play Store.
  
 San Francisco, CA November 26, 2012 -- 123RF.com, the low price leader for Royalty-Free stock photos, illustrations and videos has just launched its 123RF Stock Photo mobile app. This dynamic mobile application developed for both iPad and Android users will give existing 123RF.com clients immediate access to millions of impressive and ready-to-use stock photos, editorial images and vector illustrations.
 The 123RF Stock Photo mobile app allows users to search and browse from over 16,000,000 Royalty-Free stock photos and illustrations via a systematic advanced search feature. It also enables users to share, create and manage lightboxes directly from their own iPad or Android devices, from anywhere and at anytime.
 Stephanie Sitt, CEO of 123RF Limited, said, &amp;ldquo;Technology and consumer demands change very quickly - with that in mind, the 123RF Stock Photo mobile app was specially developed for individuals who are constantly on the move but prefer the comfort and flexibility of working at their respective mobile devices. We are confident that creative design and business professionals will appreciate the advantage of getting an earlier head start on their creative projects especially while commuting to work.&amp;rdquo;
 Here are some features of the 123RF Stock Photo mobile app, for iPad and Android users:
 1) User-friendly   Interface: A powerful user interface that eases the image search process. 2) Employ Advanced Search Filters: Search by keywords and categories or sort by relevancy, freshness or most popular. 3) Infinite Scroll (for iPad device only): The entire image search results displayed on a single page. 4) Optimized for Retina Display: Enriches the app browsing experience with an impeccable Retina Display. 5) High Quality Image Preview: Preview images in a high-resolution format. Single-tap Lightbox Management: Add or remove images from lightbox with one tap.
 The 123RF Stock Photo mobile app is now available worldwide and can be downloaded for free at the iTunes App Store and the Google Play Store. For more information about 123RF.com, visit http://www.123RF.com .
 About 123RF.com 123RF.com, the preferred choice of more than 2,200,000 creative design professionals and advertising agencies, is a low price leader in the Royalty-Free Stock Photo industry that offers over 16,000,000 high quality stock photos, editorial images, illustrations, video footage and soon, audio files at the best prices. 123RF.com is available 24/7 and can be reached for immediate assistance via telephone, email or LiveChat regarding all products or services.
 For more information about this article, please email alex(at)123rf(dot)com.
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000267</link>
    <author>alex@123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2012-11-26 02:57:20</pubDate>
  
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      <title>Top Downloaded Images of January 2013</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ Do images of star-crossed lovers, cherubic cupids, bouquets of flowers and boxes of chocolates send you into a romantic frenzy? Well, you&amp;rsquo;ll have a great reason to indulge in these amorous fantasies as Valentine&amp;rsquo;s Day is just around the corner!
 So, what do you have planned for you and the love of your life? Feel like surprising him or her with an exotic holiday getaway, a sumptuous dinner treat or opt for an exhilarating sport activity? Whatever you choose to do, we hope that you&amp;rsquo;ll have a fantastic time with your significant other.
 To make these wonderful moments last longer, why don&amp;rsquo;t you take pictures of your awesome escapades and share them with us? We&amp;rsquo;d love to see what you&amp;rsquo;ve been up to!Take some time to browse through this selection of top downloaded credits and subscription images, for the month of January 2013. You&amp;rsquo;ll love what we have in store for you!
  
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 Here&amp;rsquo;s to creating lots of memorable Valentine&amp;rsquo;s Day moments! We look forward to receiving more inspiring content from you.
 Remember to 'Like' us on Facebook and 'Follow' us on Twitter for the latest updates from 123RF.com.]]></description>
    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000266</link>
    <author>alex@123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2013-02-01 05:13:58</pubDate>
  
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      <title>Creative Insights #18 - Let Cupid Take Aim At Our Hearts!</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ Soulmate, spouse, partner, lover; those are the names we give our better half, whom we spend most of our lives looking for.
 We might discover them much earlier than expected or during a time when we least expect to find love. Nevertheless, that pivotal moment is magical for a number of reasons. Here&amp;rsquo;s why:
 1. Your faith in love is restored.
 2. The giddying feeling of falling in love and making plans together (even for the tiniest things!).
 3. Thinking up creative ways to romance that special someone can be so much fun!
 4. You have someone to share special moments with.
 5. It&amp;rsquo;s easier to face hardship when you&amp;rsquo;re not alone.
 6. When in doubt, you&amp;rsquo;ll have his/her support.
 7. You&amp;rsquo;ll become a better version of yourself.
  
 Feeling loved-up and hopeful? Then, you should feast your eyes on this romantic, Valentine&amp;rsquo;s Day themed photo montage designed by our skilled image editor.
 
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 So, the next time cupid aims his arrow at your heart, don&amp;rsquo;t shy away or run for the hills. Be more receptive to the possibilities of romance and finding your true love!
 We hope this month&amp;rsquo;s visual delight from Creative Insights will inspire you to design your own photo montage. Do share your artwork with us by sending it to submission@123rf.com. ]]></description>
    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000265</link>
    <author>stef123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2013-01-28 23:04:00</pubDate>
  
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      <title>Creative Insights #17 - Welcoming the New Year with a Blast!</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ It's the new year! Time to hit the restart button and start anew.
 Our New Year resolutions for 2013 are:
 1. Stay fit and healthy. (Start by saying 'no, thanks!' to the elevator and take the stairs instead.)
 2. Live life to the fullest . (No pain, no gain... right?)
 3. Appreciate the simple things that surround us. (Never ever take things for granted.)
 4. Laugh and smile frequently. (Afterall, it's known to be the best medicine in the world!)
 How about you, what's your aim for this year? ;)
  
 To celebrate the beginning of a fresh year, come take a look at this explosive New Year themed photo montage designed by our image editor. It'll blow your mind away!
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000264</link>
    <author>clair123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2013-01-01 12:00:00</pubDate>
  
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      <title>Top Downloaded Images of December 2012</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ Happy New Year everyone! 
 Can you believe that 2013 is finally here? Feels so surreal how time flies.
 So, what's brewing in 2013? Are you planning to travel around the world, take up a new hobby or go on a mission to save our planet? Whatever your plans are, we hope that you will achieve all your New Year resolutions. While you're at it, don't forget to take awesome pictures of your adventure and share them with us. We would love to see what you've been up to and managed to achieve! :)
 Let&amp;rsquo;s begin the New Year by checking out these top downloaded images, both credits and subscription, for the month of December 2012.
  
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 Before we sign off, here's wishing you a fruitful New Year and we look forward to seeing more great content from you! Cheers!
 Remember to 'Like' us on Facebook and 'Follow' us on Twitter for the latest updates coming directly to you from 123RF.com.]]></description>
    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000263</link>
    <author>alex@123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2013-01-01 00:00:00</pubDate>
  
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      <title>123RF January 2013 Tutorial: How to create an animated GIF?</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ Have you ever wondered how animated GIFs are created? Wish you could be a pro GIF animator overnight? Well, maybe you can because we're revealing all the juicy secrets on how an animated GIF is produced, in this super exciting tutorial. 
 We'll also introduce and teach you how to use the Timeline feature that is available only in the CS6 version of Photoshop. Ready, get set, GO!
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000262</link>
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    <pubDate>2013-01-01 00:00:00</pubDate>
  
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      <title>Creative Insights #16 - Here Comes Santa Claus</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ One more week till Christmas and we can already hear Christmas bells jingling all the way!
 How would you rate your behavior this year - super naughty, extremely nice or stuck in between? Well, we certainly hope you've been obedient all year round because Santa Claus is staying true to his words... checking his list not once but twice, to find out who has been naughty or nice. Of course, if you've been nice, you'll be rewarded with a big surprise! ;)
 In our latest Creative Insights entry, check out this heartwarming photo montage that shows how Santa Claus is carefully sneaking up the chimney as he leaves a big and bright surprise for a well-behaved little boy.
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000261</link>
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    <pubDate>2012-12-17 00:00:00</pubDate>
  
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      <title>Top Downloaded Images of November 2012</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ 'Tis the season to be jolly... falalalala lalalala....
 Hooray! It's finally December, the most wonderful time of the year! You should put up the Christmas wreath at your door, hang your Christmas stockings by the fireplace and get your Christmas trees decorated. While doing that, be sure not to get your tinsels in a tangle!
 So, what are you looking forward to this December and what do you have in mind for the festive holidays? Whatever your plans are, we're sure that you'll have a fantastic time unwrapping gifts around the Christmas tree and enjoying the presence of your happy family and loved ones. Make sure you remember to snap lots of photographs and share them with us. You'll never know, your snapshots might just wind up here as one of our top downloaded images. Now, that's an opportunity hard to resist!
 Speaking of which, here are the Top Downloaded Images (Credits and Subscription) for November 2012. Check them out and be inspired!
  
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 We would like to take this opportunity to wish all of you a blessed Christmas and a fabulous New Year. May your holidays be filled with merriment, joy and happiness. Spread the magical moments and joy with your family and friends. See you in 2013!
 PSSST... Don't forget to Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter for more of the latest information from 123RF.com.]]></description>
    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000260</link>
    <author>alex@123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2012-12-01 01:24:17</pubDate>
  
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      <title>123RF December 2012 Vector Illustration Tutorial: Raindrops On My Window</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ It's pouring! Oh rain, please go away so that we can play all day!
 So, how do you usually spend your time during a rainy day? Do you curl up under the covers and read your favorite book? Or do you watch the rain fall endlessly outside your window? To be honest, we would opt for the first option. 
 Speaking of the rainy weather, we'll be teaching you how to create a vector graphic of artificial raindrops and a simple water vapor effect on a glass window. Don't worry, it's really simple and definitely easy to follow. Ready? Let's get started!
  
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 Create a new document in Illustrator or Photoshop with the following measurement - 25cm x 23cm, either CMYK or RGB. Set up a color group consisting of eight different shades of blue, as shown.
 
  
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 Prepare multiple square shapes, with the same dimensions as your artboard, and fill the squares with medium blue color (from your color group). To do so, go to Object &amp;gt; Create Gradient Mesh, and enter six rows and columns. You can always add in more rows or columns if you want to.
 
  
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 Manipulate the mesh point of the squares to create a distorted shape, turning it into an abstract looking background. Click each mesh point and color them with different shades of blue from the color group that we created earlier.
 
  
 Step 4
 Sketch a Christmas tree using the Pen Tool. You can adjust the stroke according to your personal preference and then, apply the Transparency effect.
  
  
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 Now, let's create some background lights effect to give it a more realistic look.
 Create a new layer and place it on top of the Background layer. Make sure that the Background layer is locked. Sketch as many circles as you like and arrange them in a random sequence. Fill the circles with a lighter blue shade and change the Opacity to 60% &amp;ndash; 80%.
 Then, position the light shaded circles on lighter areas and transparent circles on darker areas. Apply the Gaussian Blur effect on all circles (Effect &amp;gt; Blur &amp;gt; Gaussian Blur) and set the radius to 4px. If you want to, you can also apply a Blur effect on selected circles (Blur: 6px).
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 Step 6
 Lock the Circles layer and create a new one on top of it. Then, sketch an Ellipse and fill it with a four-stop radial gradient, as shown below. You can adjust the gradient so that the white portion appears at the edge of the Ellipse.
  
  
 Step 7
 Sketch another Ellipse (longer and slightly thinner) and fill it with the lightest blue shade, based on the color group. Go to Effect &amp;gt; Warp &amp;gt; Arc and apply the following settings - Style: Arc, select the Horizontol option, and set the Bend to 50%. After that, position the warped Ellipse on top of the gradient-filled Ellipse that you created in the previous step.
 Next, go to Object &amp;gt; Expand Appearance and adjust the Ellipse size (either bigger or smaller) in order for it to fit the raindrop. Apply a Radial Gradient on the highlight and change the Blending Mode to Screen. Here, check out the image below for a clearer illustration.
 
  
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 Now, we'll create the shadow for the raindrop. Duplicate the original Ellipse and fill it with a darker linear gradient. Change the Blending Mode to Multiply with an 80% Opacity.
 You can create two different types of raindrops, either with an original shade or a darker shade, by duplicating them. Then, adjust the gradients on each raindrop, however you like.
 
  
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 We're almost there! In this step, you can tweak or enhance the raindrops according to your preference. Then, arrange them in a random order and adjust the sizes accordingly.
  
 
  
 Step 10
 Lastly, bring everything together (the Christmas tree, background light effect, raindrops) and arrange them according to your own creative direction.
 
  
 Voila... that's all folks! Wasn't it easy? We really hope you enjoyed following this tutorial. The steps provided are simple guidelines for you. You're free to apply the settings, as shown in all the steps above, according to your personal preference.
 Thanks for tuning in! Till we meet again in the next tutorial. 
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    <description><![CDATA[ San Francisco, CA, November 08, 2012 -- Royalty-Free Microstock Content provider 123RF&amp;reg; invites Audio Artists and Authors to submit suitable audio clips, sound effects, music tracks and compilations for inclusion into its collection. A one-stop digital media library with a proven track record since 2005, 123RF.com, a supplier of stock photos, editorial images, illustrations and video footage, will add audio tracks to its ever expanding list of product offerings in the first quarter of 2013.
 &amp;ldquo;We have a ready marketplace of over 2.2 million members comprising freelance design professionals, advertising agencies, publishers and broadcasting companies that we have built up over the years. Authors who submit their content to us will be able to access this worldwide clientele via the 123RF.com platform. With the addition of microstock audio, we will be able to complete our product line and solidify our branding as well as direction of being a one stop center for all creative content, only at the best prices!&amp;rdquo; says Stephanie Sitt, CEO of 123RF.
 Composers, musicians, music and audio engineering professionals are invited to submit music files, sound effects and compilations for commercial use. Authors have the freedom to price content into 5 price tiers. This gives the flexibility for authors to choose a higher price tier for audio or music tracks that are more complex to produce, compose or compile. Each time a track is licensed and downloaded, its owner shall receive anywhere from 30% to 60% of the net proceeds from each track.
 Well known for its simple, easy and straightforward submission workflow, 123RF&amp;rsquo;s developers have created a streamlined system that will delight content authors especially those who wish to submit content in bulk to meet the anticipated launch date of January 2013. A comprehensive audio content submission guide is now available on 123RF.com&amp;rsquo;s blog:http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000254
 123RF.com is also kick starting its audio content with a giveaway solely for Audio contributors. For each audio file accepted on 123RF.com, its owner has an entry to receive an Apple ipad mini in a lucky draw to be held on the official launch day for 123RF Stock Audio where 3 draws will be held for 3 lucky audio contributors.
 123RF.com&amp;rsquo;s Content Submission team is also easily accessible and can be reached via email : submission (at) 123rf (dot) com or LiveChat directly from the 123RF.com website to assist with any questions on content submissions.
 For more information about 123RF.com audio file submission process and guidelines, commission system and license agreements, please visit http://www.123rf.com.
 About 123RF.com Acknowledged as the preferred choice of over 2.2 million creative design professionals and advertising agencies, 123RF.com offers more than 16 million high quality Royalty-Free content consisting of stock photos, editorial images, illustrations, video footage and soon, audio files at the lowest prices. 123RF.com is available 24/7 and can be contacted for immediate assistance via telephone, email or LiveChat regarding all products or services.
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    <description><![CDATA[ Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! Lookie here, we're bringing Winter Wonderland to you... right at your screen! 
 Get ready for an exciting and oh-so-fun tutorial adventure! Here, our Image Editor reveals how a super realistic snow effect is designed from scratch. If that's not enough, you'll also learn how to create a pop out effect too, all with just one powerful software - Photoshop. We shall begin in 3... 2... 1....
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Old opened book with empty pages, isolated on white : 9094281 &amp;copy; Dmytro Demianenko 123RF.com
Fairy : 7148701 &amp;copy; Oliver Lenz 123RF.com
Table with the ancient book - vintage : 9457416 &amp;copy; Vladimir Voronin 123RF.com
Wooden cabin in winter alps : 10657842 &amp;copy; kubais 123RF.com


Abstract circular bokeh background of Christmas light : 14924944 &amp;copy; Nattapon Wongwean 123RF.com
 
 
 



  
 Step 1
 We'll start off by searching for any image of a snow scenery. Then, open it in Photoshop.
  
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 Create a new layer in the Layers window by clicking on the icon, as shown.
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    <description><![CDATA[ Eenie Meenie Miney Moe... Which Photo Makes You Go 'Whoa!' ?
  It's election day at 123RF.com!
 
 From now until November 19, 2012, come join in the fun and vote for any premium hi-res images that tickle your fancy. Once you&amp;rsquo;ve voted, you&amp;rsquo;ll get to download it for FREE! How does it work?


 &amp;lsquo;Like&amp;rsquo; our Facebook fanpage - www.facebook.com/123rfFans.


 Vote for any three images of your choice (as shown in the Facebook page).


 Download the top three images with the highest number of votes for FREE! (Image downloads will only be available when the campaign ends)


 See? No sweat!
 Quick, cast your vote now and may the best image win! :)
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    <description><![CDATA[ Happy November everybody   Looks like a brand new year is within our reach and we're over the moon! How many of you are as excited as us? 
 This month, we're celebrating Thanksgiving! Our friends, family and loved ones are always the source of our confidence and happiness. We've come across many moments in life where our hearts are filled with gratitude towards them. So, don&amp;rsquo;t miss the opportunity to show them how much you appreciate them being in your life through precious snapshots of your loved ones with your trusty camera. Send in and share these beautiful photographs with us. Your stunning photograph could be featured in our list of top downloaded images next month! 
 Do have a look at our Top Downloaded Images (Credits and Subscriptions) for the month of October.
  
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 This Thanksgiving, we would like to thank each and everyone of you for your amazing and overwhelming support, you've been nothing but incredible to us! 
 We've got more coming your way so stay tuned! 
 P/S: Go ahead and 'Like', ReTweet and/or Share this blog post with everyone you know.]]></description>
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    <pubDate>2012-11-01 01:57:21</pubDate>
  
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    <description><![CDATA[Step by Step Audio Submission
Step 1: Prepare these...
 You will need the following items to submit your audio files to 123RF.com.


 Audio File(s)The audio file itself. Please make sure your audio file meets the following standards:

AIFF
MP3 (320 kbps, 44.1kHz)
WAV (16-bit 44.1kHz)


FTP ClientAn FTP client (like Filezilla for PC or Mac) to transfer your audio files over to the 123RF.com audio FTP server.
Audio MetadataThe metadata of the audio file (very useful for bulk submissions). Metadata will be explained in further detail later on.
A 123RF.com Contributor Account (If you don't have one) Please sign up as a 123RF.com Contributor if you haven't done so already. Please register here to create a 123RF.com Contributor Account.
Upload Government Issued Identification (If you haven't done so)If you are not a current Contributor to 123RF.com you will need a suitable form of identification. We prefer scans of passports, national identification document with your photo in it, or in the case of a company - company incorporation documents. If you haven't uploaded your ID to us, please do so now. If you do not upload your ID, we will not process / review / accept any uploaded files. 
To upload your ID for verification, please visit: https://submit.123rf.com/submit_id.php, 
All files and information submitted to us is encrypted. 
We will not share any personal information with any third party.


Step 2: Create Audio FTP Account
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    <description><![CDATA[ Audio Description &amp;amp; Keyword Guide
 Describing and keywording audio content is easier said than done. Unlike describing and keywording a photograph or illustration, it requires knowledge in music or even audio engineering to describe and keyword properly so that customers can find the music or audio clip that they are searching for. Describing Audio content:Describing your audio content plays an important role as it is one of the first things that potential clients will see when selecting the best file for their project. Short and simple descriptions are best for your audio tracks. Use catchy captions or phrases that will attract clients to buy your content amongst the vast selections available online.Keywording Audio content:Audio content is used in media or various projects. Therefore, including keywords that are precise and accurate is highly recommended. Below are a few pointers as a guide to keyword your audio files or tracks:

Include the Genre &amp;amp; Sub-genreCategorize your audio content well. Adding specific selection of the genre and sub-genre will enable your content to be easier identified and found on the search results. You should include keywords like classical piano, blues jazz, dance/trance electronica; and for sound effects such as cartoon sounds, industrial sounds and so on.
Include Emotion KeywordsIt is important that one add keywords that emphasize on how the audio makes you feel. In short, we may call it the emotion keywords. Emotion keywords should be described in a simple and straightforward manner. Examples of emotion keywords are: happy, joy, excitement, sad, melancholy, depressed, stress, anxiety, scared, worry and etc..
Include Element KeywordsPeople who are interested to download audio files know what they are looking for. Hence, they will be searching for specific melodies as well as sound effects. Therefore, it is important that you add in keywords of instruments used to create your audio content. Be precise. Ensure that you tag the main instruments or elements used in your audio track. Examples of element keywords are: guitar, flute, harp, bass, symbals, keyboard, drums, cello, piano, percussion, turntable, horns and etc..
Include the File TypeBe sure to highlight the type of audio content that you have created and uploaded. It may differ whether it is a music track or sound effect. This is important as interested buyers will be able to find your audio file while selecting the required file type through the advance search.
Include the MoodYou may add keywords that represents a certain audio defining its mood. Audio tracks would affect people differently as the famous saying go - To each its own! A hard rock track may sound as sweet as sugar to one who enjoys that particular music genre. Examples of mood keywords are:positive/uplifting, negative/down/dark, laid back, calming, dramatic, inspirational, groovy and etc...
Include the SpeedSpeed of each audio file or track also varies from fast/medium/slow paced. It can be also added into your list of keywords for your tracks. The breakdown for audio speed can be seen as below: 



Speed
BPM


slow
(40-60 BPM)


at a walking pace 
(61-80 BPM)


moderate 
(81-104 BPM)


fast 
(105-132 BPM)


very fast 
(133-167 BPM)


extremely fast 
(168-208 BPM)


mixed
 



   
Indicate Loop/SeamlessLoop/seamless is where a piece of audio track is able to be played repetitively and continuously. 

 You may want to elaborate and provide a clearer view of your audio content by including synonyms of the emotive keywords but be sure not to go overboard. Be specific in highlighting your audio content. Keyword appropriately and as accurately as possible to enhance searchability on the site.]]></description>
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    <description><![CDATA[ We could not believe our eyes when we caught a glimpse of our table calendar showing October a.k.a. the final quarter of the year. Wow, how time flies!
 Now that October has arrived, we can finally start prepping for the spookiest day of the year &amp;ndash; Halloween. We just can't wait to play 'dress-up', indulge in delicious sweet candies (yummm!) and party the night away. There are so many fun things to do for Halloween that the options are endless! So, what crazy fun plans do you have up your sleeves?
 While you're out there trick or treating, don't forget to take photos of yourselves in your best costumes and share them with us. Who knows, your crazy snapshots might just end up here, on our 'Top Downloaded Images'.
 Speaking of top downloads, check out our September edition of Top Downloaded Images, for both credits and subscription.
  
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 II. Subscription Downloads Category
 
  
 Stay tuned for more, coming your way next month!
 PSSSTTT... feel free to Like, ReTweet and/or Share this blog post with your pals. Remember, sharing is caring. Have a Frightful Night on Halloween this Year, but Keep Safety in Mind!
 Au revoir!
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    <description><![CDATA[ In life, we experience ups and downs. Not all moments are coated with sugar toppings but some are as bitter as gall. However, whenever life bites, one should always count their blessings, as not all of us are as lucky to have a roof above our heads and clothes to keep us warm. Not all of us are born with a silver spoon.This Thanksgiving, let's not only give thanks but also think of the less fortunate. Offer a hand to those in need as you would never know how much it matters to them. A cup of hot chocolate on a cold winter's day may warm the heart and make them feel loved. A little gesture goes a long way.Check out this heartwarming photo montage of a child offering candy to a homeless man in this latest edition of Creative Insights.
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    <pubDate>2012-10-05 04:39:35</pubDate>
  
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    <description><![CDATA[ &amp;ldquo;Ba de ya, dancing in September...&amp;rdquo; September by Earth, Wind &amp;amp; Fire.
 It would definitely be awesome to dance away in September while experiencing the cool breeze brushing across our skin. 
 Autumn is just around the corner and sooner than we know it, it'll be the end of an unforgettable summer! Imagine the breathtaking sights that we will witness among experiences with leaves falling from trees and kids jumping into big heaps of raked leaves! There will be loads of time spent among family members, friends as well as plenty of happy moments being captured on camera too. We'll be thrilled to share your beautiful memories.
 But before we get carried away with our excitement, let&amp;rsquo;s check out the top downloaded images (credits and subscription) for the month of August 2012!
 
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    <description><![CDATA[ So, what does the art of dance and image editing have in common? Both requires creativity, skills, talent and (believe it or not) patience. Since we discovered that there's a connection between the two, we decided to bring them together in this month's tutorial.
 We'll teach you how to apply layer duplications, blending mode, transforming and creating of objects that will give a plain looking image that extra edge by adding multicolored effects. Are you ready? Let's go! :)
 Before we begin, prepare these set of images:-



Hip hop dancer showing some movements : 9284539 &amp;copy; Helder Almeida 123RF.com
Illustration of a bright star in the sky : 6967039 &amp;copy; Markus Gann 123RF.com
Planet earth with rising sun in space : 8784408 &amp;copy; Johan Swanepoel 123RF.com
Illustration - glowing waves : 9720928 &amp;copy; darts 123RF.com


Abstract acceleration speed motion on night road : 9745304 &amp;copy; iscatel 123RF.com
Abstract glowing background with stars : 11818701 &amp;copy; Maryna Borysevych 123RF.com
Abstract. Creative dynamic, magic fire illustration : 13742095 &amp;copy; majcot 123RF.com
Disco background : 14061929 &amp;copy; mettus 123RF.com



 P/S: Click on the images for a larger and clearer view :)
 We'll kick start by creating a blank background for our montage according to this size setting - 1678 pixels x 2500 pixels.
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    <pubDate>2012-09-04 22:09:41</pubDate>
  
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    <description><![CDATA[ Halloween is coming soon!
 What are you looking forward to the most this Halloween?
 a) Dressing up in funky costumes?b) Exchanging candies?c) Watching scary movies?d) Making jack-o-lanterns?e) Partying the night away?f) All of the above?With Halloween just around the corner, we're totally feeling the Halloween mood! Check out this awesome photo montage designed by our Halloween-lovin image editor.
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    <pubDate>2012-09-03 21:22:05</pubDate>
  
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    <description><![CDATA[ Date: Aug 23, 2012
 The moment you've been waiting for is finally here!
 The first week's winner for 123RF Awesome Summer Sweepstakes is...
 Darren Ho!!
 Congratulations, buddy! The Samsung Galaxy S3 is all yours.Don't worry, this isn't the end. We have 3 more exciting prizes to be won! Just Like, Join and Share.
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    <description><![CDATA[ The sweepstakes is back by popular demand!
 We were super ecstatic to receive such an overwhelming response from the previous 123RF Really Fantastic Sweepstakes campaign and we would like to take this opportunity to express our heartfelt gratitude for your never-ending support so... THANK YOU!!
 As a token of appreciation, we&amp;rsquo;ve decided to bring the sweepstakes back again to heat up your summer! Introducing... the 123RF Awesome Summer Sweepstakes!
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    <pubDate>2012-09-13 00:00:00</pubDate>
  
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    <description><![CDATA[ Hey everyone, lets welcome the beginning of the Summer Olympics this August! Which means newer and more exciting opportunities await you! While you're out there watching live telecasts of the games as well as gaining new experiences, make sure you remember to step back, take a break and capture priceless once-in-a-lifetime moments because we all know that there's no such thing as turning back time.
 Before you go out and discover new possibilities, come check out our Top downloaded images for both Credits and Subscription for the month of July 2012!
  
 I. Credit Downloads Category
 
  
 II. Subscription Downloads Category
 
  
 Thank you for all your support! It means the world to us. 
 Go ahead and Like, ReTweet and/or Share this blog post on your Facebook wall or Twitter page.
 Stay tuned for more exciting images in the coming months!
  
  
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    <pubDate>2012-08-01 03:16:11</pubDate>
  
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    <description><![CDATA[ Summer fever is spreading like wild fire!
 It's fun to watch people of all ages take advantage of the lovely warm weather, going into 100% enjoyment mode and having such a brilliant time in the great outdoors! It's amazing how they can keep going on and on without feeling a hint of exhaustion.
 Maybe we should look up to them as perfect examples because they somehow inspire us to let our hair down and live in the moment instead of worrying and stressing out.
 In this Creative Insights, we've caught the summer fever. Check out this artistic photo montage of kids hanging out by the beach, enjoying each others' company. What a beautiful sight!
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    <pubDate>2012-07-30 00:20:16</pubDate>
  
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    <description><![CDATA[ Have you noticed how 3D is slowly taking over the world? Everything seems to be in 3D these days. There are 3D images, movies, music videos and so much more. You can even bring it back to the comfort of your own home by purchasing a 3D television! So, if you've been bitten by the 3D bug and always wanted to learn how to create a graphic design with a 3D effect, then you're in luck!
 In this tutorial, we'll teach you how to create a super cool 3D globe with a sky background using Adobe Photoshop. Trust us, these steps are simple and ultra easy to follow.
 Let's begin, shall we?
  
 Step 1
 Open the Adobe Photoshop software and create a new file based on the following settings - Width: 3508 pixels, Height: 3480 pixels at 300 dpi. We'll use white as the background color.
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    <description><![CDATA[ We're jumping into July, and how time flies!!How has the first half of year 2012 been treating you? We hope everything is smooth running and is harvesting loads of fortune on your end. As for us, everything has been awesome. We're feeling great that we're able to provide you with better selections and thankful that you're here supporting us!Do check out our Top Downloaded Images for the Credits and Subscription categories for the month of June to jump-start your creative ideas and projects!
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    <description><![CDATA[ Picture this...
 You're at the beach, the sun shines warmly upon you. Your eyes are closed and instantly you fall into a deep trance, feeling absolutely relaxed by the sound of waves washing over you. You're loving every moment, savouring every single sensation, as you fall deeper into a tranquil and peaceful state. 
 At the same time, you're also secretly enjoying the sweet innocent voices of children playing with one another, people softly chatting away and buskers singing harmoniously. Aah, sounds like a perfect Summer outing!
 This edition of Creative Insights is all about having fun in the sun! Come and have a look at this photo montage concocted by our oh-so-talented image editor.
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    <pubDate>2012-06-27 21:15:47</pubDate>
  
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    <description><![CDATA[ It's 'a-mah-zing' how much Adobe Photoshop can do! By applying the right techniques and steps, you can easily pick bits and pieces from one image to create a completely brand new one on its own. Guess what, that is exactly what we managed to do!
 In this tutorial, we'll teach you how to apply multiple layer duplication, transforming and warping of objects. It's basically re-using whatever we have in order to create a solid looking phoenix coupled with flame and light ray effects.
 Images used for this tutorial are:



Rooster isolated on white background : 5628633 &amp;copy; Alex Varlakov 123RF.com
Chicken isolated on white background : 9614094 &amp;copy; Sattapapan Tratong 123RF.com

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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000240</link>
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    <pubDate>2012-06-22 02:46:58</pubDate>
  
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    <description><![CDATA[ Wow... it's Summer already?! It's definitely a time to let loose and have loads of fun in the sun! While you're having a blast, don't forget to snap loads of photos and feel free to submit them to us. You'll never know, your candid shots might end up in our Top Downloaded images category.
 Do check out our Top Downloaded images, both Credits and Subscription, for May 2012.
  
 I. Credit Downloads Category
 
  
 II. Subscription Downloads Category
 
  
 Thank you for your kind support! Cheers! 
 Do Like, ReTweet and/or Share this blog post with your buddies.
 Stay tuned for June!]]></description>
    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000239</link>
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    <pubDate>2012-06-01 05:26:42</pubDate>
  
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    <description><![CDATA[ Last month, we honored our mothers. This month, it's time to shine the spotlight on our fathers.
 This Father's Day, let's give a round of applause to all fathers for constantly standing by our side at all times. Our fathers, without fail, provide us with daily necessities . He gives us a home for shelter, he spends quality and valuable time with us, he gives us the opportunity to get top quality education, he teaches us what is right and wrong, he gives us survival tips, and so much more!
 In this edition of Creative Insights, our image editor designed an artistic image that gives us a chance to recall and look back on all the awesome things our fathers have done for us.
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    <description><![CDATA[123RF welcomes its new partner Zcool who will be representing them in China. This partnership will be significant as it promotes and enables an improved copyright security for our Chinese clients and contributors.
 Beijing, China, May 15, 2012-- Global Royalty-Free Stock Photo, Illustration and Video Footage provider, 123RF, announced today a partnership agreement with Zcool, China's renowned creative designer platform for graphic designers. Zcool will represent 123RF for the mainland China region through http://www.123rf.net.
 The partnership agreement states that Chinese clients will be able to select and purchase from over 13 million Royalty-Free stock photos and illustrations, with 25,000 fresh content updated daily, across various categories such as Lifestyle, Editorial, Objects, People, Conceptual and more at 123RF.net.
 &amp;ldquo;We are delighted to have Zcool on board with us, representing and operating 123RF in China. The microstock business in China is rapidly expanding, making this partnership a good opportunity for us to introduce our Royalty-Free microstock content to the Chinese market.&amp;rdquo; says Stephanie Sitt, CEO of 123RF.
 &amp;ldquo;With Zcool's experience and strong footing in the creative community, we are confident that we have selected the ideal partner to represent 123RF China. This partnership brings our microstock business to a whole new level, broadening our business presence in Asia,&amp;rdquo; added Sitt.
 Both 123RF and Zcool are making a difference in creating a legal and safe commercial platform for contributors to upload their intellectual property which includes artwork and photography. The same platform also provides an avenue for clients to reliably download license copyrighted content for a low fee. All commercial content available for licensing on 123RF.net have been previously checked for model and property release information, making it safe for commercial use.
 Zcool is well-known in China for its efforts in championing intellectual property protection, anti-piracy and enforcement to protect all original artwork and photography from being used illegally. One of the proponents that drives up rampant piracy in the stock photography industry is the high price of the images. To counter this, 123RF consistently offers the latest high quality content at affordably low prices.
 Sitt also added, &quot;Our partnership with Zcool is significant as it promotes and enables an improved copyright security for our Chinese clients and contributors. Previously, organizations were downloading images for commercial use without obtaining the consent from the owner and in the process, disregarding licensing and proper attribution. However, through constant user education, more organizations and designers today are showing an awareness in the importance of intellectual property and the need to license copyrighted material before using them.&amp;rdquo;
 High quality digital media content on http://www.123rf.net can be licensed for as low as RMB4.40 each. There are two payment alternatives available which are the &amp;lsquo;Pay-as-you-go&amp;rsquo; credit or subscription plans that offer clients the flexibility of choosing to pay for what suits them best. With every purchase made, clients will be rewarded with RF points that entitles them to redeem exclusive gifts.
 123RF China operates from 10am to 10pm, Monday through Friday, and can be contacted via telephone, e-mail or QQ, a live chat feature commonly used in the region. 123RF.net is customized and localized to suit the preference of Chinese users. Chinese clients can also connect with 123RF China on Wei Bo, a popular local Chinese social media site, at http://www.weibo.com/123rf.
  
  
 About 123RF 123RF is a royalty-free digital media library that offers a wide variety of commercial and practical high quality image and footage with a budget-friendly price. Hosting more than 13 million Royalty-Free photos, editorial images, vector illustrations and video footage, 123RF is constantly updated with 25,000 fresh content on a daily basis. 123RF also gives photographers, illustrators, designers and videographers the opportunity to upload and display their creative materials, catering to a worldwide audience. 123RF&amp;rsquo;s offices are located in major cities around the world including United States of America, United Kingdom, Brazil, Australia, South Africa, South Korea, Singapore and more. For any assistance regarding 123RF products, 123RF can be contacted via telephone, e-mail or live chat. Please visithttp://www.123rf.com for more information.
 If you would like more information about this article, please email partner.eu(at)123rf(dot)com
 About Zcool Founded in August 2006, Zcool is China's most active and popular creative designer platform that gathers professional designers and artists to showcase their design talent. Since its establishment, Zcool has been actively involved in domestic and international design competitions and has hosted dozens of large-scale co-design activities. Zcool have also successfully initiated and organized a series of offline activities, creating a reputable name for themselves in the creative design field. Zcool is also committed to provide a stepping stone for designers, linking them to corporate organizations in order to build a solid professional business relationship. For more information, please visit http://www.zcool.com.cn.]]></description>
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    <pubDate>2012-05-15 03:17:32</pubDate>
  
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    <description><![CDATA[123RF is thrilled to announce its expansion of affordable high quality and up-to-date video clips. Among the more notable contributors are Wavebreak Media Ltd., Dan Talson (Dubassy) and Oxana Rishnyak (Videodoctor).
 San Francisco, CA, May 08, 2012 -- 123RF, provider of Stock Photos and Royalty-Free Images, announced today the launch of its new product line, 123RF Stock Footage. Clients can choose from over 75,000 high definition video clips at 123RF.com, a global Royalty-Free Stock Photo, Illustration and Video Footage licensing platform.
 &amp;ldquo;We are thrilled to enter into the stock footage business. Through this venture, we have expanded our product line and this positions 123RF.com as a one-stop digital library that can cater to the Royalty-Free demands for stock images, illustrations or footage of our customers.&amp;rdquo; says Stephanie Sitt, CEO of 123RF.
 123RF Stock Footage are filmed by both full-time and part-time videographers. Some of the more notable contributors to 123RF Stock Footage are Wavebreak Media Ltd., Dan Talson (Dubassy) and Oxana Rishnyak (Videodoctor) who collectively contribute 35,000 video clips thus far. Clients can download top quality high definition (HD) video content on demand as all content are immediately available. The launch of 123RF Stock Footage also give professional videographers the opportunity to reach out to a global marketplace on the 123RF digital library licensing platform.
 &amp;ldquo;With an increasing demand for stock footage in the market today, clients are constantly on the look-out for affordable high quality and up-to-date video clips. At 123RF, we are determined to live up to that expectation.&amp;rdquo; says Sitt. &amp;ldquo;Talented contributors with great stock content should contribute to 123RF as we have a ready base of global clients waiting to search for and license their productions. Our site traffic is growing on a daily basis as a result of our focus on the 123RF brand as well as the opening of newer and less saturated markets such as China and Japan.&amp;rdquo; Sitt also adds.
 The Royalty-Free video clips from the 123RF Stock Footage collection are produced in high definition, appropriate for commercial use and are available in categories such as Lifestyle, Business, Objects, Celebration and Conceptual amongst others.
 The sizes and pricing for 123RF Stock Footage are:-
 1080 High Definition - from as low as $44.20. 720 High Definition - from as low as $37.40. 480 Standard Definition - from as low as $27.20. 240 Web Definition - from as low as $10.20.
  
  
 About 123RF
 123RF is a royalty-free digital media library that offers a wide variety of budget friendly commercial and practical high quality images and footage. Hosting more than 13 million Royalty-Free photos, editorial images, vector illustrations and video footage, 123RF is constantly updated with 25,000 fresh content daily. 123RF also gives photographers, illustrators, designers and videographers the opportunity to upload and display their creative productions and promote them to a worldwide audience. 123RF&amp;rsquo;s offices are located in the United States of America, United Kingdom, Brazil, China, Australia, South Africa and more that operates 24 hours a day, from Monday through Friday. For any assistance regarding 123RF products, 123RF can be contacted via telephone, e-mail or live chat.]]></description>
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    <pubDate>2012-05-08 03:17:46</pubDate>
  
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    <description><![CDATA[ Being artistic is essential when creating a stunning and dynamic mood image. Besides having a creative eye, it is also important to select a suitable photo shoot location, use proper photography and lighting tools, and implement special photo editing skills, which requires imaginative ideas and patience.
 In this photography tutorial, we will unveil the secrets of shooting an image, giving it a more dynamic mood!
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 Studio Background With Smoky Effect : 9233707 &amp;copy; Konrad Bak 123RF.com
  
 First of all, choosing an ideal location is important in every photo shoot because it provides ample photo opportunities that include different angles, natural lighting and so on. In this photoshoot, the storyline is about a Police Officer being chased by a criminal in a car. Our aim is to create a dynamic mood so we chose a setting of an indoor parking lot with dim lights and a wide space area as our location because it fits the idea and storyline of the picture perfectly.
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    <pubDate>2012-06-01 01:30:18</pubDate>
  
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    <description><![CDATA[ Hello everyone! 
 A simple submission guideline to adhere when submitting JPEG Images and vector Illustrations for Logo design. 
 When designing your logo, it is always good to have a clean design where there is no text input such as &quot;your company name here&quot; or &quot;company name&quot; or &quot;sample text here&quot; or &quot;your sample text here&quot; (just to name a few).
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    <description><![CDATA[ In this edition of Creative Insights, we are honoring all mothers, grandmothers and godmothers around the world! We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to these special ladies by thanking them for:-


 Sticking by our side during 	difficult times.


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    <description><![CDATA[ It's already the month of May! We're so convinced that someone (or something) out there pushed the fast forward button to lead us here. Crazy thoughts aside, I guess there's no denying that time flashes right before your eyes when you are occupied with lots of fun activities, be it work or play.
 Alright, without further ado, let's check out the Top Downloaded Images, both Credits and Subscription, for the month of April 2012. 
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    <description><![CDATA[ Photo manipulation is an application that allows your creativity to run free. In this tutorial, you will learn how to apply different type of techniques that will make your artistic image stand out even more. The techniques include blending one image with another, adding in different color adjustment layers and... nope, not gonna ruin the whole thing for you. Go ahead and get started on the tutorial.
 The software used in this tutorial is Adobe Photoshop CS5 and is for intermediate users.
 Before we begin, please prepare the following images :-



Beauty female face with long blond straight hair : 7337523 &amp;copy; Vitaly Valua 123RF.com
Beautiful young hippie woman posing outdoors : 10727518 &amp;copy; Audrey Kiselev 123RF.com
Pink gerbera flower : 8801682 &amp;copy; Evgeny Karandaev 123RF.com
Single dry rose on a white background : 9571702 &amp;copy; Sergey Skleznev 123RF.com


Way in deep forest : 10725235 &amp;copy; Iakov Kalinin 123RF.com
Firework - New Years Day celebration in Vienna : 12238300 &amp;copy; Jonas Triebel 123RF.com
Star on space : 9163765 &amp;copy; Peeratam Tangtua 123RF.com



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    <pubDate>2012-05-04 01:56:42</pubDate>
  
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    <description><![CDATA[ Hooray! It's April! Which means, World Earth Day is coming really soon. So, how are you changing your lifestyle to save the Earth? Are you applying the 3Rs &amp;ndash; Reuse, Reduce and Recycle? Whatever it is, we are sure that your efforts will definitely make a positive change in our world. While you're at it, how about snapping some 'green' themed photographs as well? If you do, don't forget to share them with us. 
 Anyway, that aside, let's take a look at March 2012's Top Downloaded images for the Credits and Subscription category. Who knows, it might give you the inspiration that you need. Go ahead and Like, ReTweet and/or Share this blog post with your friends. Thanks so much for your support!
  
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    <description><![CDATA[ There are a few methods that can be used when it comes to creating a glowing text effect. In this tutorial, we will show you how to do that on an abstract background pattern using Adobe Photoshop. The steps provided are quick, simple and very easy to follow. Without further ado, let's begin the tutorial!
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    <description><![CDATA[ April is soon approaching, which means World Earth Day is just around the corner!
 World Earth Day falls on April 22nd of every year. It is about creating awareness and understanding the importance of doing our part for the environment, saving wildlife from the threat of extinction and giving aid to communities in need.
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    <description><![CDATA[ Our 123RF 'Let's Get Social On Facebook' Campaign came to a close on March 14, 2012 and we have the list of winners in our hands! Find out if you are one of the super lucky participants who won.
 Are you ready? Take a deeeeeep breath!
 The daily lucky winners for the 123RF 'Let's Get Social On Facebook' Campaign are...
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    <pubDate>2012-03-15 21:31:00</pubDate>
  
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    <description><![CDATA[ We had a stimulating game here, at our 123RF HQ, brainstorming about what can the initial 'R.F.' be made to stand for, apart from the REALLY obvious &quot;Royalty-Free&quot;. Here are some better (you sure about that?) and more creative ones that we, at 123RF, came out with:

Really Friendly
Really Fab! Really Fabulous! Rockin' Fabulosity!
Really Fancy
Really Fanatical
Risk-Free
Red-hot Favorite
Recycle Friendly
Reaaalllllly Fabulous
Rockinawesome Fabulousness
Rockin' Famous
Romantical Fairytale
Real Friend
Run Forward
Real Fame
Rolling   Fast
Rare Find
Runaway Fabulously
Run Faster, dude!
Royal Flair
Rich &amp;amp; Famous
Ranking First
Really Funny
Rock Forever
Rising Force
Random Flavors
Raspberry Fondue!
Raw Fashion
Relaxed Feeling
Really Fine
Rockingly Fabulous

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    <pubDate>2012-03-13 22:13:57</pubDate>
  
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    <description><![CDATA[ When flowers begin to bloom and as the leaves turn green, it's a sure sign of the coming of Spring! Let's take this opportunity to appreciate the beauty of new life by capturing the wonderful moments that nature has to offer. Once that moment is captured, feel free to share it with us.
 Now, it's time again to check out the Top Downloaded Images, both from the Credits and Subscription category, for the lovely month of Febuary 2012! Go ahead and share it with your pals. Thanks for the support!
 Please Like, ReTweet and/or Share with friends to show support!
 
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    <pubDate>2012-03-01 21:09:09</pubDate>
  
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    <description><![CDATA[ Come, let's cheer for Easter Day is (almost) here! Easter eggs, anyone? :)
 In the Christian calendar, Easter is one of the most important day that is celebrated with joy and gratefulness. It is also a fun-filled occasion for both children and adults as it involves hunting for Easter eggs, cute looking bunnies and oh-so-yummy candies and chocolates. Now, who wouldn't want a day like this go on all year round?
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    <description><![CDATA[ It's a common misconception that portrait photography is as simple as &quot;click and go&quot; but the truth is, capturing stunning portraiture takes a lot of practice, patience and experience.
 Producing creative photography requires a plethora of skills namely - good composition, ability to direct models, choosing suitable lenses, use proper lighting directions as well as special photo techniques. The result that is delivered through constant practice will also bring your portraiture up a notch. In this blog piece, we'll shed some light on some of these required skills and how you can shoot better portraits in the near future.1. Lighting Directions 
 Lighting directions play an essential role in shooting portraits as this technique creates the overall mood and sets a tone for a particular shot. Creating the perfect mood for portrait photographs at times require some experimentation, by using the 'Diffused' or 'Harsh Light' method from different directions.  Most of you must be wondering, 'Is lighting really important for portrait shots?'. As a matter of fact, YES, IT IS. Good lighting highlights the facial expressions of a model. The right lighting setup brings out the texture of the model's face, giving the photograph a very pleasant mood. For example, when shooting with natural sunlight that comes in through a window, you will notice an attractive side-lit effect that reveals half of the model's face and partially conceals the other half. You can also add a 'Reflector' to reduce the 'Harsh Shadow'.
 Using a 'Studio Flash' (commonly known as Strobe Lighting) limits your range of lighting techniques which allows you to create a different mood. Creating different ambient of lighting moods require positioning and controlling of exposure by the amount of stops, as well as utilizing soft-box or other accessories of a 'Studio Flash'.
 Description: 'Direct Flash' creates a harsh shadow and strong highlight in front of the model. It also creates an ambient light known as 'Low-key Lighting'.  Description: This image was taken with two 'Kicker Lights' located on both sides of the model and a 'Main Light' located in front of the model at a 45 degree angle.2. Directing Models
 In portrait photography, a model's pose and body language can deliver a particular mood to the photograph. So, knowing how to direct a model shows that you have an exact photo shoot concept in mind that involves interesting angles, positioning of the models and their expressions.
 A photographer's ability to control the entire photo shoot and communicating well with the models are equally important. You should know the right approach of directing the models by offering some guidance on various styles of posing that is related to the photo shoot theme and applying other modeling mechanics in front of the camera.
 Here is a good example of model direction. The model's eye contact, from various angles, create a strong impact that brings out a connection between the subject and viewers of the photograph. When you master this technique, you will find it useful for any of your portrait, be it fashion or wedding photo shoots.
 Description: A model in bikini, posing at the pool with a strong eye contact towards the camera.
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    <pubDate>2012-03-01 02:37:32</pubDate>
  
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    <description><![CDATA[Today, 123RF.com announces the launch of its fast, reliable and user friendly video submission platform. This significant evolution for 123RF.com has solidified its position as an established player in the Royalty-Free stock photos and digital media licensing industry.
 Houston TX, December 02, 2011-- Since its humble beginnings in 2005, 123RF.com has been accepting stock photos from photographers and licensing them to advertising agencies, graphic designers and businesses under a Royalty-Free license. Today, 123RF.com officially announces the launch of its video submission platform. Keeping in line with the growing needs and demands for video and motion graphics in the advertising &amp;amp; media industry, this significant evolution for 123RF.com has resoundingly solidified its position as an established player in the Royalty-Free stock photos and digital media licensing industry.
 Recent research reports by Nielsen[1] and Gartner[2] shows the increasing prevalence in the use of video and video based advertisements[3] especially in mobile devices is rapidly gaining ground over traditional forms of advertising. Stephanie Sitt, C.E.O. of 123RF Limited believes that the availability of internet bandwidth that enables the streaming of videos is a key driver for the growth in demand for highly creative and yet commercially orientated stock videos.
 &amp;ldquo;We&amp;rsquo;re very excited to be able to develop the platform to open yet another income channel for videographers, agencies and other producers of stock videos. We certainly have the platform, the eyeballs and the right audience from the right industry - all that&amp;rsquo;s left is the right content to meet that demand. Our traffic and internet reach according to Alexa, Compete and QuantCast has increased more than fifteen fold over the past 2 years, making 123RF.com the fastest growing Royalty-Free stock agency.&amp;rdquo; enthused Sitt.
 Sitt goes on to add, &amp;ldquo;Our IT team have put together a reliable and fast video submission platform that ensures a stable upload, quick file-encoding and comes complete with a user-friendly interface for keywording and release attachment. To submit videos to 123RF.com, just create a Contributor account, and follow the instructions to start uploading. We have approximately 30,000 videos in our databases right now but would really welcome more to ensure that our clients will be spoilt for choice during the launch day, scheduled for January 2012.&amp;ldquo;
 More information on uploading procedures, commissions, legal documents and end user license agreements can be found on http://www.123rf.com. Email submission@123rf.com for details and inquiries on video submission.
 [1] January 2011: Online Video Usage Up 45% ( http://blog.nielsen.com/nielsenwire/online_mobile/january-2011-online-video-usage-up-45/ )
 [2] Gartner Says Worldwide Mobile Advertising Revenue Forecast to Reach $3.3 Billion in 2011 ( http://www.gartner.com/it/page.jsp?id=1726614 )
 [3] Online Video Ad Spending Annual Growth Peaks In 2012 ( http://www.reelseo.com/online-video-ad-spending/ )
  
  
 About 123RF.com
 Since 2005, 123RF.com is a royalty-free stock photo library that offers a variety of inexpensive, impressive and practical high quality stock photos, catering to clients who have a constant need of fresh images. 123RF.com hosts over 11.3 million stock photos while 20,000 images are added to the website on a daily basis. 123RF.com also gives photographers, designers and illustrators the opportunity to promote their photography and illustrations to a worldwide audience. 123RF.com operates 24-hours a day, from Mondays to Fridays. For further details, please visit http://www.123rf.com.
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    <description><![CDATA[With 10 Million images and 20,000 fresh images added daily, 123RF.com achieves a significant milestone and continues to supply high quality Royalty Free stock photos and illustrations to advertising agencies, bloggers and graphic designers alike at budget-friendly prices.
 Houston TX, August 15, 2011 -- 123RF.com today announced the acquisition of its 10 millionth Royalty-Free image. This significant milestone represents 123RF.com&amp;rsquo;s focus on rapid growth, regional expansion and commitment to acquiring high quality, impressive and practical visual media.
 &amp;ldquo;It has been exhilarating to witness 123RF.com come this far. On the week that the 10 millionth image was accepted alone, a staggering count of 100,000 new content comprising Royalty-Free stock photos and illustrations were added to the site! Allow me to represent all of us at 123RF in expressing our gratitude to our clients and contributors alike for their tremendous support since we first opened our doors in 2005!&amp;rdquo; says Stephanie Sitt, CEO of 123RF.com.
 Sitt reports that the IT development teams have been tasked with developing faster, reliable and accurate search techniques as speed is of paramount importance to 123RF&amp;rsquo;s clients. In addition to that, 123RF members can expect more freedom to search for and select images or vector illustrations by applying advanced content filters, discover similar content or group images according to their subjects with the Subject Cluster feature.
 &amp;ldquo;Our clients who comprise mainly of advertising agencies, graphic designers, bloggers and publishers can enjoy more intuitive search features with the RightFind algorithm that&amp;rsquo;s designed to quickly float highly relevant results to the top of the search results. Our new AutoSuggest system also helps in recommending search items that coincide with recent popular download trends.&amp;rdquo; adds Sitt.
 123RF has also implemented some adjustments the social media strategy adoption. Members may now use Google or Facebook accounts to conveniently and securely log onto 123RF.com.
 &amp;ldquo;Keeping in line with 123RF&amp;rsquo;s mission to provide a large selection of fresh and high quality content daily to our clients at the most affordable prices, 123RF.com will be having a sale for the whole month of August 2011, with exciting discounts, promotions and contests. We are very excited as this marks a major milestone in our growth plans. 123RF.com is on the path to create even more value for our clients as we prepare to launch a bigger and wider product offering in the near future!&amp;rdquo; offers Sitt.
 Since 2005, 123RF.com has successfully pioneered and implemented both the budget-friendly subscription and credit models into a single website. Effectively catering for subscription clients who have a constant need for fresh images every day or for the practical credit package client who prefers to download on demand. 123RF&amp;rsquo;s offers 24 hour round-the-clock service from Mondays through Fridays.
  
  
 About 123RF.com
 Founded in 2005, 123RF.com is a royalty-free stock photo library that offers a range of impressive and practical stock photos and has managed to successfully provide the best royalty-free image that are inexpensive and caters to clients who are constantly in need of fresh images on a daily basis or clients who would prefer to download on demand. The website gives photographers, illustrators and designers the opportunity to contribute and display their photographs and vector illustrations so that they are able to promote and sell their masterpieces, catering to a worldwide audience. 123RF also offers 24-hour service from Mondays to Friday. For more information, visit 123RF.com.
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    <description><![CDATA[ Wow...would you look at that? The first month of 2012 has come and gone in a jiffy.
 Didn't we bid farewell to 2011 like...yesterday?
 Anyway, how is your New Year's resolution coming along? How about adding us into your 'Must Achieve' list for 2012?
 In order to do that, just take gorgeous photos, send them to us and earn some extra pocket money. That's an achievement. right? *wink*
 So, in need of inspiration? We've got it covered. Take a look at our Top Images for January 2012.
 Please Like, ReTweet and/or Share with friends to show support!
 
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    <pubDate>2012-02-01 01:46:34</pubDate>
  
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    <description><![CDATA[ Ah....February. A month dedicated to love.
 Love is quite a subjective topic as there can be different meanings, depending on how you would like to interpret it. We recognize that love is patient, all about trust, being open, not judgmental, not afraid of being yourself, and most importantly, it is like a shelter.
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    <pubDate>2012-02-01 00:22:13</pubDate>
  
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    <description><![CDATA[ In this &quot;La Belle Femme&quot; tutorial, watch how a simple portrait is transformed into an awesome looking artistic image...with an edge. You will learn how to add lines on the portrait to create eye lashes or strands of hair and how to blend a texture image with another. You will also learn how to apply different layer blending techniques that will enhance your artistic image even more.
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    <pubDate>2012-01-31 01:28:42</pubDate>
  
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    <description><![CDATA[ Wow... time flies by us way too fast, don't you think? When the clock struck 12 am on January 1, 2012, everyone from different parts of the world and different walks of life have ushered in the New Year together. 
 We, at 123RF, are definitely looking forward to what 2012 will behold for all of us and we hope that it will be one of the best years for you as well. 
 For now, let's take a look at our top performing images for December 2011.
  
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    <pubDate>2011-12-23 02:13:29</pubDate>
  
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    <description><![CDATA[ 
 In the beginning, the Internet was entirely text based, and what a boring place it was! Now it contains an array of attractive sites that are filled with beautiful images and one reason for that is the availability of stock photos.
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000212</link>
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    <description><![CDATA[ Christmas is not only about the gifts that we receive or the fancy decorations but it is about the time we get to spend with our loved ones. It is also the time of the year where everyone is thinking of each other, where ever they may be.
 With Christmas just around the corner, we would like to spread the Christmas cheer through this artistic image in this edition of Creative Insights.
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    <pubDate>2011-12-09 04:00:04</pubDate>
  
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    <description><![CDATA[ It feels like it was only yesterday when we ushered in 2011 and now, look at where we are &amp;ndash; 2012 is almost upon us! It&amp;rsquo;s amazing how time flies by in a blink of an eye. Anyway, with Christmas just around the corner, we are certain that you have various Christmas plans up your sleeve (a super fun party, perhaps?). If you do, don't forget to snap away and share your creative photos with us. Take this opportunity to showcase your talent! If you are in need of inspiration, you can count on us to deliver. 
 Check out our November edition of top downloaded images for both credit and subscription categories. 
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000210</link>
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    <pubDate>2011-12-01 01:36:06</pubDate>
  
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    <description><![CDATA[ Hi There,
 In order to upload via FTP, you have to set up your FTP account first.
 To set up your FTP account, please do the following:

Visit : http://submit.123rf.com/footage 
Click on &amp;ldquo;Get FTP Access Here&amp;rdquo; to activate your FTP account.
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000209</link>
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    <pubDate>2011-11-28 22:32:52</pubDate>
  
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    <description><![CDATA[ If only each individual's personality was illustrated in an artistic form that is visible to others. It will probably give an elaborate idea of how their persona is painted and what represents them as a unique individual.
 Check out our latest artistic image for this Creative Insights entry. We let you decide what the artistic effects say about this individual.
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    <pubDate>2011-11-10 20:42:01</pubDate>
  
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    <description><![CDATA[ The sky's the limit when it comes to imagination and dreams. It takes us to our desired destination with just a blink of an eye and it is the only place where things can go our way without any interference.
 Check out this artistic image in our fourth Creative Insights entry as it takes you beyond the realm of dreams.
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000207</link>
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    <pubDate>2011-10-31 22:07:18</pubDate>
  
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    <description><![CDATA[ Hi all, how have you been so far? Are you having a great time spending quality time with your loved ones or in the midst of planning an awesome year-end vacation? Well, whatever your choice may be, make sure you have your camera in hand so that you will not miss out on capturing those priceless moments.
 Seek and you shall find!  If you are seeking for inspiration to capture those moments, you have found the right place. Check out our credit and subscription based, Top Downloaded Images for the month of October 2011 and get inspired.
 
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    <pubDate>2011-11-01 22:40:23</pubDate>
  
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    <description><![CDATA[ Uploading Property Release for your Images
 Hi! We're back once again and this time we will be guiding you on how to attach property releases to your images. As a photographer, you will need to know which images are acceptable as stock photography. One of the many photographer's goals is to snap images of beautiful landscapes with architectures of various countries that they may have been to, but bear in mind that not all photography locations are permissible.Here are some FAQs to help you understand better. 

 What is a Property Release?A Property Release is a proper authorization document in which the property owner grants photographer the permission to photograph and distribute the images of the involved property under certain conditions (Licensing).Why do I need a Property Release?A Property Release is a documented proof of permission given by a property owner to the photographer to photograph and distribute images of the property under certain conditions. It also acts as a liability waiver to the photographer should any legal issues arise related to the distribution of those images
 Places that the photographer require a property release for photo shooting on location;
 Any Exterior / Interior of properties that is individually owned or by an Organization.
 Places that require an entrance fee (eg ; Museums, War Memorial Sites, Theaters, Music Halls, Performing Art Centers, Amusement Park Rides)
 Any Building Exterior that is famous for its architectural design and is a Main Focus of the Image
 Any property that is governed by its local law or UNESCO World Heritage Committee (exceptions: Statue of Liberty, Big Ben Clock Tower, The Eiffel Tower in the Daytime)
 Statues below 70 years ( built AFTER 1950s)Cruise and Cargo Ships with visible logo, initials or numbersPaintings, Murals or any kind of artwork (Hand-drawn/painted) by other person(s) and yourself
 When do I need a Property Release?Property Releases are usually needed when the building interior or exterior, unique architecture, ships or statues in your photos are protected by the country's local laws or listed by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee. Most reputable stock photography agencies have model releases and property releases for their images.
 However, stock photography on certain buildings and statues such as the &quot;Statue of Liberty&quot; in New York, &amp;ldquo;Big Ben&amp;rdquo; Clock tower in London or the &amp;ldquo;Eiffel Tower&amp;rdquo; during the daytime in France is permitted.
 Photography at a tourist attraction is generally considered legal, UNLESS explicitly prohibited by posted signs.  
 Can I use another Agency's Property Release for 123RF.com?Yes. Property Releases are pretty generic and is not unique to any Royalty Free Stock Photo Agency. You may use 123RF's Property Release at any other agency and vice versa.

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    <description><![CDATA[ Uploading Model Release for your Images
 Hello! We're back with more important facts and now that you know how to upload your images via Web Uploader and FTP Client Uploader, you need to know the juicy bits of IMPORTANT information as a photographer &amp;ndash; having proper releases for your models and properties.
 Taking photographs of your friends and family seems like a norm, but when any human features that is identifiable in the photograph, they become the subject of the image, in other words, a model. 
 Here are some General FAQs that you need to know about Model Releases.

 What is a Model Release?A Model Release is a proper authorization document in which the photographed model grants photographer the permission to photograph and distribute the images of the model under certain conditions (Licensing).
 Why do I need a Model Release?A model release is a documented proof of permission given by a model to the photographer to distribute images photograph and distribute images of the model under certain conditions. It also acts as a liability waiver to the photographer should any legal issues arise related to the distribution of those images.
 Can I use another Agency's Model Release for 123RF.com?Model Releases are pretty generic and is not unique to any Royalty Free Stock Photo agency. You may use 123RF's Model Release at any other agency and vice versa.

 Filling up the Model Release is pretty self explanatory. If you are living in a country that does not use English as its primary language you may translate the Model Release into the native language and use it accordingly in the same capacity. We accept Model Releases in other languages too! However, model releases are legal for a reason. As a photographer, you should take note of these IMPORTANT FACTS stated below;
 Adult Model Release:For Models ABOVE 18 years of age (ABOVE 21 of age in certain countries)

 All 	the adult model release are required to obtain signatures by the 	model. 

 Minor Model Release:For Models BELOW 18 years of age (BELOW 21 of age in certain countries)

 When 	shooting models below the age limit during the photo shoot session, you are required 	to obtain signatures of the legal parent or guardian of the model. 

 IMPORTANT 	: 
 Always get a 3rd party to witness the Model Release and endorse the Model Release appropriately. The photographer/model 	is NOT ALLOWED to sign off as a witness in a Model Release.  
 Please 	provide the information of the model to the best of your ability. Model Releases 	serve to protect not only the photographer but also the model and 	the agency that markets your content, so PLEASE provide truthful 	information only.  

 123RF's policy states that photographs that contains a recognizable features of a person without a valid and signed Model Release will be rejected. However as a standard practice, we will not reject any image without Model or Property releases for a reasonable amount of time after the image has been uploaded. Submitting images with identifiable features of a human without a model release can result in civil liability for the photographer. Now that you got a gist what a Model Release is all about, let's look at the Guide below on how to download a Model Release and fill it in properly. 
 NOTE : Please adhere to the following guidelines pertaining to Model Releases as this is a legal documentation that may result in civil liability if not done the correct way.
 STEP 1 : Downloading a Model Release Please refer to the images for better apprehension


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    <description><![CDATA[ The glory of victory produces a mix of emotions &amp;ndash; a scoop of confidence, a spoonful of happiness, a pinch of pride and a dash of excitement!In our third Creative Insights blog entry, the artistic image portrays what victory feels like in the shoes of the younger generation. It is truly inspiring just by seeing how brave they are in dreaming the BIG dream and pursuing it with all their might!
 
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 The above images can be found at 123rf.com :)
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    <pubDate>2011-10-17 23:01:32</pubDate>
  
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    <description><![CDATA[ &amp;#65279;Yet another month has passed and we are entering the very last quarter of 2011! It's true when they say that time flies when you're having so much fun.
 September was all about the beginning of Fall. Did you spot any leaves changing color and flutter down as the wind gently blew? Then, did you capture any beautiful or precious moments of this season, aside from enjoying the nice cool Autumn weather? We hope you did because you'll never know, it might end up on our Top Downloaded Image list for the following month!
 Anyway, without further ado, come sit with us and check out the Top Downloaded Images for September 2011.
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    <author>alex@123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2011-10-01 03:59:25</pubDate>
  
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      <title>FTP Guideline : Editorial</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ Uploading Made Easy for Editorial with FTP
 Hello!  Today, we would like to introduce an alternative method of uploading  images without hassle via the FTP client uploader. It's so much easier  that you don't have to click the mouse countless times.
 TWO MAIN reasons of having the FTP Client Uploader?
 Firstly, if  you have 10,000 images to upload, you would probably find the web form  upload method time consuming. Instead of uploading 10 images at a go via web form - with the FTP, your uploading time is cut down by hours!
 Secondly, having  to upload via FTP is so much easier as you can upload up to 4GB  (maximum) of images all at one go. Your images will be then processed  and in queue for review, and once your images are accepted, it will  appear on the site in 1 or 2 days.
 Still not quite sure what FTP client uploader is really all about?
 Here are some general FAQs to further answer your questions about what is FTP.
 So, what is FTP?FTP  is commonly known as the acronym for File Transfer Protocol; an  exchange of program and data files across a network. FTP basically  transfer files over from the user's account to the receiving computer.
 Do I need to register for an account when using FTP?FTP  login uses a normal username and password scheme for granting access.  In this case, your username and password that you have on 123RF will do!
 Now, you have a gist of what FTP is really all about, uploading with FTP is much easier than uploading one by one on the site. But of course, who wouldn't want to know the juicy bits of knowledge before you upload like crazy?
 Just follow the steps and you will find your way to uploading via FTP like a PRO! NOTE: For new contributors, refer to all steps. For existing contributors, refer to Steps 3 to 5.
 STEP 1 : Applying for an FTP account NOTE: You only need to apply for an FTP account ONCE
 Login to your 123RF account. Go to the bottom of the screen, Select on &amp;ldquo;Sell Images&amp;rdquo; and then choose &amp;ldquo;Upload&amp;rdquo;. 
 
 Notice that when you don't have and FTP account yet, you can see a link &amp;ldquo;Apply for an FTP account&amp;rdquo;. Click on the link to apply for an FTP account to get you started. Please refer to the images below to help you understand better.
 
 STEP 2 : Downloading an FTP Client Uploader
 Uploading images a few hundred at a time is made easy, therefore, we recommend both new and existing users to use, FileZilla. Go to http://filezilla-project.org/ and download the client. Please refer to the images below to help you understand better. 
  
 Then select the correct downloadable platforms according to the Operating System that you're using.
 
 STEP 3 : Installing and Configuring the FTP client software
 After  downloading the client from the website, open the .exe file and install it. Then proceed to run the program after installation.
 After installation, the FTP client should look like this:
 
 NOTE: Please refer to the numbers on the image to understand the anatomy of Filezilla, the FTP client uploader.
 
 Now  that you understand a little of how Filezilla looks like, you can start configuring your FTP connection to the following settings:

 Host Address/Server : ftp.123rf.com Username : Your username (UID)Password : Your login password at 123rf.com

 Then the FTP account will be active, after that, click on &amp;ldquo;QuickConnect&amp;rdquo; and proceed to upload your photos. Please refer to the images below to help you understand better. 
 
 STEP 4 : Uploading Editorial Worthy Images 
 On Filezilla:Open Filezilla client, you will see a connection response once you click on &amp;ldquo;QuickConnect&amp;rdquo;. Before you start dragging and dropping images into the FTP client, you will need to create a folder for Editorial worthy content.
 Here's how to start on that.
 First, &amp;ldquo;Right Click&amp;rdquo; in the box that you will drag images into the server, a drop menu will pop up. Then choose &amp;ldquo;Create Directory&amp;rdquo; from the drop menu (as shown on no.1 and no.2). A pop up menu will then prompt you to key in the directory folder name (refer to no.3). As shown on no.4, type in &amp;ldquo;/editorial&amp;rdquo; in the pop up menu and click &amp;ldquo;OK&amp;rdquo;. The folder will appear in the box (the editorial folder on the top box as shown on the image, is a directory list). 
 To begin image uploading, double click on the folder and start &amp;ldquo;dragging and dropping&amp;rdquo; JPG/JPEG Editorial images into the FTP server (refer to the image below).
 
 STEP 5 : Processing your Editorial Worthy Content @ 123RF
 What you need to do now is to process your FTP image files. Firstly, you will need to log into 123rf.com with your username and password on the website.

Go 	to &quot;Sell 	Images&quot;
Go 	to &quot;Upload&quot;
Choose &quot;Editorial&quot;
Then 	click &amp;ldquo;Continue 	&amp;gt;&amp;gt;&amp;rdquo; 

 
 You will be directed to the following page;
 

choose &quot;FTP settings / Check Upload FTP Results&quot;
then 	click &quot;Click 	here to process your uploaded files.&quot;

  Once you've done that, the image files will be sent to your review queue and our reviewers will look through them.
 It sounds as easy as it looks right? Now, what are you waiting for? Upload like crazy!
  
 QuickLinks:
 Go to FTP Guideline : EPS Illustration
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    <description><![CDATA[ Uploading Made Easy for EPS with FTP
 Hello! Today, we would like to introduce an alternative method of uploading images without hassle via the FTP client uploader. It's so much easier that you don't have to click the mouse countless times.
 TWO MAIN reasons of having the FTP Client Uploader?
 Firstly, if you have 10,000 images to upload, you would probably find the web form upload method time consuming. Instead of uploading 10 images at a go via web form - with the FTP, your uploading time is cut down by hours!
 Secondly, having to upload via FTP is so much easier as you can upload up to 4GB (maximum) of images all at one go. Your images will be then processed and in queue for review, and once your images are accepted, it will appear on the site in 1 or 2 days.
 Still not quite sure what FTP client uploader is really all about?
  Here are some general FAQs to further answer your questions about what is FTP.
 So, what is FTP?FTP is commonly known as the acronym for File Transfer Protocol; an exchange of program and data files across a network. FTP basically transfer files over from the user's account to the receiving computer.
 Do I need to register for an account when using FTP?FTP login uses a normal username and password scheme for granting access. In this case, your username and password that you have on 123RF will do!
 Now, you have a gist of what FTP is really all about, uploading with FTP is much easier than uploading one by one on the site. But of course, who wouldn't want to know the juicy bits of knowledge before you upload like crazy?
 Just follow the steps and you will find your way to uploading via FTP like a PRO!NOTE: For new contributors, refer to all steps. For existing contributors, refer to Steps 3 to 5.
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    <description><![CDATA[ Uploading Made Easy for Photos with FTP!
 Hello! Today, we would like to introduce an alternative method of uploading images without hassle via the FTP client uploader. It's so much easier that you don't have to click the mouse countless times.
 TWO MAIN reasons of having the FTP Client Uploader?
 Firstly, if you have 10,000 images to upload, you would probably find the web form upload method time consuming. Instead of uploading 10 images at a go via web form - with the FTP, your uploading time is cut down by hours!
 Secondly, having to upload via FTP is so much easier as you can upload up to 4GB (maximum) of images all at one go. Your images will be then processed and in queue for review, and once your images are accepted, it will appear on the site in 1 or 2 days.
 Still not quite sure what FTP client uploader is really all about?
  Here are some general FAQs to further answer your questions about what is FTP.
 So, what is FTP?FTP is commonly known as the acronym for File Transfer Protocol; an exchange of program and data files across a network. FTP basically transfer files over from the user's account to the receiving computer.
 Do I need to register for an account when using FTP?FTP login uses a normal username and password scheme for granting access. In this case, your username and password that you have on 123RF will do!
 Now, you have a gist of what FTP is really all about, uploading with FTP is much easier than uploading one by one on the site. But of course, who wouldn't want to know the juicy bits of knowledge before you upload like crazy?
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    <description><![CDATA[ As we enter the final quarter of the year, we have decided to revamp our Create. Creation. Creative segment and it is now called the Creative Insights, where artistic images are presented for your viewing pleasure.
 In this edition of Creative Insights, colors takes center stage.
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    <pubDate>2011-09-28 04:52:39</pubDate>
  
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      <title>And The Award For Best Web Tools Goes To.....</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ Wooohooo!!
  
 123RF.com has been awarded one of the Best Web Tools!!
  
 *Throws confetti *
  
 
 Recognized by WebHostingSearch.com, we are listed under the category of Best Stock Photo Sites.
  
 We are truly honored to receive such recognition and we will strive to continue serving YOU better :)]]></description>
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    <pubDate>2011-09-01 21:50:39</pubDate>
  
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    <description><![CDATA[ Hello, everybody! Summer is almost coming to an end but fret not, as the cool winds of autumn will be here to sweep you off your feet, giving you awesome photography opportunities. So, get your photography equipment ready to capture every wonderful moment and people around you! You can submit your masterpieces on our website, and perhaps, your pics might be featured in our best sellers blog for next month! We suggest you wait no more!
 Anyway, check out our top downloaded images for both credits and subscription for August 2011!
  
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    <description><![CDATA[ G'day everybody!
  
 Welcome to the debut of our newest segment on the 123RF Blog - Create. Creation. Creative, where we showcase some very artistic creations by our awesomely talented in-house creative designers for your viewing pleasure.
  
 Its true when people say that a picture paints a thousand (or maybe million) words. In our first edition of Create. Creation. Creative, we have four amazing artistic images to share with all of you. Each image tells a story and how you would like to interpret it, we leave it up to you.
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    <description><![CDATA[ No matter how talented you are, your masterpieces won't get sold if designers can't find them. To date, keywords are still the only reliable method that are used to locate photographs. 
 As much as we like computers to help us out here, unfortunately they are not of much use here. Computers can't really look at a picture (example http://www.123rf.com/photo_10376439.html) and say, &amp;ldquo;The photo shows a group of happy young children lying on the ground and smiling under the summer park&amp;rdquo; and subsequently automatically attach meaningful relevant keywords such as, &amp;ldquo;children, young, summer, park, happy, colorful, smiling, female, male, pink, yellow, green, blue&amp;rdquo; to your pictures. We wish they could though, really!!!
 Now that we know computers can't help us, we have to help ourselves. Now, you've shot your masterpiece, what next? You need the help of a keywording program that will help you edit the IPTC data for the image 
 Before we go into the applications part, let's understand a bit about IPTC. What is IPTC (International Press Telecommunications Council)? The IPTC system can be thought of as a cataloging standard that helps us to organize image content as it stores all sorts of information such as the photographer's name, copyright, licensing information and keywords. IPTC embeds itself directly into the image and allows programs that support IPTC to easily search and organize photographs based on its IPTC information. 
 You may use programs that support editing of the IPTC tags to help you keyword your images before submission to 123RF.com. Here are some applications that supports IPTC editing (in no order of preference)

Extensis 	Portfolio (http://www.extensis.com)
Microsoft Photo 	Info 	Tool(http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=b038d4b5-1d88-437c-9f54-1fb0d210b5ef&amp;amp;DisplayLang=enFamilyID=b038d4b5-1d88-437c-9f54-1fb0d210b5ef&amp;amp;DisplayLang=en)
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe LightRoom

 The part that you should pay particular attention to is the IPTC keywords component for your photographs. We recommend that you use any of the tools above to help you keyword your images before you upload them to 123RF. This is because 123RF's engine supports IPTC data and will detect and extract the keywords of a photograph for you. However, if you do not have any applications that can edit IPTC data, you may opt to upload your photographs to 123RF and then keyword it using 123RF's easy to use web interface.
 For your convenience, if you have uploaded your images to 123RF, here's how you can keyword them quickly and painlessly.

Log in to 123RF.
Scroll down, 	and look at the section For Photographer
 Click on the 	link Sell Images
Click 	on the History tab. You will be able to see your submitted 	image summary reports on the next page.
Look 	towards the right bottom of the screen, you'll find a summary 	statistic that shows: The 		number of Uploaded images The 		number of Accepted imagesThe 		number of Pending imagesThe 		number of Rejected images
123RF's 	review policy dictates that if 	an image is NOT keyworded or described adequately and 	accurately, our reviewers will 	not review them.
If 	you have pending images, do click on the Pending images 	number in the summary to view all your pending images.NOTE: Do you see that we have our LATEST addition? This section is for editorial worthy images that you have uploaded for 	the month. Please refer to the images under Uploading Editorial Content.
You 	should see your pending images like this.If 	your images have not been keyworded or described, you will see red 	text above the relevant text fields instructing you on what you 	should do. Just follow the numbered steps on the image.
This 	is what it would look like AFTER:STEP 	3 : When you're done, click on the Save button.Remember 	that when you keyword you should only include words that accurately and obviously describe what you see in the image. Uploading Royalty-Free Content in your own language!
Now 	you can do that just by following all the steps above with just ONE 	additional step before you 	click that &amp;ldquo;Save&amp;rdquo; button. Repeat STEP 1 and 2 first. Refer to the image below. STEP 3 : You just have to click on &amp;ldquo;Translate to English&amp;rdquo; button.  Then proceed to STEP 4 : Save. That's all it takes. Your images will be in queue for 	reviewing. 
Uploading 	Editorial ContentThat is our latest addition on 123RF! To upload your images that you think is Editorial worthy, you just have to follow these simple steps. Refer to the image below. STEP 1 : Fill in the description of the imageSTEP 2 : Fill in the keywords for the imageSTEP 3 : Check the Consider for inclusion to 123RF Editorial if rejected if you want 	your images to be considered as Editorial, if you think it is Editorial Worthy. When you're 	done, click on the Save button.Here are a few guidelines that you should follow when you keyword:

Also 	try to put yourself into a client's shoe. Ask yourself these 	questions:If 	I wanted to find this image, what keywords would I put into the 	search box? The obvious should hit you, most would probably use: business, man, agony, asian
Of 	course, this gets trickier when you get tempted to keyword concepts 	into the image. It often does not help to insert keywords that 	convey concepts such as:torture, annoyance, madness, craze, exaggerationIt's not difficult to see where this is going and where we'll end up.What would happen is that this image would clutter up the search results performed by other customers and adds to the frustration level. So our advice to you is simple: Don't Do It! Do us all a favor and stick to the obvious.
For 	images that are supposed to convey some sort of concept, it would be 	prudent to keyword the obvious concepts only. We know it's hard to 	resist spamming every single thing that comes into your mind as it 	will muddle up the search results for our customers. Keep things 	nice and simple.

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    <description><![CDATA[ How's your summer thus far? Have you planned your summer vacation yet? Whether to escape from the noise and crowds of the city or to look for an ideal place to relax and indulge yourself under the sun. Sounds like a brilliant idea, doesn't it!? 
 Here's another great idea - check out our 100 best sought-after images of the month by clicking on the collage below - it's worth a peek as it might just inspire you to take the plunge and go for it! 
  
 Presenting our Top Downloaded Images for July 2011:
  
 I. Credit Downloads Category 
  
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    <description><![CDATA[ And so, the moment we've been all waiting for is finally here. 123RF has made such an awesome achivement of reaching the 10,000,000 Images Milestone in our stock photos library. *Cue applause*. Thank you!!!
  
 But of course, none of this is possible without our fellow contibutors who have so been so supportive by giving us such a warm response. Without you guys, we would not have achieved such a magnificent milestone and sitting here, writing this exciting blog post.
  
 Okay, let's get straight to the point because we're writing this for one reason, and one reason only - to announce the name of the lucky contributor who will be walking away with a spanking new Apple Macbook Air.
  
 So, the lucky contributor who made it and is a proud new owner of the Apple Macbook Air goes to....*drum roll*.... Aleksandr Markin , contributor from Russian Federation. 
  
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    <description><![CDATA[ Hooray! Summer is knocking at the door and no doubt it's time to get your hands on some great swimwear, before you do so, let's take a look at our credits &amp;amp; subscription best sellers in June! Only 10 images? Of course not! Just a click on the image and it will bring you to the dedicated lightbox containing the top 100 most sought-after images for that month. Let's get inspired!
 Presenting our Top Downloaded Images for June 2011:
  
 I. Credit Downloads Category 
 
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    <description><![CDATA[ In this tutorial, our Photoshop Maestro is going to fit an entire oceanscape into a tiny little (magic) bottle!! Techniques here are pretty advanced, so we hope you'll be able to tough it out with us as we fit an entire ocean complete with dolphins, rough seas and a boat to boot!
 We're going to use a lot of images this time around in our tutorial. So go ahead and prepare these images:



Cork: 4720038 &amp;copy; Kitch Bain 123RF.com
Bottle: 3654941 &amp;copy; Alexey Romanov 123RF.com
 Starfish: 8118161 &amp;copy; tksonique 123RF.com


Seascape: &amp;copy; Tono Balaguer 123RF.com
Boat: 9386316 &amp;copy; Andrew Dorey 123RF.com
Fisherman: 7605662 &amp;copy; carolecastelli 123RF.com



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    <description><![CDATA[ Our IT guys (and gals!) have been hard at work and the result is four new features that we would really like to share with you!
 We have recently spiced up our website with the addition of cool features designed to make your life a little easier. Yes, we know that it can be a rather tedious task to find accurate results especially when the deadline is just around the corner and every precious minute seems to just slip through your fingers.
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 Vortex Texture Effect
 Photoshop contains a variety of combinations, for instance, using Difference Clouds for your texture effect. The tutorial below is another example for beginners trying to experiment the vortex texture effect without using any images. Please feel free to apply the difference filter or setting during the process and I am sure that you also can find unlimited possiblilities for texture effects.
  
 
 Press Ctrl/Cmd + N to create a document with these settings &amp;ndash; Resolution: 300pixels/inch, Width: 1680pixels, Height: 1050pixels.
  
 
 Press D to set the default foreground color to black. Hold Alt + Backspace/Delete to fill in black. Then, go to Filter &amp;gt; Render &amp;gt; Difference Clouds.
  
 
 Press Ctrl/Cmd + F a few times and you will achieve a similar result like this.
  
 
 Go to Filter &amp;gt; Distort &amp;gt; Zigzag.
 
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    <description><![CDATA[ Hey y'all, from today onwards, the 123RF Content Acquisition team going to create a much requested feature to help 123RF Contributors gain better insights into the creative needs of 123RF's clients. We will commit to feature monthly top downloaded images for both credits and subscription on our Best Sellers' Blog. So do drop by, take a look and empower yourselves with inspiration, insights and ideas for your next photo shoot or illustration design projects.
  
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    <description><![CDATA[
  For today's walkthrough, we're going to show you how to make a cow fly in just a couple of quick and simple steps. Read on to find out...
  
 First off, prepare these set of images:
  
 
 Cow: 7251032 &amp;copy; Eric Issel&amp;Atilde;&amp;fnof;&amp;Acirc;&amp;copy;e 123RF.com
  
 
 Horn: 6976361 &amp;copy; Olga Lipatova 123RF.com
  
 
 Wings: 7611829 &amp;copy; Irina Tischenko 123RF.com
  
 
 Plains: 7541820 &amp;copy; Ivonne Wierink 123RF.com
  
 
 Feather: 1504841 &amp;copy; Ana De Sousa 123RF.com
  
 
 Road Sign: 366908 &amp;copy; ondagoarts 123RF.com
  
 Let's begin...
  
 Step 1
 Separate the legs, the tails, and the head from the body.
 
  
 Step 2
 Reposition them and and create bends at the legs. We can copy part of the leg out, and transform it. Slowly mask out the connecting areas to look seamless.
 
  
 Step 3
 Enlarge the head a little, and liquify the body.
 
  
 Step 4
 Further liquify the head. Pull out 2 stubs so that it can fit the horn.
 
  
 Step 5
 Extract horn from source image and place the horns on the head. Fit it nicely in the stubs.
 
  
 Step 6
 Since we will be shining lights from above, increasing shadows adds realism. Draw black shades on the body just under the legs.
 
  
 Step 7
 Duplicate another layer. Set the top layer as 'Multiply' and the other as 'Overlay'. Play around with the opacity for both to achieve a desirable shadow tone.
 
  
 Step 8
 Draw more shades of black on the cow.
 
  
 Step 9
 Similar to the steps above, duplicate another layer and change their blend mode respectively.
 
  
 Step 10
 The hind right leg looks a little too bright, so we will add more shade to it.
 
  
 Step 11
 Further add shadow and highlights, by creating a new 'Overlay' layer (Filled with Overlay neutral color). Use white brush to add highlights and black brush to add shadows.
 
 We will have something like this:
 
  
 Step 12
 The black edge on the tip of the right ear just won't do, so we will further add white lines there, resembling highlights.
 
  
 Step 13
 Extract wings from the dove. We'll only be using one side of the wing, duplicate and flip so that it resembles a pair.
 
  
 Step 14
 Copy part of the right wing to fill up the gap.
 
  
 Step 15
 Combine the cow and the pair of wings. The wings should be place underneath the cow layer.
 
  
 Step 16
 Use the healing brush to join the connecting area.
 
  
 Step 17
 Import background into your canvas, and place the winged cow accordingly.
 
  
 Step 18
 Change the contrast and color of the background according to these settings.
 
  
 Step 19
 Create an elliptical shape using the selection tool, feather it and fill it with black.
 
  
 Step 20
 Again, duplicate this layer, one with 'Overlay' blend mode and 'Multiply' for the other.
 
  
 Step 21
 Duplicate these 2 layers, and transform it into a bigger shape.
 
  
  
 Step 22
 Draw a ring on top of the cow's head and apply these settings.
 
  
 Step 23
 Flatten the 'halo' layer (Create an empty layer and merge it with the layer with blending option). Set it as 'Screen' blend mode. Duplicate this layer to strenghten the opacity and glow of this halo.
 
  
 Step 24
 We shall progress to creating a light ray effect. Add a curves adjustment layer and mask off accordingly. Drag the curves to darken the surrounding.
 
  
 Step 25
 Duplicate this adjustment layer and invert its layer mask. Drag the curves upwards.
 
 Here's the result:
 
  
 Step 26
 Create a new layer, fill it with black, and render lens flare. Apply a little Gaussian blur to it.
 
  
 Step 27
 Set blend mode for lens flare layer as 'Screen'.
 
  
 Step 28
 We can further add intensity to the source of light ray, by drawing streaks of lights using white brush, setting it at 'Overlay' blend mode.
 
  
 Step 29
 Next up, we will add in some feathers. Open the feather image and desaturate it.
 
  
 Step 30
 Do a quick mask by dragging the blend if sliders, and flatten the layer.
 
  
 Step 31
 Resize and make a selection around the feather, and define it as a brush.
 
  
 Step 32
 We can use different brush setting to create a natural flow of feathers, or we can place them manually.
 
  
 Step 33
 Add in more feathers and combine them into one layer.
 
  
 Step 34
 Apply an outer glow to add some color to the feathers.
 
  
 Step 35
 Duplicate another layer and invert this layer of feathers.
 
  
 Step 36
 Place the inverted layer above and set blend mode as 'Overlay'.
 
  
 Step 37
 Create a new alpha channel (Alpha 1) similar to below.
 
  
 Step 38
 Apply lens blur to both of the feather layers, based on this channel.
 
  
 Step 39
 Add in more feathers with different opacity and blurness to add a sense of depth.
 
  
 Step 40
 Import the road sign.
 
  
 Step 41
 Extend the pole of the sign, simply by copying and extending it from existing parts.
 
  
 Step 42
 Transform it from its original perspective to a flatter one.
 
  
 Step 43
 Reduce the size of the cow symbol,
 
  
 Step 44
 so that we have space for a halo sign.
 
  
 Step 45
 Transform and tilt the sign abit.
 
  
 Step 46
 Increased its contrast and saturation by a little:
 
  
 Step 47
 We can then combine the background and sign layer, and apply lens blur using the same channel 'Alpha 1'.
 
 Result:
 
  
 Final Piece
 In the final piece, I've further added some glows, and sharpened the whole image a little.
 
  
 




123RF May 2011 Tutorial #1: Glass Tile Effect
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    <description><![CDATA[The 123RF Whopping Deal!
 
 Just purchase 3300 credits (or more!) and get a free iPad 2! Remember to use Gift Code &amp;ldquo;gimmeipad2&amp;rdquo; during check out!
Promo Details:

Purchase 3300 credits and get Free 16GB WiFi iPad 2 OR 
Purchase 7400 credits and get Free 64GB WiFi+3G iPad 2.

Terms &amp;amp; Conditions:

 The iPad 2 on offer is for the iPad 2 16GB model with WiFi and iPad 2 64GB with WiFi + 3G only. 
 Offer is valid for orders confirmed by June 6, 2011. 
 Offer must be claimed at time of purchase. Retrospective orders are invalid. 
 iPad 2 orders shall only be fulfilled upon receipt of full payment. 
 Not valid with other promotions. 
 iPad 2 is not exchangeable for cash or kind. 
 No rewards points shall be given under this promotion. 
 Promotion items are subject to availability. iPad 2 shall only be purchased once it is available in the region/country. 
 Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. 
 Recipient shall bear all import duties and taxes of promotional gifts if applicable. 
 123RF reserves the right to end the promotion at any point prior to June 6, 2011 without further notice. 
 In the event that iPad 2 is not available for extended periods of time, 123RF reserves the right to substitute the iPad 2 with another item of equal or greater value. 
 iPad 2 is a registered trademark of Apple&amp;reg;, Inc. All rights reserved. Apple&amp;reg; is not a sponsor of this promotion. 
 All other trademarks, trade names, service marks, and logos referenced herein belong to their respective owners. 
 123RF is not responsible or liable for any product or service that is provided by a third party supplier, the provision of which shall be subject to that supplier's terms and conditions. 123RF is not responsible for returns or faults with third party items. Such returns are the responsibility of the customer and third party supplier. 
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 In this tutorial, let's explore how fast we can create a simple glass tile texture effect. Here we go...
  
 Step01
 Press Ctrl/Cmd + N to create a document with these settings &amp;ndash; Resolution: 300pixels/inch, Width: 500pixels, Height: 500pixels.
 
  
 Step02
 Press D to set the default foreground color to black. Hold Alt + Backspace/Delete to fill in black.
 
  
 Step03
 Go to Filter &amp;gt; Render &amp;gt; Difference Clouds.
 
  
 Step04
 Press Ctrl/Cmd + F a few times and you will achieve similar results like this.
 
  
 Step05
 Go to Filter &amp;gt; Distort &amp;gt; Glass.
 
  
 Step06
 Set the glass effect amount to Distortion: 16, Smoothness: 4, Texture: Blocks, Scaling: 100%.
 
  
 Step07
 You will get an effect of the glass tiles like this.
 
  
 Step08
 Press Ctrl/Cmd + U to adjust the texture's color. Check Colorize and set it to Hue: 210, Saturation: 65, Lightness: 40. Over here, you can tweak the settings to suit your own personal preference.
 
  
 Step09
 Press Ctrl/Cmd + M to adjust the Curves. This step will add overall contrast to the texture so that it's more outstanding.
 
  
 Step10
 Hold Ctrl/Cmd and click on Green channel thumbnail to make the selection in the Channel Palette. After that, press Ctrl/Cmd + M to adjust the Curves again to create the depth of the texture. Press Ctrl/Cmd + D to make deselection once you are satisfied with the outcome.
 
  
 Step11
 Hold Ctrl/Cmd and click on Red channel thumbnail to make the selection. Then, press Ctrl/Cmd + M to adjust the Curves and create highlight of the glass tile. Press Ctrl/Cmd + D to make deselection after done.
 
  
 Step12
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 123RF January 2011 Tutorial #2: Photo Manipulation - The Fourth Kind
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    <description><![CDATA[ Download Any 123RFCares Image, we will match each download dollar for dollar and donate the proceeds to the Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Aid Fund.
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    <description><![CDATA[ We would like to inform you that from April 25, 2011 download credit costs of all Vector Illustrations will be changed, in addition to that, some new sizes also will be made available. The table below summarizes the credit costs changes for Vector Illustration downloads:

 



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 Picking Up The Right Stock Image SizesYou've found the stock image that meets all your expectations. Great! Time to download it but wait, did you actually check the size of the image? Always keep this in mind before you download any stock images, as it is very important to check if the size of the image(s) you have chosen would meet the requirements of your project.To ensure the size is correct, you'll need to consider these two elements, printed resolution (dpi) and dimensions. Dimensions are indications of the size that your image will appear when printed, whilst the resolution determines how much detail will be included in every inch printed. Always consider both the size of the image reproduced and the print resolution used.Here's a basic rule of thumb when you are picking the right file size for stock images. Small and medium size images are usually used in web applications such websites, blogs, and other forms of web publications. Whereas large size images are mostly used for prints like magazines, newspapers, brochures or flyers, packaging and other printed materials where high resolution matters a lot.For a typical magazine printing, the print resolution for your stock images usually range from 300dpi or higher. Large format productions, like billboards, are usually printed at lower resolutions of under 150dpi but then again, it's good to check with your printers before you purchase any images.Here is a table of images sizes that you find on 123RF.com and some examples of typical usages, just to give you an idea of what you need.
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 Photo Manipulation - &quot;The Fourth Kind&quot;
  
 Create an abduction scene above the cityscape. This tutorial explores combination of different blend modes, manipulating lens flares, and displacing lines, to create that extraterrestial inspired sci-fi scene.
  
 Images to be readied:
 
 City scape 1: 5950914 &amp;copy; elwynn 123RF.com
 
 
 City scape 2: 6143204 &amp;copy; elwynn 123RF.com
 
 
 Human 1: 7564658 &amp;copy; Viorel Sima 123RF.com
 
 
 Human 2: 3944291 &amp;copy; Alexander Yakovlev 123RF.com
 
 
 Human heart: 6530580 &amp;copy; Sebastian Kaulitzki 123RF.com
 
 
 People: 483352 &amp;copy; Andres Rodriguez 123RF.com
 
 
 People: 2602126 &amp;copy; Andres Rodriguez 123RF.com
 
 
 People: 4117898 &amp;copy; Lucian Coman 123RF.com
 
 
 People: 4205344 &amp;copy; vladgavriloff 123RF.com
 
 
 People: 5134728 &amp;copy; Pavel Losevsky 123RF.com
 
 
 People: 5553228 &amp;copy; Alina Isakovich 123RF.com
 
 
 People: 7594055 &amp;copy; Vladimir Nikulin 123RF.com
 
 
 People: 7718909 &amp;copy; Alexander Yakovlev 123RF.com
 
 People: 7887647 &amp;copy; Gino Santa Maria 123RF.com
 
  
 Background
 1. Place the image so it can see part of the sky and buildings.
 
  
 2. Reduce its exposure, to almost pitch black.
 
  
 3. Import the 2nd image of a city, and change the blend mode to 'Pin light'.
 
  
 4. Reduce its saturation.
 
  
  
 Model
 1. Import a nicely cut-out image of a guy.
 
  
 2. Desaturate it.
 
  
 3. Turn the black shorts into greyish color.
 
  
 4. Remove the lines and smoothen the thigh area.
 
  
 5. Duplicate 3 layers, and apply different filter to each of them. Set them to their respective blend modes.
 
  
 
 Heart
 1. Here I will eradicate the whites and retain the red color of the heart. Duplicate 3 instances.
 
  
 2. Take the bottom most layer of the duplicate and Invert it. Set it to 'Screen' blend mode.
 
  
 3. Set to 'Color' blend mode for the next layer,
 
  
 4. and have the top most layer set at 'Color burn' blend mode.
 
  
  
 Lines (on model)
 1. Create a new layer; define a pattern (10px * 10px were used). Drag a selection over the model.
 
  
 2. Remove the whites by dragging the blending slider.
 
  
 3. Invert the layer.
 
  
 4. Create a displacement map according to the same width and height of the pattern layer (Use a duplicate of the inverted model layer).
 
  
 5. Go to Filter &amp;gt; Distort &amp;gt; Displace (10,10,Stretch to fit, Repeat edge pixels).
 
  
 6. Clip or mask the layer according to the model.
 
  
 7. Set layer blend mode to 'Color dodge'.
 
  
 8. Apply following Hue/Saturation settings.
 
  
 9. We can duplicate this layer as 'Vivid light' blend mode to give it a bit more highlights.
 
  
  
 Creating a hole
 Simply create a new layer and brush a circle at where the heart is, using a black brush. Apply following settings in its blending option. Set layer blend mode to 'Soft light'.
 
  
  
 Streaks of lights
 Using the finest and softest brush settings, start drawing multiple lines resembling fibers. Use black color to brush. Graphics tablet recommended. Again, apply the following blending option settings. Also, set the layer's blend mode to 'Linear dodge'.
 
  
 Using another image of a model, repeat similar steps as before.
 
  
 We can rotate, enlarge, and apply several blur filters to increase depth of the image.
 
  
 This step requires us to cut out as many different human images, preferably jumping, or seeming like it is assuming a 'floating' position. Arrange them in anyway u like, and make sure there is sizable difference for each of the objects.
 
  
 Duplicate several instances, and again, transform and place it accordingly.
 
 
 Merge them together and apply these settings.
 
 
 
 
 (Heavy weave pattern is used)
  

 Duplicate this layer and set upper layer as 'Screen'.
 
  

 Apply different blur filters to their respective areas (refer below) on the 'Screen' layer. When making selection, feather it by 10 pixels at least. This will create a motion that resembles human getting sucked upwards.
 
  

 Now we want to remove some black color in the other (bottom) layer. Quickest way would be to drag the 'Blend If' slider within its blending option (hold alt and drag to split sliders).
 
  
  
 Result

 Merge both layers and reduce its brightness/opacity.
 
  

 Reveal all layers. General layer accordance (from bottom to top): Background &amp;gt; Group of humans &amp;gt; 2 detailed human models.
 
  
  
 Light flares (Grey background as visual aid)
 1. Light flares makes a crucial element in spicing up this image. Lets start of with rendering lens flare.
 
  
 2. Apply radial blur.
 
  
 3. Duplicate the layer, set 'Screen' blend mode for duplicated layer. Flip it and merge them as one.
 
  
 4. Apply radial blur another time.
 
  
 5. Give it a color change. This will be our basic shape. 
 
  
 6. From here on, we can duplicate multiple copies of this flare, set it as 'Screen' blend mode and start transforming it whichever way we see fit. Change its perspective, warp or distort, scale it up or down, and experiment it with different shapes.
 
  
  

 7. Play with different blend modes. Linear dodge (add), Color dodge, and Screen are able to bring out the shine in these flares. Following is my composition for flares. Notice the mixture of flares with perspective that resembles a UFO, and the light emitting from it.
 

  
 We can further tweak the placements and blend modes after revealing the background. This is what I've come down to. 
 
  

 Try to increase definition or even add some noise to further enhance the image. 
 
  
  
 



 
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 Love Is In The Air &amp;ndash; Cloudy Text Effect
  
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 2010 has come and gone...but not without leaving its mark on us. So here's a look at the hit images that have made their mark on 123RF users and garnered the most number of downloads for the entire 2010.
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 123RF Search &amp;amp; Win 2011 Winners List.
  28 days of searching and here's the 140 lucky winners who will going shopping on us. Yes folks, it's the 123RF Search &amp;amp; Win 2011! To all the 140 lucky folks, once again we would like to say &amp;ldquo;Well Done!&amp;rdquo; but that's not all, we would also like to announce the 3 Luckiest Winners of the search. Lady Luck must've been smiling on you all! Well done, guys! Enjoy your shopping trips!! 
  
 3 Luckiest Winners


 Joel 	Acevedo, United States


 Roger 	Hukle, United States


 Michael 	Barcus, United States
  


  
 5 Daily Winners
 13th March 2011


 Marlina 	Soerakoesoemah , United States 


 Mary Rike 	, United States 


 Hayim 	Wadiche , United States 


 Joanna 	Malak , Poland 


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    <pubDate>2011-03-22 00:46:23</pubDate>
  
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 Hello everyone!
 
 When you reach the end of the year, it's my experience that three things happen: you speed up, then you tally up, and then, all things being fair you find some time to rest up.
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 Do you know how to create a personalized Snow Globe? Give it a try and make one for this holiday season! You can send it to your friends and family with as a Christmas greeting card with a personalized touch. 
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 Spirit dove
 
 In this tutorial, we are going to create a dove like spirit bursting out of a woman's body amidst the cloudy sky. This tutorial uses a basic filter of glowing edge to create those shiny outlines engulfing the objects.
  
 These are the images that we are going to use:
 
 Woman: 280543 &amp;copy; Galina Barskaya 123RF.com
  
 
 Dove: 7478307 &amp;copy; Irina Tischenko 123RF.com
  
 
 Clouds 1: 633425 &amp;copy; Feng Yu 123RF.com
  
 
 Clouds 2: 2954467 &amp;copy; Chris Hill 123RF.com
  
 
 Stars: 3404631 &amp;copy; Martin Benes 123RF.com
  
  
 Start off with a basic black background, and have all of the elements nicely masked of its background. Place it accordingly.
 
  
 Hide the dove for now as we will be focusing on the woman. Since we will be needing multiple instances of the woman layer, duplicate it a few times.
 
  
 Before we proceed, here's a rough guideline on layer accordance. We should have 4 duplicates (for now), namely base object &amp;gt; 'Screen' outline &amp;gt; 'Overlay' outline &amp;gt; Color mode layer.
  
 Take one of the duplicate on top and apply Glowing edges.
 
  
 Change this to 'Screen' blend mode. This will be our 'Screen' outline layer, on top of base model.
 
  
 Apply the same filter to another duplicate and this time change to 'Overlay' blend mode, on top of 'Screen' outline layer.
 
  
 Use the 3rd duplicate and change it to 'Color' mode. This will give color to the glowing lines. Positioned at the top most layer.
 
  
 Certain glowing lines are too thick around the face. So mask it off at both of the layers ('Screen' &amp;amp; 'Overlay' outline).
 
  
 Adding flames around the body
 For the next step, duplicate another instance of the base model and put the duplicate on top. Apply a 'Outer glow' layer style.
 
 
 Create a new layer just above the 'Outer glow' layer, and create a difference cloud rendering (apply a couple of times to make the lines more extreme).
 
  
 Set its blend mode to 'Color dodge', and erase areas so that the effect only falls around the model. We can use the 'Outer glow' layer's setting to control how far the flame is extruding (the bigger the glow size, the bigger the flame radius).
 
  
 Once done, we can group these layers together, namely 'woman'. An overview of the layers involved:
 
  
 The next series of mini-steps is what I've done to create those stretchy bursting lines. This section is merely a rough guide, albeit an unorthodox one to achieve the desired effect.


 Copy a portion of glowing lines. 	Preferably from the flowing cloth area. These lines are desaturated, 	warped, and smudged.


 Duplicate another copy, blend it 	in, and smudge in more.


 Third duplicate isn't desaturated, 	but blurred, and smudge even more. Blended it as 'Screen' mode.


 Combine all the above.


 Duplicate the combined and applied 	warping and further smudging it to a stretchy curvy state.


 Mask off excessive areas.


 Select base model, 'Screen' blend 	mode, and 'Overlay' blend mode. Duplicate a copy each. Combine them 	and start smudging the body area upwards. Change this layer to 	'Color dodge' blende mode, and erase excessive areas.


 Result.


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    <description><![CDATA[ Kindly take note of the following references of items that 123RF.com will not accept due to copyright reasons. This list is by no means exhaustive but these are the ones that we are well aware or have been made aware of. 123RF.com shall try its best to update this list as well as the references to the various sites.
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 Basically this is a very simple tutorial on how to create a hand drawn text on foggy window. We can use this text effect on certain image and send it as a Greeting Card!
  
 Here we have the images used:
  
 
Rain drops on glassy surface: 3361109 &amp;copy; serge75 123RF.com
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    <description><![CDATA[  &quot;Deserted&quot; - Today's post is more or less like a walk through, on how to create a scene in the desert with a broken down and abandoned mannequin.
 Below are the images used in this montage:
 
 Desert with footprints: 5710080 &amp;copy; Rosa Frei 123RF.com
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    <description><![CDATA[ In this tutorial we'll create an image of a Dancer with a dynamic liquid splash effect.
  
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    <description><![CDATA[ Today, photo manipulation is widely accepted as an art-form. Photo manipulation includes combining images, creating collages, adding artistic and painterly effects to photos and pictures, removing an object from its background, cloning, reproducing photographic effects, colorizing, and more. I personally LOVE photo manipulation because I can transform ordinary photos into something alluring, unexpected and totally out of the box.
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    <description><![CDATA[ Photo manipulation: Creating a real looking Kiwifruit Rat. This tutorial aims to create a kiwifruit-rat infusion with a touch of realism, by introducing shadows, highlights, and those tiny little details that counts a lot collectively.
 Level: Advanced.
 We will be using these images.
 
 Rat: Image ID: 4304017 &amp;copy; Vitalik Pakhnyushchyy 123RF.com
 
 Kiwi: Image ID: 813567 &amp;copy; Maxim Petrichuk 123RF.com
 
 Chopping board: Image ID: 6898402 &amp;copy; nito500 123RF.com
 
 Fork: Image ID: 7363484 &amp;copy; Dzianis Miraniuk 123RF.com
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    <author>alex@123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2010-07-27 05:59:28</pubDate>
  
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    <description><![CDATA[Accessing the Advanced Search Panel
 123RF's search options has just gotten more powerful, we have included 2 additional options to aid in your quest to locate the perfect image.
 How do you access the Advanced Search feature? It's simple, just click on the Advanced link below the Search button, like so:
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000160</link>
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    <pubDate>2010-07-23 04:17:18</pubDate>
  
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    <description><![CDATA[ Photo Manipulation &amp;ndash; Dying Mermaid
 Photo Manipulation is image editing. It manipulates images, optimises color, brightness and contrast of digital images. It brings enhancement to the original image. In this tutorial, we will combine few images to yield an impressive photo manipulation result.
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    <pubDate>2010-07-19 00:55:44</pubDate>
  
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    <description><![CDATA[ Creating a Fearsome Fantasy Age Dragon Illustration
 Step into a world of knights, sorcerers, elves and of course, dragons! Our Photoshop tutorial this time around will show you how we breathe life into one of the world's most commanding mythological creatures, the mighty dragon, by mapping and rendering a 3D illustration.
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000158</link>
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    <description><![CDATA[ In this tutorial, we will focus on creating a passport, as found in a secret agent's tool kit. By introducing highlights and some lighting effects, we can turn bland looking text and emblems into those similar to that of hot stamping.
 Final Result:
 
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    <author>john123rf</author>
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    <description><![CDATA[ In this tutorial, we'll be creating a digital bokeh effect with Photoshop. According to Wikipedia, bokeh is the way the lens renders out-of-focus points of light. This effect helps the eye to focus on an object while also making the background visually appealing.
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    <author>john123rf</author>
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    <description><![CDATA[ Back in the day, car ads were probably really plain and simple. But what if they had Photoshop back then? This tutorial explores that possibility. We created a print ad for the (completely made up) '48 GT-R which shows just how tough this baby is, as neither a volcanic eruption nor an earthquake gets in its way!
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000155</link>
    <author>john123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2010-05-20 09:10:08</pubDate>
  
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    <description><![CDATA[ In this walkthrough, we'll show you how this gig poster for an indie band we made up, Up In The Clouds, was created. The idea was to create a graphic representation of the band's name.
 Final Result:
 
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000154</link>
    <author>john123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2010-05-11 01:53:48</pubDate>
  
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    <description><![CDATA[ After checking out this awesome tutorial on creating a robotic frog, I decided to give my own version a go. Using simple Photoshop tools, I'm going turn an image of ants meeting a bug into a scene right out of a Hollywood science fiction movie!
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    <author>john123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2010-04-27 00:38:56</pubDate>
  
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    <description><![CDATA[ You're a mythical knight who wanders into a creepy looking garden. You're lost and weary. Suddenly, Medusa emerges. She gazes upon you, instantly turning you into stone. This is how your fate was sealed...
 Final Result:
 
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    <author>john123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2010-04-17 02:45:24</pubDate>
  
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    <description><![CDATA[ The break-apart effect is a really cool way to bring your images to life and grab someone's attention. You'll first need to download the Debris Brush, which makes the job a whole lot easier. Time to turn on the magic!
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    <pubDate>2010-04-09 05:49:01</pubDate>
  
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    <description><![CDATA[ Always dreamed of making it big as a rock star and gracing the cover of a glamorous music mag? Today, we're gonna show you a simple way to create a caricature illustration which can be applied in any artwork. Get ready to rock!

 Final Result:
 
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    <pubDate>2010-03-31 05:17:50</pubDate>
  
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    <description><![CDATA[ In this relatively simple and quick Photoshop tutorial, we will try to apply an x-ray effect to an image. Basically, all we need to do is just Inverse the image and also play around with some Layer Blending Options.

 Let's start! Download several images that you would like to stuff in your bag, :) For this tutorial, I used the following images:
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    <author>alex@123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2010-03-26 01:46:37</pubDate>
  
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    <description><![CDATA[ Want a FREE iPad? Who doesn't? Win an Apple iPad from 123RF.com from today until May 31, 2010. We're giving away 48 iPads, and 10 have already been claimed so far!
 How do you join in the frenzy? Everyone is welcome to join the campaign. We're going to tell you all about the how can win one in this blog post!

Method #1 : Buy from 123RF.com
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000146</link>
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    <pubDate>2010-03-25 04:36:13</pubDate>
  
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Remember the stages in the frantic Call of Duty game series where the protagonist puts on his Night Vision Goggles and the dark seem to just light up? Well in this installment of our 123RF Photoshop Tutorials, we are going to learn how to recreate that effect and turn any image such as this one right here:
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    <pubDate>2010-03-12 01:50:14</pubDate>
  
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    <description><![CDATA[ In this tutorial, we'll see how we can create this really cool text effect in just a few easy steps. It's simple! Anyone can do it!CARBON FIBER1. We'll start off by creating the carbon fiber background. To do this, we first need a base pattern. In Photoshop, create a 4px x 4px square at 72 dpi.2. You'll barely see it once created, so Zoom (Ctrl / Cmd +) in all the way on the document.3. Select the Pencil Tool (B) at a size of 1px, and fill the blank canvas with these colors left to right (2 pixels per color), according to the sample below. This will determine the pattern arrangement of the final result. Ours is just a guide, but feel free to experiment with the pixel placement to achieve different types of patterns.Colors according to placement:#3B3B3B #656565#949494 #000000#656565 #3B3B3B#000000 #9494944. After that, go to Edit &amp;gt; Define Pattern. Name the Pattern as &quot;Carbon&quot;, and click OK. You now have your pattern saved.
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    <pubDate>2010-03-04 03:36:32</pubDate>
  
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    <description><![CDATA[ You should try this! Learn how to turn a photograph into a psychedelic artwork...Pop Art style. Come transform yourself or friends into pop art stars instantly.
 Before &amp;amp; After
  




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    <pubDate>2010-02-19 15:21:17</pubDate>
  
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    <description><![CDATA[ In this tutorial, let's see how Photoshop's brush set effects can help you create an intricate looking texture. This is most handy for background use... Step 1Let's first create a new brush. Press Ctrl/Cmd +N to open a new document in Photoshop and a settings window will appear. I've adjusted my brush settings to the following &amp;ndash; Resolution: 300pixels/inch, Width: 500pixels, Height: 500pixels. Let's name this document &amp;ldquo;Wave Brush&amp;rdquo;.
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    <author>alex@123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2010-02-10 10:30:46</pubDate>
  
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    <description><![CDATA[ Ever thought of creating a page of a photo album digitally? We&amp;rsquo;re talking about the kind of effect that looks as if one took a physical photo album and then scanned over a page inside - complete with the album&amp;rsquo;s page texture, ring binders, photograph, and cellophane tape. Well, this month&amp;rsquo;s tutorial will achieve just that using a few combination of basic filters.Step 1: Preparing the background for the albumDrag a Gradient.Import an image as texture. I chose this image: 5151650 &amp;copy; Claudio Divizia. Set the Blend mode to Multiply, and Opacity to 30%.On a new layer, draw lines using the Marquee Tool and fill it with a color. When done, duplicate the lines so you will get something like the below.Apply Strokes using the settings below.Rotate the lines and set Blend mode to Screen, with 30% Opacity.Merge the layers (i.e. texture and lines) together as 'page'. Crop the layer to a size similar to belowStep 2: Creating punch hole marks for the binding Using Round-Shape tool, I drew a perfect circle (achieved by holding down the Shift key while dragging) and then create multiple duplicates.Merge all round shapes into one layer.Press Ctrl/Cmd and click on the merged round shapes to get the selection. Select 'page' and erase the selected areas.Go to Blending options and apply Bevel and Emboss. You may refer to my settings below.Next, apply Drop Shadow. Now your 'page' looks 3D-like. Duplicate 'page' and nudge it a few pixels apart so you'll get a thicker album instead of just one page. When done, select all the page layers, duplicate them and flip this second set horizontally. Now you'll have view of an open album with pages on both sides.Step 3: Adding steel ring binderCreate a Gradient on a new layer, and then select a small area of the gradient. Go to Filters, apply Refine Edge and set the Smooth settings to 50.Crop that part out and use the Transform Tool to resize it to an appropriate size. This will be your steel ring.Move steel ring so that falls on the first pair of punched holes, like the above. Create multiple duplicates of the steel ring and arrange clones until you achieved a fully-binded page like below. Merge them together. I named this the &amp;lsquo;binding&amp;rsquo; layer.Apply Strokes to the 'binding' layer with the following settings.I roughly created a steel-like texture. This was achieved by adding Noise to a new layer (filled with white), and applying Motion Blur to it.Set the page texture's Blend mode to Multiply and Opacity to 50%. Then clip it to the &amp;lsquo;binding&amp;rsquo; layer (ensure the texture layer is above the 'binding&amp;rsquo; layer before you hold the Alt-key and click the line between).Step 4: Adding photo and cellophane tapeImport an image (5012592 &amp;copy; Peter Kirillov) and create a nice little border around the image, resembling a photograph.Create another new layer. Using the Lasso Tool, draw a shape that resembles a cellophane tape, with the serrated sides. Fill it with black. Don't deselect just yet...Create another layer, and using the previous selection, go to Select &amp;gt; Modify &amp;gt; Contract to shrink the selection by 1 px. Fill the selection with grey.Again, create a new layer. This time draw two lines with a soft white brush. It acts as creases on a cellophane tape when not stuck properly.Apply Drop Shadow, and change the layer's Blend mode to Soft light.
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    <description><![CDATA[ With the airing of the 67th Golden Globe awards just awhile back featuring stars at their best... We can't help but jump on the bandwagon and showcase our 2009 Download Superstars. Here are our top download champions:

 I. Credit Downloads Category 
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    <description><![CDATA[ You may wonder what Tilt-Shift means... A Tilt-Shift lens enables you to rotate the lens against the image plane, hence &amp;ldquo;tilt&amp;rdquo;, and also &amp;ldquo;shift&amp;rdquo;. These movements of the lens create an optical illusion where scenes appear wide and dramatic with objects in it looking miniature. The effect is achieved by focusing on a part of the image and blurring out its surroundings. Using Photoshop, let&amp;rsquo;s see how we can mimic the images shot with a Tilt-Shift lens.
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    <description><![CDATA[ In this tutorial... we are going to apply the Brush Tool, make selections and create multiple Adjustment Layers to add color onto a black &amp;amp; white image. By using Adjustment Layers, we can make modifications anyhow, anytime throughout the process. Note however that time and patience is needed during coloring in order to achieve better results. If you want good results, using Layer Masks will save you a lot of time.Before &amp;amp; After:








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    <description><![CDATA[ In this tutorial, we are going to recreate the northern lights effect, otherwise known as &amp;ldquo;Aurora Borealis&amp;rdquo;. Using a combination of filters such as Render Clouds and Motion Blur, we then transform the combined effect to form the shape of an aurora, with a touch of perspective.
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    <description><![CDATA[ Hoo boy! Enter 2010 when ol' Blue Planet here makes yet another faithful trip round the sun. Once again, all notepads are out with everyone scratching in their new year resolutions - be it to make amends for plans which had gone awry in the past, or to take things up a notch or two. 
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    <description><![CDATA[  
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Creating an Enchanting Ice Fairy (Part 1)
Creating an Enchanting Ice Fairy (Part 2) 
Creating an Enchanting Ice Fairy (Part 3)

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    <pubDate>2009-11-29 18:26:10</pubDate>
  
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    <description><![CDATA[ This is the second part of a three part tutorial on how to create an enchanting Ice Fairy. If you've missed the first part, don't worry, the index to all three parts are listed below. We'll see you back here in a bit.

Creating an Enchanting Ice Fairy (Part 1)
Creating an Enchanting Ice Fairy (Part 2) 
Creating an Enchanting Ice Fairy (Part 3)

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    <description><![CDATA[ In this tutorial, we are going to learn how to create an ice fairy in an oceanic environment. Due to the length and complexity of this tutorial, it was divided into 3 parts. This is the first part of a three part tutorial on how to create an enchanting Ice Fairy. The index to all three parts are listed below for your bookmarking convenience.

Creating an Enchanting Ice Fairy (Part 1)
Creating an Enchanting Ice Fairy (Part 2) 
Creating an Enchanting Ice Fairy (Part 3)

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    <pubDate>2009-11-29 18:17:25</pubDate>
  
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      <title>123RF December Tutorial #1: Creating a Searing Hot Effect</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ Using a combination of ripple, wave, and displace filters, we shall create an effect that resembles a heat wave.Lets start off by creating 3 displacement maps. The first displacement map shall be used for the distortion of the overall image. The second, for the car and creation of light smoke and the third, works as an added detail.Open the image that we will be working on. For a more precise displace distortion, it is best we examine the size of the image and create a new file base on that. Mine would be 1500 x 916 pixel.
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    <pubDate>2009-11-30 10:23:59</pubDate>
  
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    <description><![CDATA[ 1/12 - The word Christmas is originated from the words &amp;ldquo;Christ's&amp;rdquo; and &amp;ldquo;Mass&amp;rdquo;. Christmas was first celebrated on the 25th December 336AD in Rome with an aim to replace the popular pagan winter solstice celebrations.2/12 - Edward Johnson is believed to be the first person ever to hand-wired 80 red, white and blue hand-blown light bulbs and hung them on a real Christmas tree. The time was 1882, just three years after the incandescent light bulb was invented.3/12 - Jingle Bells was initially written for Thanksgiving before it become one of the most popular Christmas songs.4/12 - There is exactly 364 Christmas presents mentioned throughout the song &quot;The Twelve Days of Christmas&quot;.5/12 -The book &quot;A Christmas Carol&quot; by Charles Dickens was written in just six weeks and was published on 19th December 1843.6/12 - Christmas was officially recognized as a state holiday in Alabama, in year 1836.7/12 - Christmas became a national holiday in America on 26th June 1870.8/12 - Coca Cola was the first beverage company to use Santa for a winter promotion. The ad features Santa Claus raiding a refrigerator, waving at a flying toy helicopter while playing with a toy train, relaxing in a chair with reindeer nearby, engaging excited children and beloved family pets and eviewing his famous list of &quot;good boys and girls&quot;.9/12 - Since the mid 16th century, the letter X has been use to represent Christ among the Greek community (similar to the use of X in Roman letter). Xmas is therefore an abbreviation for Christmas, instead of the common misconception that Xmas was used to remove the &amp;ldquo;Christ&amp;rdquo; off Christmas.10/12 - Traditionally, Christmas trees are only taken down after Epiphany (January 6 ).11/12 - Santa Claus is also known as Father Christmas in UK, Pere Noel in France, Saint Nikolaus in Germany, Babbo Natale in Italy, Julemanden in Denmark, Ded Moroz in Russia, Pap&amp;aacute; Noel in Spain and many others.12/12 - Boxing day is named after a common practice of opening alms boxes in churches after Christmas day and distributing its collection to the poor. In the United Kingdom, this practice was extended to giving boxes of presents to servants and workers. Boxing day is NOT named after the practice of throwing away empty boxes after the Christmas celebration.13/12 - Oliver Cromwell, a strong Puritan English leader once banned Christmas during the 17th century (from 1647 to 1660) because he thought that Christmas should be a very solemn day. He banned carols and parties and only allowed prayer services to be carried out.14/12 - Christmas trees became a popular Christmas icon in the UK when Queen Victoria's husband, Prince Albert brought a Christmas tree over from Germany and put it in the Windsor Castle in 1841. Illustrations of the Royal family standing around their Christmas tree were published in the newspaper and the Christmas tree tradition began soon after.15/12 - The Christmas tree displayed in Trafalgar Square, London is actually an annual gift from Oslo, Norway to the UK since 1947. The tree is meant as a token of gratitude for British support to their country during the World War II.16/12 - Christmas caroling began as an old English custom called Wassailing, wishing friends and neighbors a healthy life.17/12 - The largest functional Christmas cracker was made in Australia and pulled at a local shopping mall on December 16, 1998. The cracker was measured at 55.45m (181 ft 11 in) long and 3.6m (11 ft 9 in) in diameter.18/12 - Even if it's believed the Friday after Thanksgiving (Black Friday) is the busiest shopping day of the year, the Friday and Saturday before Christmas are actually the two busiest shopping days of the year.19/12 - Christmas trees are edible. The needles on pines, spruces, cones and firs are actually a good source of nutrition. White pine needles have been tested for nutritional benefits, and they have a good amount of vitamin A and about 5 times as much vitamin C as compared to lemons.20/12 - It is estimated that during the Christmas buying season, Visa Cards alone are used on an average 5,340 times every minute in the U.S.21/12 - In India, mango and banana trees are used for Christmas instead of pine trees.22/12 - The song &amp;ldquo;Silent Night&amp;rdquo; was apparently written when the church organ was no longer working. The writer Reverend Joseph Mohr and composer Franz Xaver Grube created another song which can be accompanied by a guitar and the rest was history.23/12 - The world&amp;rsquo;s largest Christmas wreath, as designated by the Guinness Book of World Records in 1988, was 116 feet in diameter and weighed 9060 pounds.24/12 - Towns named on Christmas or related traditions in United States are Santa Claus in Arizona &amp;amp; Indiana, Noel in Missouri and Christmas in Arizona &amp;amp; Florida.25/12 - Priests in Australia would advise you to say &quot;Happy Christmas&quot; instead of &quot;Merry Christmas&quot; because Merry has connotations of getting drunk.

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    <pubDate>2009-11-29 19:34:18</pubDate>
  
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    <description><![CDATA[ Describing and keywording your Editorial images are important steps in the submission processing to allow our customers to find your images easily. Generally all submitted editorial content must include:

the venue of where the image was taken 
the date of when the image or event took place 
clear description of the image (who and what) 

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    <pubDate>2009-12-31 14:00:00</pubDate>
  
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      <title>10 Semi-Good Reasons Why You MUST JOIN 123RF's Twitter Channel!</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ Oh God, not another Twitter group! Why would I want to join yet another Twitter channel? Well, the first question that would normally pop up in your mind would be what's the purpose of it all? What are the benefits, so on and so forth. Let's take a look at the advantages of joining 123RF's Twitter Channel.
Communicate with us Be a part of our family and share with us your thoughts, passion, ideas and whatever you feel like sharing. We'll be there to listen read.   
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      <title>123RF November Tutorial #2: Creating a Space Scene</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ In this tutorial, we're going to see how we can use textures to create planets and also build an awesome space scene in Photoshop.
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      <title>123RF November Tutorial #1: Create Custom Shape Brush, Pattern and Wrapping Text</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ Brushes and patterns can be used to make many cool effects. You can customize practically any shapes that you want easily. Once created, it will be saved and stored in your presets, ready to be used in your design.
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    <description><![CDATA[ If you are a frequent lightbox user, you will be happy to know that we have just introduced a few extra features to make lightbox-ing a much faster and easier process for you. Look under Image Options and you should find the newly-added features there. You can now Select or Delete images in bulk, Copy AND Move selected images from your current lightbox to another lightbox in just a few mouse clicks (talk about energy-saving)!
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    <pubDate>2009-10-12 14:04:46</pubDate>
  
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    <description><![CDATA[ Macro photography is all about taking magnified shots of intricate details that can't be seen with naked eyes. It's definitely a subject worth exploring if you are into Nature or Stills (subjects which most macro objects fall into). With the right macro equipment, you'll be able to magnify an object at 1:1 or at larger ratios, without losing much image quality! You'll need lots of practice and experience to produce great macros but here are some basic tips that can help you get going.Manual FocusWhen dealing with intricate objects like those in Macro shooting, having the Auto Focus setting &amp;ldquo;ON&amp;rdquo; on your camera can give you more limitation than good. Your camera's Auto Focus isn't programmed to know your intended point of focus. Switching to Manual Focus on the contrary will allow you to manually choose and shoot your point of interest. Aperture SettingWhen it comes to shooting macro, it is always advisable to maximize your aperture setting to produce a shallow depth of field. This would help make your object stand out from the surrounding and be in focus. BackgroundThe golden rule of producing good macro shots is to avoid cluttered backgrounds or those with similar color hues as your object. This would either take the attention off the main object or make your object blend straight into the background! Either way, it's a definite no-no. A simple background or plain background with contrasting color to your object is the best pick, i.e having a lady bird set on a clear white background. LightingAlso, pay as much attention to your light settings as you would on your object because insufficient light could result in a dull and tacky image. Too much light and you'll risk washing out the colors. Being sufficient is bliss.

Natural Light &amp;ndash; It's the best source of light, especially during bright overcast days and when the light is not too harsh or direct. 
Flash &amp;ndash; Flash can create harsh brightness and shadows on your object. If you do use a flash, check if you camera allows you to to lower its intensity. Alternatively, use a flash diffuser or point your flash indirectly. 
Reflector &amp;ndash; Helps bounce a soft and diffused amount of light to your object. 

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    <description><![CDATA[ Photo montaging is all about combining a set of photos into one image while applying your creative ideas and graphics along the way to make the end effect more interesting. This tutorial will focus on creating a Halloween themed poster. This is how. The basic tools used for montaging will be the Path Tool or Lasso Tool, which we will be using to edge out the objects involved and the Adjustment Layers tool to help adjust the lighting and color of all objects involved. Step 1
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    <description><![CDATA[ This tutorial will help refresh your memory as to how one can best extract/merge objects together within the shortest period of time using one of the most basic Photoshop tool many tend to overlook- the Background Eraser!The main function of the Background Eraser tool is to turn an image's color pixels to transparent so you can easily remove unnecessary objects from the image. With precise setting, you can maintain the edges of the foreground object while erasing the background.When this Background Eraser's pointer drag through the area you want to erase, pixels within the circle and similar color value as the pixel under the hot spot(shown as cross symbol) will be erased. If the circle overlaps your foreground object, and it doesn&amp;rsquo;t contain any pixels similar to the hot spot pixel, the foreground object will remain.This is a faster way to extract objects out as compare with the traditional Channel Mask. But it is also very difficult to modify the color pixel once you have erased the background. It is therefore crucial to determine the right setting before you start erasing unwanted color pixels. Or you can choose to duplicate another layer for back up purposes in case you need to retouch the foreground pixel in later stage.Let's have a look at the Background Eraser tool options as stated below: 
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    <description><![CDATA[ Create an underwater seascape using a combination of filters and blend modes.Filters such as chrome and plastic wrap comes in handy as most of the effects (e.g. surface texture and light rays) are based on it. By transforming, masking, and blending those elements together, we will be able to achieve a different outcome to the items we are working on.
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      <title>123RF September Tutorial #1: Create Lomography effect using Photoshop</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ Lomography, with the introduction of the Lomo LCA camera in the early 1980s, was founded in 1991, and has since gained a massive following worldwide. Photographs taken by the LCA are known for their vibrant, vintage looking, deeply saturated colors and vignette framing.In this tutorial, we'll show you how to manipulate your images to make them adopt the effects of Lomographs.
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    <description><![CDATA[ Do you know that children images are one of the more popular subjects when it comes to photography? Children images cover up to 81,000 of the total images in our site and it's always one of the top-searched keywords here in 123RF!Reading back some of our Hear It! interview pieces, I cant help but to notice one thing - many photographers confessed that children are one of the toughest subjects to shoot! As much as they provide photographers with many unique opportunities, they cant help thinking that children are also one of the hardest subjects to control. They are easily restless, unpredictable and communicating with them can pose quite a challenge. Being a parent myself, I fully understand that it is indeed difficult to capture children behind the lens (I nevertheless kept good records of my child's growing up years! *Smug). To capture good children-images, you have got to first capture their heart. Try to put yourself in their position and ask why would you want to choose work over play? Children wouldn't care less about having their pictures taken. They have much better things to do than to be surrounded by lights, props and people directing them what to do in front of the camera. Children photography is therefore all about being quick and fun. You'll need to get them engaged without making it a chore for them. Having the right skills and equipment help as well. Here's how:PatienceIf you are expecting the shoot to be all according to plan, you are up for trouble. Sit back, relax and take your time to capture the right shot. Children might be self conscious of the camera's presence but this often wear off once they have loosen up. The right moment will often come to you when you least expect. If you are a short-tempered person, do tell yourself now that children photography is not for you.Have FunHave some fun playing or joking around as these are all good ice breakers and can help children be more at ease. Similarly, include their family or friends in the shoot, or replay some of the shots to hype them up. Last but not least, give them short break intervals! You wouldn't want to overwork them.Be NaturalChildren are usually more comfortable being in their own elements; either being in a familiar surrounding or at the outdoors. So why not transport your shoot to the nearby park and let the children have all the fun they want while you getting all the sunlight you need?! Best of both worlds!Going CandidAs mentioned earlier, you'll need to get the children engaged without making it a chore for them. You cant expect children to pose for you in front of the camera without having getting disappointed in the end. And the only way to get around this is to have your subject working candid. Take pictures of them while they are working, playing, reading, sleeping, chatting or eating and you'll be surprised how easy it is to get the results you want. PropsAnother simple technique while photographing children includes giving them an item that they have in their everyday lives; for example, a toy or a bolster. This provides a sense of security to the child during shoot and help gives the viewers some idea of the child&amp;rsquo;s personal character. Capture EmotionsWhen it comes to emotions, no one shows it better than children. Capture those special moments. Angle and Perspective

Get down and shoot from a child's perspective. This will give the child a greater sense of individual identity as well as giving the viewers a sense of equality. On top on that, the use of flash can also be distributed evenly on the child's face and the background, appearing much more natural. 
Be adventurous, try taking the shot from below a child's eye-level as if the child is looking down at the viewer. This will give the child a sense of authority. 
Shoot from some creative angles and perspective or tilt your camera to give your shot that sense of playfulness.
Have your subject placed at the side of the frame to make the entire composition more interesting and dynamic. 
Fill your camera's viewfinder with your subject matter. The closer you get to your subject, the bigger the impact and message it creates. Use this technique to emphasize what is important as well. 
If you are going to include the background and surrounding into your shots, remember not to have those elements distract you from the subject you are trying to capture. 
However it might be, be sure to have the eyes in focus. Whether you are working with adult models, children or animals, it is always the eyes that speak a thousand words. 

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    <description><![CDATA[ Using a mixture of simple techniques, we are going to blend 2 different elements to a face. By adding minor details like Icicles and Melting Plastics, we are able to portray an extreme freezing effect on one side, and give a blazing hot effect to the other.
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    <description><![CDATA[ Dear 123RF users,
 Please be informed that due to site maintenance and server upgrading works, 123RF will be temporarily offline from 8.45am to 1.00pm Central Time (-5 GMT), July 25, 2009 (Saturday).
 Please bear with us as we work to serve you better. We apologize for any inconveniences caused. Thank you for your patience.
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    <description><![CDATA[ Have you ever thought of designing a wallpaper for your beloved pet? Or have you encountered a time where you wish to change a picture into illustration? That's what we are going to show you in this tutorial.
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    <description><![CDATA[ &amp;ldquo;What's In Your Bag?&amp;rdquo;Geavity is about to answer just that - by showcasing your gear! And if you have never heard of Geavity yet, here's a little introduction for you.
  


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      <title>Freezing Time - Capturing Wisps of Smoke</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ There&amp;rsquo;s been a fuss among photographers recently about smoke photography. We ran a search about it over the Internet and woila! amazing stuffs!
 Last week, we have decided to head over to our studio and try on a few rounds ourselves. It&amp;rsquo;s really no easy job trying to shape and direct formless shape of smoke into masterpieces. But here are some simple techniques and work samples that will help you keep the ball rolling!

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      <title>123RF July Tutorial #1: Creating Glow Effects and Light Streaks</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ Using the blending options, path tool and a little imagination, we'll show you how to add mood to an image by creating stunning glow effects and light streaks.Before &amp;amp; After:








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      <title>123RF July Tutorial #2: Creating a Digital CD Cover Design</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ This is a simple way of creating a CD cover design with digitized background and neon lights text. This method was adapted from an old Photoshop tutorial which I've then modified and used to create this cool digital-concept CD cover design.
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    <description><![CDATA[ As the old idiom states, &amp;ldquo;Time flies&amp;rdquo;. And to most of us, it cannot be said any better.
 We often overlook the quiet beauty in the simplest things in life. But if we were to take our time to stop and look hard enough, we might just find all the splendor, majesty, and perhaps a little mystery that simply leaves one at awe. If diamonds are in the rough, then water is its equal.A body of still, calm water may look bland. But when little droplets form and time is suspended, the captured images are nothing less than breathtaking.
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      <title>123RF June Tutorial #2: Lens Blur Filter</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ Lens Blur Filter &amp;ndash; an advanced blur filter unlike any other. As compared to other blur filters (Blur, Blur More and Gaussian Blur) which blur images in its entirety, Lens Blur Filter provides more control on how one wish to blur the image. By referring to the selected Greyscale, it is able to know where to apply blur and how much to apply. We are able to achieve gradual blur using this method.
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      <title>123RF June Tutorial #1: Creating a Glowing Sphere in An Inverted Image</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ Learn how you can create an interesting image by adding in some simple Photoshop effects and by inverting its colors! Inverting an image can sometimes produce unexpected results, and in this tutorial, you'll learn and practice Filters &amp;ndash; Liquify, Blur and Lens Flare tools to create additional effects and elements to make it more stunning.
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      <title>123RF May Tutorial #2: Free-transforming Rasterized Text to Wrap Around an Object</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ Utilizing a few transform tools such as free transform, object warping, and/or shear tool, you'll soon realize how easy it is to create a smooth twist-and-turn effect of text to wrap around an object. This effect can also be enhanced by adding in necessary details like shadows and tones to create depth. With minimal trials-and-errors, you should be able to create a gracefully-flowing set of text through an object!
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    <description><![CDATA[ In this tutorial, you'll be shown how to manipulate a static car to become one that looks like it is realistically speeding. First of all, we will need to understand the concept of lighting and reflection that will take place when a car is moving swiftly on the road at night. This tutorial focuses on how to apply the combination of layer mask and blending mode functions. The final outcome should be of a painted sports car driving rapidly at night.
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    <description><![CDATA[ Welcome! Over the weekend, we headed over to a park for a small company picnic and it turned out to be a very enjoyable outing. But what was interesting that day was that we noticed a group of youths across us jumping around taking photos! I couldn't help but feel a tinge of happiness inside me whenever they burst out laughing and smiled with pride as they took a perfect &amp;ldquo;jump shot&amp;rdquo;. At that moment I realized that this happiness wasn't necessarily unique to them. Haven't we all taken those goofy shots which left such a lasting impression inside us? Hopefully, the images below will somewhat remind us that true happiness comes from within.
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      <title>Getting to know your Camera LCD screen</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ Reading the headline above, has it ever crossed your mind &amp;ldquo;What is there for me to learn about LCD screen?&amp;rdquo; Well, believe it or not, the LCD screen is easily one of the most ignored parts of a camera that many should learn to understand, be it for professional or amateur photographers. Too often, people do not see the need to &amp;ldquo;understand&amp;rdquo; their camera's LCD screen while others simply think they know the subject well enough, till they study about it!

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      <title>123RF April Tutorial #2: Photo Montaging - Blending a Human Head to a Tree</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ This tutorial shows how to montage  human heads to a tree and to add in a dramatized effect. In a nutshell, it is done by applying various blend modes on the relevant layers, and simulating the tree texture using a simple combo of filters such as bas relief and zoom blur to achieve that extrusion effect.First off, we have to hunt for photos that suits what we have in mind. I'll be using this set of photos:
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      <title>123RF April Tutorial #1: Creating Dynamic Dispersions</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ In this tutorial, we will travel back to the basic technique of Stamp Tool (S) and Brush Tool (B) to create dynamic and effective particles on the red cloth as shown below. This technique can be used on any objects that you wish to add more effects on.Along the way, we will go through the use of blending options, path tool, image adjustment tools, warp tools and other selection techniques.You will need a nice model picture and a vector graphic for this tutorial.
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    <description><![CDATA[ Wow!
 After the initial post, we have been overwhelmed with enquiries and we have taken the time to reply every single one of them. Plus we also wanted to iron out all the concerns first before putting this out.
 Anyway, we are excited to finally share with you guys something that would put a smile on your faces.

 In an effort to maximize the exposure of your images online we have managed to convince the guys at Inmagine to include the largest resolution of your best images as part of inmagine's search results!
 What this means effectively is that your images will be available at premium stock outfit Inmagine.com whereby contributors will be getting a 50% commission. This would be a great opportunity for you to to get extra sales. Also, this would pave the way for your images to have a different sort of audience.
 The image below is a screenshot of how your images will appear in Inmagine. (click to enlarge)
 
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      <title>Only Moments Away From...</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ On February 23rd, this coming Monday, we will be unveiling something that we have all been working hard to realize. But what is it you ask? And does it apply to you? Well we will just have to wait and see don't we!
 The full details of what's to come will be posted here soon. But if you cant wait to find out what it is do hop on over to our official Twitter page at www.twitter.com/123rf
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    <description><![CDATA[ IntroductionSilhouettes are a wonderful way to convey drama, mystery, emotion and mood to the viewers of your photos. Because of its simplicity and vagueness, it is a silhouette's nature to leave part of the image to viewers' imagination and interpretation. There are a lot of very technical descriptions going around on how to take great silhouette shots but this article will expose you to the basic steps of capturing silhouettes. Silhouette DefinitionA Silhouette is defined as an outline that appears darker against a bright or lighted background. In the photography industry, silhouettes are perceived as an artistic part of photography expression that many photographers now employ to further refine their images. Occasionally, silhouettes can appear as a result from photographic &amp;ldquo;errors&amp;rdquo; and &amp;ldquo;accidents&amp;rdquo;, when your flash did not work when they are supposed to or when your auto-focus/metering camera has misread a scene/subject. However, when a silhouette is done under controlled environment, it can create really cool and dramatic effects. A silhouette can be made by photographing a subject placed in front of a bright light. The back-light will shadow everything towards you and produces this effect. A silhouette can also be created by having the right amount of correctly-exposed lighting in the background that forces everything else in the photo to be underexposed.Silhouette Tips and TechniquesThere are several factors which you need to take into account when preparing for a silhouette shot. Before you begin, make sure your back light is strong enough. Insufficient lighting will result in your subject matter being grayish instead of black. Keep in mind that when you have multiple colors of bright lights in the background, the effect will be multiplied as well. Next, make sure to minimize any source of lighting being reflected on the front of the subject matter. Too much unnecessary/stray lights will ruin the effect.Most experienced silhouette photographers will use a narrow aperture (high f/stop) to capture the whole scene with a higher depth-of-field and to ensure everything is in focus. Once you have mastered the basics, you might want to use the aperture manual mode. It will allow your camera to automatically select the right shutter speed necessary for the shoot. But if you are trying to create silhouettes with a point-and-shoot camera, make sure you compose the image with a background light first - by pointing the camera at the background. If you compose the image by pointing the camera directly at your dark object, the background will be over-exposed and you will not end up with a silhouette.The following tips will help you capture some dramatic silhouettes for both digital and film photography. It will take a lot of trial-and-error and experience but eventually, you will get it right!1. Backlit the Subject Matter The key to create a good silhouette shot is to have the main or strongest light source positioned behind the subject matter. Instead of lighting the front of your subject, you will need to ensure that there are sufficient lighting at the back of the image when shooting silhouettes &amp;ndash; a direct opposite to the normal lighting practices in photography. Using a fast shutter speed in low light conditions will also help create the effect. Sunrises and sunsets are the best time of the day to capture silhouettes if you use natural light source. 2. Trick Your Camera&amp;rsquo;s Automatic Settings Most digital cameras nowadays are made with an automatic sensor to detect the lighting of your subject matter, thus automatically lighting-up your image when you take them. To get around this problem, try pointing it at a clear and bright section of the sky first. Press the shutter button halfway down and hold it there. The camera will then register and work out the exposure level (at the same time that they focus) of that scene. Quickly focus your camera towards the framed silhouette object again to complete the shot. With most digital cameras, this will result in a silhouetted subject. What you&amp;rsquo;re actually doing is to trick your camera into thinking that the bright part of the image is the mid tone of it so that anything darker than it will be exposed as a nice dark shadow. 3. Speed Up the Shutter SpeedIf your camera happens to allow manual exposure or exposure compensation, you might want to adjust your own settings. To adjust the brightness, check out the shutter speed that was suggested in automatic mode. Speeding up the shutter speed by one or two stops will allow half as much light into the camera, thus resulting in a darker image and vice versa. 4. Use the Right Aperture SettingTo adjust the depth of field, use the aperture to maximize the amount of your image that is in focus. Set a small aperture to increase the depth of field and you'll have a sharper foreground and background in your shots. 5. Meter the Light off the Background Whether you are using a manual metering on your camera or a hand-held meter, point it at a clear, bright section of the sun/light source to take the light readings. Set your camera following those meter readings as it will help you deliberately underexpose the subject and create silhouette effects. 6. Shoot from Different Angles Move around the subject matter or have your subject matter move/pose in different positions to achieve different silhouette shots. Positioning yourself nearer to the subject matter will also allow you to try on different shooting angles and to generate a wider variety of silhouette images. If neither you or your subject can move, zoom in to get the shot. 7. Turn Off your FlashRemember to the flash turn off, disconnect or disable the camera's flash setting each time you want to shoot silhouettes. The automatic setting on most cameras nowadays are made to sense potentially underexposed subjects and to fire a flash whenever needed, thus making silhouette shots a mission impossible.8. Choose a Strong SubjectMost objects can be made into a silhouette object, however some are better than others. Choose an object that will be interesting enough when viewed as a silhouette. Silhouettes does not have colors, textures and tones so it's important to choose an object with a strong and recognizable shape that will stand out on its own in its two dimensional form. 9. Make Silhouetted Shapes Distinct and UnclutteredIf you are trying to capture 2 objects in a silhouette shot, try to keep them separated or it will appear as if the 2 objects are merged together. Also, when you are silhouetting a person, it is always better to shoot side ways at eye's level. This way, you will get more out of his/her features outlined (nose, mouth, eyes) and are more likely to be recognized. For example, if you are shooting from a high angle, the model's chins might appear merged into the shoulders. 10. Partial SilhouettingBesides the common silhouette effect, you might want to try some partial silhouetting whereby some details of your object are maintained. This will make it look slightly more three dimensional and realistic. &amp;ldquo;Bracketing&amp;rdquo; your shots will leave you with total and partial silhouette options.Have fun trying!]]></description>
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    <description><![CDATA[ Every picture contains Shadows (darker parts of a picture), Midtones (middle ranged tones), and Highlights (brighter areas of a picture). This function is designed to enable a quick yet convenient way of controlling dark and bright areas of a picture in a detailed manner.
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 The Variations command is a simple and easy feature. It is designed to remove prevailing color cast and to restore the natural hue and saturation balance of an image. Variations (Image &amp;gt; Adjustments &amp;gt; Variations) is easily Photoshop&amp;rsquo;s most straightforward color adjustment command. One of the things that you'll like about the Variations feature is that it will present you with a collection of thumbnail previews for previewing the color corrections rather than previewing it in the main image window (the usual case with other color correction methods). You can preview as many color options as you like before applying it on the actual image. Step1Open the image and as usual, duplicate a new layer &amp;gt; Bike.Original Image - Image ID: 407379 &amp;copy; Diego Cervo 123RF.com Step 2Mask out the areas you wish to change using the Path tool (P) (in this case, all the green areas on the bike) When you are done selecting the bike, go to Path Layer &amp;gt; Ctrl+Click on the layer to select the path.
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    <description><![CDATA[There is a quote by the great Aristotle &amp;ldquo;Pleasure in the job, puts perfection at work&amp;rdquo;. But in essence, what does it really mean to enjoy your job, or to love your work so much that it is not only fulfilling but also inspiring to others. As mundane a job can be to some, it has its moments. And it is in these moments where one realizes that a job is not merely just a job. It is one's passion. Therefore, we have compiled a list depicting some of these moments in a photographers life, to which fuels the passion to put perfection at work.
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    <description><![CDATA[ Brief Introduction

Match Color will match the general color and contrast of two images.
Match Color is a useful Photoshop technique, generally used to change the color of one object to exactly match another. 
Match Color command is available in Photoshop CS (So, you'll need to use at least a Photoshop CS in this tutorial)

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    <description><![CDATA[ Selective color is a function whereby general colors can be changed/altered selectively using four sliders. One can either apply it as an adjustment layer (Layer &amp;gt; New Adjustment Layer &amp;gt; Selective Color) or straight to the image (Image &amp;gt; Adjustment &amp;gt; Selective Color). A more detailed explanation is available at the end of this tutorial.
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 1. I will ask Grandma Nancy to STOP wearing her lipstick. My wife is getting suspicious.
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    <description><![CDATA[  
 In this tutorial, we are going to take a look at how to create subtle smoke-like effect. Whether you want to add steam, mist or vapor to your photos, you'll definitely be putting this tutorial to good use from now on! Try it, the possibilities are endless!
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    <description><![CDATA[ 'Lab' is an acronym that spells Lightness, channel A, and channel B. In 'Lab mode', greyscale channels are translated into the following instead of the more common RGB mode.

Lightness (luminance): or simply known as brightness channel. 
Channel A: consist of colors from red to green, and 
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    <description><![CDATA[ According to Wikipedia, &amp;ldquo;Thanksgiving, or Thanksgiving Day, is a traditional North American holiday, which is a form of harvest festival&amp;rdquo;. This is a day one expresses thanks and appreciation for his/her material and spiritual possessions. Most people celebrate this day over a grand holiday feast, in the presence of their family and friends. Roasted turkeys are often served over dinner, so much so that Thanksgiving is sometimes known as &amp;ldquo;Turkey Day&amp;rdquo;. Other dishes commonly associated with Thanksgiving are also pumpkin pies, mash potatoes, ham, deviled eggs, green bean casserole, 'combread', salads and others served over cocktails, wine, unfermented apple cider or sweetened iced tea! How did it evolve?The history of Thanksgiving travels a long way back. As to when Thanksgiving truly started is still a mystery. Early evidence has it that the first Thanksgiving celebration was on September 8, 1565, in what now is Saint Augustine, Florida. With reference to the contrary, the first Thanksgiving occurred at Plymouth Plantation, in the autumn of 1621. In celebration of a good harvest year, the Pilgrims then had a three-day celebration/feasting with the local Indians. This &amp;ldquo;First Thanksgiving&amp;rdquo; however, was simply a gathering, not a holiday. The Thanksgiving we now know and celebrate can be traced back to 1863 when President Abraham Lincoln became the first president to proclaim it. Today, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of each November in the United States (and the second Monday of October in Canada). Thanksgiving was officially proclaimed as a federal holiday in 1941 and the Friday after it (or more commonly known as the Black Friday) is often a paid-holiday for many U.S. Workforce, schools and colleges, marking the the start of the holiday season and also, Christmas shopping!In United States, Thanksgiving is celebrated with street parades, footballs, parties and family vacations. While many spend time at home, more people are using this holiday as a time for a short getaway. The Thanksgiving weekend is said to be one of the busiest travel periods of the year. Whatever it is, Thanksgiving should narrow down to one core significance &amp;ndash; giving thanks and showing appreciation upon our blessings. As quoted from Theodore Roosevelt, 26th President of the United States:&quot;Let us remember that, as much has been given us, much will be expected from us, and that true homage comes from the heart as well as from the lips, and shows itself in deeds.&quot; Happy Thanksgiving and a big thank you to you &amp;ndash; our valuable customers and contributors. We wouldn't have made it this far without your support. In view of this, we will be introducing more great images and services for all your creative needs.From all of us at 123RF!Till next time, here are some fun Turkey facts to share with everyone.

Turkeys are able to adapt to a wide variety of habitats. However, most turkeys are found in hardwood forests with grassy areas. 
The best time to see a turkey is on a warm clear day or in a light rain. 
Turkeys have heart attacks. When the Air Force was conducting test runs and breaking the sound barrier, fields of turkeys would drop dead. 
Turkeys can drown if they look up when it is raining. 
Turkeys spend the night in trees. They fly to their roosts around sunset. 
Turkeys fly to the ground at first light and feed until mid-morning. Feeding resumes in mid-afternoon. 
Gobbling starts before sunrise and can continue through most of the morning. 
A wild turkey has excellent vision and hearing. Their field of vision is about 270 degrees. This is the main reason they continue to elude some hunters. 
A spooked turkey can run at speeds up to 20 miles per hour. They can also burst into flight approaching speeds between 50-55 mph in a matter of seconds. 
Benjamin Franklin wanted the national bird to be a turkey. 

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    <description><![CDATA[ See the image below? Transform this cloudy country side picture into a stormy and dramatic evening by adding simple lightning effects!
 
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000075</link>
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    <description><![CDATA[ The Extract Command is useful for selecting and extracting complicated/fine outlines. If you have objects with a lot of fine details (like hair blowing in the wind, tree branches, grass, etc.), the Extract Filter is the best tool to use. It also work wonders for objects placed on solid-colored backgrounds. Take this image for example. It will be difficult to mask those hair from its background, but let's see how it is done. Original Image - Image ID: 1511842 &amp;copy; Ekaterina Solovieva
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    <description><![CDATA[ Good News! 123RF.com is proud to bring you a new revolutionary search engine &amp;ndash; the Universal Search. From now on, users can have the privilege of searching from over 30 main languages from around the world, including your national language with a great deal of precision and accuracy!
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    <description><![CDATA[ &quot;You've been awfully bad;So here's the scoop. All you get in your stocking is snowman poop.&quot; This is the poem that Santa includes if you ever receive a snowman poop (coal). Modern beliefs has it that Elves are true friends and helpers of Father Christmas. Right before Christmas, they would go from house to house, inserting coal into the stockings of naughty children. If children were to receive a lump of coal on St Nick's day, they would have up until Christmas Eve to behave. If so, Santa will return and present them with Christmas goodies instead.At first, it was believed that Santa and his Elves lived in the North Pole. But people soon found out that reindeer can't be be found in the North Pole. Instead, there is a huge population of reindeers in Finland! Since then, people started speculating that somewhere in Lapland, Finland, lives Santa, his family and his team of Elves!Some believes that Santa has as many as six to thirteen Elves living and helping him prepare for Christmas. The popular Western names of the Christmas Elves helping Santa Claus and their duties are as follows:1. Alabaster Snowball - Administrator of the Naughty &amp;amp; Nice list.2. Bushy Evergreen - Inventor of the magic toy-making machine.3. Pepper Minstix - Guardian of the secret of where Father Christmas's village is located.4. Shinny Upatree - The oldest friend of Santa and the co-founder of the secret village in Lapland.5. Sugarplum Mary - Head of the Sweat Treats, she is also known as Mary Christmas. She is an assistant to Mrs Claus and helps her in the kitchen.6. Wunorse Openslae - Designer of Father Christmas's sleigh and responsible for its maintenance. He also looks after the reindeers and it is believed that his reindeers reach speeds faster than Christmas tree lights.So who are they?The earliest descriptions of Elves are found in the Norse mythology. According to the Norse mythology, Elves are actually beautiful creatures with special powers. They are human-like, and are able to live a semi-divine life. In the Scandinavian folklore however, Elves are described as beautiful creatures who dance in the morning and evening meadows. Elves are generally friendly beings. But would you ever offend an elf, they are known to bring diseases ranging from a slight skin rash to a full on fatal disease. For such reasons, epidemics and other sicknesses in the Scandinavian society were often blamed on vengeful Elves. In German folklore, Elves are also regarded as &amp;ldquo;pranksters&amp;rdquo; who cast diseases and nightmares. Indeed, the German word for nightmare, Albtraum, actually means &amp;lsquo;elf dream&amp;rsquo;. Elves are called differently in different parts of the world. In the Netherlands, they are called Black Peter. In Iceland; Yule Lads, in Germany; Knecht Ruprecht, in many parts of France; P&amp;egrave;re Fouettard, and in Luxembourg; Hoesecker. But well, &quot;What's in a name? That which we call a roseBy any other name would smell as sweet.&quot; we might know Elves by hundreds of other names, but from what we see here, they sure are SEXY! ]]></description>
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    <pubDate>2008-10-18 05:57:33</pubDate>
  
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    <description><![CDATA[ If you love comic books, you might want to know how you can convert ordinary pictures into comic style images! Using the Path Masking tool, some blending options and filters like the Film Grain and Halftone Pattern, transforming someone into a comic book character is just minutes away! Experiment with your own photos and get surprising results.Step 1Open the image and then duplicate the background layer by clicking CTRL+J. 
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    <description><![CDATA[ *Intermediate and above.This is a semi-automatic masking technique that enables users to mask or knock-out complex and unwanted areas of a picture with ease and accuracy.Most designs and artworks will require us to do montaging of several images. However, we can only use those images effectively if we are able to extract the &amp;ldquo;parts&amp;rdquo; out cleanly. Step 1To begin with, we need to extract the model from the background. Duplicate the layer (CTRL+J) as &amp;ldquo;Layer 1&amp;rdquo;. Then, create a &amp;ldquo;Layer 2&amp;rdquo; under &amp;ldquo;Layer 1&amp;rdquo; and fill it with a bright blue background. This works as a &amp;ldquo;blue screen&amp;rdquo; to assist us in identifying areas that are not properly masked.Model - Image ID: 2625298 &amp;copy; Claude Belanger 123RF.com 
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    <pubDate>2008-10-13 01:03:57</pubDate>
  
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    <description><![CDATA[ Have you ever desired to own a Wacom Bamboo* to create stunning designs? Well, here's your chance to win one!
 123RF is giving away 10 packages of 20 123RF credits and 1 Wacom Bamboo* DAILY! For photographers and customers alike - designing, illustrating, sketching, editing or retouching photos, your workflow will never seem more effortless! Here's how you can get your hands on one:

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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000069</link>
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    <pubDate>2008-09-24 04:31:22</pubDate>
  
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      <title>123RF September Tutorial #2: Realistic Fire</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ In this tutorial, you will learn how to create realistic-looking fire and flame effects that you can add to any image. Perfect as Halloween is just around the corner (well, sorta!).Part 1: Step 1
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    <pubDate>2008-09-08 12:11:41</pubDate>
  
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    <description><![CDATA[ Every month from now on, we will be bringing you 123RFs Top Creative Assets Recommendations; featuring ten of the most searched categories for the month and ten amazing lightboxes, each showcasing the best images for each searched category.
 With the introduction of all these lightboxes, we hope to have eased your searching effort and given you an insight into the types of images that are on demand now. All lightboxes will be updated on a regular basis, so do come back for more! 
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000063</link>
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    <pubDate>2008-09-05 06:56:18</pubDate>
  
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    <description><![CDATA[ This Photoshop tutorial unveils a collection of must-know simple techniques that photo retouchers often use to enhance portraits including retouching the hair, skin, eyes, teeth and on improving the image's lighting and contrast.Before we even begin, always keep in mind: Duplicate a new layer for each effect and never attempt to flatten your image unless you have completed the whole task!By doing so, you'll safe-guard your original image and can always return to the original image as and when.Let's begin by opening the image file and pressing CTRL+J/CMD+J to duplicate a new layer.
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000062</link>
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    <pubDate>2008-09-04 21:01:05</pubDate>
  
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    <description><![CDATA[ The Ultimate Keyword GuideWelcome back to the second part of keyword guide everyone has been waiting for!! It has been awhile since the first edition in which we covered the Do's and Don'ts of descriptions.
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    <description><![CDATA[  
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    <pubDate>2008-08-11 20:18:18</pubDate>
  
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    <description><![CDATA[ This tutorial will show you how to create realistic effects of running water which you can apply to water taps, hoses, or even with some tweaking, a waterfall!
 You will learn how to use blend modes, the warp tool and how to create realistic textures using clouds, plastic wraps and apply some chrome effects.
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000057</link>
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    <pubDate>2008-08-11 19:57:33</pubDate>
  
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    <description><![CDATA[ Photoshop comes with various sharpening filters built in. But why is the High Pass method a more preferred tool compared to the new Smart Sharpen feature that provides similar results?
 The answer lies in the low-detail sharpening layer that you can turn on or off and the ability to adjust the opacity and strength according to your preference! This is how it's done.
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    <pubDate>2008-08-11 21:44:11</pubDate>
  
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    <description><![CDATA[ About a month back, we introduced our Mini Lightbox that loads up when you're browsing and searching for images on 123RF. We had hoped that it will make your Lightbox experience a little more visual and would be fun to use too.
 We understand the Mini Lightbox can get in a way a little, no worries though. Please notice that you can minimize the Mini Lightbox by clicking on the small tab towards the top right hand corner of the Mini Lightbox. It will definitely take up a lot less space this way :-)

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    <pubDate>2008-08-06 23:34:04</pubDate>
  
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      <title>Hello Halloween!</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ Halloween, Halloween. 
 What do you know about Halloween? Do you see it as a night with aged-old creepy mysteries, witches, black cats and ghastly jack-o'-lanterns? Or do you perceive it as a big neighbourhood costume party with kids running from house to house to trick or treat?
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000053</link>
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    <pubDate>2008-08-05 06:15:11</pubDate>
  
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 Babies Rule!

 There's a saying from Vincent Van Gogh, &quot;If one feels the need of something grand, something infinite, something that makes one feel aware of God, one need not go far to find it. I think that I see something deeper, more infinite, more eternal than the ocean in the expression of the eyes of a little baby when it wakes in the morning and coos or laughs because it sees the sun shining on its cradle.&quot;
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      <title>The Ultimate Keyword Guide part1</title>

    <description><![CDATA[The Ultimate Keyword Guide
 Hello there 123RF contributors! Check out what we've come up for you with the aim to enhance the accuracy of keywording and description for 123RF Submissions. Here we are sharing a series of guides for you to follow that will lead to a better 123RF for everyone.
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000048</link>
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    <pubDate>2008-06-18 05:45:06</pubDate>
  
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    <description><![CDATA[ In the United States, Independence Day, or more commonly known as the Fourth of July is a federal holiday commemorating the &quot;birth&quot; of United States of America and the signing of the Declaration of Independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain on July 4, 1776.
 This is a day when the entire nation come together to pay tribute to those who have sacrificed and fought for their country's independence. Similar to a summer-themed event, it is a common sight for firework displays, public parades, carnival, sports &amp;amp; games, family get-togethers and streams of red, white and blue decorations. If you want a &amp;ldquo;picture&amp;rdquo; of what the Independence Day is all about, may we suggest you to take a short tour down our public lightbox section. The lightboxes there are specially dedicated for this up-coming celebration, thus you'll find great images that will provide you with valuable insights into this amazing celebration.
 Independence Day Lightbox


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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000047</link>
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    <pubDate>2008-06-16 02:25:58</pubDate>
  
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    <description><![CDATA[ According to the Wikipedia, Father's Day is a celebration that came about in the early twentieth century to complement Mother's Day in celebrating the joy of fatherhood and parenting. Thus, every Father's Day should just be as important a celebration as Mother's Day, right?For many of us, our father has always been our hero, our pillar of strength, the person whom we admire and respect. They have always come in handy especially when we need a free ride or get things fixed or getting some good-old advice (Confession: all advice will pass through a filter system called stubborness before we finally digest them).
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    <pubDate>2008-05-23 07:36:28</pubDate>
  
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      <title>Mayday Special Extravaganza - 30% Extra Credits! 30% Off Subscriptions!</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ With Prices Sent CRASHING DOWN for the whole month of May, it's only apt we unveil 123RF's May Day Special Extravaganza!For the entire month of May, 123RF customers will enjoy:

30% Extra Credits when you buy ANY 123RF Credit Package OR
30% Discount on ANY 123RF Subscription Package

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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000044</link>
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    <pubDate>2008-05-06 00:30:45</pubDate>
  
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    <description><![CDATA[ May 2, 2008 - Royalty-free stock image provider 123RF.com unveils EVO images today, which promises to deliver unique, high quality content with strong stock orientation to all customers.Stephanie Sitt, the VP of Sales and Marketing for 123RF states that, &amp;ldquo;The EVO Label represents a dawning of a new breed of imagery that is especially relevant to the dynamic and changing needs of clients. Clients can expect EVO images to be of the highest technical quality and with some level of exclusivity as the license for EVO image comes at a small premium. EVO is specially tailored for clients who are looking for something not too costly and yet not so readily available at all microstock sites.&amp;rdquo;Sitt adds, &amp;ldquo;Contributors to the EVO Label have been carefully selected for their impressive and consistent work and are well recognized figures among the ranks of Contributors at 123RF. We believe that contributors with a flair for excellence deserve due recognition and should be granted a position in EVO. Contribution to EVO is a by invitation-only and portfolios of possible candidates are evaluated by a panel consisting of experienced directors of photography and art directors. The criteria for selection are a good eye for highly stock related shots, good composition and lighting. To ensure that customers will only get the best, all EVO submissions goes through several stages of stringent approvals to ensure quality control and high relevancy. In addition to that, we will be sourcing for suitable partner suppliers to include their library into EVO as well in the near future. &amp;ldquo;Contributors who have been invited to EVO can submit up to 20 images a day for consideration. Available only under credit downloads, EVO Contributors will include their image under any of four price tiers. These tiers are Silver (5 to 20 credits), Gold (10 to 40 credits), Titanium (20 to 80 credits) and Platinum (40 to 160 credits).EVO images shall be included among the 123RF basic search results and will have a small EVO logo underneath each thumbnail. Clients with the help of advanced search filters, can opt to exclude or to search exclusively from the EVO Label. &amp;ldquo;123RF will only add 500 to 1,000 images per working day to ensure high relevancy and that the database remains fresh always.&amp;rdquo; adds Sitt.EVO will undoubtedly bring new clients seeking high quality images at reasonable prices into 123RF and level the playing field as the entire image collection at 123RF continues to be diverse and yet relevant. 123RF will be at the forefront by developing new tools, generating new ideas and revolutionizing new concepts all in an effort to bring clients ever closer to alternative sources of imagery. Sitt concludes by saying that, &amp;rdquo;EVO is the beginning of a whole new evolution in the industry.&amp;rdquo;]]></description>
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    <pubDate>2008-05-02 08:59:56</pubDate>
  
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    <description><![CDATA[ In 2008, 123RF gears up for a change...
 Come March 2008, we're introducing some welcomed changes to 123RF! With this change however, all things pleasant will still remain. All 123RF content will stay just as good if not better. In addition to that, this transition will see 123RF offering new and interesting tools that will help you locate better images faster and at a fraction of the effort.
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    <pubDate>2008-03-04 01:29:41</pubDate>
  
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      <title>Change Your Watermark Positions for Better Visibility!</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ For some time now, we have thought that perhaps we should reposition our watermark but for the life of us, we can't seem to figure out the perfect position! So we thought, why not give the Contributors the chance to decide for themselves?
 And a few months down the road... you now can! The tool can be found at: http://submit.123rf.com/watermark_pos.php so do log in first before heading there.
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    <pubDate>2008-01-04 01:36:44</pubDate>
  
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    <description><![CDATA[ 
 &amp;shy;May the spirit of Christmas bring you peace,
 The gladness of Christmas &amp;shy;give you hope,
 The warmth of Christmas grant you love.Merry Christmas &amp;amp; Happy New Year to all 123RF Members &amp;amp; Contributors alike!
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    <pubDate>2007-12-24 03:51:16</pubDate>
  
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    <description><![CDATA[ What happens when you combine a Lightbox and a Slideshow? Well, you get a LightShow! What is it? Here's a sample:
 To make it even more useful, we've even built in a referr&amp;shy;al program right into the LightShow! So show it off to the world!
 Images used for 123RF's 2&amp;shy;008 Calendar


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How to Create Your Very Own LightShow:

Start by creating a new Lightbox!&amp;shy; 
Then, you go about adding great visuals into your Lightbox. You may add any image on 123RF to your LightBox, not only your own images! 
Next, edit the Lightbox and change it into a Public Lightbox! 
Give it the necessary comments etc. 
Access your profile page. 
Locate the list of your public lightboxes towards the right of the screen.
Click the link to your newly created Lightbox. 
L&amp;shy;ocate the LightShow section, copy and paste the code to your Blog or Web Site!
Do feel free to customize the LightShow to fit your needs. Remember to alter the ref code b&amp;shy;ecause that will bring you referral fees when someone you send to us clicks on your LightShow!

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    <pubDate>2007-11-15 08:00:05</pubDate>
  
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    <description><![CDATA[ It was indeed an unforgettable day for Lee Sze-Min as she picked up her prizes at 123RF's office recently. Lee, the overall Grand Champion of 123RF's Flaunt-It Design Competition and Winner of Round 3, took home a 15&quot; Apple MacBook Pro and a 6&quot; x 11&quot; Wacom Intuos 3.
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    <description><![CDATA[ The judges have sat down, tallied and processed all of the votes and our winner emerges....
 Now for the moment we have long anticipated for, the final round of the Flaunt It! Design Competition has ended. Throughout this competitive round, Lee Sze Min from Malaysia's entry titled &quot;GloboTrecker advertisement&quot; bags the grand prize, a 15&quot; Apple MacBook Pro. A big congratulations to our grand prize winner!
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    <description><![CDATA[ With the end of Round 4, we have a proud owner of the Nintendo Wii Game Console. Congratulations to Chian Meng P'ng from Malaysia with his winning entry titled &quot;Intrique.cc Flyer Brochure Cover&quot;. An impressive piece which uses the most combination of images from the 123rf library with a touch of masterful blending.
Winner of Round 4 (Prize: Nintendo Wii Game Console)
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    <description><![CDATA[ As the final round draws nearer and the suspense intensifies, we have yet another winner from Round 3 of Flaunt It! Design Competition. Victorious Lee Sze Min from Malaysia clinches the top prize for Round 3, a Wacom Intuos 3 (6&quot; x 11&quot;). Her winning entry titled Hymux PC.com advertisement is a clever combination of cool and warm colors that simply add life to the original image.
Winner of Round 3 (Prize: Wacom Intuos 3 [6&quot; x 11&quot;])
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    <pubDate>2007-08-13 07:22:38</pubDate>
  
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 A winner emerges from the skirmish with the conclusion of Flaunt-It Round 2. Congratulations goes out to Jonathan Illig from United States with his winning design simply entitled &quot;Freedom&quot;, a truly magical design which has gathered an astounding 20 well deserved comments from impressed individuals. Jonathan has just won a Nintendo DS + $100 Amazon Vouchers for Games.

Winner of Round 2 (Prize: Nintendo DS &amp;amp; $100 Amazon Vouchers)
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    <pubDate>2007-07-31 05:12:49</pubDate>
  
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    <description><![CDATA[ Hey there Illustration Folks,
 We've adjusted the flow a bit, for when you submit your illustrations to 123RF.
 So what can you expect with this new system?

Approved illustrations will be added to your portfolio within 24 hours. 
Less problems with images turning out in a wrong color as a result of improper rendering. 
You can now keyword your accompanying JPG image and we will extract the IPTC data from there. 

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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000026</link>
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    <pubDate>2007-07-30 08:53:08</pubDate>
  
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      <title>Flaunt-It Round 1 Results!</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ We are pleased to announce that we now have a winner for Round 1 of the Flaunt It! Design Competition. The proud owner of the Apple TV (40 GB Hard Disk) is Marcia Wechsler from Brazil, with her winning entry titled &quot;invitation and bookmark&quot;. The creative outcome of the party invitation is perfectly portrayed by the innovative use of vibrant colors and most of all, the actual birthday song notes are cleverly used as part of the design elements!
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000025</link>
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    <pubDate>2007-07-18 00:48:45</pubDate>
  
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      <title>Referral Program Enhancement</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ We're pleased to bring to you our enhanced Referral Program links!
 Now you have 4 ways to link to your Referral Program

Main Pagehttp://www.123rf.com/src_UID 
Profilehttp://www.123rf.com/src_UID/profile_UID 
Portfoliohttp://www.123rf.com/src_UID/portfolio_UID 
Image detailhttp://www.123rf.com/src_UID/photo_123123.html 

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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000024</link>
    <author>alex@123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2007-07-16 08:41:48</pubDate>
  
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    <description><![CDATA[ We know many of you had a hard time with model releases especially when you're having 2 or more models, our crack team of developers have just enhanced the Release Folder a lot and well, it certainly does allow you to do a lot more with more accuracy!
 So, where's the new stuff?

Go to : http://www.123rf.com/submit/myrelease.phpThere you'll find that all your release have nice check boxes next to them. If you have 2 or more models, select the releases that apply. 
Next, click on the button that says Attach Selected Releases  
You will see a page containing all your images, 20 in a page to be exact. 
Notice now, under your filter options you have 2 more check boxes: 
PendingPending images are those that are in your pending queue. They have not been reviewed by our reviewers yet. So you can start clicking on the nice check boxes underneath the images to start attaching them to your photos. 
Rejected for No or Incomplete MRFor images that have been previously rejected for not having an MR, please use this filter to &quot;rescue&quot; them out from the reject bin and once you alter their MR or keyword status, we will re-review them again.  

Hint: There is a a nice ATTACH ALL or DETACH ALL button right at the bottom to save your time clicking on all the images. 
To get back to your Model Release folder click on the Return to Release Folder button! 

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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000023</link>
    <author>alex@123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2007-07-11 08:29:55</pubDate>
  
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      <title>If You've Got the Skills, 123RF.com Invites You to Flaunt-It!</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ So you think you're REALLY creative? Well, PROVE IT!
 From June 25 till September 9, 123RF will be having a Design Competition to launch our &quot;Flaunt-It!&quot; Design Section which goes live on June 25, 2007!
 For DesignersWith great prizes up for grabs like an AppleTV, Nintendo DS Lite, Wacom Intuos 6&quot; x 11&quot; and Nintendo Wii, we would like to invite you to submit your designs for the competition. The earlier you submit, the higher the chances of you getting more votes and hence, winning the grand prize of an 15&quot; 2.2 GHz Apple MacBook Pro!
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000022</link>
    <author>alex@123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2007-06-25 04:47:04</pubDate>
  
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      <title>Links of Useful Resources for Photographers</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ Dear 123RF Contributors,
 For your benefit, we have compiled a list of need-to-know stuff for photographers.

Photographer's Rights - PDF Format 
The Picture Archive Council of America 

List of items and places that require special releases or may be problematic 
Copyright Commandments for Photographers 


More on Copyright from the US Government 
When does a work become Public Domain material? 

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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000018</link>
    <author>alex@123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2007-06-05 09:38:36</pubDate>
  
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      <title>Enhanced Lightbox - Export Lightbox to PDF</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ 123RF's Lightbox has just gotten better!!! Designers can now search for images and when required, export its contents to Adobe PDF for printing.

  
 We're confident that you will find this feature really useful!
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000013</link>
    <author>alex@123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2007-05-22 05:08:36</pubDate>
  
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      <title>Free Images Up to 30 Days</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ Hey there 123RF Contributors,
 Great news for those who are donating their images. Now you can set the length of time you'd like to donate your images up to 30 days!
 Thank goodness! No need to do this every single day huh!]]></description>
    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000012</link>
    <author>alex@123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2007-05-21 09:48:29</pubDate>
  
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      <title>Even Easier Uploads with 123RF's XP Photo Uploader</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ Are you a Windows XP User? You are? Well we just made it even easier for you to upload your images over to 123RF.
 
 This really cool tool will help you bulk upload photos to 123RF easily and effortlessly. Just install the registration file, navigate to the directory where your images are kept and start the upload process. Everything is done from within Windows XP itself. Choose as many as you like, the uploader will be able to handle them efficiently and painlessly!
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000010</link>
    <author>alex@123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2007-05-16 05:32:14</pubDate>
  
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      <title>June to August 2007 Campaigns</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ Watch out for these Advertisements in relevant magazines!
 June - GD USA (USA)July - Desktop (Australia)July/August - Print (USA)
 Max's Designer Journals
 Immediately from the copy provided by Ean, I get a strong impression of a compact but magical package being offered to 123RF's customers! Good things come in small packages, just like 123RF - a wonderful gift that comes with many exciting surprises.

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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000009</link>
    <author>alex@123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2007-05-15 05:38:05</pubDate>
  
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      <title>New Feature: Lightbox Easy Downloads</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ Great News! Another enhancement roll out from 123RF. This time it's for the Customers! Customers can now easily download the contents of a lightbox. Here's how:

Click My Lightbox
On the left hand side, locate Download Lightbox
Choose the required size from the drop down menu:
Then click on the Download button.
A smaller window will pop up showing you the contents of the lightbox.
Click on the Download links to begin downloading the selected images at the selected sizes.

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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000008</link>
    <author>alex@123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2007-05-14 08:52:16</pubDate>
  
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      <title>123RF.com Launches Portfolio Retrieval Services for Contributors</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ May 8, 2007 - 123RF.com Contributors will now have a peace of mind with the newly implemented Portfolio Recovery Download.
 With this service, Contributors can now download their own portfolio without being charged for the download. In the past there have been Contributors who experienced personal dilemmas such as house break-ins, crashed hard disks and corrupted backup drives which resulted in loss of precious works.
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000006</link>
    <author>alex@123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2007-05-08 09:15:15</pubDate>
  
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      <title>Your Profile Views on Steroids... AJAX actually</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ With the recent spate of new and creative enhancements that have come to grace 123RF.com's Contributor Community, please accept another first from 123RF.
 Hot and freshly baked from our ovens, an absolutely lovely and yet powerful AJAX based PROFILE view!
 What do you get with this offering?
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000005</link>
    <author>alex@123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2007-05-08 07:50:49</pubDate>
  
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      <title>Print &amp; GD Magazine - April, May 2007</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ This advertisement appeared in Print (May/June 2007) and GD USA (April 2007)
 Keep a sharp lookout for it, all right?
 

 Our in house designer used these images for the Advertisement

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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000004</link>
    <author>alex@123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2007-05-08 05:53:16</pubDate>
  
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