Stephen Romaniello

Stephen Romaniello is an artist and educator teaching digital art at Pima Community College in Tucson, Arizona, for over 20 years. He is a certified instructor in Adobe Photoshop and the author of several books on the creative use of digital graphics software. Steve is the founder of GlobalEye systems, a company that offers training and consulting in digital graphics software and creative imaging.

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Stephen RomanielloMarch 14, 2023

A Winning Workflow

When a new job enters the workflow, like a raft on a river, it heads downstream with the current to…
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Stephen RomanielloFebruary 22, 2023

Working with Transparency in Photoshop

The ability to see through solid objects is a super-power. The “Man of Steel” that we all know, AKA Superman,…
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Stephen RomanielloApril 25, 2022

8 Steps to Create Composite Images

The concept is simple. Combine two or more images into a single, undetectable composite. I’m sure you’ve seen this done…
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Stephen RomanielloJanuary 14, 2022

8 Tips for Creating Wide-Format Panoramic Images

Here are eight tips to help in the capturing and printing of panoramic photographs. Plan your shots. Level your tripod…
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Stephen RomanielloNovember 2, 2021

5 Tips for Print Prep and Predictable Output

From concept to composition to color management to color correction, each step requires knowledge and skill that produces the best…
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Stephen RomanielloOctober 21, 2021

Time-Saving Design Automation Techniques

Manually repeating a command to perform the same task several times in a computer program is tedious. At this stage…
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Stephen RomanielloSeptember 8, 2021

Utilizing Presets in Your Graphics Software

At least 50% of the pixel-based software workflow is about creating custom tools that work to perform functions specific to…
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Stephen RomanielloAugust 18, 2021

Considerations for Seamless Photo Editing

If you’re looking to achieve seamless editing in your design work, there are some general considerations to note. The three…
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Stephen RomanielloJune 15, 2021

Image Sizing Techniques

Converting a postage stamp into a billboard can be a daunting task. Because how an image is enlarged affects the…
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Stephen RomanielloMay 14, 2021

Inkjet Paper and Print Management Tips

Here are some tips for managing and storing inkjet paper and prints to help you use this medium most efficiently…
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Stephen RomanielloMarch 22, 2021

Choosing the Correct File Format When Saving an Image

Because there are so many file formats to choose from, saving an image can sometimes be confusing. By default, there…
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Stephen RomanielloMarch 12, 2021

The Best Method for Sharpening Images Before Printing

Sharpening is essential for producing the best possible contrast in an image. Sharpening tightens contrasting edges and enhances the distinctions…
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Stephen RomanielloFebruary 17, 2021

How to Replace Image Content Using Clone Tools in Photoshop

The simplest method for replacing image content is to paint with one of the Clone tools. In general, the Clone…
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Stephen RomanielloFebruary 1, 2021

Color Matching from Screen to Printer

Anyone involved in the digital graphics business has experienced the common and daunting problem of color matching from screen to…
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Stephen RomanielloJanuary 27, 2021

The Best Color Mode for Your Printer

There are several color modes to choose from. The quality and appearance of the final product are greatly affected by…
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Stephen RomanielloOctober 13, 2020

Outsourcing ICC Profiling

The easiest method for matching a printer to a monitor without the hassle of creating ICC profiles is by hiring…
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