This is the second in a series of Photoshop resources. Every Tuesday for the next few weeks we’re be pointing you in the direction of some great free (and a couple of paid) resources that are at your fingertips.

Also in this series…..

Photoshop resources – Brushes

This week we’re looking at a fabulous paid Photoshop plugin from Alien Skin Software…….. Exposure 3. There are some wonderful tutorial and tour videos so if you haven’t experienced Exposure 3 before, this is a good place to start.

Exposure 3

Exposure brings all the creative tools of film photography to the digital world.
Over 500 analog techniques and organic looks are back like cross processing, Polaroid and vintage Daguerreotype. There is careful research under the hood, but the controls are simple so you can focus on the creative choices. The result is a photo that looks like it was made by a human, not a computer.

Introduction Video

Exposure 3 Getting Started

This tutorial covers the basics of using Exposure 3. You’ll learn interface navigation, how to choose, modify and apply a film look.

Colour Film Presets

Exposure 3 B&W Presets

Exposure 3 High-Key

Exposure 3 Vintage

Exposure 3 Lo-Fi

Simple Tools. Simply Beautiful.

About Alien Skin

Alien Skin Software has been producing cool graphics software since 1993. In the early days we made the first drop shadow filter for Photoshop. Since then, we have released a steady stream of highly regarded tools for photographers and graphic designers. We distill advanced math and cutting edge research into simple tools that render beautiful pictures. Our reputation for bug-free software and fast, friendly tech support has created an ever growing band of loyal customers.