Posts

Showing posts with the label Photoshop

Creative Cloud update failed error code 183 - My Solution

Creative Cloud update failed error code 183 The web is scattered with Creative Cloud update failed error code 183, and some people find some relief others, like me, are plagued by the problem. I even had Adobe technicians remotely access my pc twice, and they could not solve the problem. This made me think. It might not be a complete Adobe problem. It might be, and the error code 183 suggests it, a permissions problem which is Windows related.  I am not going to make a long story about the solution, but the gist is the following procedure. Uninstall all Adobe related products First uninstall Adobe products, ALL of them. This includes  Adobe Creative Cloud and ALL its associated products (Photoshop, Lightroom etc.) Uninstall Adobe reader Uninstall Adobe Air Run Adobe Creative Cloud Cleaner tool Run the Creative Cloud Cleaner Tool. You can get the download link  here . Remove all Adobe related folders from your PC Once you have uninstalle...

What do you need for good product photography

Image
Product photography has become so important in the last decade. It is hard to imagine a website without any images, especially if you are selling online. Sure when selling customized items it is a little difficult but there is always Sketchup and other free software to create some basic drawings. In most cases, manufacturers will supply generic white background product shots that are good enough for most web pages.  I use them myself in our businesses, but, whenever I can, I try replace them with my own product shots.  When competition is tough, you have to stand out above the rest. You have to differentiate your product from the others even though it is the same.  I think it is a psychological thing with buyers. Although the same product, if the image is different, it just "feels" different.  That is when you have the edge.  I am not talking about commodities such as an iPad, iPhone etc. They are too well known products and actually you don't even need an...