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India.com
5 days ago
- Business
- India.com
No Need For Degree: Earn lakhs without…, these five career options require only…
No Need For Degree: Earn lakhs without…, these five career options require only… Skill Based Jobs: Nowadays, companies are more focused on hiring employees with extra skills alongside their conventional degree. More focus is being given to skill-based education from the school level itself so that students are job-ready from an early age. Students passing out from top-level institutes like IIT, IIM are also focusing on startups instead of jobs. If you don't want to study further after completing 12th or graduation, then you can develop any skill that can lead you to a high-paying job. Know about 5 such career options in which you can get a job even without a full-time degree. Digital Marketing Specialist Students can do digital marketing course that includes SEO, social media management, content marketing, and PPC advertising. It is best for freelancing or full-time jobs. Training: Several courses are available online for the period of 3-6 months. Students can choose – Coursera, Google Digital Garage, HubSpot or YouTube tutorials. Salary: Starting salary is Rs 20,000 to Rs 50,000/per month, Experienced digital marketer can earn upto Rs 1 lakh+/per month. Those who are interested in photography, can choose it as their profession. They can become – weddig photographer, wildlife photographer, or product photography. Skills: students should learn camera handling and photo editing. They can check out – Lightroom, Photoshop, and creative approach. Training: 3-6 months photography course and then an internship with a professional photographer. Salary: Rs 10,000-Rs 50,000 per project (wedding/event); Experienced photographer can earn upto Rs 1 lakh+/month. Event Planning/Wedding Planning (Event Planner) The events planning industry, including weddings, corporate functions, and other celebrations, thrives in India due to consistently high wedding demand. Skills: Good communication skills, creativity and networking. Training: 3-6 months Event Management Course (NIEM, EMDI) and then an Internship in an event company. Salary: Rs 10,000- Rs 80,000 per event; Experienced Rs 50,000+/month. Content Writing/Copywriting Students can write for websites, blogs, ads or social media. Suitable for freelancing. Full time job options also available. Skills: Good English (or Hindi) writing skills, creativity and understanding of SEO. Training: Free/paid courses (Coursera, Udemy) or self-learning (Medium, Grammarly). Salary: Rs15,000 to 40,000/month; freelance Rs1-Rs5 per word. For designing websites and apps students need to learn HTML, CSS and JavaScript. They can set up a career as a web developer. Skills: Coding (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and web design tools (WordPress, React). Training: 3-6 month bootcamps (Coding Ninjas, Apna College) or free resources (freeCodeCamp). Salary: Starting Rs25,000-Rs60,000/month; Experienced Rs1 Lakh+/Month.
Time of India
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Times Food Photography Contest: 4 things to upgrade your photography skills
Capture India's vibrant street food culture through your lens in the 'Taste the Lens' photography contest this May. Focus on the sights, sounds, and tastes of bustling street stalls, from vada pav to jhalmuri. Submit your best shots for a chance to be featured on Times Food's social media and win e-gift vouchers. Taste the Lens: India on a Plate In India, food is more than just flavor—it's culture, memory, and emotion beautifully served on a plate. 'Taste the Lens' invites you to capture this vibrant diversity through your photography. Whether it's a steaming plate of momos or the lively buzz of a chaat stall, your images can bring these flavors to life for thousands. Before you head out with your camera, keep these 4 tips in mind to elevate your photography skills and make every shot count. Master Your Camera Settings: Learn how to manually control aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. Understanding these basics lets you creatively control exposure and depth of field. Practice Composition Techniques: Use rules like the rule of thirds, leading lines, and framing to create more balanced and engaging photos. Experiment with Lighting: Study natural and artificial light. Try shooting during golden hour or use reflectors and diffusers to shape your subject's appearance. Edit Thoughtfully: Learn photo editing software like Lightroom or Photoshop to enhance your images without overdoing it—adjust exposure, contrast, and colors to bring out the best in your shots. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 수천시간을 투자해서 만든 이미지영어 40분 특강 스티븐영어 지금 시작하기 Undo This Month's Theme – May 2025: Street Food Chronicles From Mumbai's iconic vada pav to Kolkata's flavorful jhalmuri, street food captures the heart and soul of India's vibrant culinary culture. This May, we're celebrating the sights, sounds, and tastes of bustling street stalls. Imagine: Piping hot tavas sizzling away Parathas tossed high in the air Zesty golgappas bursting with flavor Spicy, chilli-coated kathi rolls Capture the essence of your city's street food magic and share its story through your lens! Why You Should Participate - Get featured on Times Food's Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - Win exciting e-gift vouchers - Share your food story with thousands of fellow foodies Contest Info Theme: Street Food Chronicles Duration: May 1 to May 31, 2025 Submission Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM daily Winner Announcement: June 5, 2025 (4:00 PM) Prizes: - E-gift vouchers delivered within 30 working days - Winners contacted via email & phone - Address details collected post-selection How to Enter Snap a photo of your street food experience Submit it [ HERE ] Wait & Win! Winners get featured and rewarded So next time you're savoring a piping hot dosa or juggling golgappas, don't just eat—capture the magic. Turn your cravings into clicks and share the story that your plate is telling. Ready to Taste the Lens? Join now, click [ HERE ] for details. Want more food fun? Join our WhatsApp Food Community to explore recipes, stories & more—click [ HERE ]! Images Courtesy: iStock One step to a healthier you—join Times Health+ Yoga and feel the change
CNET
19-05-2025
- CNET
I Tried All the AI Tools in Photoshop. These Are the Ones Worth Testing Out
Photoshop is all in on generative AI, and it wants you to give it a whirl, too. Adobe has added a number of AI features to its premiere photo editor over the past few years, and if you use Photoshop regularly, you've probably seen generative fill, remove and expand tools. Even if you haven't seen all the pop ups for the new AI tools, they're worth playing around with to see if they could work for you. I don't typically use AI when I edit my photos, but I decided to give Photoshop's AI suite a shot. Some of the tools were helpful, but you have to know what the tools are designed to be used for in order to get the best results. For example, generative expand was good for resizing photos, and I found generative remove great for erasing photobombing objects. Other tools, like the sky replacement tool, worked for some photos but not others. You can access the tools in any Photoshop file on the web, mobile and desktop apps. I found it easiest to import my favorite photos from my Lightroom albums (all my projects are synced in my Creative Cloud) and then edit on my laptop's bigger screen. The first time you try to use any of these AI tools, Adobe will make you agree to its various AI terms of service. The policy states Adobe won't train its AI models on your content, and you must agree to follow their guidelines, which prohibit things like creating abusive or illegal content. Here's everything you need to know about using AI in Adobe Photoshop in 2025. For more, read our reviews of the best AI image generators. How to create AI images using Photoshop Adobe's AI image model Firefly is available as a separate app and embedded in Photoshop, so you can use it wherever is easiest for you. If you're already creating in Photoshop, here's how to access Firefly. Open your Photoshop project. If you're using the most recent version of PS, the contextual taskbar should include an option that says Generate image. Navigate to Edit, then click Generate image. You can also click the icon that looks like an image with an arrow and sparkle in the toolbar on the left side. Enter your prompt, specify the style and upload any reference images. Click Generate. Tab through the different variations by using the arrows in the taskbar below. When you're writing your prompt, don't be afraid to add a lot of detail, and put the most important elements at the beginning. Check out our AI image prompt-writing guide for more tips to get better results. If you're not in love with the images, you can click the image pop-out window or the icon with four squares to adjust your prompt and reference images. You can tap the three vertical dots on the end of the pin bar to give feedback on the generations, remove the background, or generate similar images. If you still don't like what you've got, I recommend starting over with a new prompt rather than trying to endlessly tweak and generate, hoping to get it right. How to use generative features in Photoshop You can also use generative AI tools to edit your existing project in Photoshop. Generative fill, expand and remove are some of the most popular AI tools. Here's how to use each. Generative fill is like a miniaturized AI image generator. It's one of the most popular AI tools in Photoshop. With generative fill, you can select a specific region of your project, enter a text prompt, and it will create a new design for that area. You can find generative fill by going to Edit > Generative fill. Make sure to use the selection brush tool. Mark the area you want the elements to appear, type in your prompt and click generate. Generative expand is useful when you need more space in an image. You can create new sections of your image to seamlessly blend with your current image or you can enter a text prompt and create new scenery. You can also use it to enlarge your project. To access generative expand, select the crop tool, pull out your canvas to whatever size you want, enter a prompt if you want and click generate. I edited my original image (left) to include more sky and sand with generative expand then added AI seagulls with generative fill. Katelyn Chedraoui/CNET Generative remove is like an AI-supercharged eraser. The tool isolates and removes certain elements from your project without disrupting the entire image. There are two ways to remove objects from your work. The first is to select the object with the object select tool, click generative fill and put the word "remove" in the prompt. Otherwise you can use the remove tool (Spot healing tool > Remove tool) to manually highlight the objects you want erased. Read more: Photoshop's Perfect Blend Concept Stuns With Composite Photos Other AI tools you can try out in Photoshop Sky replacement is a cool AI tool that can add drama to your landscapes. You can create an alternative sky by navigating to Edit > Sky replacement and selecting from a variety of choices, including sunsets, blue skies and colorful options labeled "spectacular." Once you've chosen a preset you like, you can manually adjust the brightness and other elements. In this instance I used AI sky replacement to add some Carolina blue skies (right) to my original shot of Kenan Stadium (left). Katelyn Chedraoui/CNET Generate background works well for product photography or other shots where the subject or object is the focal point of the image. Upload your shot to Photoshop, click remove background from the contextual task bar (the pin box that pops up when you select the layer) and click generate background. Some of the backgrounds turn out better than others. The cityspaces I generated looked kind of fake, but colored or patterned backgrounds came out great. There are some other AI tools that may be right for you depending on your project. Neural filters can be used in more detailed photo editing, and the curvature pen can help designers make more consistent-looking arcs. We're also expecting to see more AI-powered editing tools introduced in Photoshop this year. For more, check out Adobe's AI video generator and AI updates in Premiere Pro.
Yahoo
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
I Demoed Adobe's Coolest New AI and Creative Tools. Here Are My Top Five Favorites
If you consider yourself at all arty and creative, you're pretty much guaranteed to have experimented with Adobe's software tools at one time or another. I'm more of a casual creative, mostly using Lightroom and occasionally dipping into Photoshop and Premiere. But at my first Adobe Max Creative Conference in London this week, I was impressed by how the many new features and tools that the company unveiled across its entire suite of products – from Firefly generative AI tools to Creative Cloud – make it easier than ever for people like me to tap into our artistic side. I'm not simply talking about the ability to use generative AI to do the heavy lifting of making art for us. Adobe is using AI to demystify the more technical aspects of its platforms, decrease the time and effort needed to complete the more repetitive and mundane tasks, and ultimately pick up the slack where our own lack of forethought or finesse has let us down. The debate about the role of AI in the creative process continues, and isn't likely to be resolved anytime soon. Adobe's approach is to support the creative professionals who rely on its software through the AI transition as well as possible. Deepa Subramaniam, vice president of creative cloud, summed up the company's philosophy in the keynote, saying: "If you use generative AI, you want it to complement, not replace, your skills and experience." At the conference, I witnessed many demos of Adobe's latest creative tools, and even got to try some out for myself. Here are the ones that stood out to me. The cutest demo of the day at Adobe Max came courtesy of Firefly. Adobe released its latest Firefly generative AI models at the event, including the Firefly Video Model. This tool can be used to create a range of different video types, but the demo that caught my eye was a claymation-style video generated from a combination of an image and a text prompt. The prompt read: "claymation character pushing a wheelbarrow through a Tuscan village," while the image already had a path for the figure to follow. Sure enough, the generated video saw a little clay guy with a broad-rimmed hat enter the scene, and push his wheelbarrow along the snaking cobblestone path. Adorable – and genuinely impressive. It elicited gasps from the crowd and I overheard people talking about it throughout the day. When I got the opportunity to try out the model for myself, I asked Firefly to make me a video of a giraffe wearing a fruit hat in Scotland. It struggled with the Scotland aspect of the prompt, but I was more than satisfied with how it interpreted the rest of the command. For some time now, you've been able to use Firefly to generate a new image based on the same structure or arrangement as a reference image. Now Adobe has brought this capability directly into Photoshop. In one example I saw, a photo of a sweeping horseshoe-shaped road was used as a reference along with the prompt "dark stormy winter snow." Photoshop generated a series of different romantic scenes, all of which maintained the structural integrity of the road from the original image. In a second example, I saw how a child's drawing of a monster could be imported into Photoshop and used as the basis to generate a cartoon-style version of that same monster. What a way to give your kid's scrappy doodles a second lease on life. If you've ever tried to remove the background from an image with lots of fine details in Photoshop, you'll appreciate how tricky and time-consuming the process can be. Trying to pick around certain objects can be like chipping away at a block of ice with a toothpick. But no longer. Thanks to Adobe deploying AI via its new Select Details tool to read a photo, Photoshop is now significantly better at distinguishing the details of an image. In a demo, I saw how, with a single click, it's now possible to isolate a tennis racket, strings and all, from its background. Each string had been perfectly defined, and each square in between cut away with precision. The same effect was successfully applied to a fish caught in a net. In another example, it was able to delineate the shape of a woman wearing a black turtleneck from a black background. To the naked eye, it was almost impossible to see where the woman's turtleneck ended and the background began, but Photoshop was able to segment the image perfectly. Adobe has reimagined Photoshop's Action Panel so that you now have access to 1,000 different actions – instructions such as "blur background" or "soft black and white" – to transform your image at the touch of a button. My favorite thing about this new feature is that Photoshop takes the guesswork out of which actions you might want to use by analyzing your image locally using a machine learning model and putting forward a list of suggestions. As someone who has felt intimidated by the vast array of options in Photoshop, the new Action Panel makes the software more accessible. The actions are also searchable, and I like the fact that you don't necessarily need to know the correct Photoshop terminology to achieve your desired results. For example, in the demo I saw, you could select the phrase "make the subject pop," which picked out the retro Italian car in the foreground of the image and boosted the contrast and saturation so that it stood out even more. Making something "pop" is not a technical photography term, but Photoshop is able to interpret natural language, making this the closest thing yet to an AI assistant embedded in the software. If you've ever been editing a video and realized the clip you've filmed isn't quite long enough, you'll love Generative Extend in Premiere Pro. The tool, which has been available in beta for a while, is available from today, and it can generate an extra few seconds of footage based on the clip you've uploaded. "It's super seamless, and it's up to 4K now," said Eric Snowden, senior vice president of design at Adobe, who listed it as one of his favorite new features across Creative Cloud, while speaking in a briefing. The tool can even generate sound, as long as it's not music or speech. Examples I saw included extended footage of flags waving in the wind and a clip of a woman continuing to smile and nod for two seconds after the real recording of her had ended. For producers who are just missing those extra few frames of B-roll, this feature will be an absolute lifesaver.
Time Out
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
£19 tickets to David Hockney's ‘Bigger & Closer' at Lightroom - London
Highlights Experience 60 years of Hockney's art through stunning large-scale projections in the heart of London Cutting-edge laser projection and immersive audio system Tickets from £19 When and where? April 30 - June 29, 2025 at Lightroom, Kings Cross Time Out says Famed for his contribution to the pop art movement of the '60s, painter, stage designer, and photographer David Hockney takes us on a personal journey through 60 years of his art in a fascinating immersive exhibition. Using large-scale laser projection and a cutting-edge immersive audio system in a remarkable new eight-metre - tall space in King's Cross, the English artist shows us the world through his eyes, with commentary on his process , and a specially composed score by Nico Muhly. This experience is a true celebration of his use of photography, polaroid collages and much more . Box office & ticket enquiries Time Out offers@ Monday to Friday | 9.30 am - 5.30 pm Lightroom tickets@ | 0300 303 4216 Monday to Friday | 9.00 am - 8.00 pm Saturday | 10.00 am - 8.00 pm Sunday and Bank Holidays | 10.00 am - 6.00 pm Need to know Please note this offer is subject to a strict no refunds or exchanges policy. Please ensure you are booking for the correct date before purchasing. This is valid for a ticket to 'David Hockney: Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away)'. This booking is only valid for your selected date/time option. Start time: 10 am to 7 pm (entry times may vary per day). Upon arrival at the box office, please present your booking confirmation barcode to the Ticketing Desk (adjacent to the front doors) for your tickets to be printed off prior to going downstairs to the main ticket scanners. Please note the barcode can't be scanned by itself from your mobile device. This exhibition has a timed entry, please ensure you arrive in time to enter the slot on your ticket. Your entry slot runs for 30 minutes after and is inclusive of the time on your ticket – for example, if your ticket is for 3 pm, you can enter any time from 3 pm until 3.29 pm. One complete loop lasts approximately 50 minutes. You are welcome to stay for longer. For further information including frequently asked questions, please see here. Location: 12 Lewis Cubitt Square, London N1C 4DY. Tickets cannot be cancelled, amended, exchanged, refunded or used in conjunction with any other offer. For full terms and conditions, please see here.
