Knockout mixed-media techniques
Wednesday 27 Aug 2008
Mix and match images to stunning effect, with these fantastic tricks from Mark Mayers.
Speedy shatter effects
Wednesday 20 Aug 2008
Give your photos an edgy, shattered makeover in under an hour, using layer duplication.
Cool neon text effects
Wednesday 13 Aug 2008
Give your text a dynamic, other-worldly feel with these amazing neon tricks.
How to handle skin tones
Wednesday 06 Aug 2008
Create characters that glow from within, using these handy tips for painting realistic skin colouring.
Seamless compositing in Photoshop
Wednesday 30 Jul 2008
Learn how to fake unbelievable fantasy images, like this giant warrior lizard, using some clever Photoshop trickery.
From sun to snow in Photoshop
Wednesday 23 Jul 2008
Let it snow in the most unlikely of places, using Photoshop’s channels and layers.
Creating fireballs and explosions
Wednesday 16 Jul 2008
Fabio Sasso uses custom brushes and layers to create an explosive scene in Photoshop.
Make photos sparkle
Wednesday 09 Jul 2008
From fashion shots to portraits, here’s how to add a touch of magic with Photoshop lighting effects.
Creating surreal landscapes
Wednesday 02 Jul 2008
When it comes to creating out-of-this-world images, the only limit is your imagination. Justin Maller shows you how to get flawless results.
Lighting effects in Photoshop
Wednesday 25 Jun 2008
Creative lighting can make all the difference to your photos – here’s how to jazz it up a little.
Make it rain with Photoshop Brushes
Wednesday 18 Jun 2008
Learn how to create the look of a rainy day, even when your photos were taken in full sunshine. Tommy Maloney shows you how.
Making pictures with the ‘wow’ factor
Wednesday 11 Jun 2008
Sebastian Onufszak shows some nifty Photoshop and Illustrator tools for getting great results every time.
Make your own pop art
Wednesday 04 Jun 2008
The pop art movement of the 1950s celebrated the birth of consumer culture, taking mundane things into art galleries.
Non-destructive compositing
Wednesday 28 May 2008
Illustrator Jason Feeny shows how you can put Photoshop CS3’s Smart Objects function to good use when compositing images.
DVD motion menu design
Wednesday 21 May 2008
Creating multi-dimensional, interactive menus from pen-and-paper sketches is simple – we show you how.
Creating art using the golden ratio
Thursday 08 May 2008
For centuries artists and designers have used a sum – the golden ratio – to achieve proportion. Here’s how to make it work for you.
Creating distressed textures in Photoshop
Wednesday 07 May 2008
Are your images slick and polished, when you’re after a rougher, more urban feel? Mess things up a little: David and Sarah Cousens show you how.
Making a Photoshop crystal ball
Wednesday 30 Apr 2008
Learn how to deal with shiny surfaces, refractions and curves, with some handy pointers from Photoshop guru Mark Mayers.
Abstract poster effects
Wednesday 23 Apr 2008
Make your mark with strong but simple shapes and bold, read-my-lips colours: Danilo Rodrigues shows you how.
Create cool neon effects
Wednesday 16 Apr 2008
Photoshop expert Tony Ariawan shows you how to use warping, layer masks and simple colour tweaking for a high-tech look that’s out of this world.
