Issue 32 - April 2005

IN THE MAGAZINE:

The secret life of plants.
Explore a hidden world that will challenge every photographic skills you have. Top plant photographer, Paul Harcourt Davies, shares his tips for success.
Practical technique: master your camera - focusing.
Understanding the strengths and weaknesses of your camera's autofocus system is crucial if you want pin-sharp shots.
Practical technique: test your camera (part 1 of 2).
Don't just leave your camera on automatic - put it to the test and discover all its features.
Practical technique: mastering selections.
(Photoshop CS/CS2)
Learn how to use Photoshop's Selection tools to enhance your photos.
Practical technique: complicated selections.
(Photoshop CS/CS2)
Separate selection tools can be used together to produce complicated and amazing selections.
Practical technique: polaroid transfer.
(Photoshop Elements 2+)
Reproduce Polaroid's transfer technique using Photoshop.
Practical technique: three easy steps to sensational sunsets.
(Photoshop Elements 2+)
Add a touch of warmth to your sunsets with Elements.
Practical technique: photo Q&A.
Whether you've got issues with flash, blur or image noise, our team of experts are on hand to solve all of your digial camera queries.
Tested:
Olympus E300, Ricoh Caplio R1v, Fujifilm Finepix S3 Pro, Casio QVR61, Fujifilm Finepix F455.
The Digital Camera interview:
Russell Skidmore.

ON THE DISC:

Photoshop video lessons:
Learn great new image-editing skills with our simple, step-by-step guides.
    » Complicated selections
    » Polaroid transfer
    » Three easy steps to sensational sunsets
Images:
Pics you need to follow the Photoshop guides in the magazine and on the CD.
Full software:
» PhotoSuite 5 SE