Issue 33 - May 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 - light metering.
If you want great exposures in awkward lighting conditions you need to learn how light meters work and how to compensate for their failings.
Practical technique: test your camera (part 2 of 2).
To take great photos you need to really know your kit. Rod Lawton shows you how to assess your camera's image settings, white balance and sharpness...
Practical technique: adding shadows.
(Photoshop Elements 2+)
Learn how to create convincing shadows, with a little help from Elements.
Practical technique: creating light flares.
(Photoshop Elements 2+)
Follow our Elements tutorial and add some sparkle to your images.
Practical technique: colour range.
(Photoshop CS/CS2)
In-depth guide to selectively changing colours in Photoshop.
Practical technique: understanding and using Quick Mask.
(Photoshop CS/CS2)
Quick Mask mode enables you to create selections via the use of Paint tools and refine existing selections to perfection.
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:
Canon EOS 350D, Pentax Optio WP, Nikon CoolPix 5900, Kodak EasyShare Z740, Sony DSC-P200.
The Digital Camera interview:
Simon Kirwan.

ON THE DISC:

Photoshop video lessons:
Learn great new image-editing skills with our simple, step-by-step guides.
    » Adding shadows
    » Creating light flares
    » Selecting and changing colours
    » Understanding and using Quick Mask
Images:
Pics you need to follow the Photoshop guides in the magazine and on the CD.
Full software:
» PowerProducer 2 Gold
» Time-Lapse DV 250