Issue 40 - December 2005

IN THE MAGAZINE:

Shoot killer close-ups.
Open up a whole new world of exciting photo opportunities by using your digital camera's macro mode to get up close and personal.
Camera phones test.
We find out how camera phones compare to digital cameras with a little help from Ashes-winning cricketer Andrew Strauss.
High Dynamic Range images.
(Photoshop 7/CS)
Get richer tones in your images, thanks to Adobe's brand new Merge to HDR feature. We reveal all you need to know about this tool in our in-depth guide to High Dynamic Range images.
Practical technique: fluorescent effects.
(Photoshop 7/CS)
Transform a boring photograph into a fantastic fluorescent masterpiece using nothing more than Photoshop and our expert step-by-step tutorial.
Practical technique: multi-coloured light effects.
(Photoshop 7/CS)
Forget about coloured gels and complicated lighting setups - with just a lamp and a tripod, you can get amzing effects that will liven up any image.
Practical technique: photo Q&A.
(Photoshop 7/CS)
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:
Panasonic FZ30, Fuji 9MP super zoom, Affordable A4 printers, £600 SLR head-to-head.
The Digital Camera interview:
David Alan Harvey.

IN THE COMPLETE PHOTOGRAPHY GUIDE:

ON THE DISC:

Photoshop video lessons:
Learn great new image-editing skills with our simple, step-by-step guides.
    » HDR images
    » Fluorescent effects
    » Multi-coloured light effects
Images:
Pics you need to follow the Photoshop guides in the magazine and on the CD.
Full software:
» TrueBlur
Filters:
Macro filters collection.