Issue 51 - October 2006

IN THE MAGAZINE:

Capture the world in motion.
23-page guide to capturing the grace, drama and excitment of moving subjects. We look at the art of motion blur, light trails, how to master panning, using flash to freeze action and creating zoom bursts.
Reader Challenge: take better mono landscapes.
We show our reader, Phil Searle, Dartmoor's stunning landscape in all its black and white glory.
Practical technique: create droplets in Photoshop.
(Photoshop CS/CS2)
We explain how to turn Photoshop actions into standalone applications that run everything for your automatically.
Practical technique: create toy camera effects.
(Photoshop CS1/CS2)
Learn how to stack up layers to create vignette effects and alter contrast.
Practical technique: correct lens distortion.
(Photoshop CS2)
Learn to remove barrel distortion using the Lens Correction tool
Practical technique: reduce chromatic aberration.
(Photoshop CS2)
Learn how to minimise unsightly chromatic aberrations in your photos.
Tested:
Sony Alpha A100, Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1, Sony Cyber-shot H2, Kodak EasyShare P712
The Digital Camera interview:
Former picture editor - Ami Vitale.

ON THE DISC:

Photoshop video lessons:
Learn great new image-editing skills with our simple, step-by-step guides.
    » Use the free software on this disc
    » Add motion blur to your shots
    » Rectify lens distortion
    » Correct chromatic abberration
    » Create toy camera effects
    » Get the most from the Marquee Tool
Images:
Pics you need to follow the Photoshop guides in the magazine and on the CD.
Downloads:
    » Photoshop actions
    » Photoshop filters
    » A4 print borders
    » Desktop wallpapers