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Issue 47 - June 2006


IN THE MAGAZINE:
  • Go on a macro safari.
    For the photographer with a passion for insects, early summer offers endless opportunities to shoot stunning close-ups.

  • Reader Challenge: master digital photography basics.
    Our reader Shaun Weston wants to improve his photography skills and get the most out of his digital SLR. We show him how shooting still life can do just that.

  • Practical technique: shooting with flash.
    Niall Benvie shares his expert techniques on how to get the best out of using flash when photographing active insects.

  • Practical technique: how to develop your photographic eye.
    Experiment with angles, fill the frame for impact, give your photos added drama, and think about your background.

  • Practical technique: create Photoshop paint effects.
    (Photoshop CS)
    Learn how to master the Art History Brush and combine it with some of Photoshop CS1's other essential tools and features.

  • Practical technique: create a cross-process effect
    (Photoshop Elements 3/4)
    Learn how to recreate the look of cross-processed film using Adjustment Layers.

  • Practical technique: get to grips with the Shadow/Highlight tool
    (Photoshop CS/CS2)
    Learn how to use the Shadow/Highlight dialogue box.

  • Practical technique: master Photo Filter
    (Photoshop CS/CS2, Elements 3/4)
    Using the Photo Filter command.

  • Tested:
    Macro lens test, Olympus mju 720SW, Nikon CoolPix P3, Pentax Optio A10, Casio Exilim Zoom EX-Z850.

  • The Digital Camera interview:
    The maverick Magnum photographer - Alex Majoli.
ON THE DISC:
  • Photoshop video lessons:
    Learn great new image-editing skills with our simple, step-by-step guides.
        » Cross Process
        » Painting
        » Photo Filtern
        » Shadow & Highlight

  • Full software:
        » Photomatix 1.3 (PC)

  • Trial software:
        » Helicon Focus (PC/Mac)
        » Photomatix 2.2 (PC/Mac)
        » RawShooter Premium 2006 (PC)

  • Images:
    Pics you need to follow the Photoshop guides in the magazine and on the CD.

  • Plug-in Filters:
        » Crisp Image (PC)
        » FastFix (PC/Mac)
        » FocusFixer (PC/Mac)
        » White Balance Correction (PC/Mac)
        » ToneMapping (PC/Mac)




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