Get your FREE Photoshop Mag with the June issue of Digital Photo!
Every issue of Digital Photo helps you learn new camera and software skills using easy-to-follow step-by-step guides. So if you feel lost in the digital maze , or want some inspiring projects to carry out with your camera, it’s the sensible place to start.
What’s in the June issue…
FREE Best-Ever Photoshop Techniques magazine!
Turn your photos into arty images with this superb 32-page guide to arty Photoshop techniques – you’ll see how to create digital paintings from simple snaps, make superb pop art pics, turn photos into pencil sketches and more!
Photoshop LEARN IT NOW CD – 14 new video lessons!
Digital Photo’s June cover CD includes an amazing 3.5 hours of brand-new video lessons from the UK’s experts. Our digital experts explain all you need to know about great Photoshop techniques and effects, and the start images are on the disc so you can try them for yourselves on your PC. Remember, you can’t get these videos anywhere else…
- Turn photos into pop art and create 60s-style icons
- Make a pic into a pen & wash-style image
- Change photos into paintings using filters and digital brushes
- Use Photoshop to create a pencil sketch
- Makes a vintage poster from a simple photo
- Convert to mono from RAW, controlling contrast
- Use CS4 to turn a bland RAW file into a mono winner
- Add arty toning and vignetting effects to RAW files
- Combine two separate RAW conversions into the perfect mono pic
- Capture high-speed pictures outdoors (camera skills video)
- Make a 3D image that bursts out of its frame (2 videos)
- Learn all about Photoshop’s invaluable retouching tools (2 videos)
Techniques
Get More From RAW
Find out how you can create outstanding black & white images direct from RAW files in this comprehensive guide. First get your RAWs working properly and update your version of Adobe Camera Raw then make superb split-RAW conversions – create two files for highlights and shadows and then combine in Layers using Elements or Photoshop. Plus, take full control of contrast within the Camera RAW interface and convert RAWs with the Adjustment Brush in Photoshop CS4.
Photo Answers
Top info on buying teleconverters, getting rid of sensor dirt, solving resolution problems, and much more!
Photoshop Masterclass
Find out how to use the Clone Stamp, Healing and Patch tools in our top tutorial on advanced retouching techniques.
Creative Camera
Discover how you can shoot high-speed studio style shots in your back garden using a D-SLR and a white backdrop.
Technique of the Month
Find out how you can create an out-of-bounds image using Elements or Photoshop.
Tests
Adobe Photoshop CS5
What’s new in the latest incarnation of Adobe’s imaging software, and is it worth the upgrade price?
Fujifilm HS10
The latest bridge compact from Fujifilm features SLR-style handling and sports a 30x optical zoom.
Supercharge your PC
Get your PC running sweetly with our budget-busting tips on cleaning up, upgrading & investing in peripherals.
Ultimate Bag Buyers’ Guide
We round up six of the best camera bags that are ideal for transporting and protecting your pride and joy.