18 Feature: 20 essential
photo-editing techniques
Retouching, compositing and more
26 Retouching techniques
Ten ways to perfect your portraits
32 Profile: Juan Zambrano
Professional image editing showcase
34 Professional
product shots
Bring boring photos to life
37 Profile: Phil Roberts
Commercial sports imagery
38 Cinematic retouching
Get the movie poster look
43 Profile: Taylor James
Behind the scenes of a top studio
44 Explore Adobe Camera Raw 6
How to use the latest version
47 Profile: Tim Tadder
Inspirational photo editing examples
Photo editing
70 Feature: CGI and
Photoshop: uncovered
We explore this popular trend
78 Creative designs
Make a mechanical bug from photos
83 Profile: Joe Diamond
Imaginative manipulations
84 Dynamic layer effects
Create a great living tattoo effect, by making
elements coming to life
88 Master light and colour
Make striking images with abstract designs
and a little bit of Photoshop magic
94 Dynamic lighting effects
Re-create popular sports advertising images
101 Profile: Arseny Myshtsyn
More inspiration for your projects
102 Advanced lighting techniques
Create a sci-fi themed photomanip
107 Profile: Philip Brunner
Simple but effective manipulation
108 Advanced selections
Build a dynamic artwork using stock
113 Profile: Markus Vogt
One pro opens his portfolio
114 Black-and-white surrealism
Blend multiple elements for impact when
working in monochrome
48 Cross-process your photos
Give your images a retro look
51 Profile: Rosen Dukov
Creative retouching revealed
52 Retouch architectural images
Blend location lighting exposures
57 Profile: Adam Spizak
HDR effects give this work a pro feel
58 Creative lighting effects
Pimp your portraits with this guide
61 Profile: Erik Johansson
Photo editing meets surrealism
62 Interview: Chris Crisman
High-end photography and retouching
Photomanipulation
118 Expert transformations
Turn any model photo into manga
122 Profile: Cliff Vestergaard
Dramatic photomanipulations
124 Working with perspective
Create a 3D-esque abstract building
129 Profile: Doucin Pierre
Creative photomanipulations
130 Expert blending skills
Use the Pen tool for light effects
135 Profile: Dimo Trifonov
See this pro's amazing work
136 Interview: MDI Digital
We chat to the UK-based studio
144 Feature: Film FX
In-depth look at concept art for films
152 Dynamic painting
Paint a professional character
157 Profile: Chris King
Expert digital painting inspiration
158 Steampunk concept art
Re-create a retro-futuristic airship
163 Profile: Dragos Jieanu
Dark and atmospheric paintings
164 Fantasy lighting
Give portraits a fantastical feel
168 Using paint textures
No painting skills? Use photos instead
172 Profile: Jonas De Ro
Incredible digital paintings
174 Pro matte painting
Create realistic environments
180 Give digital photos a
traditional twist
Get to grips with Photoshop brushes
185 Profile: Omar D�az
Soak up these amazing portraits
186 Create a digital
matte painting
Use a blend of 3D and 2D techniques
191 Profile: Christian Nauck
More painting inspiration
192 Fantasy painting
Create a mystical character
196 Interview: Radical Publishing
The graphic novel giants speak out
204 Feature: Editorial illustration
How to work to a brief
212 100% Photoshop illustration
Use the Pen tool to draw concept cars that
look three dimensional
218 Design thematic typography
Design type from a set theme
221 Profile: Sadi Yann
How simple shapes can be dramatic
222 Mixed-media illustration
Throw traditional and digital into the mix to
create striking designs
226 Logo design
Build an effective logo with 3D elements and
a bit of Photoshop know-how
230 Digital collage techniques
Create an abstract poster design using
geometric shapes and textures
234 Futuristic typography
Emulate the popular Tron look with this guide
238 Playing with shapes
Circles, squares and triangles combine
242 Create depth in
your illustrations
How to give your creations a tangible feel
247 Profile: Rogier de Boev�
Graphical inspiration
248 Interview: The KDU
We chat to this super agency