Photoshop User Magazine

April / May 2008

Wedding Photography Tips from the Pros Who Know

Are you ready for wedding season? David Ziser shows you the path to becoming the best of the best; –Matt Adcock inspires us with his studio's interpretation of the "Trash the Dress" phenomenon; and Cliff Mautner shares his wisdom from a darkroom perspective.–David Ziser, Matt Adcock, and Cliff Mautner

Photoshop User Awards

We're proud to announce the winners of the third annual Photoshop User Awards! See who prevailed from more than 1,200 submissions across 11 categories.

Create a 3D Animation with a 2D Image

Have you ever wanted to fly through one of your favorite images? Well now you can using Vanishing Point and After Effects CS3.–Richard Harrington

Down & Dirty Tricks

Learn how to create an extreme video game cover, craft intricate ornaments for your wedding album templates, and make your designs rip from the page.–Scott Kelby, Felix Nelson, Corey Barker, and Matt Kloskowski

Photoshop Mastery

If you overlook the relationship between brush diameter and hardness, your layer masks may suffer from inconsistency.–Ben Willmore

From Bert's Studio

Bert uses the Blend If sliders to take the newlyweds for a dip in the champagneÉwith a nonalcoholic alternative too!–Bert Monroy

Photoshop Speed Clinic

Annoyed because your colors go flat every time you upload an image to the Web? Be frustrated no more!–Matt Kloskowski

The Fine Art of Printing

The bon à tire (BAT) tradition is an essential tool for keeping your fine art prints consistent over the years.–John Paul Caponigro

Creative Point of View

Katrin plucks a page from Goldilocks and the Three Bears and places it in the context of image editing.–Katrin Eismann

Deke Space

Deke continues his quest to explain how Photoshop uses blurring to sharpen, this time with Smart Sharpen.–Deke McClelland

Photoshop for Educators

Learn about the Image Processor and how to string actions together to maximize your productivity.–Jan Kabili

Beginners' Workshop

If you get that glazed-over look in your eyes when someone says "nondestructive editing," quickly flip to p. 74.–Dave Cross

Digital Camera Workshop

Ever dreamed of putting your images up on the Web but thought you lacked the expertise? Not anymore!–Jim DiVitale

The WOW! Factor

Here's how to get pristine landmark shots even if you have people traffic trying to get in the way.–Linnea Dayton

Mastering Photoshop with Video

Here's the conclusion (Part 3) on how to create a graphic animation for a newscast from a 2D image.–Glen Stephens

Digital Photographer's Notebook

Kevin gives us an exceptional skin-softening technique, using model Catherine Norcom as his muse.–Kevin Ames

Classic Photoshop Effects

Making a movie poster is a timeless technique. Here's how to make it look more complex with less hassle.–Corey Barker

Photoshop CS3 Extended for Research

Here's an overview of the types of data you can get from an image using the Analysis tools.–Eric J. Wexler

Photoshop CS3 Extended for Engineering

Integrating a 3D model into a 2D image can help the client realize your vision and imagine the possibilities.–Scott Onstott

Photoshop Quick Tips

Go click-crazy in the Layers panel; restrict your cropping; and learn powerful ways of using the Option (PC: Alt) key.–Sherry London

Photoshop Beginners' Tips

Back up your presets; create cool spiral artwork; use shortcuts to navigate the Filter Gallery; and more.–Colin Smith

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Photoshop Q&A

Let Lightroom Manage Your Color Printing

Some Lightroom users have difficulty when it's time to print. Once you have everything set up properly in the Print module, you can achieve quality prints every time.–Dave Huss

Featured Photographer

This issue, we take a look through the lens of world-renowned editorial and corporate photographer Maggie Hallahan.

Lightroom Tips & Tricks

Under the Loupe

The Export dialog was upgraded in Lightroom 1.3. Users are now able to extend export functionality through third-party plug-ins.–Rob Sylvan

Working Creatively in Lightroom

The Camera Calibration panel is typically used to make adjustments for specific camera sensors, but it's more fun when used as a creative tool.–Angela Drury

Under the Hood

When you have lots of photos to edit from a shoot, use the Sync function and take the rest of the day off.–Matt Kloskowski

Lightroom Q&A

Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III

Digital ROC, SHO, GEM, GEM Airbrush

Imagenomic Professional Plug-in Suite

Fluid Mask 3

Black-and-White Infrared

LensCoat

Image Doctor 2

PhotoTools 1 Professional Edition

NIKKOR Lenses

Photoshop Book Reviews