http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php en-gb Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:27:55 +0100 Imagine Publishing Ltd http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/InfoOnRss.htm 15 http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/aries/images/zzblank.jpg http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php I love Blurb.com for creating professional-looking books, and I am sure that if you haven't already taken a look, you'll be just as enthusiastic as me when you do. Now you can enter your self-published photography titles into a competition to win $25,000 to start (or finish) a project of your choosing. Of course, the prestigious award also comes with worldwide recognition, so it's perfect for anyone who wants to get their photography seen. Entires are being judged by a pretty impressive panel of editors, publishers, curators and photographers. If you have published your photography book through Blurb, then it's all pretty easy, as you don't need to send anyone a copy of your book - Blurb will make sure that the jurors get their hands on one. And if you've published a book using a different service, you can still enter. Find out more, as well as access entry forms and terms and conditions, at www.photographybooknow.com. http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2008-06-17 http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2008-06-17 Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:27:55 +0100 In Focus The Coningsby Gallery is hosting an exhibition showing off the works of two fantastic illustrators. Jim Smith (www.waldopancake.com) is an 'illustrator, designer and copywriter specialising in humorous, comic approaches' and Alice Daisy Smith (www.alicepictures.co.uk) has had success with her children's book I'm SO over fairies, published by Orion, and also has her own range of greeting cards with The Artgroup. You can find out more about the exhibition at www.coningsbygallery.com. http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2008-06-12 http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2008-06-12 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 12:30:24 +0100 In Focus Yorkshire Sculpture Park is currently featuring the work of two international artists: Sophie Ryder and Helen Escobedo. Both are open air, and Ryder's work will be on view also in the Longside Gallery, with Escobedo's work also in the YSP Centre Upper Space. The former artist's work is wire wall drawings and freestanding wire and bronze works, while the latter's work comprises 25 cylindrical sculptures. Find out more about the Yorkshire Sculpture Park, one of Europe's leading open-air galleries, at www.ysp.co.uk. http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2008-06-05 http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2008-06-05 Thu, 05 Jun 2008 12:35:47 +0100 In Focus Yorkshire Sculpture Park is currently featuring the work of two international artists: Sophie Ryder and Helen Escobedo. Both are open air, and Ryder's work will be on view also in the Longside Gallery, with Escobedo's work also in the YSP Centre Upper Space. The former artist's work is wire wall drawings and freestanding wire and bronze works, while the latter's work comprises 25 cylindrical sculptures. Find out more about the Yorkshire Sculpture Park, one of Europe's leading open-air galleries, at www.ysp.co.uk. http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2008-06-05 http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2008-06-05 Thu, 05 Jun 2008 12:25:44 +0100 In Focus In order to keep the magazine relevant, I want to know which tutorials you enjoy in the magazine and which you don't. Head over to http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1394 to enter our poll and leave your comments. I will take on board your votes and comments to make sure that there's more of what you want and less of what you don't in the mag. http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2008-06-03 http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2008-06-03 Tue, 03 Jun 2008 12:57:07 +0100 In Focus The New Art Gallery, Walsall, is hosting a contemporary art exhibition exploring Contemporary Art and the Cult of Celebrity.Website information: 'We live in a culture obsessed by celebrities. David Beckham's latest hairstyle, the fluctuating weight of celebrities such as Nicole Ritchie or Victoria Beckham, celebrities with addictions and the seemingly frequent necessity for 're-hab', are all capable of selling newspapers and magazines as much as, if not more, than pressing current affairs. This exhibition will bring together artists whose work engages with the cult of celebrity in a variety of ways. Artists include Candice Breitz, Peter Davies, Alison Jackson, Yasumasa Morimura, Mario Testino, Gavin Turk, Francesco Vezzoli and Jessica Voorsanger.'The exhibition is on until 15 June; visit www.artatwalsall.org.uk for more information. http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2008-05-28 http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2008-05-28 Wed, 28 May 2008 12:01:40 +0100 In Focus I love upgrading my camera, and anyone who has ever been out and about with me will testify that I am never without a camera in my bag snapping everything and anything. The new Olympus E-520 has therefore piqued my interest. The latest DSLR from the E-series has a built-in image stabiliser, dust protection and Live View, which is pretty impressive for the £480 (body only) asking price and even better if you go for one of the lens kit options. Considering my first three-megapixel digital compact didn't cost much under this, I definitely have to add one of these to my wish list! Find out more at www.olympus.com. http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2008-05-27 http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2008-05-27 Tue, 27 May 2008 13:19:23 +0100 In Focus Until 28 May, Carter Presents is working with theprintspace in London on a commission of limited edition prints from a selection of 17 artists. Each edition will be signed by the artist in a very limited run of ten prints. Theprintspace is a 'DIY' professional printing lab offering digital archival printing, but it also hosts regular exhibitions. <br />Of the 10 event, the press release says: ''10' seeks to radicalise the general concept of an artist's print by redefining its form, working with new processes and offering limited edition prints ambitiously conceived and executed by each artist. Featuring 17 of the most exciting contemporary artists, and spanning a broad range of visual and mixed media including photography, '10' is an exercise in experimenting with the form of the limited-edition print as much as it is a showcase of established and emerging artists in Britain.' Find out more at www.theprintspace.com or www.carterpresents.com and see for yourself. http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2008-05-22 http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2008-05-22 Thu, 22 May 2008 10:59:26 +0100 In Focus Check out this great service from ePHOTOzine, including promotional videos, equipment reviews, tutorials and showcases. There are plenty of Photoshop tip and tricks to be found here, so take a trip to www.ephotozine.tv and see for yourself. http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2008-05-22 http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2008-05-22 Thu, 22 May 2008 10:58:27 +0100 In Focus Being a big fan of advertising imagery, I was really excited to see the following press release drop into my Inbox. 'Works by photographers Irving Penn, Nadav Kander and Richard Avedon are among those on show at a new exhibition called Advertising Art.Avedon's iconic photograph of model Iman for an Alexon campaign, along with a striking campaign for L'Oreal by Penn, will line up alongside famous images for Silk Cut, Absolut Vodka, Pirelli Tyres and Boddingtons. The aim of the exhibition, organised by The Chambers Gallery in London, is to showcase the art of the art director. The curator, Philip Roe, comments: 'This exhibition, the first to offer original advertising artwork for sale as fine art, will signal the end of that hoary old debate about the status of commercial art. We can see for ourselves: advertising art can be art of the highest quality.'The exhibition features original photographs and artwork for ads created by some of the most famous names in UK advertising, including the late great Paul Arden, who died last month; Sir John Hegarty; Tim Delaney; and Paul Belford, among others. The Advertising Art exhibition runs from until 14 June.'See www.thechambersgallery.co.uk for more. http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2008-05-22 http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2008-05-22 Thu, 22 May 2008 10:57:50 +0100 In Focus This is a great T-shirt design community, combining a modest but welcoming forum and regular T-shirt design competitions and contests. You can submit your own ideas for a T-shirt as well as rate the work of others, then you can order the T-shirts that you like for a very reasonable price. Personally, I'll be going for the Electric Tape T-shirt (www.bangbangt-shirts.com/IndividualTShirt.aspx?PostID=168). Check it out for yourself and even win cash prizes for your designs at www.bangbangt-shirts.com. http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2008-05-19 http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2008-05-19 Mon, 19 May 2008 14:28:51 +0100 In Focus I really want to get a copy of this book: One World One View. It's a 124-page book with 115 images of people from around the world taken by HH Judge Nic Madge. The full sale price of £9.99 will go to the African Children's Educational Trust (A-CET), which really makes a difference to the lives of young African children. Find out more about the charity and how to order the book at www.a-cet.org.uk/book. http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2008-05-19 http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2008-05-19 Mon, 19 May 2008 14:15:08 +0100 In Focus Adam and I are off to the D&AD Awards Ceremony tonight. Check out the next issue of the magazine (Advanced Photoshop 45, on sale 19 June) for a full rundown of the event and the winners. http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2008-05-15 http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2008-05-15 Thu, 15 May 2008 12:49:42 +0100 In Focus The Photographer's Gallery is organising an exhibition showcasing photography from UK BA or MA students who have graduated in the past year. freshfacedandwildeyed08 will be a two-week summer exhibition and online gallery made up of submissions entered through www.photonet.org.uk/freshfacedandwildeyed08 from now until 21 May. Check the site out now for submission guidelines. http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2008-05-14 http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2008-05-14 Wed, 14 May 2008 17:54:11 +0100 In Focus I can barely keep up with all the new exhibitions opening at the moment – and it’s certainly a challenge to check them all out. Here are two new ones for anyone in the Kent (UK) area, both until 17 May. Lennox Cato Antiques will be hosting a contemporary photographic exhibition this spring at its showrooms in Edenbridge, Kent, showing images from the Punk era of the Seventies and also the work of Edenbridge based photographer, Juanita Kerman (www.lennoxcato.com/furniture_exhibitions.asp). Secondly, The Edenbridge Galleries will be hosting a celebratory exhibition from 10-17 May 2008 at its showrooms in Kent. The exhibition, named A Voyage of Discovery will mark the 90th Anniversary of the British Antique Dealers Association (BADA) and the first year of business for the galleries (www.edenbridgegalleries.com). http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2008-05-14 http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2008-05-14 Wed, 14 May 2008 14:18:14 +0100 In Focus The Nu Visual Language exhibition is still on at the Bargate Monument Gallery in Southampton until 15 July, and I can highly recommend it to anyone having been up to check it out for myself. The exhibition features 12 artworks, each a collaboration with Brand Nu and one other artist, inspired by a piece of music, and the location is excellent! Find out more at www.nuvisuallanguage.co.uk. http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2008-05-14 http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2008-05-14 Wed, 14 May 2008 11:04:05 +0100 In Focus This is a unique exhibition project combining design and music and is the brainchild of Radim Malinic (aka Brand Nu – www.brandnu.co.ukspan> ). The idea of the exhibition is to “create a visual mixtape, a set of alternative artwork to accompany the music, the lyrics and the mood”. We reckon that it’s going to be worth a look. It takes place at the Bargate Monument Gallery from 7 May to 15 July. Find out more at http://nuvisuallanguage.co.uk . http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2008-04-14 http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2008-04-14 Mon, 14 Apr 2008 17:25:54 +0100 In Focus The Pump House Gallery in Wandsworth is showing an exhibition of the works of Peter Kennard. This intriguing exhibition showcases over 40 original photomontages, who has been described as 'Britain's master of photomontage'. The exhibition is on until 30 March, so check it out while you still can. Click here to find out more. http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2008-03-13 http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2008-03-13 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 11:35:52 +0000 In Focus NVIDIA and CGSociety have announced the theme for the latest NVArt Digital Art Challenge, which is ‘Art Space: Architecture and Landscape’. This is the second of a series of worldwide competitions running throughout 2008. The idea is to submit images that show “awe inspiring fusions of architecture and landscape”, and you can win some amazing prizes worth over $25,000 in total. All submissions are due by 10 March 2008. For more information, see http://events.cgsociety.org/NVArt/02/ . http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2008-02-18 http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2008-02-18 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 15:52:28 +0000 In Focus Fancy winning a new Wacom tablet? Then this is the competition for you. Wacom has announced that it is partnering up with fotocommunity.com in this new event for all graphic artists and photographers in the UK, Germany, France, Italy and Spain. The theme is 'Two faces - one reality' and you must send in two images: a 'before' shot and an 'after' shot. The first image is any image (this can be portrait, landscape, architecture... anything goes) and the second is a new interpretation of that image after digital editing, which can be as much or as little as you like. The prizes include a Cintiq 12WX (check out our review in issue 41 on sale 28 February), an Intuous3 A5 Wide and a Bamboo Fun Medium. The contest is open now, until 28 March 2008. Find out more at http://blog.fotocommunity.net/ http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2008-01-29 http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2008-01-29 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 15:27:12 +0000 In Focus If you’re in LA over the next month, then take a visit to GR2/Giant Robot2 and see a great new exhibition featuring the work of Heisuke Kitazawa, Kozyndan and Robert Bellum. The group art show, entitled Incidental Nature, shows off their unique illustrative styles. The AP team are disappointed that we can’t make it ourselves, so would love to hear feedback from those of you that do check it out! Find out more about the exhibition and the artists involved at www.gr2.net . http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2008-01-21 http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2008-01-21 Mon, 21 Jan 2008 17:50:57 +0000 In Focus The fifth annual 3x3 magazine illustration competition is calling for entries, and this year you can enter and pay online, saving you a lot of time and hassle, so there’s no excuses! That doesn’t mean that the judging process will be any easier with some top artists, illustrators and art directors on board. There are two key competitions that you can enter: the Student Show deadline for entries is 14 February 2008 for work produced by graduate and undergraduate students in 2007; and the Professional Show deadline for entries is 14 March. Three new categories have been added to the Professional Show: Self-promotion, Sequential and 3D. Find out more about the competition and see the full list of categories at www.3x3mag.com/callforentries.html . http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2008-01-15 http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2008-01-15 Tue, 15 Jan 2008 13:14:09 +0000 In Focus Advanced Photoshop 39 is on sale tomorrow, 3 January 2008. The first issue of the year includes: The latest and greatest techniques: – Design an urban street scene – Working with RAW files – Selection tools explained Challenging and inspiring Masterclasses: – Create abstract designs – Realistic pastel painting in Photoshop – Make your own brushes Also featured: – Children's illustration feature – Selling your art – Interview with Nik Ainley http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2008-01-02 http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2008-01-02 Wed, 02 Jan 2008 16:46:00 +0000 In Focus Well, it's that time of year again and it's all parties and Secret Santas in the office today! There's a definite 'end of term' feeling, as when we leave today, we aren't back in until Wednesday 2 January. So please bear in mind that images uploaded to the website during this time may not be approved immediately, and emails might go unanswered until the new year. However, I will try to log in over the holidays and check out your work and messages! Merry Christmas! http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2007-12-21 http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2007-12-21 Fri, 21 Dec 2007 10:56:01 +0000 In Focus If you're doing your Christmas shopping in London, then make your way to the flagship Carhartt store in Earlham Street to see a special in-store display by McFaul. The massive black-and-white installation is definitely worth checking out – see if you can spot the contribution from AP's very own staff writer, Adam Smith. Limited-edition prints from the studio will also be on sale from the store, but hurry as stocks are limited. Take a visit to www.mcfaul.net to find out more. http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2007-12-18 http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2007-12-18 Tue, 18 Dec 2007 16:24:00 +0000 In Focus The Advanced Photoshop eMag has proved incredibly popular so far, but if you haven't checked it out yet, then there is even better reason. We're offering 10% off all products in the Imagine eShop. Simply go to www.imagineshop.co.uk to order your copy now! The eMag has over 1,200 pages of tutorials and all the source files for these are included. http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2007-12-17 http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2007-12-17 Mon, 17 Dec 2007 14:24:09 +0000 In Focus Every month we run a readers' challenge on our forum. The task is to design a work in Photoshop around a theme. There is a new theme each month. The winner of the challenge is decided by the other forum users via a poll after the challenge deadline has passed. The winner also gets their image printed in the magazine. What are waiting for? Go to www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/forum, go down to the Peer Pressure section and look for the latest challenge. I can't wait to see what you can come up with for this month's theme... http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2007-12-03 http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2007-12-03 Mon, 03 Dec 2007 18:28:13 +0000 In Focus Urbanplanet.co.uk (www.urbanplanet.co.uk), a website dedicated to breaking new acts in the music world, is calling for young designers, graffiti artists and artists to help it design a new logo. I think that this is a great opportunity to get your skills noticed, so why not give it a go? The Design A Logo Competition is accepting entries until 1 February 2008. Simply email your GIF or JPEG file (retaining the original Photoshop file in case you are selected as a winner) to info@urbanplanet.co.uk. The entries will be displayed on the website so that other visitors can comment on their favourite entries, and these comments will be taken into account when the winner is chosen. As well as a great addition to your portfolio, the winner will also get an Urban Planet goodie bag. http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2007-11-27 http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2007-11-27 Tue, 27 Nov 2007 14:49:10 +0000 In Focus The work that you have been submitting to the Advanced Photoshop gallery and forum has impressed us so much, that we want to know how you do it! If you think that you can write a tutorial based on your favourite image, then this is for you! If you’d like to know more about this opportunity, please email me at julie.easton@imagine-publishing.co.uk, attaching the image that you’d like to do a tutorial on. I look forward to hearing from you! http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2007-11-26 http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2007-11-26 Mon, 26 Nov 2007 13:16:53 +0000 In Focus I’m really excited about this exhibition in the centre of Bristol. It’s a projection light show consisting of seven powerful projectors displaying 400ft animations and moving images. 14 creatives from the city have been involved in the project from companies such as Aardman Animations and McFaul. On top of this, there will be an hourly ‘snow blizzard’, which will give the city centre that winter wonderland feel. Check it out 17-21 December, 6-10pm. See images from last year’s event at www.flickr.com/groups/lightupbristol/pool/ . http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2007-11-22 http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2007-11-22 Thu, 22 Nov 2007 13:08:19 +0000 In Focus There's just a month left to enter the Peer Pressure competition on the website. Simply go to www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/competitions.php for a chance to win a subscription to the magazine. Just download the images provided and create a Photoshop masterpiece using at least one of the photos and email it to me. You can always submit images to the Peer Pressure section in the magazine, which can be of anything you like. The Best in Show submission will also win a great prize, courtesy of The Illustration Source (www.illustration-source.com). You can email your images or submit them via the forum. What are you waiting for? Show us what you've got... http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2007-11-19 http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2007-11-19 Mon, 19 Nov 2007 17:24:11 +0000 In Focus It's now even easier to look through the inspiring images that your peers have uploaded. If you click on Top Rated Images you will be able to browse through the latest by category. In order to get your images included here, remember to label when you upload. The choices are; 3D renders, Photorealism, Abstract, Photomontage, Illustration and Work In Progress. http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2007-10-31 http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2007-10-31 Wed, 31 Oct 2007 10:25:18 +0000 In Focus After getting some stickers made by Moo, I'm a little bit of a convert. I've just had a nose on their site and noticed this great competition www.moo.com/holidaycardcompetition Looks so good, I might even hold back my Scrooge-like attitude to the festive season and give it a whirl myself. It would be great to see some AP readers entering some designs too (there's very few illustrations on there at the mo). http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2007-10-24 http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2007-10-24 Wed, 24 Oct 2007 16:21:46 +0100 In Focus For those who have already sampled the delights of Issue 36, you may be interested to know that two of the artists featured, Philip Straub and Martin Lisec have been involved in a very exciting new project, a sci fi original mini-series called 'Tin Man', based on the land of Oz. A complete coincidence! Check out the amazing Infinite illustration at this link www.scifi.com/tinman/oz Not only are there some wonderful matte painting illustrations here, the animation is spot on. Oh, and being a bit of an Oz geek myself, I'm stupidly excited about seeing the series, so check it out! http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2007-10-16 http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2007-10-16 Tue, 16 Oct 2007 10:53:36 +0100 In Focus Those of you that were spellbound by Melanie Delon's work in Issue 35 may be interested to know that she has a new website address. If you want to keep up-to-date with Melanie's new work then visit www.melaniedelon.com http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2007-10-03 http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2007-10-03 Wed, 03 Oct 2007 14:06:36 +0100 In Focus The Illustration Source has recently undergone a complete overhaul and redesign of their site, making it a smarter, faster and vastly increased portfolio gallery space. Previously reviewed by Advanced Photoshop, the new design simplifies the gallery experience for illustrators, photographers and prospective clients. You can check out their new look by visiting www.illustration-source.com http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2007-09-26 http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2007-09-26 Wed, 26 Sep 2007 17:19:05 +0100 In Focus Those in the US may be interested to know that artist and forthcoming Advanced Photoshop contributor, Philip Straub (www.philipstraub.com) will be making an exclusive launch at the Las Vegas Art Expo on the 27th-30th September. "The first items launched will be limited edition prints through the Gilden Griffin," says Philip. "Each image will be limited to 150, signed, numbered and proofed." ArtExpo, Las Vegas will run at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. To visit Philip go to Booth 920. http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2007-09-13 http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2007-09-13 Thu, 13 Sep 2007 15:51:48 +0100 In Focus Exciting news for all Advanced Photoshop fans. The new Advanced Photoshop eMag is now available at our online Imagine Shop A perfect purchase for those of you who are missing vital back issues or who have only recently discovered the delights of the magazine, the eMag features 16 issues of Advanced Photoshop on one interactive disc. With your new eMag you can: * Work your way through over 1200 pages of tutorials, previews and projects and complete each tutorial with an included archive of workshop files. * Launch a whole issue of Advanced Photoshop in Adobe Reader * Search for the articles you most want to read by clicking on the Quick search tab from the easy-access menu and access individual PDF pages ready for you to print out. * Search through every page of every issue for any word or phrase * Cut down on the clutter with all your magazines on one handy disc. Volume 1 is on sale for a bargain price of £19.99. Go to www.imagineshop.co.uk to purchase yours now! http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2007-09-10 http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2007-09-10 Mon, 10 Sep 2007 17:42:07 +0100 In Focus Afternoon Advanced Photoshoppers, I thought I'd let you know about the Cut&Paste Digital Design Tournament 2007 which kicks off on September 8th. This cutting-edge design tournament, held in 11 cities worldwide, features eight emerging designers, competing head to head against one another, on stage in front of a live audience in quick action, high pressure 15 minute rounds, each round with a different graphic theme. Contestants are eliminated until there is a winner, who receives a Wacom Cintiq 21UX pen-based display... Sounds good eh? The tournament will be judged by well-respected designers and influencers, such as Brent Rollins, graphic designer and member of the Ego Trip creative collective; Jeff Staple, founder and creative force of Staple Design; and Futura 2000, world-renowned street artist. If you're interested in attending a Cut&Paste event then visit the website at www.cutandpaste.com for full details on locations and dates. http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2007-08-22 http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2007-08-22 Wed, 22 Aug 2007 15:13:25 +0100 In Focus The Big August Forum Challenge deadline looms. If you think you can create an inspirational piece of Photoshop art based on the theme 'The Flood', log onto the challenge on our forum. The competition can be found in the Peer Pressure thread. http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2007-08-17 http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2007-08-17 Fri, 17 Aug 2007 12:52:13 +0100 In Focus It's great to see that so many of you are now taking advantage of our bustling gallery. However, just a quick reminder: If you are posting new images up on the gallery you need to make sure that you have permission to use all of the elements within your image-editing project, or alternatively own the copyright to the image. Posting a design up that contains grabs from websites or scans of other artist's work is an infringement of copyright. If you're unsure about copyright issues on any of the images you intend to post then please feel free to drop me a line at emma.cake@imagine-publishing.co.uk and I'll give you a quick 'yay' or 'nay'. http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2007-08-14 http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2007-08-14 Tue, 14 Aug 2007 10:35:35 +0100 In Focus It's come to my attention that there may be a few images out there that are still 'awaiting approval'. If this is the case, and you've been waiting for some time could you please drop me a line (emma.cake@imagine-publishing.co.uk) so I can do a bit of detective work. Many thanks. http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2007-08-09 http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2007-08-09 Thu, 09 Aug 2007 16:39:54 +0100 In Focus If you are missing a back issue of Advanced Photoshop then click on the Imagine Shop link. Some very rare back issues have cropped up and are available to purchase on a first come, first served basis. There are literally only one or two of each issue so you'll need to be quick! http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2007-07-26 http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2007-07-26 Thu, 26 Jul 2007 11:32:18 +0100 In Focus When will this rain ever end? If you're stuck indoors and fancy joining in on our ever expanding Advanced Photoshop community, visit the Peer Pressure section on the forum at www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/forum to cast your vote for the winner of the July challenge. Every month we set forum users a challenge and everyone is free to chip in and vote for the winner. The chosen image is then printed in the magazine! Keep your eyes peeled for the new challenge later this week. It's a great way to flex those Photoshop muscles! http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2007-07-23 http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2007-07-23 Mon, 23 Jul 2007 17:27:06 +0100 In Focus If your day to day Photoshop work requires you to carry out hefty masking jobs you may be interested to hear about the new version of Fluid Mask available from Vertus. Previously available only as a public BETA in Windows Fluid Mask 3 makes easy work of masking awkward subjects such as human hair and tree leaves. Using slider controls you can switch between "Smart Blending" and standard feather bleeding. Features of the new version include a "save settings" function that allows you to recall edge detection, blending and resolution options from previous editing sessions and a "patch" system that helps you to make changes in a selected region without affecting the rest of the image. Fluid Mask 3 is available for Windows XP & Vista and Mac Intel, price £159 http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2007-07-17 http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2007-07-17 Tue, 17 Jul 2007 14:25:00 +0100 In Focus You may remember that when we announced the competition for work placements with McFaul there were three positions up for grabs.. Well, the third place went to Folashade Olagundoye, creator of the beautiful image on our Issue 30 cover. Due to educational commitments Shadé wasn't sure if she would be able to help out on the project, but confirmed last week. We'll let you know more about Shadé and the progression of the McFaul project in the next few days! http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2007-07-06 http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2007-07-06 Fri, 06 Jul 2007 09:59:07 +0100 In Focus You may remember last week we announced the winners of the McFaul work placement competition, Amy Read and Dermot McCusker. Amy and Dermot will be helping McFaul with their groundbreaking arts show in September and Advanced Photoshop magazine will be covering the whole process from start to finish! Here's a little bit of background info on Amy and Dermot... Dermot McCusker My website is www.dgfonline.co.uk. As for myself I graduated in November 05, currently working as an ICT Technican in a local school. When I not working I like to chill out with friends, have a few drinks, nothin better. Also good music and films is a must. I love to travel got the bug when I was 16, haven't been able to settle since, always looking for my next adventure, or even a weekend. Amy Read Well, I'm a Visual Studies Student at the Norwich School of Art and Design, and I've just finished my second year so everything is about to get serious. Thankfully we have 3 month long summers which has made way for the McFaul project. I went into my degree straight from A-Levels, which was scary at first but in the end was worth the leap of faith. I love designing, wheather its for a website or something for my desktop, I'm always on photoshop and I'm currently trying to learn a bit more about Flash. In my spare time, I look after and go for rides on my horse, Amber, and of course spend time doing absoloutely nothing on those warm sunny days. Career wise I'm always finding out about new interests, new paths that I could follow and I think that spending the summer working with McFaul will give me some real insight into the not so distant future. http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2007-06-25 http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2007-06-25 Mon, 25 Jun 2007 13:01:17 +0100 In Focus Issue 32 is on sale in the UK today. We've already had plenty of lovely e-mails from you saying how much you like the issue and our special treatment of Aly Fell's beautiful image. Aly is also very pleased with the result, which is always a bonus! What do you think about the issue? We always appreciate hearing your thoughts, good or bad. They give us a good indication if we're going in the right direction with what you want! Drop us an e-mail at advancedpshop@imagine-publishing.co.uk http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2007-06-21 http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2007-06-21 Thu, 21 Jun 2007 14:56:57 +0100 In Focus Let the games begin In a little corner of London City not far from Waterloo station in a smart bistro, what may well be one of the cities most innovative art projects of this calendar year was realised. On Thursday 14th June, we at the Advanced Photoshop Magazine gang took a trip to meet with John McFaul and the lucky winners of our McFaul Competition, held back in issue 30, to discuss there up and coming installation show that will be held in Convent Garden later this year. After a spot of lunch and a few beverages the creative juices where well and truly flowing and John McFaul explained his ideas for the project with a passion you’d expect from the McFaul team. We can’t reveal all the details just yet, as we wouldn’t want to spoil the personality of the project, but we can assure all those eagerly waiting that this project, based upon the themes of flora and fauna, will provide a lavish, sexy and graphical visual installation producing a magical walkthrough narrative. In the words of John this show will sound out to the creative masses “that we’ve (McFaul) arrived.” And if the standards of the exhibition match that of the enthusiasm brought to the table, literally and metaphorically, by both our winning team, Amy Read and Dermot McCusker, then boy are you all in for an optical treat! This enthusiasm has spread far, attracting backing from some of the industries biggest hitters, a prime example CIA one of Britain’s biggest illustration agencies, so input from some of finest creative minds will surely evolve the show. Keep your eye out for further updates in our news pages and in this blog over for more updates on the project.... http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2007-06-18 http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2007-06-18 Mon, 18 Jun 2007 12:06:10 +0100 In Focus It's lovely to see so many of you already getting your galleries together. I hope you agree that this will be a much easier way of showcasing your work than by simply using our Forum. When you upload your images don't worry if they don't appear straight away. Images have to be approved to avoid any unwanted content filtering into the system. There are some real corkers there already! Keep them coming in! http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2007-06-06 http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2007-06-06 Wed, 06 Jun 2007 17:24:34 +0100 In Focus Yesterday the new 2012 London Olympic logo was revealed. Now, bear in mind the great artistic talent we have in this country, and the huge pool of financial resources this sport-tastic burden has already lumped the country, creating a good logo to represent the games surely should be a fairly simple process with enough financial support to produce something truly spectacular. www.london2012.com Rubbish. Worst of all however, is the cheap and nasty film trailer on the site for which a 15-year olds Media Studies class could have done better. Personally I think we should have given these little ‘Pigassos’ a few nibbly treats as payment and got them to create something truly ‘cutting edge’. It would have been a damn site cheaper. www.mirror.co.uk Do you think you can do a better job of the 2012 London Olympic logo? Send your creations over to advancedpshop@imagine-publishing.co.uk and we’ll print the best three entries in our Letters page. http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2007-06-05 http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2007-06-05 Tue, 05 Jun 2007 15:50:01 +0100 In Focus A very warm welcome to this new look website for Advanced Photoshop magazine and also the very first Editor’s blog! It is our hope that this site will expand upon the content in the magazine, give you a chance to spread your wings with the possibility of Adobe Photoshop and also create a friendly community for users to come and meet like-minded souls. We’re all very excited about how the site can grow and develop and we look forward to finding out more about all of you! http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2007-06-01 http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/blog.php?blogdate=2007-06-01 Fri, 01 Jun 2007 11:33:13 +0100 In Focus