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March 2010 issue out now

• Packed with pro tutorials
• 10 quick ways to get inspired
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Question of the day!

Neil Bennett
Editor

Do you use video editing software?

Question of the day!

Do you use video editing software?

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Do you just use a mouse when video editing, or do you use a Jog shuttle, graphics tablet or other type of input device?

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Product reviews

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Western Digital My Book World Edition II - 2TB

The My Book World Edition II is the latest addition to Western Digital’s popular range.

Netgear Stora - 1TB

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Netgear’s Stora isn’t the most elegant NAS drive, or the cheapest, but it does have some attractive features that will appeal to creatives.

LaCie Network Space 2 - 1TB

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LaCie’s Network Space 2 is well priced, neatly designed and easy to use.

Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 - 2TB

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Iomega’s StorCenter might be packed with useful features, but its complicated set-up means it is probably more suited to users who have some previous experience of network devices.

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Blogs

A reflection on 'photoshopping' on Photoshop's 20th birthday

February 19, 2010

Adobe's 'documentary' on the 20th anniversary of Photoshop's release makes the briefest nod to what the most of the general public call 'photoshopping' -- allegedly-photorealistic manipulation of photos in news reporting or advertising for political gain or to propel models and celebrities closer to some idealized (and often anatomically impractical) notion of beauty.

Design Language | Neil Bennett | Read more...


When it's time to leave...

February 12, 2010

As a business, you strive to create a workplace that hangs onto its talent. You believe wholeheartedly that it’s a great place to work, can give your team what you need and frankly, the grass isn’t greener on the other side.

The Engine Room | Huey Nhan | Read more...


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Featured news

Tado kicks off for Gola

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Sheffield-based Tado has just completed a big project for Gola, designing a series of trainers, clothing and accessories for the footwear company.

Shilo builds a charming, vibrant Community

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Shilo’s latest spot is an utterly charming piece for the US Census Bureau that aims to get people from the Latino community to take part in the 2010 Census.

Glug brings together creatives for 'notworking' not networking

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Set up by Studio Output, Glug feature talks by studios, bands, live art and other happenings – but they’re largely about likeminded people getting together over a few beers.

Master type illustration with Digital Arts

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The March edition of Digital Arts hits the shelves today, jam-packed with expert tutorials, tips, advice and inspiration.

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Tutorials

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Photoshop & Illustrator Tutorial: Get started with type art

Pomme Chan shows how to take your first steps in letter-based illustration using Photoshop and Illustrator.

Classic Photoshop Tutorial: How to create digital collages without filters

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Artist Scott Rhodes reckons that it is layers – not filters – that can create a perfect mix between illustration and digital collage.

Illustrator Tutorial : How to paint using the Gradient Mesh tool

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Illustrator's Gradient Mesh is a grid-based painting technique that enables advanced colouring of vector objects with smooth and malleable colour transitions.

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Feature articles

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10 ways to... be more creative

Whether it’s a blinding flash of inspiration or a reliable stream of functional ideas you can build on, creativity is something that no designer or illustrator can do without – that’s why they’re called ‘creatives’. Michael Burns shares 10 quick creativity boosts.

Project: Grandchildren journeys into the world of knowledge

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The indie animation house explains its surreal animated spot Eat Up Brain.

Group Test: Network-attached storage (NAS) drives

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Need storage for your shared files? Cliff Joseph assesses what’s out there to suit your budget, technical ability and studio size

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