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Converting an alpha channel
It is possible to convert an alpha channel into a spot colour channel. Double-click a Channel icon and select Spot Channel from the Colour Indicates options. You can also alter the colour and solidity within the Channel Options. The parts of the alpha channel that contain greyscale values will be converted to spot colour values.

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Looping video backdrops in Flash
A short, seamlessly looped video is a great way to bring any website to life. Jay Birch tells you what you need to know

Combining photography with hand-rendering
Create richer images by blending drawing, painting and fashion photography. Alexis West describes some invaluable techniques

Designing food packaging
Food packages come in all shapes, sizes and materials, but the design principles remain the same whatever the product. Peskimo shows you how to liven up any label

Mastering InDesign preferences
InDesign is not just a tremendously powerful layout package, it’s also hugely customisable. Susannah Hall explains how to change the default settings to suit you

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Design from the heart
In a world saturated with commercialism, it’s hard for charities to promote their causes. Mark Penfold finds out how designers can help and what they get out of it

Honey Creative
Combining experienced designers and branding experts has given Honey Creative a great start, working with superbrands including Harrods and Tesco. Computer Arts Projects talks to its co-founder Doug James