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Expressive lighting effects
Lighting effects are an effective way to add a detailed illustrative touch to a photo. Justin Maller demonstrates how to go about combining several lighting techniques.
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Computer Arts Gallery: March 2008
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Interview
Profile: Accept & Proceed
"A lot of the processes I've set up are intended to counteract the bad experiences I've had; they're there to reassure clients." David Johnston on what he's learnt since setting up Accept & Proceed. -
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Design an event logo
Events need branding as much as anything else. Derek Lea reveals the creative process and technical considerations involved in designing an appropriate and versatile event logo. -
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Profile: Bleed
Oslo-based graphic design agency Bleed has attracted clients and admirers far beyond the fjords and mountains of Norway. With Pepsi, Diesel, Deutsche Bank and IKEA among a growing list of clients, Nick Spence discovers the rewards of working at the cutting edge. -
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Character animation
This tutorial will teach you how to use to create and animate your own animatics and 2D characters. You can bring your sketches to life and add them to your website or short film. -
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In praise of Pixelsurgeon
The hugely popular design portal Pixelsurgeon has breathed its last. Site creator Jason Arber takes you behind the scenes. -
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Computer Arts Gallery: February 2008
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Create a black and white logo
Freelance design studio Thinkdust shows you how to create a one-colour logotype that has a contemporary yet classic look. -
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The new patrons of design
Artists from Michelangelo to Shakespeare relied on support from wealthy individuals. Today patrons are more likely to be companies funding competitions, awards and sponsorship. Graeme Aymer explores how corporate contributors and designers benefit from the deal. -
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Logo design & inspiration
From bricks-and-mortar high street names to online communities and social networking sites, logos are everywhere. Defining brands, lifestyle aspirations and, as Nick Spence discovers, much great design. -
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Profile: TAXI
An international agency with a design pedigree, TAXI prides itself on producing arresting solutions for all its clients, be they telecoms giants or underdogs in the cosmetics game. Mark Penfold discovers the secrets behind the agency's success. -
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Exporting animation for mobile devices
In the fourth and final part of our series of tutorials on cross-media design, Haley Saner talks you through exporting an animation for display on mobile devices. -
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Illustrating fashion
Follow Cybèle as she develops a sketch for a spring 2008 accessories collection into a completed fashion illustration. -
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Q&A: Guilherme Marcondes
Famed for his work for clients such as MTV, Microsoft and Nickelodeon, as well as his experimental shorts, Guilherme Marcondes is on a roll. -
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Insider's guide to fashion
The fashion industry is a multi-headed beast that operates on many levels and can take an outsider years to understand. Here, fashion and textile designer Jenny Udale spills the beans on what makes the industry tick... -
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Ornate lettering
Go Media's Jeff Finley shows you how to create ornate lettering from sketches and vectors in , make it three-dimensional in and fine-tune the final result in. -
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Getting printed all over
Kevin Tallon shows you how to develop a print for fabric -from the research stage through layered file to the fabric mock-up. -
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The art of abstract
At the cutting edge of illustration, Craig Grannell explores the artists who aim to inspire and engage the imagination. -
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Animating a logo with After Effects
In the third part of our series of tutorials on cross-media design, Haley Saner brings a static logo to life with a sparkling range of special effects. The series concludes next month with designing for mobile. -
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The new art of pop promos
By directly connecting artist and audience, the internet has shattered traditional constraints on musical creativity. Mark Penfold explores how pop videos have evolved in response.
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