There's no doubt that a MySpace page is a pretty useful tool for designers. Why? Because in this industry networking is important. Sam Gilbey reveals a way to transform an average MySpace template into something a little slicker.
Using stock images to texture and enhance your photos can give standard portraits an artistic twist. Justin Maller reveals how to achieve a variety of effects in by experimenting with Adjustment Layers, modes and masks.
In his first tutorial, TechVector's Reggie Gilbert shows you a quick and simple way to create a stylised spray-can illustration from a simple sketch or photograph using a range of tools in Illustrator.
Patterns can be used in a number of ways to create intricate repeating images that can be put to a multitude of creative uses. Hannah Gal uses photoshop to demonstrate the possibilities.
In the final part of Photoshop's guide to producing a professional-quality VFX shot, we bring all of our disparate effects elements together in and focus on polishing the details
Computer Arts regular Christian Darkin reveals an easy way to create an impressive, complex-looking illustration from a grid of hundreds of smaller images, without giving a seizure.
Dstrukt's Chris James Hewitt believes third-party plug-ins can change the way you work in Photoshop forever. Here he reveals a great way to create realistic glitch effects to roughen-up your moving image work.
Whether it's an annual report or a simple newsletter, attention to detail when it comes to your type usage will result in a much more pleasing and readable design.
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