Photoshop Most Wanted: Effects and Design Tips

Demonstrates the computer graphics program's newest features and offers advice about creating special effects, layering, lighting, and repairing photographs.

A former submariner in the U.S. Navy, Al now spends his time creating add-on software for Photoshop and writing on graphics related topics. Al has been a contributor to Photoshop User Magazine, a contributing writer for 'Inside Photoshop 6' and 'Special Edition Inside Photoshop 6', has Co-Authored 'Foundation Photoshop 6.0', and writes for several Photoshop related websites. Al was also a panelist at the Photoshop World 2001 Los Angeles Conference, and contributes to the official NAPP website as the Actions area coordinator.

In his off time he enjoys his church, his family, fishing the great Northwestern United States and scouring the Web for Photoshop related topics.

Colin Smith is an award winning Graphic Designer who has caused a stir in the design community with his stunning photorealistic illustrations composed entirely in Photoshop. He is also founder of the popular PhotoshopCafe web resource for Photoshop users and web designers. his images have been featured on the National Association of Photohsop Professionals web site. He has won numerous design contests and awards, including the Guru Award at the 2001 Photoshop World Convention in LA. Colin's work has been recognized by Photoshop User, Mac Design, Dynamic Graphics, and WWW Internet Life magazines. Colin is also listed in the International Who's Who of Professional Management, and is an active member of NAPP. He is also a regular columist for Planet Photoshop.