ABSTRACT

In his best-selling book Creative Photoshop, award-winning artist Derek Lea has already shown the digital art world how to create stunning, sophisticated works of art using Photoshop. Now, he goes one step further in this all-new book to demonstrate his unique methods for using Photoshop in conjunction with other software packages. Derek's first-class images will inspire you to think creatively about the ways in which you can use Photoshop alongside other popular programs such as Illustrator and Poser to take your own art to the next level. In addition to invaluable advice on how to create static works of art, Derek's also included plenty of material on creating motion-oriented art using Photoshop with programs like Flash and After Effects. Whether you are a digital artist, illustrator, cartoonist, graphic artist, designer, or serious hobbyist working for print or the web, this fantastic new book will open your eyes to a whole new world of digital art that's never before been uncovered. Challenge yourself and discover the more artistic aspects of these programs with one of the world's best teachers by your side. Be sure to visit www.beyondphotoshopthebook.com for more information including all of the sample images from the book to work with, a reader forum, and more.

chapter

Introduction

chapter |38 pages

Sharp Edges and Painterly Blends

Combining Illustrator with Photoshop

chapter |43 pages

2D Textures and 3D Vectors

Combining Illustrator with Photoshop

chapter |38 pages

Live Trace and Pathfinder Effects

Combining Illustrator with Photoshop

chapter |60 pages

Hand-Painted Magic

Combining Painter with Photoshop

chapter |52 pages

Create an Old Master

Combining Poser with Photoshop

chapter |64 pages

The Best of Both Worlds

Combining Cinema 4D with Photoshop

chapter |38 pages

Sculpting Raw Materials

Combining ZBrush with Photoshop