Photoshop User Magazine Featured & Cover Article for Jan/Feb 2010

This is the orginal image created before layout for the January/February 2010 issue of Photoshop User Magazine.

The article shares how to create 3D objects to be used in Photosop CS4's 3D layer in a creative and illustrative manner.

Two 3D programs were used to create the article...Newtek's LightWave 9 (www.newtek.com) and Smith Micros Poser 8 (http://poser8.smithmicro.com/dr/index.html).

For more on the magazine go to http://www.photoshopuser.com/.

Photoshop Poser Integration at Photoshop Cafe.

Combining popular toolsIf you’ve ever dreamed of creating artwork and using the powerful 3D features in Photoshop CS4 Extended, this 31/2 is the video for you!

Adobe Photoshop and Smith Micro Poser, you’ll learn the workflow that the pros use. In a simple step-by-step, plain English approach, Stephen will show you exactly what you need to know. This one-of-a-kind guide will show you how to create visually appealing and effective professional 3D workflow. Find out how to create stunning artwork, you will also learn how to create an enviroment to integrate your character.

This fast loading DVD ROM contains 3.5 hours of sharp wide-screen video. The advanced interface allows the user to instantly jump to any of the 17 lessons with complete control over the playback. All the lesson files are included, so you can follow along at your own pace!

Investigate the various new options of special effects in Photoshop with Stephen Burns. Learn the hows and whys of compositing images with layers. Develop you artistic eye with by exploring art work,learning how to layer mask and advance color knowledge.

Develop your eye for the basics of Photoshop image composition. Learn how to see as an artist as your journey through Stephen Burns' art collection.

Xtrain- Special Effects in Photoshop

The Art Of Poser And Photoshop

The Art of Poser Pro and Photoshop CS4 intoduces dynamic and practical application for bringing 3D human characters into Photoshop's new 3D layers.

The book introduces the new features in both programs and it is designed so that each chapter is a complete tutorial on creating a single, artistic concept.

Advanced Photoshop CS3 Trickery & FX is a completely updated edition of this specialized book for Photoshop users wishing to go beyond the basics. It takes digital artists to the next level of creativity by teaching them how to blend their artistic talent seamlessly with the powerful tools of Photoshop CS3. Using a mixture of fun and practical projects, you will learn how to transform ordinary photos into incredible special effects and digital creations. ISBN: 1-58450-531-1

Published November 2006 by Charles River Media

Advanced Photoshop CS2 Trickery & FX takes the digital artist to the next level of creativity by teaching them how to blend their artistic talent seamlessly with the powerful tools of Photoshop CS2. The book assumes a fundamental level of skill with Photoshop and builds upon those skills by helping users learn how and why Photoshop does what it does. With this knowledge, users will be ready to take on new challenges and work through the practical and fun tutorials throughout the book.

You'll gain insight to how and why Photoshop does what it does and you'll gain an intuitive understanding of the program in such a way that it will help you progress to the next level of digital creativity. In the process you will apply what you have learned by creating distant galaxies and ringed planets from scratch. You'll learn how to create and add special effects like fire and explosions to a scene, as well as explore methods for adding realistic weather effects using special blurring and lighting techniques.

Stephen has contributed a chapter in the book "Secrets Of Award Winnig Digtal Artists".

One of the chapters shows the process of Stephen's award winning Digital Ecstasty.

For more information contact Wiley press or Amazon to get your copy of book. ISBN: 0-7645-3691-5

 Digital Ecstasy

Premier Issue COVER IMAGE: SIPAPU - EMERGENCE
Since the objective of HDRI 3D is to address a variety of approaches and tools to digital artistry, Stephen looked for a vision that utilized a variety of media in the effort to create something that was not stylized by only one program. Inspired by American Indian mythology, Stephen created a scene showing a soul beginning to emerge from Sipapu, a place in the earth believed to harbor the souls of the dead, into the world of the living.

For more information contact HDRI Magazine.

BY STEPHEN BURNS

Stephen is a contributing author for each issue of Keyframe magazine. He produces articles to show how Photoshop is used in 3D animation, modeling and film.

For more information contact Keyframe Magazine.

Stephen is a contributing author for each issue of Keyframe magazine. He produces articles to show how Photoshop is used in 3D animation, modeling and film.

For more information contact Keyframe Magazine.

Stephen is a contributing author for each issue of Keyframe magazine. He produces articles to show how Photoshop is used in 3D animation, modeling and film.

For more information contact Keyframe Magazine.

Stephen is a contributing author for each issue of Keyframe magazine. He produces articles to show how Photoshop is used in 3D animation, modeling and film.

For more information contact Keyframe Magazine.