Computer Arts (December 2003)

124 Pages·2003·11.908 MB·English

0870 333 0919
(cid:1)(cid:2)(cid:3)(cid:4)(cid:5)(cid:6)(cid:7)(cid:8)(cid:9)(cid:10) (cid:11)(cid:12)(cid:13)(cid:1)(cid:12)(cid:7)(cid:11)(cid:14)(cid:2)(cid:6)(cid:5)(cid:14)(cid:1)(cid:10)
[email protected] www.webfusion.co.uk
THE WORLD’S BEST–SELLING CREATIVE MAGAZINE
PHOTOSHOP
WITH STYLE
Witness 10 years of illustration trends and
create a super-stylish image in Photoshop
MMAASSTTEERR MMXX 22000044
CCoommpplleettee ppaacckkaaggee::eexxppeerrtt ttuuttoorriiaallss ffoorrFFllaasshh
aanndd DDrreeaammwweeaavveerr,, pplluuss ttrriiaallss oonn tthhee CCDD
99 EEXXPPEERRTT
TTUUTTOORRIIAALLSS
PPhhoottoosshhoopp,, FFrreeeeHHaanndd,,
AAfftteerr EEffffeeccttss && mmoorree
PPRROO 33DD SSEECCRREETTSS
EEnnhhaannccee yyoouurr 22DD
aarrttwwoorrkk wwiitthh 33DD
NNEEWW RREEVVIIEEWWSS!!
33ddss mmaaxx 66,,AAppppllee GG55,,
1155--iinncchh PPoowweerrBBooookkss
Printed in the UK Outside the UK and Éire £6 C$ 19.95
No CD? Please see
your newsagent DECEMBER 2003 £6
1 2
9 771360 537024
The Power Line.
The new PowerBook G4 family –
Ultimate portability meets flawless G4 performance.
Introducing the new PowerBook G4 family Peace of mind
Nothing outshines a PowerBook except a new PowerBook. In addition to the quality and value that’s part of the package
And these new PowerBooks are ultra-thin and ultra-light — when you buy at John Lewis, a free two-year guarantee is
and bulging with cutting-edge features and functionalities. included too.1
The All new 15" PowerBook G4.
The new PowerBook line gives you supercomputing power in Knowledgeable service 1GHz or 1.25 GHz G4 Processor
256 or 512MB RAM • 60 or 80GB HD
a choice of three ultra-fast portables; small, medium or epic. Customers return to John Lewis time and again because they Combo or SuperDrive • AirPort Extreme Ready
Whether you prefer the super-seductive 12-inch model, the know the sales assistants are fully trained by Apple. This means
coveted 15-inch powerhouse, or the stunning 17-inch beauty, that you, the customer, can rest assured that you will get the
every new PowerBook G4 is loaded with advanced capabilities. best product to suit your needs.
Like turbocharged PowerPC G4 processors, DVD-burning
SuperDrive, the fastest speeds in wireless networking, and Buying made easy
cutting-edge graphics. Buying Apple equipment from John Lewis is one thing. But the
story doesn’t end there. Not only will your Apple be delivered free
John Lewis – All underone roof but installation professionals can help you set up your computer
John Lewis department stores stock the complete range of Apple for a small charge. All in all, John Lewis offers a service that is
products including the iBook, iMac, iPod, PowerBook, eMac and designed to make buying and using your Apple easier than ever.
Power Mac G5 series. You’ll also find a huge choice of software,
monitors, compatible printers, scanners and other accessories. Want to know more? Visit yournearest John Lewis.
1See in store for details.
INTRO
Q
uality stock imagery is one of bring you our first tutorials on MX 2004,
the most requested items for focusing on new features and ways to
our coverdisc, so this month save you time. We’ve also included the
we’re pleased to team up with demos of both of these massive Web
Digital Vision to provide over £2400-worth apps, plus Fireworks MX 2004, on the CD.
of resources (that’s $3900 and 3400 euro). And if you’re reading Computer Artson
The collection includes photographs, a train or plane, there’s plenty to keep you
movie clips and a typeface, all themed entertained. Read our massive profile of
around fashion – our chosen focus for Swiss design outfit Büro Destruct, whose
this issue. clients include Sony, Red Bull and Die
Why fashion? It seemed the best way Gestalten Verlag. Plus, we interview
to illustrate the fast-changing styles and leading studios on how 3D design can
WE LOOK BACK AT THE
trends in digital art, the subject of our really enhance 2D work, and test-drive
LAST NINE UPGRADES main tutorial this month. To celebrate all the latest Apple kit we could get our
TO PHOTOSHOP AND the release of the Adobe Creative Suite, hands on – the G5, 15-inch PowerBook,
its new focus on integration and stunning ShakeandDVD Studio Pro. And did I
THE STYLES THAT
new box art, we look back at the last mention the review of 3ds max 6? Turn
ACCOMPANIED THEM nine major upgrades to Photoshop over the page for a full list of contents.
and the styles that accompanied them. I hope to catch you at one of the
We top this off by calling in new design Adobe four-city tours, as listed on page
ILLUSTRATORS
duo, Phantom:researchfoundation, to 20, and don’t forget that Computer Arts,
demonstrate the creation of one of its Pixelsurgeon and Identikal will be on the
immensely contemporary illustrations stage at MacExpo, London in November.
We take our illustrations seriously here on Computer Arts, and have
– featuring a mix of photography, Turn to page 65 for more – we’ll see
some great illustrations from both the USA and Britain this month.
textures and vectors. Turn to page 22 you there.
We’re always on the lookout for new talent – if you’re interested in
to see the results.
contributing, please contact [email protected]
It’s no secret that Computer Artslooks VICKI ATKINSON
forward to every new release of Flashand Editor, THE WORLD’S BEST-SELLING
PHANTOM:RESEARCH FOUNDATION
Dreamweaver, so it’s great to be able to CREATIVE MAGAZINE
The cross-Atlantic design outfit behind our main
tutorial this month has created a beautiful image using
photography, vectors and textures (page 22).
WWW.PHANTOMRESEARCHFOUNDATION.COM
COVER ILLUSTRATOR EDITORIAL
TADO
Tado’s Mike Doney and Katie Tang are two of the busiest
young designers in the industry. Here they illustrate our STUART THE CA TEAM
new two-part Flash MX 2004series (page 44). VICKI ATKINSONEDITOR
WWW.TADO.CO.UK HOLMES [email protected]
RODDYLLEWELLYN ART EDITOR
SCOTT HANSEN
The aim of this issue’s [email protected]
This Californian designer, photographer and musician has
cover commission ROB CARNEYDEPUTY EDITOR
provided the stunning opening illustration to our digital
was to convey a sense [email protected]
camera Group Test (page 102).
of contemporary RACHEL ELLIOTTOPERATIONS EDITOR
WWW.ISO50.COM
style via a Photoshop [email protected]
illustration. We saw MATT GALLIMORECD EDITOR
JASON ARBER freelance designer [email protected]
Web designer by day and Photoshopguru by night, Jason Stuart Holmes’
Arber has contributed many illustrations and tutorials for portfolio, and its fresh, funky style was instantly CONTACT
CA. Create his ‘Photoshop-grunge’ image (page 58). suited to our main tutorial. Most of Holmes’ Computer Artsmagazine,
WWW.PIXELSURGEON.COM work involves vector-based figures created from Future Publishing, 30 Monmouth
sketches and photography. He is represented Street, Bath, BA1 2BW
TWELVE:TEN by the Illustration agency, and his previous PHONE[phone]
Brighton’s twelve:ten has worked with the BBC, MTV and clients include Orange, FHM and Ford. [email protected]
Paul Smith, amongst others. This issue, they turn their SUBS0870 444 8455
talents to illustrating our Dreamweavertutorial (page 74). WWW.ILLUSTRATIONWEB.COM
WWW.TWELVETEN.COM
ComputerArts_December2003 3
S
T
ISSUE 90
N FULL LIST OF CONTENTS
NEWS SHORTCUTS
12Apple powers up 35Photoshop
14Epson Stylus Pro 4000 43FreeHand
E 16Levi’s goes digital 53Dreamweaver
19Guest font showcase 66After Effects
69Cinema 4D
TUTORIALS
REVIEWS
T 22Photoshopwith style
44Flash MX 2004 83Full listing
58Visual Nirvana in Photoshop 84DVD Studio Pro 2
74Dreamweaver MX 2004 863ds max 6
96G4 PowerBook and G5 1.8GHz
N FEATURES
REGULARS
36Brüo Destruct
54Turning 30: the AOI 08Your letters
65Russell Preston Brown 28Win one of two copies of the
70The third dimension excellent Canon 3D S.O.M
O 80John McFaul 50Save 40 per cent on the price you
pay in the shops when you subscribe
68Special US subscription offer!
SUBSCRIBE TODAY 108Back issues
ANDSAVE40 PER CENT 116Exposure
C GET IT IN TIME 122Retrospective
FOR CHRISTMAS!
NEVER MISS ANOTHER
ISSUE–TURN TO PAGE 50
Illustration by i love dust (www.ilovedust.com)
Have your work featured here – email [email protected]
ON THE COVER
58PHOTOSHOP
WITH STYLE
Witness ten years of Photoshopcreativity
and create a fantastic stylised image with our
expert illustration tutorial
44FLASH MX 2004
We check out the brand new features of Flash
MX 2004 Standard, including Behaviours,
Timeline Effects and more!
84APPLE REVIEWS
Tried and tested: DVD Studio Pro 2, the world
exclusive on Shake 3, the G5 1.8GHz, and the
brand new 15-inch PowerBook
58
70THE THIRD
DIMENSION
We take an in-depth look into how artists and
illustrators all over the world are incorporating
3D visuals into their 2D work
74DREAMWEAVER
MX 2004
44 84 In our first ever Dreamweaver MX 2004tutorial,
we guide you through the process of setting up
a Website using the app’s brand new tools
OTHER HIGHLIGHTS
36
BÜRO DESTRUCT
The Swiss design agency on work, inspiration,
and designing on a Commodore Amiga
58
VISUAL NIRVANA
Top illustrator Jason Arber sets fire to his photos
36 58
and creates a stunning illustration
102
DIGITAL CAMERA
GROUP TEST
Five of the best mid-range digital cameras on
test - including the new Canon EOS 300D
54
TURNING 30
102 54 We celebrate the Association of Illustrators 30th
anniversary with a look back at how it all started
FULL LIST OF CD CONTENTS
PC & MAC ESSENTIAL RESOURCES^
CREATIVE RESOURCES
£2410-worth of images, fonts and movies for private
or commercial use, courtesy of Digital Vision
Month after month, Computer Artsbrings
O
you a fine selection of full software, great ne of the creative world’s most images are available to buy on CD-ROM or as
demos and vital resources. This issue, prestigious stock companies has an instant download.
we’ve teamed up with Digital Vision to bring you provided six hi-res images, two On your disc, you’ll find images in JPEG
£2410-worth of images, fonts and movie files. In QuickTime movie clips and a typeface format, a Robusto font for both Mac and PC,
addition, you’ll find demos of Flash, Dreamweaver for this month’s Computer Artsdisc. You are free plus two short clips of busy street scenes. The
andFireworks MX 2004, plus 250 superb textures to use these resources in illustrations, graphic files are located in the Digital Vision folder in
designs and Websites for both personal and the root of your CD. Please read the licence
CD90 CONTENTS commercial use. agreement before you use them.
Digital Vision hosts a massive catalogue of INFOwww.digitalvisiononline.co.uk, www.digitalvision.com
photography, illustration, motion graphics and
fonts. Readers will recognise the company’s
DIGITAL VISION (PC + MAC) work from its Infinityillustration series and
EXCLUSIVE RESOURCES: We bring you a lifestyle photography catalogues, Vie and
plethora of images, fonts and movie files – worth verve.Its vast site is fully searchable and
£2410! – from our friends at Digital Vision. You
can use all of these resources in your personal or
commercial projects. See panel to the right
STUDIO MX 2004
(PC + MAC)
NEW DEMOS: Your chance to try out Studio
MX 2004 in its entirety. Take the latest versions
ofFlash(includingFlash MX 2004 Professional),
DreamweaverandFireworksfor a test-drive. This
month, we bring you our first MX 2004 tutorials.
Learn about Flash MX 2004 on page 44 and
Dreamweaver MX 2004 on page 74
BODYPAINT 3D R2
(PC + MAC)
NEW DEMO: Take your 3D texturing to a new
level with Maxon’s fantastic BodyPaint 3D R2.
Get to grips with new UV tools and improved
workflow features with this 30-day trial version.
Check out the review on page 88
TEXTURING TOOLKIT
This month’s PhotoshopToolkit brings you over
250 textures to use with our BodyPaint 3D R2
demo, or your own applications.Demo versions
of Flaming Pear’s excellent Super Blade Pro and
Tesselation are also included On our cover CD this month, you’ll
find six hi-res images, two QuickTime
movies and a typeface provided by
Digital Vision, one of the world’s
TUTORIAL FILES leading providers of royalty-free
images, music and typography.
You’ll find all the source files you need to
complete this month’s tutorials here. This issue:
Dreamweaver MX 2004 (page 74), Photoshop
(page 58),plus the files you need to follow
our one-page After EffectsShortcut (page 66).
See your CD inlay card for the full details
BOOK CHAPTERS
Check out two of the latest design books, with our
PDF chapters of Flash 3D Cheats Most Wanted
andFlash MX 2004 Games Most Wantedfrom
Friends of Ed (www.friendsofed.com)
6 ComputerArts_December2003
OntheCD
ESSENTIAL RESOURCES^
TEXTURING TOOLKIT
Make your 2D textures stand out from the crowd with our texturing toolkit
C
reating textures for use in 2D
illustrations or mapping to 3D
models can be a time-consuming
affair. You can waste valuable
time hunting around with a camera for the
perfect texture image, and mapping
textures to 3D models manually demands a
certain expertise many simply don’t have.
That’s why this month we’ve decided to
bring you a dedicated texturing toolkit –
incorporating our monthly Photoshop Use these textures with our BodyPaintdemo.
Toolkit. First up, we have 200 textures from
Amazing 3D (www.amazing3d.com),
which include such materials as rusted
metal, corrugated iron, rocks, and other
industrial materials. Then there’s a nifty
selection of textures from our friends at
Tiled Textures (www.tiledtextures.com),
plus demo versions of Maxon’s fantastic
BodyPaint 3D R2and Flaming Pear’s
Super Blade Pro andTesselation.
PC & MAC 30-DAY DEMOS^
MACROMEDIA STUDIO MX 2004
Be one of the first to try out Macromedia’s awesome new Web-building package
W
hen Macromedia recently
releasedStudio MX 2004,
it brought a huge range
of improvements and
new features to each of its main Web
design and authoring apps – Flash MX,
Fireworks MX andDreamweaver MX.
Flash MX 2004 comes in two versions –
StandardandProfessional.TheStandard
version includes all the tools you need
to create dynamic, interactive Web
applications, and adds, among other things,
Timeline Effects and Behaviours to the mix.
TheProfessionalversion supports high-
quality video and more. Install the 30-day
demo, then turn to page 44 to take
advantage of our expert tutorial.
DreamweaverandFireworkshave also
received huge updates, with new CSS tools
in the Web-authoring app and some nifty
image-editing features in its dedicated Web
graphics sibling. After installing the trial
versions of DreamweaverandFireworks
MX 2004 from the CD, turn to page 74
for our exclusive tutorial and see the new
features in action.
INFOwww.macromedia.com/uk
ComputerArts_December2003 7
LET TERS
HAVE YOU GOT A POINT TO MAKE ABOUT THE
MAGAZINE, A CREATIVE PRODUCT, A SHOW OR THE
INDUSTRY AT LARGE? EMAIL YOUR THOUGHTS TO
THE TEAM AT [email protected],OR JOIN
US ONLINE AT FORUM.COMPUTERARTS.CO.UK
SHOW ME THE MONEY even if it’s just to know what they say: “How This isn’t as easy to answer as you might hope.
I’ve been in the graphics industry for quite a much do you charge?” Would you? Just for me, The staple answer is: W“ell, it depends on the
while now, and because of the current lack of a dedicated reader? project/client/timescale, etc. ”Try catching the creative
jobs going, I’ve decided to go it alone. Currently, I’m Chris Hamilton directors down the pub instead and sound them out.
in the process of setting up my own company, but However, if you really need to know what people
I’ve noticed that, although there’s plenty of help charge as a guideline for your own business, try
offered in the actual design process, there’s never working out your overheads, living costs and how
been any details on pricing jobs. It seems to be a long you’d need to do some standard projects. You
taboo subject; there’s never any info on how much a can also make extra money by striking a deal with a
job costs. I accept that companies don’t want a lot of local printers or providing Web hosting for your
details thrown around, but could you please help or clients. Only last month, we featured a guide to
print an article on this subject? Regional Development Agencies who are helping
Alan Stevenson new creative business; they’ll certainly be able
to give you the facts.
SHOW ME THE MONEY – PARTII
TA VERY MUCH
I love your profiles, and have done so since the
bqeugeisntnioinn gw ohfi tcihm yeo (uw neellv, e1r9a9s6k),, bbuutt tIh’de lroev’se o ynoeu to, Lhaeslpt imngo ntoth f,i nwane cleo oakgeedn caite hs oawnd g foreveelrannmceernst aacgreonscsi ethse a UreK. Ib’mee an reexlpateirviemlye nnteiwng u wseitrh o df e3mD op rvoegrrsaiomnss, faonrd s ohmavee
★
LETTER OF THE MONTH FLASH RESPONSE
“Another version of Directoris Yes, we should all stop comparing just because Directorcan do it doesn’t Player, with 97.7 per cent penetration
in development. Director is selling FlashandDirector. Most developers meanFlashshould be less powerful. across Web-enabled devices, is the
better than ever. It might seem the and designers know Directorcan If the size of the FlashPlayeris most successful plug-in ever in the
world is Flash crazy, but for fixed leaveFlashbehind on certain tasks pulling back progress, why not deliver history of the Internet, and has
media projects and ultimate (although it is catching up fast), a bigger and faster FlashPlayerfor achieved this success by being a
performance, Director MX is king.” especially with jobs that require faster CD-ROM and kiosk distribution, with small, quick and easy download. If
Jon Harris, Macromedia processing speeds. But Macromedia enhancements to improve graphic we produced different Flash Players
Technical Sales Manager should stop using this as an excuse performance, leaving miniaturisation for different devices with differing
(Computer Arts, October 2003) not to deliver more power to Flash; for the mobile market? performance characteristics, we’d
With increased video support in run the risk of fracturing and confusing
Flash, one assumed the user would the market.
have the bandwidth to download and I“f anything, the size constraints
view any video included on a site, have forced the Flashteam to
which logically means they have the concentrate ever harder on the player
bandwidth to download a larger Flash – the Flash Player 7 is twice as fast at
Playerplug-in. In an increasingly drawing pixels than the Flash Player 6,
broadband world, maybe I’m not the and 20 to 50 times faster at processing
only one who’s fed up with plug-in data. Video performance is also
size comparisons used to prevent outstanding. But the key difference is
enhancements in Flash, and for it that, while Flashis all about ubiquity,
forever to be Director’s weaker sister. getting the same experience across
As broadband take-up increases, many devices and platforms, Director
perhaps size won’t matter as much is about bespoke solutions – projects
– and Macromedia will have to come when you need to work outside the
up with other reasons why Director box – using the highest quality video
should always be top of the class… and 3D objects, keeping control
Chris Daubney of external devices and ensuring
Graphic Designer ultimate interactivity!
& Interactive Developer “Flashwas designed specifically
for the Web and Directorspecifically
Here’s the official word from Jon for CD/DVD. Similar, yet different.
Some designers now realise that they cannot live on Flashalone – Blocmedia created
this mini-site for Diesel (www.diesel.com/dailycatch) using Flash MX andDirector MX. Harris at Macromedia: T“he Flash The same? Never.”
8 ComputerArts_December2003
NEXT MONTH
time now. I bought your magazine last month and,
COMPUTER ARTS 91
to my surprise, there was Cinema 4D CE– wow, a
decent 3D package for no money! Then I saw the
upgrade to CE+offer in the magazine and I had to
invest. Out of all the computer art and 3D magazines
I’ve read, yours must be the best. Had it not been
for you, I wouldn’t have a package to start off with. I
can now learn how to animate, model and render –
basically, discover everything I need to know – and at
an amazing price. I think a subscription might be in
order! Just a big thank you to those who make these THE
deals possible, and for giving an absolute beginner a
massive head-start in the world of 3D.
Giles Papworth PERFECT
Thanks, Giles. There’ll be a final nod to Cinema 4D CE+
IMAGE
in next issue of Computer Arts, just to help you a little
further along the road. Make sure you read our feature
on page 70, too – where people who’ve made the leap
from 2D to 3D provide some useful tips. As digital photography
comes of age, the scanner is
SWEDISH STYLE
becoming a vital part of the
Nice article about the Design Chapel. Excellent work.
designer’s creative toolkit. Experts
What is it with Scandinavians these days? Try having
a look at Stefan Lindblad’s site: www.canvas.nu. His reveal how to create perfect images and
stuff’s not all digital, but I think it’ll suit you guys from textures, and how to retouch in Photoshop
Bath, especially as he enjoys rugby. before outputting your best-quality work to print
Paul
Thanks for that. We like links. Send us more. ■
COSGROVE HALL IN PROFILE
WRITE IN AND WIN!
The animation studio that gave us Duckulaand
broughtDanger Mouseto life is now developing
Letter of the month wins a Contech
an animated Dr Whoseries for the BBC. We talk to
PhotoshopLogickeyboard, worth £75 the company about its award-winning portfolio
Each issue, the writer upgrade keycap sets to
THE FLASH PROFESSIONALS
of our star letter transform your Mac Pro
receives a Photoshop keyboard into a fully In the second part of our all-new Flashseries, we
logickeyboard from fledgedPhotoshoptool. examine how the powerful tools in Flash MX 2004
Contech. Worth £75, The company currently Professionalfit into the pro designer’s workflow
the keyboard features offers keyboards for
colour-coded keys that AdobePremiereand AFTER EFFECTS 6
enable you to edit in Photoshop, Final Cut We get hold of the latest demo of After Effects 6,
Photoshoplike a pro. Pro, Avid XPress DV, and show you how to create stunning text and
The keyboard helps you Pinnacle Editionand lighting effects in your motion graphics
to work efficiently in more. Mac and PC
Adobe’s app, providing boards are available LAPTOP GROUP TEST
handy tool references – you choose. With so many laptops on the market, which
and keyboard shortcuts For more info, go to one should you buy? Leading manufacturers
– you’ll never forget a www.contech.co.uk, go head to head as we test 17-inch contenders
key command again. [email protected], from Apple, ACI and Toshiba
Contech also offers or call 01438 315 757.
REVIEWED SOON
AdobeCreative Suite New tablets DAZ|Studio Dual 2GHz
Studio MX 2004 from Wacom SketchUp 3 G5 Power Mac
combustion 3 Avid XPress DV Pro Vue D’Esprit 4 Pro New digital cameras
AdobeVideo AppleSoundtrack Apple wireless from Sony
Collection EditStudio 4 keyboard and mouse Canon &HP scanners
ON SALE 27 NOVEMBER
All contents correct at time of going to press
ComputerArts_December2003 9