"Hinkel...has put together a handy guide to some of the key features of CS2. He has also created an excellent Web site that provides additional sections and images to supplement the book..." - Digital ... more

A game is only as intriguing as the characters that inhabit its world. Game Character Design Complete demonstrates each step of modeling, texturing, animating, and exporting compelling characters for ... more

Creating great photographic images doesn’t stop with perfecting your shooting techniques. Once you have your photo in digital form, you can take it to the next level with image editing tools like Photoshop. ... more

Self-paced, self-guided instruction is all well and good, but at the end of the day, most people could use a little feedback--especially when they’re ready to build a design portfolio and hit the job ... more

"...newcomers could benefit from some of the tips." (Advanced Photoshop, October 2006)

"Well-written, insightful and beautifully illustrated."

How to Cheat in Photoshop helps you cheat in two ways: it shows you how to create images that look like photographs and also offers shortcuts and invaluable tips to help you work faster and more efficiently. ... more

"...this book is fascinating and Steve is unquestionably the master in his field."

Colin Smith is a best-selling author, trainer, and award-winning new-media designer who has caused a stir in the design community with his stunning photorealistic illustrations composed entirely in Photoshop. ... more

Wouldn?t it be great if you could have three of the world?s most accomplished and sought after Photoshop teachers sitting next to you at your computer as you create artistic works with Photoshop? How ...