March 2010 - The caveman cometh (HTCIPS)

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The brief:

I had to do a job yesterday that involved a walking caveman. Curiously, even Wikipedia didn't have any photos, so I started from scratch by building this Poser model. After that, I went on to add... well, what needs adding? Can you turn this hairless ape into a convincing neanderthal? 

Finished work:

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March 2010 - a block of ice (HTCIPS)

The original:

The brief:

A technique challenge this week. Here's the word ICE, set in Myriad Bold. Can you make this look like the lettering is made out of a block of ice? 

There are several approaches to this one - I'll be interested to see what you all come up with. 

Finished work:

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February 2010 - appy Birthday, Photoshop

The original:

The brief:

You're probably all aware that it's the 20th anniversary of Photoshop. Those nice people at Adobe sent me this rather magnificent cake - far too good to cut open. 

To save me breaking the cake apart, can you show me how it would look with a slice cut out of it? 

Finished work:

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