Digital camera software (3-4 mega pixel cameras) and Photoshop X software features are discussed in this reference book that uses four color throughout to focus on the use of digital cameras combined with Photoshop software to create Web graphic designs. An ideal resource for guiding readers through the latest software to create graphics for Web pages. The CD-ROM includes step-by-step files, product reviews, and a Photoshop demo.
Updated to cover the latest version of the software, this bestselling guide explicitly covers the production issues PhotoShop users deal with daily. It contains hundreds of photographs, line drawings and screenshots.
Showcases the most recent upgrade of the computer graphics programs with a visually-oriented tutorial covering common tasks, including selection tools, color, editing, manipulation, filters, and printing.
Here is a comprehensive handbook designed to help all photographers — from beginners to experts — capture the landscape, flora, and fauna of one of the best places on earth. These tips and directions from Yosemite local Michael Frye are an indispensable resource for anyone who wants to take better pictures in Yosemite and elsewhere. Last updated over a decade ago, The Photographer’s Guide to Yosemite has been revised to include advice especially for digital photography, and includes new full-color reproductions of Frye’s own work to serve as examples and inspiration. Every aspect of photographing this magnificent park is covered, including: In-depth descriptions of nearly 40 outstanding locations Information on the best months and times of day for successful shots Detailed maps indicating prime viewpoints Tips on technique and equipment More than 100 stunning full-color photographs
The perfect primer for learning Adobe Photoshop, whether you're new to it or updating your skills Create logos, edit images, and design without fear in Adobe Photoshop, once you learn the essentials. This clear, task-based book covers them all, from navigating the user interface to how to identify design elements, paint and draw in Photoshop, apply layer styles, correct and adjust color, and much more. Each chapter provides clear step-by-step instruction as well as illustrative, full-color images and examples. Before you know it, you'll have the skills to start a design career with Photoshop. What's more, if you're preparing for the Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) exam for Visual Communication using Photoshop, this thorough guide is the perfect preparation. Covers Photoshop essentials for beginners and assists ACA candidates preparing for the Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) for Visual Communication using Photoshop certification exam Explores how to identify design elements, paint and draw in Photoshop, apply layer styles, correct and adjust color, and more Covers the five basic areas required for the ACA Photoshop exam, including setting project requirements, identifying design elements when preparing elements, understanding Adobe Photoshop, manipulating images, and evaluating digital images Provides downloadable files that readers can use while going through the tutorials in the book
Provides answers to a variety of questions concering digital photography, including such topics as digital cameras, digital capture, color management, using Photoshop, creative effects, printing, and digital sharing.
"If you're an architect looking to get the most out of Photoshop, look no further! Enhancing CAD Drawings with Photoshop is a killer book." —George Omura, Author, Mastering AutoCAD 2005 and AutoCAD LT 2005 Bring Your CAD Drawings to Life Using Artistic Photoshop Techniques Most architects find that traditional CAD drawings are not the ideal medium for sharing their visions with clients. For an untrained eye, it's difficult to imagine a complex design by simply viewing a line drawing. Fortunately, you can use Adobe Photoshop to enliven CAD drawings and improve graphical communications. Enhancing CAD Drawings with Photoshop is the first book to demonstrate how you can use Photoshop to transform CAD drawings into dynamic, attractive presentational pieces that speak to everyone. First, you'll master the basic Photoshop concepts and tools. Then you delve into sophisticated illustrating and compositing techniques. Practical tutorials lead you step-by-step through each process, and a full-color insert featuring before-and-after images is certain to inspire you with ideas and solutions. While appealing to the artist in you, this unique book will empower you to win bids and wow clients. Inside, you'll learn how to: Plan your work flow to ensure consistent color printing Work in the digital darkroom and hone your retouching skills Extract entourage objects from photographs and use them in architectural illustrations, renderings, plans, and elevations Enhance your line drawings with color, pattern, gradient, transparency, and shadows Dress up basic elevations using Photoshop's layer style effects, reflection and refraction, and entourage Transfer 3D objects from Autodesk VIZ into image layers in Photoshop Make objects look realistic using layers and clipping groups Transform 3D models into pencil sketches, watercolors, and paintings Share your digital work with your clients via prints, e-mail, the Web, and slideshows Protect and catalog your intellectual property Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.
