Details: The very best photographers have always been those with skills in capturing pictures with their camera and producing great results in post-production. In the past, this was by using film, which was processed and printed in the darkroom, today it's by shooting digitally and manipulating images on the computer, usually using Photoshop as the software of choice. Regardless of the type of digital camera you use, once you have your images on your PC or Mac, Photoshop allows you to experiment, enhance and manipulate to your heart's content. Whether using Adobe's affordable Photoshop Elements package or the more powerful Creative Suite, there are countless ways to improve or transform your photographs. Produced by photographers for photographers, this guide is the perfect introduction to Photoshop, guiding you through the key features and tools that you need to use, as well as providing you with a variety of techniques geared towards helping you make the most of your digital images. By following the jargon-free advice given by our team of experts, you can look forward to mastering key Photoshop techniques, while having fun as you learn new skills along the way. Ideal for: A perfect reference guide for beginner to Photoshop, the ideal companion for your digital camera! This paperback magbook has 146 pages and measures: 27.5 x 22 x 0.6cm.
Computers play a role in the lives of many professional cartoonists. They can make the production process less time-consuming and, consequently, quicker and cheaper. How To Draw & Sell Digital Cartoons is written by a best-selling illustrator who employs a mixture of digital and traditional methods. It is packed with advice on how to use computers to create cartoons and sell your work, and how to deliver it in the appropriate digital format. Eleven chapters packed with useful advice, brilliant examples and practical techniques. Create your own amazing characters, fantastic worlds and gripping stories. Puts you on the path to earning a living as a cartoonist.
999 Logo Design Elements features 999 different logo elements provided to readers in vector format. Each logo element is a distinct and stand-alone piece that offers designers the capability to develop hundreds of thousands of logo variations on themes. The elements include swooshes, ovals, boxes, arrows, geometric shapes and hundreds of creative parts that can be pulled together to create original logo designs. Featured throughout the book are examples of logos and identities built with elements from the book. A CD-ROM containing all 999 copyright-free, vector-based logo elements is included with the book.
One of the hottest topics in photography right now is the use of alternative processes, which marry traditional photographic techniques with the latest in digital technology. From image destruction to digital toning and multiple images to montaging, Photo Art bridges the gap between fine art and photography. Packed with over 200 inspiring, innovative images, this comprehensive resource shows how to turn simple photographs into unique visual concepts that can?t be achieved through conventional photographic methods. Step by step, readers will discover how to master such processes and techniques as multiple images; in-camera multi-exposure; fill-in flash and shutter speeds; montage and collage; Polaroid transfer and lift; image destruction and manipulation; printing in edges; photo batik photograms; and much, much more. Plus, every technique is covered in complete detail, accompanied by clear illustrations that make everything simple. Photographers, fine artists, and anyone else fascinated by imagemaking will turn to Photo Art for a never-ending source of techniques and creative inspiration! ? One of the few books to merge fine art with alternative photographic processes ? The 200 full-color illustrations are inspirational as well as instructive Contains graphic images.