Download or read book The Hidden Power of Photoshop CS written by Richard Lynch and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2006-12-26 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Required Reading for Serious Photoshop Users Photoshop is a powerful tool created for those with demanding image-processing needs. If you are an experienced user or a professional who wants to take advantage of the real power that lies inside Photoshop, this is the book that shows you how to tap the source. The Hidden Power of Photoshop CS takes a rigorously image-focused approach starting with exercises to help you view images in terms of color and tone components. This is not just theory, but a set of practical techniques you can use to separate, modify, and recombine any image. This perspective provides an essential foundation for your work. Your guide and mentor, Richard Lynch, follows through with practical information on using Photoshop's most advanced tools for everyday imaging tasks. Finding these often obscure features is half the trick; understanding what they're actually for and how they work is the other. Here's just a little of what you'll learn: Understand how images work Introduce color to original black-and-white images Isolate and repair color and tone problems Master CMYK by performing manual CMYK separations Use layer modes, Blend If, and masks to make corrections and calculations Apply filters sensibly and practically Create photo-realistic objects from scratch using light, shadow, and color Work with vectors to create infinitely scalable art Use ImageReady's rollover and animation features to set your images in motion Use actions and scripts to simplify your workflow and enhance the interface

Download or read book The Hidden Power of Photoshop Elements 3 written by Richard Lynch and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2006-02-20 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clear Instruction + Custom Power Tools = Supercharged Results from Photoshop Elements Thanks to release 3, which offers RAW support and 16-bit image editing for digital photographers, Photoshop Elements is more powerful than ever. But here's the real news: this popular application already contains a huge stash of hidden power that anyone with the right knowledge and tools can put to work. In this thorough update of his award-winning best-seller, Richard Lynch supplies those tools, plus the in-depth background and detailed instruction you need to apply them effectively. In no time, you'll be using Photoshop Elements to get results you never thought possible. For example: Get better color by using channels, custom separations, and image luminosity Create photo-realistic objects and incorporate them into existing images Use animation and rollovers to make images dynamic Correct image tone and color with Curves, Color Balance, and custom layer-blending tools Target your corrections by using advanced masks and selections Use vectors to create scalable line art for logos

Download or read book The Hidden Power of Photoshop Elements 4 written by Richard Lynch and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2006-07-05 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "...perfect for the digital photographer.... The depth of information on all aspects of color control is astonishing. Anyone who needs detailed control over every aspect of their images will revel in this book." —Computer Arts Magazine http://www.computerarts.co.uk There's More to Photoshop Elements Than Meets the Eye In this unique book, expert author Richard Lynch reveals hidden functionality in Photoshop Elements-advanced features concealed in the code that dramatically extend the power of the software. First you'll learn high-level image editing from this renowned professional, then vault yourself into the ranks of advanced power users with the more than one hundred Hidden Power tools he provides on CD. You'll be amazed at what you can do! Inside, discover features usually found only in advanced image editors: Add shadows, highlights, and contrast with new Curves Presets Get beautiful and accurate color printing with CMYK separations tools Use the hidden Blend If and other power tools to apply sophisticated masks Emulate the Channel Mixer and Calculations functions of Photoshop Handle an image from start to finish using only the included Hidden Power tools Take full advantage of the latest Elements 4 updates to color management settings and Adobe(r) Gamma procedures Discover dozens more high-end functions such as snapshots, clipping paths, the history brush, and others Exclusive Elements Power Tools Included on CD! Unlock more than 100 hidden functions to power up your image editing, including: Color separations (RGB, CMYK, or Lab) Masking Channels Snapshots and History Brush Clipping Paths Custom Vectors Enhanced Sharpening Guides Fade Align/Distribute Objects The CD also includes numerous images and project files to use along with exercises in the book. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

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Download or read book The Hidden Power of Photoshop Elements 2 written by Richard Lynch and published by Sybex. This book was released on 2003-01-21 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adobe's wonderfully designed "kid brother" to Photoshop has garnered rave reviews for its user friendliness, one-click features, and low price. But there's a lot more to Photoshop Elements than meets the eye. Photoshop expert Lynch lifts the hood to reveal how Photoshop Elements can be used to do some serious Photoshop-style image-correction.

Download or read book Hidden Power Tools for Photoshop Elements 3 Windows version written by Richard Lynch and published by Sybex. This book was released on 2005-09-20 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sybex is pleased to offer a software upgrade for users who purchased The Hidden Power of Photoshop Elements 2. With Richard Lynch's Hidden Power Tools for Photoshop Elements 3, you'll get all the tools available with the Elements 3 edition of the book in an easy-to-download format. This special download delivers more than 60 tools that allow you to unlock dozens of features hidden in Elements, such as: Curves, channels, and separations Custom masking Color balance Custom vectors Enhanced sharpening And much more! For users new to Richard Lynch's tools, we offer The Hidden Power of Photoshop Elements 3[link], a complete book/CD package that includes both these powerful tools and the know-how you need to put them to work. This product works with Photoshop Elements 3 for Windows. If you need the Macintosh version of these tools, click here.[link]

Download or read book The Hidden Power of Adjustment Layers in Adobe Photoshop written by Scott Valentine and published by Pearson Education. This book was released on 2013 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Photoshop's adjustment and fill layers give you an amazing level of control and are the building blocks of innumerable techniques. In this definitive resource, Scott Valentine demonstrates how to use these simple but powerful tools through approachable hands-on examples, and he calls on other Photoshop experts to share their techniques. Whether you're a professional or hobbyist, you'll learn techniques that give you an edge in technical, personal, and commercial projects. Beginning and intermediate users of Photoshop will learn how adjustment and fill layers work and get up to speed on the most common techniques. Advanced users will find indispensable reference material in addition to speedy solutions to vexing problems. More than just a collection of effects and recipes, The Hidden Power of Adjustment Layers in Adobe Photoshop explains why the techniques work and how to tune them for your specific needs. Powerful tips and techniques from industry experts, including Katrin Eismann, Pete Collins, and Corey Barker Straightforward teaching style from a veteran Photoshop user Richly illustrated with examples of over two-dozen techniques covering photography, compositing, and illustration Quick-reference guide to every fill and adjustment layer with before-and-after images for easy comparison Downloadable reference files and actions to explore and enhance your creativity (on the companion website)

Download or read book The Hidden Power of Adobe Photoshop written by Scott Valentine and published by Pearson Education. This book was released on 2020-03-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Hidden Power of Adobe Photoshop for Photographers is about mastering your tools as a path towards mastering your art. Renowned Photoshop teacher Scott Valentine combines expert recipes and instructions with insightful technical and philosophical discussions that help you experiment and expand your knowledge, so you're no longer dependent on specific settings or cookbook-style presentations. Now revamped to focus specifically on digital photography, this edition contains dozens of hands-on examples and projects designed to give you an edge in technical, personal, and commercial projects - as well as indispensable advanced techniques for image enhancement and correction. Valentine offers expert insights and approaches for using blending modes and adjustment layers, and using special effects, compositing, and illustration techniques more creatively. If you crave deeper understanding, greater flexibility, and more effective workflows - and you don't just want to simulate someone else's work - this is the Photoshop guide you've been searching for.

Download or read book Hidden Power of Adobe Photoshop written by Scott Valentine and published by Peachpit Press. This book was released on 2014-12-08 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Expressing your unique voice and vision is a passion for most artists, and you don't need tools getting in the way. Scott Valentine helps you gain expert control over two of Photoshop's essential editing tools: adjustment layers and blend modes. They can be easy to use, but they aren't always easy to understand. Scott translates the technical elements into every day language and demonstrates techniques using real-world examples. Whether you're a professional or hobbyist, there's something here for you. The video starts with a demonstration of the fundamentals of the tools so that you have a deep understanding of how they work. You'll also learn multiple ways to approach important photo-editing techniques, including black and white conversion, color correction, detail enhancement, and dodging and burning. The Hidden Power of Adobe Photoshop Adjustments and Blends: Learn by Video will help you gain effortless control so you can stop thinking about your tools and get back to thinking about your art. The video is wrapped in a unique interface that allows you to jump to any topic and also bookmark individual sections for later review. The unique "Watch and Work" mode shrinks the video into a small window to allow you to work alongside in Photoshop as you view the video. Project files used in the lessons are included on the disc so you can practice what you've learned. At the end of every lesson, you can test your knowledge by taking interactive quizzes. Duration: 2 HR User Level: Intermediate/Advanced Closed-Captioning in English System Requirements: Mac OS X 10.6, Microsoft Windows XP, or higher 1 GHz processor or higher 2 GB RAM or higher 1 GB free HD space (does not include lesson files)

Download or read book The Hidden Power of Illustrator CS written by Steve Kurth and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2006-02-20 with total page 363 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book offers most everything the new or intermediate Illustrator user needs to make the most of Illustrator CS web graphics." —Andy Barkl, Technical Reviewer Unleash Illustrator's Power to Make Dynamic Web Graphics—Fast Adobe Illustrator is a powerhouse web graphics tool. The problem is most people don't really know how to use it. That's where this book comes in. Step by step, The Hidden Power of Illustrator CS: Web Graphics Techniques teaches you to use everything Illustrator CS has to offer, helping you understand the new features, stop stumbling over the tools, anticipate problems, and get better, cleaner results. This is a valuable and easy-to-use resource for all Illustrator users ready to take their art to the web. Traditional print designers and students will benefit from its clear explanation of core web concepts while web professionals will soak up the advanced instruction, including in-depth coverage of SVG, web animation, and interactivity. Here's just a little of what you'll learn: Mastering essential Illustrator tools--and choosing the right one for the job Setting up your work environment Integrating your work with other applications, including GoLive, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, and ImageReady Using information in existing web pages to optimize images Building common web buttons and banners Setting up and exporting CSS layers from Illustrator Using Illustrator to build complete web pages Creating and using web page templates Setting up animations in Illustrator Understanding SVG and using it for interactivity Creating 3D animations using new Illustrator features

Download or read book Hidden Power of Adobe Photoshop written by Scott Valentine and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Expressing your unique voice and vision is a passion for most artists, and you don't need tools getting in the way. Scott Valentine helps you gain expert control over two of Photoshop's essential editing tools: adjustment layers and blend modes. They can be easy to use, but they aren't always easy to understand. Scott translates the technical elements into every day language and demonstrates techniques using real-world examples. Whether you're a professional or hobbyist, there's something here for you. The video starts with a demonstration of the fundamentals of the tools so that you have a deep understanding of how they work. You'll also learn multiple ways to approach important photo-editing techniques, including black and white conversion, color correction, detail enhancement, and dodging and burning. The Hidden Power of Adobe Photoshop Adjustments and Blends: Learn by Video will help you gain effortless control so you can stop thinking about your tools and get back to thinking about your art. "--Resource description page.

Download or read book Photoshop CS Savvy written by Stephen Romaniello and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2006-07-14 with total page 795 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Savvy - n. Practical know-how. Just about anyone who works with digital images needs to know to how to use Photoshop. But its complexity can be confounding even to experienced users. In Photoshop CS Savvy, artist and teacher Steve Romaniello reveals the secrets behind Photoshop's power—showing you how to combine theory with practical techniques to get results that are inspirational and satisfying. Whether you're a graphic artist, photographer, web designer, desktop publisher, or, if your goal is to become Photoshop savvy, this is the book that will get you there. Work your way through from cover to cover or zero in on any topic, from setting up a Photoshop workflow to restoring old photos to creating a web photo gallery. In Hands On tutorials, you'll apply your knowledge in complex, real-world projects, mastering the techniques your own work demands. A 32-page full-color section showcases numerous color-related examples. Coverage includes: Core Photoshop Skills: selections, type, layers, paths, paint effects, alpha channels, Quick Mask, scanning, transformations. Features New in Photoshop CS: Shadow/Highlight correction, photo filters, Match Color, Color Replacement, Liquify enhancements, automations, support for raw camera files. Image Retouching: Dodge and Burn tools, cloning and healing, History Brush, Dust and Scratches filter. Color Management and Correction: levels and curves, color mapping, hue and saturation, channel mixing, CMYK conversion, printing. Photoshop, ImageReady, and the Web: page layout, optimization, image maps, animations, rollovers. Advanced Techniques: difficult selections, compositing, automation, duotones and spot color, advanced layering, 16-bit editing, preparing images for digital video. Note:CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Download or read book After Effects and Photoshop written by Jeff Foster and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2006-05-30 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Jeff Foster has created the one indispensable and definitive production guide to two of the world's greatest symbiotic tools: After Effect and Photoshop." —Jack H. Davis, coauthor, the Photoshop Wow! books and How to Wow: Photoshop for Photography Nothing beats the tight synergy of After Effects and Photoshop for creating professional-level effects, and nothing beats this book for showing you how Hollywood professionals really use these programs. In this second edition to his bestselling book, TV and movie graphics veteran Jeff Foster provides all-new information on After Effects 7 and Photoshop CS2—plus expanded coverage of blue/green screening and titling, beautiful new images, and innovative real-world solutions for today's professionals. Better than ever, this must-have reference is still the only guide that shows how to use these two superpower programs together to achieve professional results. The DVD includes production materials, third-party plug-ins and filters, and stock video. You'll also find project files and footage to go with every one of the book's projects, which require After Effects 7 or later. Learn what the pros know, including how to: Add depth to your animation by mimicking real motion Grab your audience's attention with creative motion titling Shoot a clean blue/green screen Apply 3D animation to 2D images Remove backgrounds with blue-screen garbage mattes Retouch frame by frame with rotoscoping Construct realistic composites and locales with matte painting Make movies from stills by simulating 3D camera motion Produce realistic effects such as noise, clouds, and smoke Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Download or read book Mastering Digital Photography and Imaging written by Peter K. Burian and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2006-12-26 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A must-read for those who want to enhance their digital photography experience." —George Schaub, Editorial Director, Shutterbug and eDigitalPhoto magazines With a three or more megapixel digital camera or a good scanner, affordable image-editing software, and a photo-realistic printer, you have all the tools you need to create absolutely stunning images. But understanding all your options and getting the best possible results can be daunting. What features should you look for in a digital camera? What accessories do you need? How do you capture the best possible images with your digital equipment--and make corrections when you don't? What are the advantages of RAW capture? How can you get consistently great prints? Peter K. Burian, coauthor of the best-selling National Geographic Photography Field Guide, has taken the digital plunge and lived to write about it. The result is a practical, accessible guide that demystifies the world of digital photography and imaging--a must-read whether you're a photography enthusiast making the leap to digital, a gadget lover looking for the latest technology, a novice photographer, or anybody who regularly works with images. Inside you'll find: A buyer's guide to the essential equipment and software: learn the pros and cons of compact digicams versus digital SLR cameras; choose a suitable scanner; find the right imaging program for your needs; select the perfect photo printer Focusing, composition, and lighting tips for making snapshots that you'll be proud of Pro tips and techniques for using all your camera's advanced features Techniques for getting scans of exceptional quality, whether you're scanning prints, slides, or negatives Recommendations on upgrading your computer and peripherals for digital imaging Professional methods for fine-tuning your images in the digital darkroom Techniques for creating color or black-and-white prints of exhibition quality Tips on optimizing your images for use in e-mail, online albums, and web pages

Download or read book The Hidden Power of Photoshop written by Scott Valentine and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book Scott tackles some of the most complex features of Photoshop that are crucial for getting the best results in your work. He explains them in a way that makes it easy for anyone to master. If you are serious about what you do and want to do it better, this book should sit front and center in your library. Bert Monroy Adobe Photoshop holds an incredible amount of power, which is sometimes locked behind a dizzying array of features and tools. Scott Valentine not only shows you the keys to unlocking that power, he also demonstrates how the keys work. You will get hands-on experience with experiments and examples as you explore new techniques for editing your images. Written for both professionals and hobbyists, this book presents essential techniques and discusses when and how to try innovative solutions. By focusing on two core capabilities blending modes and adjustment layersyou will discover how Photoshop gives you deep control over your images to address some of photographys most challenging problems. Photoshop users of all levels will find clear explanations and step-by-step procedures for expert techniques. Advanced users will enjoy exploring new ideas that can inform their own workflow. Through richly illustrated examples with clear explanations, The Hidden Power of Adobe Photoshop teaches you: Multiple approaches to problem solving and creative exploration How to see your images as data that you can control Underlying principles that drive industrial-strength techniques Instructions for building your own Photoshop experiment files.

Download or read book Color Confidence written by Tim Grey and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2006-12-26 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Color Confidence is one book that no photographer, especially me, can afford to be without!" Art Morris, Photographer (www.birdsasart.com) Establishing a successful color management workflow that produces predictable results is an important -- yet tricky -- undertaking. Most photographers are all too familiar with the frustration of a print not matching the image on the monitor. In Color Confidence, digital imaging expert Tim Grey provides the crucial information you need to get the color you want, every time. His results-oriented guide shows you how to manage color effectively across all devices. He demystifies complicated topics and takes you through each component of a color-managed workflow step-by-step. Designed for busy photographers, this full-color guide cuts through the theory, focusing on the practical information you need to make the best color decisions from capture to output.

Download or read book The Adobe Photoshop CS Book for Digital Photographers written by Scott Kelby and published by New Riders. This book was released on 2003-12-04 with total page 839 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This update is so important, because if there was ever a version of Photoshop that was aimed at digital photographers, Photoshop CS is it, and "The Photoshop CS Book for Digital Photographers" by Scott Kelby (Editor of Photoshop User magazine) once again breaks new ground by doing something for digital photographers that's never been done before--it cuts through the bull and shows you exactly "how to do it." It's not a bunch of theory; it doesn't challenge you to come up with your own settings or figure it out on your own. Instead, it shows you step by step the exact techniques used by today's cutting-edge digital photographers and retouchers, and it does something that virtually no other Photoshop book has ever done -- it tells you, flat-out, which settings to use, when to use them, and why. If you're looking for one of those "tell-me-everything-about-the-Unsharp-Mask-filter" books, this isn't it. You can grab any other Photoshop book on the shelf, because they all do that. Instead, this book gives you the inside tips and tricks of the trade that today's leading pros use to correct, edit, sharpen, retouch, and present their photos to some of the most demanding clients on the planet. You'll be absolutely amazed at how easy and effective they are--once you know the secrets. LEARN HOW THE PROS DO IT Each year Scott trains thousands of professional photographers how to use Photoshop, and almost without exception they have the same questions and the same problems -- that's exactly what Scott covers in this book. You'll learn: The secrets of how the pros retouch portraits How to color correct any photo without breaking a sweat (you'll be amazed at how they do it!) How to unlock the power of Photoshop CS' new features for digital photo pros Amazing digital body-sculpting techniques How the pros use CS' File Browser (it's much more powerful than you think) Tricks that can send your productivity through the roof The sharpening techniques the pros really use (there's an entire chapter just on this!) How to deal with common digital camera image problems Removing noise, avoiding halos, and protecting your images How to use Match Color, The Color Replacement Tool, and other amazing CS tools. Masking techniques for photographers The most-requested photographic special effects and much more! Photoshop CS is THE tool for digital photographers, and this book show you exactly how to put it's power to work for you today.