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Paint Shop Pro 8: The Guide to Creating Professional Images By R
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- Title
- Paint Shop Pro 8: The Guide to Creating Professional Images
- ISBN
- 9780240516981
- EAN
- 9780240516981
- Publication Year
- 2003
- Type
- Textbook
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Publication Name
- Paint Shop Pro 8 : the Guide to Creating Professional Images
- Item Length
- 9.7in
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Group
- Item Width
- 7.4in
- Item Weight
- 28 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 288 Pages
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This complete and easy-to-follow introduction to Jasc Paint Shop Pro 8 shows you how to take this popular graphics and photo-editor program to new heights. Achieve professional-looking results quickly, using the author's comprehensive guidance and extensive photographic knowledge. The book includes a wide variety of real-life examples demonstrating how to broaden your image-making skills. Each chapter is filled with clear, step-by-step projects, eye-catching color visuals and numerous professional tips and tricks. This is the ideal guide for anyone wanting to take their imaging skills to a higher level. It shows you how to optimize scans and digital photos, fix up old or damaged pictures and create a website from the ground up. There are also sections on how to add text to your pictures, create vector graphics and prepare images for print. The associated website (www.guide2psp.com) gives you all the tools you need to fine-tune these essential skills. Pictures featured in the book are provided online so you can download them at your leisure and try the techniques as you progress through the book. This comprehensive guide to Paint Shop Pro 8 ensures you have all the skills needed for producing professional standard work in a number of real-world applications.
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Publisher
Taylor & Francis Group
ISBN-10
0240516982
ISBN-13
9780240516981
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2340381
Product Key Features
Publication Name
Paint Shop Pro 8 : the Guide to Creating Professional Images
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Publication Year
2003
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
288 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9.7in
Item Width
7.4in
Item Weight
28 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
T385
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"Clear and simple explanations of digital-imaging terms and Paint Shop Pro's features and tools are complemented with step-by-step projects." - Digital Photographer "When you pick up any book from Focal Press, you know two things. One: it is extremely useful for photographers, and Two: it is qualitative, thorough information for those wanting in depth knowledge." Photocrack e-zine. "In short: "Paint Shop Pro 8, the guide to creating professional images" is by far the clearest guide for PSP." - Photocrack e-zine., "Clear and simple explanations of digital-imaging terms and Paint Shop Pro's features and tools are complemented with step-by-step projects." - Digital Photographer The book's layout is clean and illustrated with both images and PSP screenshots. A glossary and a list of keyboard shortcuts are particularly valuable for newcomers to PSP." - Digital Photographer "When you pick up any book from Focal Press, you know two things. One: it is extremely useful for photographers, and Two: it is qualitative, thorough information for those wanting in depth knowledge." Photocrack e-zine. "There are more books about PSP, so why bother? In short: "Paint Shop Pro 8, the guide to creating professional images" is by far the clearest guide for PSP. It's a serious book for people wanting to know more. Of course every function of the program is discussed in detail. But it is the examples that make this manual the best. It is strongly visual, with lots of examples and graphics." Photocrack e-zine.
Table of Content
INTRODUCTION What is digital imaging? About Paint Shop Pro 8 CHAPTER ONE Digital Image-making: the basics Introduction: basic tools & functions Paint Shop Pro 8: advanced features Paint Shop Pro 8: features new to version 8 Additional considerations for the digital darkroom... Creating pictures using film, digital cameras & scanners. Using the file browser File formats About color space Image resolution Resizing the picture canvas Cropping the picture Adjusting picture orientation CHAPTER TWO Simple Picture Manipulation: improving the look of your digital photos One-button digital photo fixes Controlling picture contrast Correcting color balance Adjusting color saturation Making photos (appear) sharper Adding soft focus effects Step-by-step Projects: Creating photo impact Technique: fixing underexposure Technique: fixing redeye CHAPTER THREE Simple Picture Manipulation: moving past the basics Removing scratches & blemishes from scans Controlling digital noise Retouching using the Clone Tool Restoring faded photos Creating black-and-white pictures Tinting black-and-white photos Creating color overlay effects Using the Warp Tools All about Scripting Step-by-step Projects: Technique: repairing damaged photos Technique: hand-coloring effects Technique: surreal color techniques CHAPTER FOUR Controlling change: using selections Understanding selections: adding creative power Using the geometric selection tools Freehand selections: creating artificial focus Step-by-step Projects: Technique: rejuvenating faded photos Technique: desaturating photos CHAPTER FIVE Combining Images: working with layers & layer masks Understanding layers Combining pictures Working with layers About deformation tools Using adjustment layers Creating layer blend mode effects Using layer masks Modifying layer masks Combining layer masks Technique: correcting faulty perspective Technique: creating the perfect shadow CHAPTER SIX Using Text: Understanding Vector Graphics The basics of vector illustration Working with the Pen Tool Working with brush tools Adding basic text Special text effects Step-by-step Projects: Technique: creating a greetings card Technique: creating a calendar CHAPTER SEVEN Manipulating Images: creating special effects Creating a panorama Cleaning up Web pictures Preparing photos for deep-etching Using the Materials Palette Applying filter effects Step-by-step Projects: Technique: having fun with the Picture Tube Techniques: painting, sculpture & cartoon F/X Technique: edge & framing effects Technique: positive to negative Technique: using the Color Replacer tool Technique: lighting effects CHAPTER EIGHT Print Preparation Inkjet printing: some considerations Quality considerations for exhibition printing Resolution settings Printing with Paint Shop Pro Emailing pictures Using stock and royalty-free clip art Copyright issues Batch processing Step-by-step Project: Resampling pictures CHAPTER NINE Working with the Web Working with the Web Preparing pictures for the Web Making navigation buttons and tabs Making image maps & rollovers Introduction to Animation Shop Creating animated graphics Step-by-step Project: Creating your first Web page CHAPTER TEN Other Considerations Converting RGB files to CMYK Color calibration issues APPENDICES Jargon Buster Keyboard Shortcuts Index
Copyright Date
2004
Target Audience
College Audience
Topic
Techniques / Digital (See Also Computers / Digital Media / Photography), Desktop Applications / Design & Graphics
Lccn
2003-064169
Dewey Decimal
006.6/86
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes
Genre
Computers, Photography
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