Paint Shop pro 8 : the guide to creating professional images / Robin Nichols.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Nichols, Robin, 1955- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

PaintShop Pro.

Computer graphics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (289 p.)

Edition:

1st edition

Other Title:

Paint Shop Pro eight

Place of Publication:

Amsterdam ; Boston : Focal Press, 2004.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

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 tak

Contents:

Paint Shop Pro 8The guide to creating professional images; Copyright; Contents; Picture credits; Introduction; What is Digital Imaging?; About Jasc Paint Shop Pro 8; 1Digital Image-making: The Basics; Introduction: basic tools and functions; Paint Shop Pro 8: advanced features; Paint Shop Pro: features new to version 8; Additional considerations for the digital darkroom; Creating pictures using film, digital cameras and scanners; Using the file browser; File formats; About color space; Image resolution; Resizing the picture canvas; Cropping the picture; Adusting picture orientation

2Simple Picture Manipulation: Improving the Look of Your Digital PhotosOne-button digital photo fixes; Controlling picture contrast; Correcting color balance; Adjusting color saturation (intensity); Making photos (appear) sharper; Adding soft focus effects; Step-by-step Projects; Technique: creating photo impact; Technique: fixing underexposure using tone adjustment; Technique: fixing red-eye; 3Simple Picture Manipulation: Moving Past the Basics; Removing scratches and blemishes from scans; Controlling digital noise; Retouching using the Clone Brush; Restoring faded photos

Creating black and white picturesTinting black and white photos; Creating color overlay effects; Using the Warp tools; Scripting; Step-by-step Projects; Technique: repairing damaged photos; Technique: hand-coloring effects; Technique: surreal color techniques; 4Controlling Change: Using Selections; Understanding selections: adding creative power; Using the geometric selection tools; Freehand selections: creating an artificial point of focus; Step-by-step Projects; Technique: fixing an overexposed sky; Technique: desaturating pictures; 5Combining Images: Working with Layers and Layer Masks

Understanding layersCombining pictures; Advanced layout tools; About deformation tools; Using adjustment layers; Creating layer blend mode effects; Using layer masks; Modifying layer masks; Combining layer masks; Step-by-step Projects; Technique: correcting faulty perspective (optical distortion); Technique: layer deformations - creating the perfect shadow; 6Using Text: Understanding Vector Graphics; Vectors: learning the basics; 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: combining text and photos to make a calendar7Manipulating Images: Creating Special Effects; Creating a panorama; Cleaning up web pictures; Replacing the background in a photo; Using the Materials palette; Applying filter effects; Step-by-step Projects; Technique: having fun with the Picture Tube; Technique: painting, sculpture and cartoon effects; Technique: adding edge and framing effects; Technique: flipping from positive to negative; Technique: using the Color Replacer tool; Technique: adding lighting effects; 8Print Preparation; Inkjet printing: basic considerations

Inkjet printing: advanced considerations

Notes:

Includes index.

ISBN:

9786611012540

9781136108143

1136108149

9781281012548

1281012548

9780080473666

0080473660

OCLC:

437176994