Description:Turn your digital camera and desktop printer into a state-of-the-art design studio! An Introduction to Digital Imaging with Photoshop 7 is the perfect choice for students and hobbyists who want to experiment with all of the variables involved in successful digital imaging while learning how to use Adobe® Photoshop®. Unlike software manuals that can be complicated and intimidating, the clear and concise presentation of information in this book allows future digital artists to adopt an intuitive, "right-brain" approach to mastering the basics. Exercises and assignments make it easy to get started creating and manipulating digital images for application to print, multimedia, video, and the Internet. In-depth coverage of scanning and digitizing, plus detailed instruction in how to use Photoshop features and apply special effects, exposes readers to a host of exciting and very contemporary possibilities. An interactive CD-ROM is also included to enable users to search for examples that illustrate specific techniques and review the steps necessary to create these images. A "must" for anyone seeking an entrée to the world of photography in a contemporary age – with more techniques than ever before – this how-to manual and long-lasting reference provides a complete course in the fundamentals of creating photographic art using a camera and the computer. |
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information spans the photographic spectrum, introducing readers to the philosophy of image making, composition and aesthetic principles, software basics, ethics, and more!
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100% of the exercises may be completed using a digital camera and desktop printer; no darkroom is required
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assignments stimulate creativity, providing users with opportunities to develop the skills they need to use Adobe Photoshop, a digital camera, and a desktop printer like a pro!
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high-resolution digital images by professional artists generate excitement and spur creativity, offering models for readers to consult as they develop their own styles and techniques
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tips and tricks are included, making it easier than ever before for amateurs to use contemporary professional techniques to create their own high-quality digital images
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