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For anyone working with digital images and web graphics. Includes details of how to create a Web site to display artist's work from the ground up, how to get the best from your scans and digital camera photos and vital retouching techniques.
Full Description
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.
Contents
INTRODUCTIONWhat is digital imaging? About Paint Shop Pro 8CHAPTER ONEDigital Image-making: the basicsIntroduction: basic tools & functionsPaint Shop Pro 8: advanced featuresPaint Shop Pro 8: features new to version 8Additional considerations for the digital darkroom...Creating pictures using film, digital cameras & scanners. Using the file browser File formatsAbout color spaceImage resolution Resizing the picture canvas Cropping the pictureAdjusting picture orientationCHAPTER TWOSimple Picture Manipulation: improving the look of your digital photosOne-button digital photo fixes Controlling picture contrast Correcting color balance Adjusting color saturation Making photos (appear) sharper Adding soft focus effectsStep-by-step Projects: Creating photo impactTechnique: fixing underexposureTechnique: fixing redeye CHAPTER THREESimple Picture Manipulation: moving past the basicsRemoving 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 FOURControlling change: using selectionsUnderstanding selections: adding creative powerUsing the geometric selection tools Freehand selections: creating artificial focusStep-by-step Projects: Technique: rejuvenating faded photosTechnique: desaturating photosCHAPTER FIVECombining Images: working with layers & layer masks Understanding layersCombining pictures Working with layers About deformation tools Using adjustment layers Creating layer blend mode effects Using layer masks Modifying layer masks Combining layer masksTechnique: correcting faulty perspective Technique: creating the perfect shadowCHAPTER SIXUsing Text: Understanding Vector GraphicsThe basics of vector illustrationWorking with the Pen Tool Working with brush toolsAdding basic text Special text effects Step-by-step Projects: Technique: creating a greetings cardTechnique: creating a calendarCHAPTER SEVENManipulating Images: creating special effectsCreating a panoramaCleaning 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/XTechnique: edge & framing effects Technique: positive to negativeTechnique: using the Color Replacer toolTechnique: lighting effectsCHAPTER EIGHTPrint Preparation Inkjet printing: some considerationsQuality considerations for exhibition printingResolution settings Printing with Paint Shop Pro Emailing pictures Using stock and royalty-free clip artCopyright issuesBatch processingStep-by-step Project: Resampling pictures CHAPTER NINEWorking with the WebWorking with the Web Preparing pictures for the Web Making navigation buttons and tabs Making image maps & rollovers Introduction to Animation Shop Creating animated graphicsStep-by-step Project: Creating your first Web page CHAPTER TENOther ConsiderationsConverting RGB files to CMYKColor calibration issuesAPPENDICESJargon BusterKeyboard ShortcutsIndex
