How to Use this Book & CD-ROM.
Read the book for "how-to" pointers and inspirational examples for using all the One-Click Wow! Presents on the CD-ROM.
One-Click Wow! Quick Start.
Can't wait to get started? Here's how to get up and running right away.
I. USING ONE-CLICK WOW! STYLES.
What Is a Layer Style?
A layer Style is a way to enhance a photo, type, or graphics-instantly!-by "overlaying" color texture, dimension, framing, or any of a dozen other effects. You can even use a Rollover Style in ImageReady to create a whole set of interactive buttons at once.
Layer Style "Magic."
After you apply a Style, you can continue to make changes to the layer or to the Style itself.
Saving, Sizing & Output.
Here's how to choose a file format for your "styled" file and how to resize the file if needed.
A Layer Style Tutorial.
This step-by-step tutorial walks you through a sample project, showing you how to apply Layer Styles, change layer content while keeping the Style, copy a Style, scale a Style or a "styled" file, and add interactivity in ImageReady.
II. STYLES FOR PHOTOS.
PhotoGallery.
Here, to inspire you, are some examples of One Click Wow! Styles applied to a range of photos.
Photo Effects Samples.
Using this "catalog" to choose Styles for your photos or digital paintings.
III. STYLES FOR TYPE & GRAPHICS.
Type & Graphics Gallery.
These pages offer examples of One-Click Wow! Styles applied to type, clip art, and custom graphics.
Graphics & Type Effects Samples.
Use this "catalog" to chose Styles that will turn your type and graphics into objects you'll want to reach out and touch!
IV. OTHER WOW! PRESETS.
How To Paint with the Wow! Paint & Clone Presets.
These Wow! Tool Presets provide the "look and feel" of traditional art media - from watercolor and oils to pastels and chalk. Turn photos into paintings with the Wow-Pattern Stamp Presets or the more automated wow-Art History Brush Presets, or paint from scratch with the Wow-Art Media Presets for the Brush tool.
Painting Gallery.
Here are some examples of stunning variety of traditional-media effects you can get with the Wow Pattern Stamp and Art History Brush Presets to turn photos into paintings.
Pattern Stamp & Art History Presets.
Ten paintings, made from the same starting photo, show how to combine the work you do with the Art History Brush or Pattern Stamp with the Wow-Texture Styles from pages 44-45.
Using the Wow! Image Fix Brushes.
This portrait-retouching "kit" provides Tool Presets for evening the lighting in an image, fixing red-eye, whitening teeth and eyes, and reducing redness on the skin.
Using the Wow! Actions.
Prepare your file, pay attention to the "Stop" messages, and try out a Wow! Action.
Wow! Actions.
Put these complex, automated routines in motion with just one click, for professional, practical results.
Gradients.
The Gradient Preset can be useful for tilling type or graphics, or for designing backgrounds.
