Paint Shop Pro Photo X2 for Photographers
Published on 11. December 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
320 pages
978-0-240-52089-6 (ISBN)
Description
Great pictures don't just happen, you make them.
Unleash your creative potential with this essential guide to the myriad of features in Paint Shop Pro Photo X2. Written specifically for photographers by a working professional, it tells you exactly what you need to know to master the powerful creation and editing techniques of this award-winning software.
* Unlock the full potential of your photographs to get professional-looking results every time, turning everyday images into exceptional ones
* Let your creativity flourish, seeing every tool, feature and technique of this powerful package through a photographer's eyes
* Log on to the accompanying website, www.guide2psp.com, to follow along with the projects in the book as you learn.
Packed with a wide variety of real life workflow projects, eye-catching visuals and numerous tips and tricks, Paint Shop Pro X2 for Photographers shows you how to:
* expertly utilize Express Lab to quickly view and fix several photos at a time
* use Layer Styles to apply a wide range of effects including embossing, drop shadows, and reflections
* enhance your workflow, organize your files, and easily share your photos
Every chapter in the book is methodically organized and easily accessible, so you can pick and choose to get the effect you need, when you need it. No matter what your skill level, this lavishly illustrated resource provides detailed, step-by-step instruction that guarantees stunning results every time.
Ken McMahon is a graphic designer, freelance journalist and best-selling author. He runs Pelican Graphics, a digital design consultancy specializing in design and artwork production for print media and the web.
Unleash your creative potential with this essential guide to the myriad of features in Paint Shop Pro Photo X2. Written specifically for photographers by a working professional, it tells you exactly what you need to know to master the powerful creation and editing techniques of this award-winning software.
* Unlock the full potential of your photographs to get professional-looking results every time, turning everyday images into exceptional ones
* Let your creativity flourish, seeing every tool, feature and technique of this powerful package through a photographer's eyes
* Log on to the accompanying website, www.guide2psp.com, to follow along with the projects in the book as you learn.
Packed with a wide variety of real life workflow projects, eye-catching visuals and numerous tips and tricks, Paint Shop Pro X2 for Photographers shows you how to:
* expertly utilize Express Lab to quickly view and fix several photos at a time
* use Layer Styles to apply a wide range of effects including embossing, drop shadows, and reflections
* enhance your workflow, organize your files, and easily share your photos
Every chapter in the book is methodically organized and easily accessible, so you can pick and choose to get the effect you need, when you need it. No matter what your skill level, this lavishly illustrated resource provides detailed, step-by-step instruction that guarantees stunning results every time.
Ken McMahon is a graphic designer, freelance journalist and best-selling author. He runs Pelican Graphics, a digital design consultancy specializing in design and artwork production for print media and the web.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 178 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-240-52089-6 (9780240520896)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Ken McMahon runs Pelican Graphics, a digital design consultancy specializing in design and artwork production for print media and the web. He is also a freelance journalist, writing for PCWorld, Mac User and PC Pro in the UK, and a best-selling author.
Content
1Digital Image-making: The Basics Digital Image-making: The Basics 1
2 Simple Picture Manipulation: Improving Your Digital Photos
3 Simple Picture Manipulation: Moving Past the Basics
4 Controlling Change: Using Selections
5 Combining Images: Working with Layers and Layer Masks
6 Using Text: Understanding Vector Graphics
7 Manipulating Images: Creating Special Effects
8 Print Preparation
9 Working with the Web: Optimizing and Uploading Images
10 Snapfire and Photo Album: Organizing Your Pictures
Appendix 1: Jargon Buster
Appendix 2: Keyboard Shortcuts
Index
PROPOSED REVISION PLAN:
Aside from updating material related to the software updates, Ken has a major revision in mind, including completely rewriting two chapters. Ken took over authoring this series of books and one of his goals is to rewrite as much of the content as possible in his voice and from his point-of-view. Ken is also planning on increasing the number of projects available at the end of each chapter (so that each chapter has at least three projects associated with it) adding approximately 25 more pages of hands-on, real life tutorials. Lastly, the design team is working to create an updated interior design template to be used with this series.
2 Simple Picture Manipulation: Improving Your Digital Photos
3 Simple Picture Manipulation: Moving Past the Basics
4 Controlling Change: Using Selections
5 Combining Images: Working with Layers and Layer Masks
6 Using Text: Understanding Vector Graphics
7 Manipulating Images: Creating Special Effects
8 Print Preparation
9 Working with the Web: Optimizing and Uploading Images
10 Snapfire and Photo Album: Organizing Your Pictures
Appendix 1: Jargon Buster
Appendix 2: Keyboard Shortcuts
Index
PROPOSED REVISION PLAN:
Aside from updating material related to the software updates, Ken has a major revision in mind, including completely rewriting two chapters. Ken took over authoring this series of books and one of his goals is to rewrite as much of the content as possible in his voice and from his point-of-view. Ken is also planning on increasing the number of projects available at the end of each chapter (so that each chapter has at least three projects associated with it) adding approximately 25 more pages of hands-on, real life tutorials. Lastly, the design team is working to create an updated interior design template to be used with this series.