Photoshop CS2 Before & After Makeovers
Taz Tally
Even the most discriminating Photoshop user will be blown away by the featured projects that begin with a "before" situation and gradually take readers step by step to the amazing "after" result
This full-color, image-heavy book covers altering brightness, tweaking contrast, replacing the background, matching color across images, and adding motion to images Shows readers how to perform plastic surgery on their photos by fixing photo tears and scratches, painting on an image, and removing distracting elements Photoshop users who know the basics of using the software will improve their skills, gain a better understanding of the technology, and bask in the reward of amazing results
You're no stranger to Photoshop. But sometimes, it certainly would simplify your life if you had a step-by-step recipe for fixing this problem or creating that effect. And wouldn't it be nice if you could see the expected result? Open this book and that's what you'll find. From basic enhancements like sharpening contrast and tweaking lighting to radical makeovers that change backgrounds or add elements, you simply pick your project, follow the directions, and watch blah "befores" become amazing "afters"!
The cream of the makeovers crop, including
* Dimensional makeovers, such as adding image area, altering dimensions, or creating a panorama
* Exposure enhancementsÑbringing subjects out of shadow or adjusting contrast
* Color corrections using highlights, adjusting color object by object, or matching color across images
* Controlling composition by desaturating, removing distracting objects, and creating a focal point
* Mode makeoversÑinterchanging black-and-white, color, grayscale, and transparency
* Repurposing images from digital to print or print to the Web
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Photoshop CS2 Before & After Makeovers
Taz Tally
Published by: Wiley; Paperback; 374 pages; web rating: 5; us; $29.99 - buy now: $17.31 and Up to 30% OFF
See similar titles in the Photoshop department Keywords: Photoshop: Image Processing, graphics, illustration, photography, retouching
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