The author shares the techniques he uses to elevate an image from the everyday to the extraordinary, showing you how to make seemingly impossible scenarios come to life. Starting with an overview of the Adobe Photoshop interface that focuses on the hidden tools you need to know to create stunning composite imagery, this informative guide walks through all the necessary stages, from the first planning sketches to the final finishing touches, of making all kinds of unique creations. Beyond the orientation of tools, layers, adjustments and more, Bret uses step-by-step tutorials to break down a wide variety of his Photoshop artworks. Additional detailed project walkthroughs offer tips on everything from creating a superhuman to compositing an epic fantasy landscape. And interviews and spreads featuring various established and emerging artists provide a range of inspirational imagery, creative insight, and professional know-how.

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Adobe Photoshop Master Class: John Paul Caponigro, 2nd Edition is no ordinary book on Photoshop. It is a true master class by renowned artist and photographer John Paul Caponigro, in which he shares his insights and discoveries as a visual artist. Although the book contains step-by-step tutorials that deconstruct some of Caponigro s most inspirational photographic works, the emphasis is on technique and visual problem solving, enabling you to take the concepts and apply them to your own unique projects. Updated for Photoshop 7, the revised edition of this master class includes numerous new and revised chapters that explain how to achieve color accuracy and extend dynamic range, direct attention through focus, control atmospheric perspective, and more. You don t have to be a professional photographer to appreciate and learn from this beautiful and informative book Caponigro starts out with a section covering Photoshop essentials before moving on to more advanced artistic techniques.

This beautiful art showcase book from Adobe Press features 30 established and emerging Illustrator artists, their masterful work, and tutorials demonstrating their techniques for using Adobe Illustrator. Curated by one of Adobe's and the Illustrator community's premiere Illustrator mavens, Sharon Milne, this book features an inspiring collection of innovative Illustrator artists and their amazing artwork. The illustrations represent a mix of techniques and styles and are field-defining works that demonstrate technical excellence and awe-inspiring aesthetics. Readers will also appreciate the artists commentary about their inspiration and philosophy about their art. In addition to the art showcase, this book includes several tutorial projects that teach techniques for working in Illustrator. The how-to content, comprising 25 to 30 percent of the book, is based on general Illustrator features, so this book can be useful for users of recent and future versions of the Illustrator software.

By showcasing his work and explaining how he produced it, Caponigro provides insight into creative methods and Photoshop techniques. Chapters begin with an introduction to the visual concept, followed by a step-by-step illustration of the process leading to its realization.

This beautiful art showcase book from Adobe Press features 30 established and emerging Photoshop artists, their masterful work, and tutorials demonstrating their techniques for using Adobe Photoshop. Curated by renowned photographer and educator Ibarionex Perello, this book features an inspiring collection of innovative Photoshop artists and their amazing artwork. The images represent a mix of techniques and styles and are field-defining works that demonstrate technical excellence and awe-inspiring aesthetics. Readers will also appreciate the artists' commentary about their inspiration and philosophy about their art. In addition to the art showcase, this book includes several tutorial projects that teach techniques for working in Photoshop. The how-to content, comprising 25 to 30 percent of the book, is based on general Photoshop features, so this book can be useful for users of recent and future versions of the Photoshop software.

An over-the-shoulder look at how top graphic artists use Adobe Illustrator in their everyday work and creative designs. In-depth, detailed look at how real graphic artists use Illustrator to create their own work projects, such as maps, symbols, book illustrations, corporate reports, and more. Lush, gorgeous 4-color layout Deconstruction of designers' Illustrator projects allow readers to view the creative process at work. Adobe Master Class: Illustrator Illuminated is a collection of expert techniques and advice for Illustrator, Adobe's award-winning illustration and drawing software. It's a compendium of expert techniques and advice from leading artists and designers working on real projects with real deadlines. This book presents 10 case studies of how contemporary working artists use Illustrator to create logos, advertisements, corporate brochures, technical illustrations, and more. While there are many books available on Illustrator, this book stands out by focusing closely on each artist's single work, detailing the hows, whys, and artistic processes involved. Each chapter presents the work of a single illustrator, accompanied by detailed, step-by-step drawings and images of real assignments as they took shape. Includes illustration of all printed material and Web applications as well. Previously announced in 2/02 catalog. Barbara Obermeier is principal of Obermeier Design, a design studio in Ventura, California. She has contributed to over a dozen books on computer graphics as an author, designer and technical editor. Her most recent titles include Illustrator 10 for Dummies and Photoshop 7 for Dummies. Ted Padova is CEO and managing partner of The Image Source digital imaging centers in Ventura and Thousand Oaks, California. He has contributed to more than a dozen books on computer applications software, including Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Acrobat. His most recent titles are the Adobe Acrobat 5 PDF Bible, Teach Yourself Visually Acrobat 5 and Creating Acrobat PDF Forms.