An Introduction to Digital Imaging with Photoshop 7

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Turn your digital camera and desktop printer into a state-of-the-art design studio! An Introduction to Digital Imaging with Photoshop 7 is the perfect choice for students and hobbyists who want to experiment with all of the variables involved in successful digital imaging while learning how to use Adobe Photoshop. Unlike software manuals that can be complicated and intimidating, the clear and concise presentation of information in this book allows future digital artists to adopt an intuitive, “right-brain” approach to mastering the basics. Exercises and assignments make it easy to get started creating and manipulating digital images for application to print, multimedia, video, and the Internet. In-depth coverage of scanning and digitizing, plus detailed instruction in how to use Photoshop features and apply special effects, exposes readers to a host of exciting and very contemporary possibilities. An interactive CD-ROM is also included to enable users to search for examples that illustrate specific techniques and review the steps necessary to create these images. A “must” for anyone seeking an entree to the world of photography in a contemporary age – with more techniques than ever before – this how-to manual and long-lasting reference provides a complete course in the fundamentals of creating photographic art using a camera and the computer. An Introduction to a New Era in Photography. Digitizing Images. Exercises for Getting Started. Overview of Adobe Photoshop Functionality. Electronic Printing. Assignments for Developing Creativity. Composition and Aesthetics. The Ethics of Photography in an Electronic Age. Electronic Imaging: Careers. Developing Creativity and a Philosophy of Photographic Image Making. Special Techniques for Adobe Photoshop. Exercises for Developing Skills and Creativity. Appendix A – Resources. Appendix B – Basic Photoshop Keyboard Shortcuts. Appendix C – Recommended Reading. Appendix D – Glossary

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