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Caplin is a graphic artist/illustrator and a contributing editor for MacUser magazine. In this technical guide, he provides step-by-step instructions demonstrating how to use Photoshop to create artwork that looks as if it's been photographed. The accompanying CD- ROM includes the original Photoshop files for most of the workthroughs contained in the text, QuickTime movies showcasing specific techniques, and free demo software. Assumes the reader comes to the text with a reasonable working knowledge of Photoshop. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Learn from a professional illustrator how best to make Photoshop work for you. Each section is divided into double page spreads on illustrative techniques, giving you bite size chunks with all you need to know in a highly visual, approachable format. Most of the original Photoshop files are provided on the free CD so you can then go on to try out the techniques for yourself.What makes this book different is the fact that Steve Caplin shows you step-by-step how to work from the problem to the solution in creating photorealistic images, from the viewpoint of the illustrator who has been commissioned to create a job. This is both a technical guide and an artistic inspiration, packed full with new ideas that you will be dying to try! Benefit from Steve's invaluable time saving tips too, which he's included to make sure you meet your deadlines and get more work.Push your artistic skills to the outer limits with this innovative and comprehensive guide to creating real world Photoshop montages.· Learn how to take your creative Photoshop abilities into another dimension· Real world examples demonstrate how to put each technique into practice· Full color, high quality illustrations show you what you can achieve
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