Get Creative! The Digital Photo Idea Book - Softcover

Binder, Kate; Binder, Richard

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0072227214 ISBN 13: 9780072227215

Publisher: Osborne/McGraw-Hill, 2003

Synopsis

This book shows readers how to have fun converting their digital photos into artistic creations. Design everything from a hand-tinted period photo to a kitschy 40s travel postcard to photomontages and more. Perfect for arts-and-crafts hobbyists!

About this title

About the Author

Kate Binder is a production artist, Photoshop expert, and author or co-author of several computer books including SVG For Designers, The Photoshop 6 Cookbook, Easy Adobe Photoshop 5/6, Photoshop Complete 4, and Teach Yourself QuarkXPress 4 in 14 Days. Richard Binder is an artist, designer, and technical writer who works in both traditional and electronic media.

From the Back Cover

For Anyone with a Digital Camera and a Desire to Create

"Each project can be personalized to fit your needs. What a great resource for anyone interested in having fun with digital images!" -- Michele Gerbrandt, Founding Editor, "Memory Makers magazine

"Answers the question 'What do I do with all these digital photos?' I learned a lot from this terrific book. You will, too." -- Tom Negrino, best-selling author and "Macworld contributing editor

Create everything from a kitschy 1940s travel postcard to a beautiful quilt printed with family photos. This approachable guide is the perfect resource for digital camera owners new to art, as well as for arts-and-crafts hobbyists looking for new ways to use their skills. You'll learn all the essentials--working with color, combining type and images, creating fine art images, and more. Working with the image editing programs that usually come with your digital camera, computer, or scanner, you'll get professional-looking results with step-by-step help from the authors. Plus, the book is packed with ideas and examples in a 16-page full-color insert, so you'll have plenty of inspiration.

Covers: Adobe Photoshop Elements Corel PHOTO-PAINT Jasc Paint Shop Pro Microspot PhotoFix Ulead PhotoImpact

Companion Web site features free downloadable files, color images, and more

Edition details

• Publisher: Osborne/McGraw-Hill
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0072227214
• ISBN 13: 9780072227215
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 356