Have you taken seminars and purchased books on how to use Photoshop but still had a brick wall in front of you when it came down to being creative and the real ins and outs of the powerful program? If the answer is yes, then this book is for you.
You'll gain insight to how and why Photoshop does what it does and you'll gain an intuitive understanding of the program in such a way that it will help you progress to the next level of digital creativity. In the process you will apply what you have learned by creating distant galaxies and ringed planets from scratch.
You'll learn how to create and add special effects like fire and explosions to a scene, as well as explore methods for adding realistic weather effects using special blurring and lighting techniques. Using digital photography techniques and Photoshop CS or Elements, you'll learn how to morph normal human faces into animal features. In addition, techniques for creating and adding special effects like fire and explosions to a scene are covered.
The book also covers how to use Photoshop's animated brush engine to create rust and smoke. This is an insightful and fun book that will take both the hobbyist and the seasoned pro to the next level in creativity.
CHAPTER 1: Introduction
CHAPTER 2: Digital Fundamentals
CHAPTER 3: Concept and Planning
CHAPTER 4: Scanning Techniques
CHAPTER 5: Photoshop Techniques
CHAPTER 6: Photoshop Elements
CHAPTER 7: Repair and Reconstruction
CHAPTER 8: Elements of Fire and Smoke
CHAPTER 9: ANATOMY OF AN EXPLOSION
CHAPTER 10: Deconstructing Weather
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