Synopses & Reviews
You see them in magazines, pass them around in emails, and run across them everywhere on the web - incredibly cool, crazy, and sometimes strange images that you know have been doctored using Photoshop. Have you ever looked at them and wondered, "How did they do that?" Adobe Photoshop and Photoshop Elements for Teens is filled with the tips and techniques that you need to know to use these powerful programs to create your own amazing images or retouch your digital photographs. Begin with the fundamentals of Photoshop and Photoshop Elements as you conquer the essential features and functions of each program. Master the interface and learn how to create and manage layers. Next, get ready to edit your images as you develop the skills you need to paint with the Brush, draw shapes and text, and apply special effects to your images. Put your new skills to the test as you complete a variety of hands-on projects, including making prints, dressing up your computer desktop, creating animation, laying out websites, and creating logos.
Synopsis
Digital cameras have become commonplace. Today's teens live in a digital world of their own creation and their photography is no exception. They want the ease that comes with being able to digitally crop their photos, enlarge or reduce them, color correct them, or just have fun with digitally altering them. They want what Photoshop has to offer. Adobe Photoshop and Photoshop Elements for Teens covers the fundamental tools of these two popular programs. This book shows that Photoshop and Elements are not only for graphic designers, photographers, and animators, but can easily be used by anyone who wants to apply cool effects to their images. This book expresses the new truth that Photoshop is not beyond the grasp of beginners and anybody who is willing to make the commitment can conquer its tools. This is a must-have book for teens who want to learn the ins and outs of Photoshop Benefits: * The first book to offer Photoshop and Photoshop Elements techniques to the teen market * Integrates Photoshop with familiar devices such as iPods, digital cameras, MySpace, cell phones, and more * Covers skills you can learn in either Photoshop Elements or the full version of Photoshop
Synopsis
You see them in magazines, pass them around in emails, and run across them everywhere on the web - incredibly cool, crazy, and sometimes strange images that you know have been doctored using Photoshop. Have you ever looked at them and wondered, "How did they do that?" Adobe Photoshop and Photoshop Elements for Teens is filled with the tips and techniques that you need to know to use these powerful programs to create your own amazing images or retouch your digital photographs. Begin with the fundamentals of Photoshop and Photoshop Elements as you conquer the essential features and functions of each program. Master the interface and learn how to create and manage layers. Next, get ready to edit your images as you develop the skills you need to paint with the Brush, draw shapes and text, and apply special effects to your images. Put your new skills to the test as you complete a variety of hands-on projects, including making prints, dressing up your computer desktop, creating animation, laying out websites, and creating logos.
About the Author
Marc Campbell is a technology author, graphic designer, and instructor. His popular guides to computer graphics have appeared around the world in four languages. When he isn¿t trying to beat a deadline, you can find him out and about in Center City Philadelphia or at home with the lights down and the phone ringer off, his nose in a story about Robin Hood. This is his eleventh book.
Table of Contents
Part 1: On Your Mark Chapter 1: Meet Photoshop Chapter 2: All About Pixels Chapter 3: All About Layers Part 2: Get Set Chapter 4: Editing Images Chapter 5: Painting and Retouching Images Chapter 6: Applying Special Effects Part 3: Go Chapter 7: Dressing Up Your Digital Lifestyle Chapter 8: Sharing Your Talent Online Chapter 9: Making Prints Chapter 10: Creating Animation Chapter 11: Designing Webpages Chapter 12: Putting Out a Line of Merchandise