Synopses & Reviews
Providing an overview of digital scrapbooking, this book shows you how to design and produce digital scrapbooks, which can be printed, posted to the web, or shared on digital media. Basic photo preparation and editing are covered, along with tips for better picture taking. Page layout and the incorporation of non-photographic elements are discussed, and instruction is given on creating your own graphical elements, whether for use in a digital scrapbook or to be printed and used in a paper scrapbook. Both paper scrapbooking and digital scrapbooking have become quite popular, especially now that digital cameras are in common use. With all the information provided in this book targeted specifically to the digital scrapbook audience, its value over the cost of monthly magazines is strong. Written in tutorial style with the use of various applications to demonstrate techniques, this book is presented in a creative manner that as a scrapbooker, you can relate to.
Synopsis
Are you a traditional scrapbook enthusiast looking for a way to organize your memories electronically? Have you never tried scrapbooking because you're not sure where to start? "Digital Scrapbooking" is here to start you on your journey! Cover the fundamentals of digital photography and digital scrapbook elements-incorporating existing elements or even creating your own. Even if you've never put together a scrapbook page, you'll get the tips you need to start organizing your photographs into vibrant, exciting scrapbook pages right on your computer. When you're finished, you'll get tips for sharing your newly created memory pages in print or online.
About the Author
Sally Beacham teaches intermediate and advanced level Paint Shop Pro classes, Xara X classes devoted to Photoshop-compatible plugin filters, and a new Memory Page Fundamentals class which focuses on converting traditional paper scrapbook techniques to digital scrapbooking. Beacham is coauthor of "Paint Shop Pro 8 Zero to Hero"Lori J. Davis is a former college teacher and technical writer who first developed a passion for computer graphics several years ago when developing a personal Web site. She has taught many computer graphics classes online, has been a beta tester for several graphics-related applications, has served as the technical editor and occasional contributor to psppower.com, and has contributed a series of articles to Digital Camera Magazine. Currently residing in New Jersey, Davis has also authored several books including "Paint Shop Pro 7 Solutions"(Muska and Lipman Publishing, 1929685483) and "Paint Shop Pro 8 Power!"(Muska and Lipman Publishing, 1929685386).
Table of Contents
1. Scrapbooking How and Why 2. Digital Photo Fundamentals 3. Basic Layout Guidelines 4. Adding Graphic Elements 5. Text Techniques 6. Enhancing Your Pages with Filters 7. Advanced Photo Techniques 8. Sharing Your Work 9. Creating Your Own Elements 10. Further Fun with Photos Appendix A: Resources