Ken McMahon and Robin Nichols have created a complete and easy-to-follow introduction to Jasc's Paint Shop Pro 9, allowing you to take full advantage of this popular photo-editor and graphics program in ways you would never have imagined. If you are an amateur digital photographer, web or graphic designer this book will provide you with everything you need to get the very best out of your images and achieve professional-looking results with this affordable but powerful consumer software. Paint Shop Pro 9 for Photographers offers an extensive variety of real life examples with clear, step-by-step tutorials, eye-catching visuals and numerous tips and tricks to take your image making skills to new heights! * Get the best from your digital images and learn the top techniques of a creative industry pro * Be inspired by more than 1500 beautiful, color images throughout the book and available for download from the online gallery at www.guide2psp.com * Pick up the vital skills you need quickly with straight forward tutorials to help you learn every tool, feature and technique!

Paint Shop Pro 9 for Photographers

Arts & Photography

McMahon, Ken

Nichols, Robin

Photography & Video

Focal Press

Achieve professional results with this complete and easy-to-follow introduction to Corel's Paint Shop Pro X. Packed with a wide variety of real life examples, eye-catching visuals and numerous tips and tricks, Paint Shop Pro X for Photographers will enhance your productivity and take your skills to new heights. All the new features of Paint Shop Pro X are covered including Smart Photo Fix, the Makeover tools, Object Remover, Color Balance tool and much more. With full guidance on the basics, you will also master advanced retouching techniques to further improve your images and create outstanding results. If you are an amateur digital photographer, web or graphic designer, this Corel-endorsed guide will provide you with everything you need to achieve success with this affordable but powerful consumer software. * Get the best from your digital images and improve your workflow with top techniques from a creative industry pro * Gain the vital skills you need quickly with step-by-step tutorials to help you learn every tool, feature and technique * Be inspired by more than 1500 beautiful, color images throughout the book and available for download from the online gallery at www.guide2psp.com

Paint Shop Pro X for Photographers

Apple's Aperture software is a post-production tool designed to allow digital photographers to import, manage and enhance photographs in one simple, integrated workflow. Aperture 2, the recently updated version of the software, includes more than 100 new features for photo management and image processing, and this much-needed guide takes you through the tools and knowledge necessary to get up-and-running fast. Unlike other software books on the market, Apple Aperture 2 looks at this powerful application in the context of the overall digital photography workflow, helping you to use your time efficiently and enhance your creativity. The book includes clear explanations and step-by-step guidance on how to import, sort and navigate thousands of raw files like a pro; how to view and compare images to make selections quickly; how to turn good photos into beautiful images with adjustment tools; and how to export, showcase and print your best work with high quality results. * Fully updated for Aperture 2, the major update to Apple's powerful photo management and manipulation software * Learn time saving techniques and streamline your digital photography workflow in Aperture * Discover the best way to import, organize and enhance your images for ease of management and high quality results

Apple Aperture 2: A workflow guide for digital photographers

Rawlinson, Nik

Literally stamped with the approval seal of Corel, this book is more than just a guide to the features of the software. So many books are aimed at only the introductory level, but this guide explores all the capabilities of Paint Shop Pro Photo XI for digital imaging. Achieve professional results with this complete and easy-to-follow guide to Corel's Paint Shop Pro Photo XI. Packed with a wide variety of real life workflow projects, eye-catching visuals and numerous tips and tricks, Paint Shop Pro Photo XI for Photographers gives you all the skills you need to create outstanding images. All the new features of Paint Shop Pro Photo XI are covered including Snapfire, Photo Organizer, Skin Smoother, Photo Time Machine and much more. Get the best from Camera Raw images, create high-quality web graphics and learn how to efficiently organize your ever-expanding collections of digital photographs! If you are an amateur digital photographer, web or graphic designer, and want to get stunning results with Paint Shop Pro, this Corel recommended guide is for you! 'This book is ideal for you whether you are new or well versed in the world of mega pixels. Enjoy!' Gage S. Lockhart, Technical Support Specialist, Corel Software Inc. Praise for the previous edition: "This beautifully illustrated book provides information and guidance on using Paint Shop Pro X from a photographer's perspective...Newcomers to Paint Shop should read the book in a linear manner, while others may wish to use the book more as a reference by sampling particular chapters...The book is very well written and organized." - HiTech Review, July/Aug. 2006 "If you have Paint Shop Pro and really want to use it to its fullest, you need this book. There are vert few quality books available for this program, and this one, published by Focal Press, is at the top of the list...This book is organized well by using color coded pages for easy access to the many chapters, quality images to illustrate technique instructions and results, and tutorials at the end of every chapter to put to use the information that was just explained." - Apogee Photo Magazine, August 2006 "If you're using Corel's Paint Shop Pro X for your digital darkroom work, you'll really appreciate this book...Beginners, as well as experienced, Paint Shop Pro X users will benefit from this well written, easy to understand book...Paint Shop Pro X for Photographers is well written, well organized and well illustrated, and that's more than enough to put it on your bookshelf." - Digital Photographer, Oct/Dec 2006 * Get the best from your digital images and improve your workflow with top techniques from a creative industry pro * Gain the vital skills you need fast with step-by-step tutorials to help you learn every tool, feature and technique * Be inspired by more than 1500 beautiful, color images throughout the book and available for download from the online gallery at www.guide2psp.com

Paint Shop Pro Photo XI for Photographers

Great pictures don't just happen, you make them. Unleash your creative potential with this essential guide to the myriad of features in Paint Shop Pro Photo X2. Written specifically for photographers by a working professional, it tells you exactly what you need to know to master the powerful creation and editing techniques of this award-winning software. * Unlock the full potential of your photographs to get professional-looking results every time, turning everyday images into exceptional ones * Let your creativity flourish, seeing every tool, feature and technique of this powerful package through a photographer's eyes * Log on to the accompanying website, www.guide2psp.com, to follow along with the projects in the book as you learn. Packed with a wide variety of real life workflow projects, eye-catching visuals and numerous tips and tricks, Paint Shop Pro X2 for Photographers shows you how to: * expertly utilize Express Lab to quickly view and fix several photos at a time * use Layer Styles to apply a wide range of effects including embossing, drop shadows, and reflections * enhance your workflow, organize your files, and easily share your photos Every chapter in the book is methodically organized and easily accessible, so you can pick and choose to get the effect you need, when you need it. No matter what your skill level, this lavishly illustrated resource provides detailed, step-by-step instruction that guarantees stunning results every time. Ken McMahon is a graphic designer, freelance journalist and best-selling author. He runs Pelican Graphics, a digital design consultancy specializing in design and artwork production for print media and the web. * Unlock the full potential of your photographs to get professional-looking results every time, turning everyday images into exceptional ones * Let your creativity flourish, seeing every tool, feature and technique of this powerful package through a photographer's eyes * Log on to the accompanying website, www.guide2psp.com, to follow along with the projects in the book as you learn.

Paint Shop Pro Photo X2 for Photographers

PaintShop Photo Pro X3 For Photographers

If you are a digital photographer who's new to PaintShop Photo Pro or digital imaging in general, or have recently upgraded to the all-new version X3, this is the book for you! Packed with full color images to provide inspiration and easy to follow, step-by-step projects, you'll learn the ins and outs of this fantastic program in no time so you can start correcting and editing your images to create stunning works of art. Whether you want to learn or refresh yourself on the basics, such as effective cropping or simple color correction, or move on to more sophisticated techniques like creating special effects, everything you need is right here in this Corel-recommended guide. Useful information on printing and organizing your photos and a fantastic supplemental website with tons of extras rounds out this complete PSPP learning package. The awesome companion website - http://www.gopaintshoppro.co.uk/ - is packed full of practise files, bonus tutorials and other fabulous resources. * The most-trusted resource for getting up to speed fast with Corel's superb PaintShop Photo Pro software * Fully updated with all of the new features in version X3 * Follow along with the projects in the book and start creating on your own immediately with the help of a supplemental website packed with extras such as downloadable images from the book, tutorials, links to useful information, and more!

Routledge

Apple Aperture 3: A Workflow Guide for Digital Photographers

With over 200 brand new features, Apple's leading photo management and image processing package just got a whole lot bigger! From Faces to Places and Brushes to Presets, Mac experts Ken McMahon and Nik Rawlinson will guide you through everything you could ever need to know about Aperture 3 including how to: <ul>
<li>Find, tag, and protect your images with advanced metadata techniques </li> <li>Use Presets, Nondestructive brushes and the powerful new Curves tool to dramatically enhance your photos</li> <li>Seamlessly integrate Aperture 3 with other programs for incredible results</li> </ul>
Apple Aperture 3 - A Workflow Guide for Digital Photographers shows you how to put this powerful software right at the heart of your digital photography workflow. Inside you will find information on how to import, sort and navigate thousands of Raw files like a pro; how to fully utilize the new rush-based adjustments and quick fix adjustment presets to creatively edit your images; and how to export your images to slideshows, the Web, or even create your own coffee table style photobook. * Clear, step-by-step explanations simplify the features and uses of this extensive application * Real-life examples show you a complete digital photography workflow with Aperture at the core * Fully updated for Aperture 3

Computers & Technology

PaintShop Pro X6 for Photographers

Written for photographers of all levels, PaintShop Pro X6 for Photographers is packed with inspirational, full-color images and easy-to-follow step-by-step projects that will have you producing great images in PaintShop Pro in no time! Everything you need to enhance and improve your digital photography is right here in this Corel® endorsed guide. In this new edition, Ken McMahon looks at the pros and cons of the new, faster 64-bit version of the software and covers new features, including working with the Instant Effects palette, using the Smart selection brush, mapping photos, automatically tagging people, and uploading to Facebook, Flickr, and Google+. Other program features―selections, masking, layers, adjustments and effects, HDR, and scripting―are explained through practical examples that are just as relevant for older versions of the software. This book has everything a photographer needs to take their photos to the next level with PaintShop Pro. <ul>
<li>Learn from PaintShop Pro expert Ken McMahon with the most authoritative book on PaintShop Pro endorsed by Corel®. </li> <li>Completely revised and updated with all of the new features in X6―get up to speed with 64-bit processing power, new selection tools, workspace enhancements, and much more. </li> <li>A complete learning package with full-color screen shots and examples, and step-by-step projects at the end of each chapter.</li>
</ul>

Whether you're an experienced designer using InDesign at a fairly advanced level or a desktop publishing beginner new to InDesign-or making the transition from QuarkXPress-you'll find InDesign Production Cookbook chock-full of practical information, with quick solutions to real-world layout challenges. The book covers the very latest features in Adobe InDesign CS2 for Windows and Macintosh, including tips on using the program with Bridge within Adobe Creative Suite 2.
Unlike the traditional "bible" approach to learning new software, InDesign Production Cookbook's unique combination of concise explanations, expert tips, and practical recipes will bring new users up to speed quickly, while providing more seasoned professionals with the information they need to complete specific tasks on the run.
The book covers:
<ul>
<li>handling typography, including customization and special effects</li>
<li>working with photographs and illustrations</li>
<li>using InDesign's art tools to create illustrations</li>
<li>formatting tables</li>
<li>applying color and transparency effects</li>
<li>building multi-page documents</li>
<li>creating indexes and tables of contents</li>
<li>making interactive multimedia eBooks</li>
<li>InDesign style tagging</li>
</ul>
There's even a chapter specifically for QuarkXPress users making the switch to Adobe InDesign, showing where you will find familiar tools and commands in the new program.
Packed with step-by-step instructions, hundreds of full-color examples, and authoritative information and advice, InDesign Cookbook is the ultimate, no-nonsense production guide for every InDesign user.

InDesign Production Cookbook: Easy-to-Follow Recipes for Desktop Publishers and Graphic Designers

Martin, Keith

Dabbs, Alistair

Concepcion, Anne-Marie

Programming

O'Reilly Media

With over 200 brand new features, Apple's leading photo management and image processing package just got a whole lot bigger! From Faces to Places and Brushes to Presets, Mac experts Ken McMahon and Nik Rawlinson will guide you through everything you could ever need to know about Aperture 3 including how to: Find, tag, and protect your images with advanced metadata techniques Use Presets, Nondestructive brushes and the powerful new Curves tool to dramatically enhance your photosSeamlessly integrate Aperture 3 with other programs for incredible resultsApple Aperture 3 - A Workflow Guide for Digital Photographers shows you how to put this powerful software right at the heart of your digital photography workflow. Inside you will find information on how to import, sort and navigate thousands of Raw files like a pro; how to fully utilize the new rush-based adjustments and quick fix adjustment presets to creatively edit your images; and how to export your images to slideshows, the Web, or even create your own coffee table style photobook.

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Paint Shop Pro 9 for Photographers

Paint Shop Pro X for Photographers

Apple Aperture 2: A workflow guide for digital photographers

Paint Shop Pro Photo XI for Photographers

Paint Shop Pro Photo X2 for Photographers

PaintShop Photo Pro X3 For Photographers

Apple Aperture 3: A Workflow Guide for Digital Photographers

PaintShop Pro X6 for Photographers

InDesign Production Cookbook: Easy-to-Follow Recipes for Desktop Publishers and Graphic Designers

Apple Aperture 3: A Workflow Guide for Digital Photographers