作者：Al Ward
出版日期：February 24, 2009
出版社：Sybex
页数：288
ISBN：ISBN-10: 0470397012 ISBN-13: 978-0470397015
文件格式：PDF

Learn how to tap into the creative part of your brain to createamazing digital art in Photoshop CS4. This exciting, full-color guideis designed especially for artists and photographers who want toharness the thrilling potential of the new release of Photoshop. Youllgo beyond cookie-cutter techniques and discover unique ideas forcreative expression so you can create melting landscapes, perform facelifts, and find other lesser-known effects. Timesaving techniques allowyou to devote more time to the creative process.
From the Back Cover
Discover your creative side
If you want to tap the full power of Photoshop to create digital artthat dazzles, you’ve come to the right place. Photoshop guru and authorAl Ward launches you on an exciting journey through little-known photomanipulation techniques that will fire your brain for some trulycreative work. Use the inspirational tutorials to tap into your rightbrain and Photoshop CS4. Create glass textures or striking reflectionson water, shape otherworldly landscapes or creatures and scenes fromnightmares—this compelling book will expand your skills beyond theeveryday and unleash your true artistry.
Master Blend If, extraction, layer masks, and other Photoshop tools essential for freeing your brainGlamorize portraits by erasing wrinkles, changing eye color, and whitening teethLearn out-of-your-head special effects, such as creating plastic or glass textures or intertwining objectsAdd mood to your images, create reflections on water, and light up the sky with patternsBring out your inner Van Gogh with sketching, painting, and pencil toolsTurn flesh to stone, make a cyborg, and learn other ways to turn people into exotic artAdd drama to your photos with moody color alterations and reductions
Paint like a pro using combinations of filters, adjustments, and brushing techniques
Transform portraits and landscape images into scenes from nightmares and realms of the fantastic