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Wednesday, 29 Jun 2005

the Photoshop CS2 Book for Digital Photographers

by Scott Kelby If you use a digital camera and have Photoshop, the Photoshop CS2 Book for Digital Photographers is for you! This incredible book covers all you need to know from fixing photos to making spectacular black and whites!

The author's step-by-step methods in this book are are sure to take your photos to a new level. Covered in this book are the following subjects: new features of CS2, RAW, resizing and cropping, color management, color correction, black and white photos, fixing images, removing unwanted objects, retouching portraits, special effects, panoramas, sharpening and showing your work.

What I like about this book is - there is no guessing! Scott includes screenshots with the settings he uses giving you many formulas to use while working with your photos. Another great thing about this book is you can skip around and hit the methods you want to use first. All methods are straightforward with no guessing.

It will take some time to go through this book because it is packed! The time and money you invest in this book will pay for itself with impressive, eye-popping photos that will wow your friends, family and clients.

Reading Scott Kelby's books is fun and educational. I find myself enjoying the text as I read. He shares his talent and knowledge in a fun, creative way!

I HIGHLY recommmend this book for your graphics toolbox. I refer to mine daily because it is full of information and has so much I can learn from!

Tuesday, 03 May 2005

Digital Scrapbooking

This book is an incredible resource for the digital scrapbooker! Sally and Lori have written a book that takes you through the process of preserving your memories in digital format. Whether you are new or experienced, this book will soon become your desk companion. There is an added bonus...in the back of the book there is a CD full of Tutorials, Page Kits, Templates, and Alphabets (along with many other resources!).
The wonderful thing about this book is it includes software hints for several software programs - such as Digital Image Pro, Paint Shop Pro, Photo Impact, Photoshop Elements, and Photo Plus. The full color examples and layouts are an incredible source of inspriation.
Thank you for such a wonderful resource Sally and Lori!
Be creative!!

Tuesday, 03 May 2005

Page Curl Pro 2.0

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This is not your average page curl filter! From the Install to the user interface, this plug-in will amaze you. Page Curl Pro 2.0 allows you to curl, fold and manipulate your digital art. As you work within the interface, you have the option to view the effects in real time for efficient feeback.

With this plug in you can create multiple bends with full control over their angle, lighting, radius and more. You can even orient your object in 3D space. The lighting, texturizer and 3D space options in this plug in are powerful enough to be used in place of other filters which do the same.

Tuesday, 03 May 2005

Creative Digital Scrapbooking : Designing Keepsakes on Your Computer

Experience Level: For Beginners and Up
When I got this book, I was in love with the way it looked. But to my surprise, it was packed with a ton of wonderful information about Digital Scrapbooking in a clear, easy-to-read manner. Whether you are new to digital scrapbooking or if you have been at if for a while, this book has many nuggets of inspiration.
Creating Digital Keepsakes on Your Computer not only includes information and step-by-step information on using the computer to scrapbook but takes you through the process of creating a scrapbook page. In this book you will find inspiration for creating keepsakes, not just layouts. It includes a lot of good information on how to put your heart into your scrapbooking and why you want to preserve memories for your family.
If you are new to Digital Scrapbooking, you might give this book a look. If you have been around a while, this book will give you inspiration, as it has given me.
Happy Reading!
Be Creative!!