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  • Formatas: Paperback / softback, 288 pages, aukštis x plotis x storis: 190x231x14 mm, weight: 567 g
  • Išleidimo metai: 26-Feb-2009
  • Leidėjas: Peachpit Press Publications
  • ISBN-10: 0321604539
  • ISBN-13: 9780321604538
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  • Formatas: Paperback / softback, 288 pages, aukštis x plotis x storis: 190x231x14 mm, weight: 567 g
  • Išleidimo metai: 26-Feb-2009
  • Leidėjas: Peachpit Press Publications
  • ISBN-10: 0321604539
  • ISBN-13: 9780321604538
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In Real World Compositing with Adobe Photoshop CS4, Photoshop experts Scott Valentine and Dan Moughamian explain the key elements involved in planning and executing a composite imaging project. Readers will learn about the importance of the planning process, including tips on how to develop creative ideas and stay organized as their project evolves. In addition, they will pick up vital techniques for acquiring and perfecting source images in Photoshop CS4, before bringing them together as a seamless composite. The powerful new 3D features found in the Extended edition are also discussed as part of a 2D-3D workflow.

Serious photographers and digital artists wishing to produce photo-realistic imagery or surrealistic artwork by blendingor compositingmultiple images and light sources can learn all they need to know right here. Building from the reader's existing skill set of Photoshop fundamentals, the authors provide detailed examples and explanations that cover the newest features in Photoshop CS4 and also utilize a variety of tools and software applications.

More than just a Photoshop guide, this book takes a holistic approach, instructing readers on photographic planning and techniques, key design concepts, visual perception, and robust image editing techniques. This is an increasingly popular approach which requires the digital artist to become more involved in the presentation and concept of their images. Real World Compositing with Photoshop CS4 delivers the information readers need, to produce the best possible composite imagery.
Introduction xi
System Considerations
1(16)
Hardware
1(12)
Memory (RAM)
2(2)
Graphics Processors (GPUs)
4(2)
Monitors
6(3)
Hard Drives
9(3)
Color Calibration and Profiling
12(1)
Software
13(4)
Adobe Bridge CS4
13(1)
D Modeling and Rendering
14(1)
Advanced Masking Tools
15(1)
Noise Reduction Software
15(2)
Brainstorming
17(8)
Finding Inspiration
17(5)
Storing and Evaluating Ideas
18(2)
Sketching and Visualizing
20(2)
Choosing a Final Concept
22(3)
Choosing the Scene and Subject
25(16)
The Scene
25(7)
Details Make the Difference
26(1)
Scouting the Options
27(2)
Travel Now, Travel Later
29(2)
Travel by Wire: Stock Imagery
31(1)
The Subject
32(4)
Other Considerations
36(5)
Complexity
36(1)
Color and Luminosity
37(4)
Using Stock Images
41(12)
Finding the Right Shots
41(4)
Understanding What You Need
41(1)
Searching and Organizing
42(2)
Keyword Search Strategies
44(1)
Licensing and Restrictions
45(8)
Free Sites and Fair Use
49(2)
Types of Images Available
51(2)
Capturing the Scene and Subject
53(30)
Working with Light
53(10)
Soft Light
54(2)
Hard Light
56(1)
Reflections
57(3)
Highlights
60(1)
Shadows and Texture
61(2)
Edge Contrast
63(3)
Opaque Edges
64(1)
Transparent Edges
65(1)
Distance Factors
66(1)
Perspective
67(2)
Composition and Selective Focus
69(5)
Compositional Balance
69(2)
Tilt-Shift
71(3)
Digital Noise
74(2)
Color Considerations
76(2)
Camera Location
78(1)
Equipment Considerations
79(4)
Organizing and Evaluating Images
83(16)
Bridge Workflow Tips
83(11)
Tips for Metadata
84(3)
Tips for Keywords
87(2)
Tips for Searching
89(2)
Tips for Using Collections
91(1)
Tips for Evaluating and Comparing Images
92(2)
Photoshop Workflow Tips
94(5)
Managing Your Workspace
94(2)
Using Layers and Layer Groups
96(3)
Processing Raw Source Files
99(24)
Enhancing Color and Tone
100(16)
Global Color Corrections
100(3)
Global Tonal Corrections
103(5)
Localized Color and Tone Corrections
108(8)
Controlling Camera Noise
116(1)
Controlling Sharpness
117(2)
Handling Multiple Corrections
119(2)
Managing Output
121(2)
Enhancing Source Images
123(26)
Compositing Workflow
123(9)
Identifying Problem Areas
124(1)
Retaining Image Flexibility
125(7)
Making Image Corrections
132(17)
Reducing Noise
132(2)
Modifying Tonal Values
134(2)
Correcting Color
136(2)
Making Layer-Based Edits
138(11)
Creating 3D Content
149(32)
3D Fundamentals
150(7)
3D in Photoshop
157(10)
Basic 3D Tools
157(4)
The 3D Panel
161(3)
The 3D Axis
164(3)
Creating 3D Content in Photoshop
167(8)
Understanding Textures
169(3)
Working with Materials
172(1)
Adding Contour with Depth Maps
173(1)
Lighting 3D Content
174(1)
Rendering and Performance
175(1)
Choosing Your 3D Environment
176(5)
Compositing Source Materials
181(42)
Quick Setup
181(3)
Adding Source Files
184(5)
Adjusting Scale and Placement
189(4)
Obscuring Extra Pixels
193(13)
Clone, Patch, and Healing Tools
194(3)
Selections, Layer Masks, and Alpha Channels
197(7)
Alternate Removal Methods
204(2)
Perfecting Focus
206(6)
Lighting Enhancements
212(5)
''Lighting Layers''
212(3)
Creating Shadows
215(2)
Final Touches
217(5)
File Versioning Options
222(1)
Output Options
223(16)
Commercial Press Output
223(9)
Choosing the Right ICC Profile
224(3)
Soft-Proofing Your Work
227(4)
Making Corrections
231(1)
Ink-Jet Printer Output
232(3)
Web Output
235(4)
Appendix: Project Examples
239(18)
Project 1: Blue Moon
239(9)
Step 1: Process the Raw Source Image
240(1)
Step 2: Correct the Perspective on Buildings
241(1)
Step 3: Create an Illustrator ''Orb''
241(1)
Step 4: Create a 3D Photoshop ''Orb''
242(1)
Step 5: Place Files as Smart Objects
243(1)
Step 6: Position, Scale, and Rotate
244(1)
Step 7: Mimic the Evening Light
245(1)
Step 8: Adjust the Focus
246(1)
Step 9: Add the Final Touches
247(1)
Project 2: Alley Man
248(5)
Step 1: Match the Tonality and Color
248(1)
Step 2: Place the Man in the Alley
249(1)
Step 3: Achieve Accurate Scale
250(1)
Step 4: Set the Focus Points
251(1)
Step 5: Work the Shadows
252(1)
More Composite Examples
253(3)
Parting Words
256(1)
Image Credits 257(2)
Index 259
Dan Moughamian is an experienced compositor and fine art photographer of landscapes and urban architecture. He has more than 14 years of experience with Adobe Photoshop and is an Adobe Certified Expert. As a veteran member of their testing programs, Dan has worked directly with Adobe Systems and the Photoshop team, to help define and enhance many of the core compositing functions in Photoshop. Dan has also channeled his passion for teaching Photoshop and photography, into a series of new training videos available from designProVideo.com. Dan resides in suburban Chicago with his wife Kathy.

Scott Valentine is an award-winning experimental photographer and long-time Photoshop user in both artistic and technical capacities. He contributes considerable time to the Photoshop and digital photography communities at AllExperts.com, CommunityMX.com and one of the longest-standing Photoshop web communities, PhotoshopTechniques.com. Scott has a deep understanding of digital imaging and optical physics, and served as a subject matter expert in microphotography and technical image analysis at a national laboratory. As a member of Photoshop's prerelease teams, Scott has access to all the latest features and thinking from Adobe on "what's next." Keep up with Scott at blog.lightningsymphony.com