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Learn to harness the full power of layers and selections in Photoshop-and let your creativity soar!Learning the basics of Photoshop is an admirable feat. Unfortunately, that's exactly where most people end their Photoshop journey-with a fundamental appreciation of the program and the ability to execute a few helpful techniques. But without a full understanding of and capability with layers and selections-arguably Photoshop's most powerful tools-you're leaving the vast majority of Photoshop's power and potential untapped.Photographer and author Glyn Dewis's new book, The Photoshop Layers and Selections Workshop, is here to change all that. The author of the bestselling The Photoshop Toolbox, Photograph Like a Thief, and The Photoshop Workbook, Glyn focuses on layers and selections in this book, knowing that if you can learn and master these two features, you'll have everything you need to maximize Photoshop's potential, bring out the best in your work, and harness your full creativity.In this book, you will: Start off with a detailed breakdown of the Photoshop workspace and how best to set it up for your workflow Learn everything you need to know to work like a pro with layers Conquer selections and cutouts, whether you're working with the Magic Wand Tool, Quick Selection Tool, Pen Tool, Select Subject feature, Color Range feature, or Vector Masks Dive into additional techniques to improve your skillset: color correction, composite blending, removing reddening in portraits, using Content Aware Fill to perfection, and moreFinally, in the last chapter, Glyn works through a start-to-finish project that brings all of the concepts together to show how they work in a real-world scenario.TABLE OF CONTENTSIntroductionChapter 1: The Photoshop WorkspaceChapter 2: LayersChapter 3: Selections and Cut OutsChapter 4: Additional Tips, Tricks, and TechniquesChapter 5: Complete Project

Adobe Premiere Pro: A Complete Course and Compendium of Features is your guide to creating, editing, and enhancing videos in Adobe Premiere Pro. Whether you're organizing hours of interviews, rapidly splicing news clips before a deadline, or creating your magnum opus, Premiere Pro is the tool for you-and this book will teach you what you need to know. First, with a complete Course that includes a set of projects and lessons derived fromvideo editor and motion graphic designer Ben Goldsmith, you will learn the procedures needed to use Premiere Pro effectively and professionally. Dozens of exercises are included that can be applied to any videos you have in mind. Through step-by-step lessons, you'll be exposed to all of Premiere Pro's features in practical contexts and its best practices for optimal workflows. To complete the Course, we'll supply lesson documents and their assets to download, so you can work alongside the text.Then, for greater depth of knowledge and subsequent reference, you'll use the Compendium to uncover more of the "e;how"e; and "e;why"e; of Premiere Pro. With each topic easyto access, you can find and explore all of Premiere Pro's key features and concepts in depth. With cross referencesbetween the Course andCompendium, the two parts of the book complement each other perfectly. Best of all, when the lessons in the Course are done, the Compendium will continue to serve for months and years to come.Learn step by step how to: Set up and organize a project Create a timeline and edit your video and audio Sweeten and master audio Use Premiere's powerful multicamera features Control graphics and titles Unlock Lumetri's professional color grading tools And much more!

The ultimate guide to the hottest new crafting trend!Colorful, creative, and totally addictive, diamond painting has taken the crafting world by storm. Now, with The Diamond Painting Guide and Logbook readers can get expert advice and inspiration on how to take their artwork to the next level. Inspired by cross stitch and paint-by-number, diamond painting involves carefully placing colorful jeweled "e;diamond"e; resin pieces on a canvas to create gorgeous works of art. This book is the first ever guide to the best practices for making flawless, stunning paintings, including: Best tools and uses Easy tips, tricks, and techniques Designing customized paintings Finishing, framing, and displaying artwork Maximizing therapeutic benefits Logging pages for tracking favorite projects And much, much more! Whether you're a beginner interested in learning a fun new skill, or an experienced diamond painter ready to take your work to the next level, this book will give you everything you need to create show-stopping paintings.

Learn to master your Nikon D780 and take full advantage of all its capabilities! Mastering the Nikon D780 by Darrell Young provides a wealth of experience-based information and insights for owners of the new D780 camera. Darrell is determined to help the user navigate past the confusion that often comes with complex and powerful professional camera equipment.This book explores the features and capabilities of the camera in a way that far surpasses the user's manual. It guides readers through the camera features with step-by-step setting adjustments; color illustrations; and detailed how, when, and why explanations for each option. Every button, dial, switch, and menu configuration setting is explored in a user-friendly manner, with suggestions for setup according to various shooting styles.Darrell's friendly and informative writing style allows readers to easily follow directions, while feeling as if a friend dropped in to share his knowledge. The information in this book goes beyond the camera itself and also covers basic photography technique.

Designed for photographers who haven't memorized every button, dial, setting, and feature on their Sony a6100, Rocky Nook's handy and ultra-portable quick reference Pocket Guide helps you get the shot when you're out and about. Learn how to:* Confirm that your camera is set up properly with the pre-shoot checklist* Identify every button and dial on your camera* Master the essential modes and settings you need to know* Dive deeper with additional features of your camera* Execute step-by-step instructions for shooting multiple exposures, in-camera HDR, time-lapse movies, and more* Follow tips and techniques for getting great shots in typical scenarios (portrait, landscape, freezing action, low light, etc.)

David Busch's Nikon D780 Guide to Digital Photography is the photographer's all-in-one resource for their camera. With this book, photographers will be able to fully master the newly released, Nikon D780. David Busch's guide offers more than just an explanation of the cameras functions and settings, giving readers insight into the world of digital photography. This comprehensive guide contains how-to-steps and full colour illustrations Covers all cameras features including setup, exposure, lens selection, lighting and more!Â

Designed for photographers who haven‿t memorized every button, dial, setting, and feature on their Nikon D850, Rocky Nook‿s handy and ultra-portable quick reference Pocket Guide helps you get the shot when you‿re out and about. • Confirm that your camera is set up properly with the pre-shoot checklist• Identify every button and dial on your camera• Learn the essential modes and settings you need to know• Dive deeper with additional features of your camera• Execute step-by-step instructions for shooting multiple exposures, in-camera HDR, time-lapse movies, and more• Follow tips and techniques for getting great shots in typical scenarios (portrait, landscape, freezing action, low light, etc.)

The Art, Science, and Craft of Great Landscape Photography teaches photographers how to convert their visual peak experiences-moments of extraordinary natural beauty that evoke a sense of wonder and awe-into stunning images that elicit the same awestruck emotion in their viewers. Randall is an experienced wilderness photographer, and whether you want to venture into the mountains for once-in-a-lifetime shots of raw nature, or simply hone your landscape photography skills from the safety of your back deck, Randall explains the art, science and craft of creating astounding images.Randall begins by focusing on the art of landscape photography. He describes his three-step process for composing a photograph and shows how good composition is an organic process that begins with rules but ultimately transcends them. Randall then explores the science behind successful landscape photographs, which requires understanding key concepts from geography, optics, vision, and psychology. These concepts include:Understanding how the position of the sun at sunrise and sunset varies throughout the year, which will help you plan when and where to shoot.Understanding optics to predict where rainbows will appear, how polarizers will interact with reflections, and where to find spectacular light.Understanding how to use topographic maps and computerized mapping tools to help you find the most promising shooting locations in the wilderness. Understanding how our visual system analyzes images and the psychology of how we view art. These insights will help you produce successful photographs. Exposure is a central aspect of the craft of landscape photography, and Randall tackles the challenges of this topic from every angle-from tips on calculating exposures in the field, to achieving correct exposure in high-contrast lighting situations, to the best digital darkroom techniques.Great landscape photography can be mastered with practice and by applying the techniques taught in this book. The Art, Science, and Craft of Great Landscape Photography is intended for those who already understand the basics of photography and who are ready to master the finer nuances of creating magnificent landscape photographs.Foreword by Reid CallananDirector, Santa Fe Photographic Workshops

David Busch's Nikon Z7 Guide to Digital Photography is your all-in-one comprehensive resource and reference for the exciting Nikon Z7 compact mirrorless camera. Photographers! Fine-tune your camera skills as you explore the world of digital photography, develop your creativity, and take great photographs with your Nikon Z7.This guide covers all the camera's features in depth, from taking your first photos through advanced details of setup, exposure, lens selection, lighting, and morePlus, learn when to use each option and, more importantly, when not to use them, by following the author's recommended settings for every menu entryFilled with detailed how-to steps and full-color illustrations, David Busch's Nikon Z7 Guide to Digital Photography covers all the camera's capabilities in depth, from taking your first photos through advanced details of setup, exposure, lens selection, lighting, and more, and relates each feature to specific photographic techniques and situations.With best-selling photographer and mentor David Busch as your guide, you'll quickly have full creative mastery of your camera's capabilities, whether you're shooting on the job, as an advanced enthusiast, or are just out for funWritten by #1 best-selling camera manual author, David Busch

Textbook on software architectureBridges the gap between software architecture and implementing the code baseSimple and obvious structuring of all important basic concepts in the area of software architecture, which show the typical errors in the software architecture of large software systems and convey meaningful solutionsFilled with 200 images (in full color) of real world software systems

If you're a passionate photographer eager to learn the best ways to achieve tack-sharp focus in your images, these 50 focus-based principles are exactly what you need to take your work to the next level. While focusing your camera seems like it should be a no-brainerthere's autofocus, after all!it's often not a simple task. Depending on the shooting situation, your camera, and the countless scenarios that can ';throw off' the focus, the task of achieving sharp images with great focus can be deceptively challenging.If you're a passionate photographer eager to learn the best ways to achieve tack-sharp focus in your images, these 50 focus-based principles are exactly what you need to take your work to the next level. With photographer and author John Greengo as your guide, you'll quickly learn nearly four dozen techniques for achieving focus in every shooting situation. You'll learn:*; How to optimize autofocus no matter what kind of camera you have (DSLR or mirrorless)*; How to master manual focus*; Which focus modes and focus areas work best for different situations*; How to use your camera's autofocus aids, such as magnification and focus peaking*; Techniques to keep your camera stable, either handheld or on a tripod*; How shutter speed and aperture affect sharpnessWritten in the author's friendly and approachable style, and illustrated with examples that clearly show how each technique can help you capture great photos, 50 Things Photographers Need to Know About Focus is designed to be an effective, fast, and fun way to learn how to achieve great focus in your imagesno matter what situation.TABLE OF CONTENTSChapter 1: Focus BasicsChapter 2: AutofocusChapter 3: Mirrorless AutofocusChapter 4: DSLR AutofocusChapter 5: Customized Autofocus ControlsChapter 6: Autofocus AidsChapter 7: Autofocus and LensesChapter 8: Manual Focus and LensesChapter 9: Exposure Control for FocusChapter 10: Advanced Focusing TechniquesChapter 11: Other Focus Topics

Learn to master the unique challenges of black and white photography, and create high-quality, beautiful images!In this newly revised and expanded classic guide to black and white photography, renowned photographer Harold Davis breaks through the mystery of digital monochrome. Using more than 200 of his own stunning fully-captioned monochromatic images to illustrate, Davis walks you through the visual ideas that work well with black and white. He shares the technical approaches that you can use to create high-quality monochromatic photos.With Creative Black & White you'll discover a deeper appreciation for what you can accomplish when taking portraits, landscapes, night photos, close-ups, and more. This book provides both inspiration and technical instruction. You may never photograph the world in quite the same way again! Learn to see and think in black and white:*; Convert RAW files to black and white*; Use color information to create black and white photos in Lightroom and Photoshop*; Create monochromatic images using multi-RAW processing and HDR*; Learn how to apply solarization, tinting, toning, and other special effects*; Complete exposure data and the story behind every photoFind inspiration and instruction for your journey with black and white photography with Creative Black & White.

';Once you read this, you will know your camera inside and out.'Mastering the Nikon Z6 is the ultimate guide to understanding your new mirrorless full-frame Z6 camera.Recently updated with downloadable resources for the new firmware C2.00 Eye detection (Eye-AF) feature, Mastering the Nikon Z6 by Darrell Young provides a wealth of experience-based information and insights. Darrell is determined to help the user navigate past the confusion that often comes with complex and powerful professional camera equipment.This book explores the features and capabilities of the camera in a way that far surpasses the user's manual. It guides readers through the camera features with step-by-step setting adjustments; color illustrations; and detailed how, when, and why explanations for each option. Every button, dial, switch, and menu configuration setting is explored in a user-friendly manner, with suggestions for setup according to various shooting styles.Darrell's friendly and informative writing style allows readers to easily follow directions, while feeling as if a friend dropped in to share his knowledge. The information in this book goes beyond the camera itself and also covers basic photography technique.What other Nikon Z6 users are saying about this book: Darrell's books are easy to read, easy to find specific info, and very thorough in providing all the information I need. Excellent resource!!! The ONLY how to book you need for the Z6. This book on the Nikon Z6 should be included with the purchase of the camera. There is not much info left out. Once you read this you will know your camera inside and out.

Whether you're encountering this classic for the first time or revisiting its universal themes, you'll find the book inspirational and instructional in its real-world wisdom and beautiful photography.Author and photographer David duChemin teaches how to seek and serve your creative vision through the art of photography.Author David duChemin shares the nuances of approaching different subjects, the value of scouting locations (and wandering in unfamiliar places), techniques for photographing landscapes, how to capture a sense of place and culture with sensitivity through images of food, festivals, art, faith, and more.This updated edition of David duChemin's Within The Frame, David maintains the crucial theme of vision-and he helps you find, cultivate, and pursue your own, and then fit it within the frame.Filled with engaging photography, thought-provoking text, actionable takeaways, and creative exercises, David duChemin's Within The Frame continues to resonate strongly with readers across the globe.

Whether you're the photographer behind the camera or the model in front of the lens, chances are you could use some help with posing, which is one of the biggest challenges when it comes to portrait photography. POSE! provides the knowledge and the inspiration you need to make your next photo shoot a success. With over 1,000 different looks for you to recreate and experiment with, the book covers a wide range of poses and subject matter in an easily accessible and visually dynamic layout. Photographer and author Mehmet Eygi demonstrates exactly how to get the right pose-from hand and leg placement, to a subtle tilt of the chin, to engaging with props and the environment around you.Each pose covered consists of a main pose followed by three variations on that pose. Organized by subject matter, POSE! covers: WOMEN: Portrait, Beauty, Fashion, Lingerie, Implied Nude, Curvy, Curvy Boudoir, Sports, Business, Wall MEN: Portrait, Fashion, Implied Nude, Sports, Business, Wall COUPLES: Portrait, Fashion, Implied Nude, Sports MATERNITY: Mother, Couple FAMILY: Parents and Baby, New Family, ChildrenWhether you use POSE! as an educational tool to explore the art of posing, or you simply use it as a look-book to find photographic inspiration or to help you direct a model, you'll quickly improve your portrait photography starting with your very next shoot.

Whether you are new to Luminar, or a seasoned user, Jeff Carlson's The Photographer's Guide to Luminar 4 will have something for you to learn!In The Photographer's Guide to Luminar 4, photographer Jeff Carlson helps you discover Luminar's best features to take full advantage of the program for all your photography needs.Photographer and author, Jeff Carlson, showcases the power, precision, and control of Luminar while teaching you to work quickly and efficiently. Photographer Jeff Carlson walks you through Luminar in The Photographer's Guide to Luminar 4 to help you discover the software's best features so you can take full advantage of the program for all your photography needs.

In the past, landscape photography largely ended when the last light of dusk faded from the sky. Today it's only beginning. The latest digital cameras have made it easy to create images of the landscape at night that film and early digital photographers could only dream of. Equipped with off-the-shelf cameras, more and more photographers are venturing into the night, far beyond the comforting glow of city lights, and returning with spectacular images of places both familiar and unknown that are unlike anything seen before. Dusk to Dawn: A Guide to Landscape Photography at Night is your guide to this new photographic world. In it, photographer Glenn Randall-author of the bestselling The Art, Science, and Craft of Great Landscape Photography-teaches you how to plan, shoot, and process professional-quality images of the Milky Way, the aurora, lunar eclipses, meteor showers, star trails, and landscapes lit solely by moonlight. Throughout the book, Randall emphasizes ways to integrate beautiful depictions of the night sky with equally compelling renditions of the land below to create complete landscape images that evoke a sense of place-and a sense of wonder. Equipped with the knowledge in this book, readers will be prepared to create their own nocturnal masterpieces.