With many software guides serving as high-tech “recipe books,” teaching cookie-cutter habits with little relevance to complex, real-world projects, EXPLORING ADOBE INDESIGN Creative Cloud takes a different approach. Emphasizing on fundamental design principles, critical thinking skills, and practical applications to prepare you for professional success, this unique text features step-by-step tutorials, vibrant illustrations, and realistic exercises to engage …
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The Visual Toolbox: 60 Lessons for Stronger Photographs (Voices That Matter)
Simply having a certain camera or lens isn’t going to make you a better photographer. So, what will? Understanding your camera. Thinking differently. Studying photographs and knowing what they provoke in you, and why. Giving the craft time to grow. Looking to painters, designers, and others who work in two dimensions and learning from them. Relentlessly looking for …
A full-color guide to Nikon’s exciting new entry-level dSLR With its large 24.2 megapixel sensor, full HD video recording capability, and wireless options, the Nikon D3200 is very appealing! This full-color guide assumes no prior digital photography or dSLR knowledge and helps you start taking great pictures with your new Nikon right from the beginning. Popular author …
Photoshop CC: The Missing Manual: Covers 2014 release (Missing Manuals)
Photoshop CC is an outstanding image editor, but it can be pretty overwhelming. This book makes learning Photoshop as easy as possible by explaining the hows and whys in a friendly, conversational style. You’ll unlock Photoshop’s secrets, new goodies, and time-saving features, with expert tips and practical editing advice you can use every day.The important stuff you need …
Beginner’s Guide to Digital Painting in Photoshop is a new series dedicated to providing a comprehensive guide to the basics of digital painting in this versatile program. Whether you’re new to this artistic medium or simply looking to improve existing skills, this book offers up a wealth of suggestions and advice to get you started, improve workflows, perfect …
OpenGL Superbible: Comprehensive Tutorial and Reference (7th Edition)
OpenGL® SuperBible, Seventh Edition, is the definitive programmer’s guide, tutorial, and reference for OpenGL 4.5, the world’s leading 3D API for real-time computer graphics. The best introduction for any developer, it clearly explains OpenGL’s newest APIs; key extensions; shaders; and essential, related concepts. You’ll find up-to-date, hands-on guidance for all facets of modern …
Bonus! Register your paperback book with the author (details inside the book – paperback only) to get complimentary Premium Membership to the Lightroom Queen website. This gives you access to all the eBook formats of this book at no extra cost and email support from Victoria herself. Adobe Lightroom CC/6 – The Missing FAQ is primarily designed …
iOS 8 for the iPad is the biggest iOS release ever, and this all-new Missing Manual includes everything you need to know about iPad’s exciting features and new user interface. Missing Manual series creator David Pogue takes you on a guided iPad tour, complete with step-by-step instructions, crystal-clear explanations, and lots of tips, tricks, and surprises along the …
Olympus launched the OM-D E-M5 Mark II camera with a specific purpose in mind: to create a Micro Four Thirds camera for advanced enthusiast and professional photographers who prefer a smaller, yet very powerful mirrorless camera. The E-M5 Mark II is a true system camera for those who demand the best in cameras, lenses, and image quality. …
Teach Yourself VISUALLY Photoshop Elements 13 (Teach Yourself VISUALLY (Tech))
The straightforward Photoshop Elements guide designed specifically for visual learners Teach Yourself VISUALLY Photoshop Elements 13 is your user-friendly guide to quickly start editing images like a pro. With full-color screenshots throughout, this highly visual book covers the most important features of Photoshop Elements, reinforcing foundational tasks and introducing brand new features included in the latest update. You’ll …