Many of acclaimed photographer John Lund's images are instantly recognizable. What's not instantly recognizable are the elements that make up these composite images or the Photoshop techniques behind them--to unravel those mysteries, you need this beautiful, full-color volume. In these pages, Lund and co-author Pamela Pfiffner show you not just how to reproduce his results but the creative process that generates them. The emphasis here is on simplicity: how to create extremely complex images using a few, fairly simple Photoshop techniques that even beginners can grasp. After providing an introduction to the creative process and conceptual imagery in general, the authors get to the heart of the volume: the images. Each of the 15 chapters deconstructs an incredible Photoshop compositing process showing the final image--in full-page, full-color glory--with an accompanying description of Lund's creative approach to the assignment, and a detailed, step-by-step explanation of particular techniques used in the project. So how'd he make that fire-breathing dragon? Why, with images of a pet iguana, flame, a wall, and the sky, of course!
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Many of acclaimed photographer John Lund's images are instantly recognizable. What's not instantly recognizable are the elements that make up these composite images or the Photoshop techniques behind them--to unravel those mysteries, you need this beautiful, full-color volume. In these pages, Lund and co-author Pamela Pfiffner show you not just how to reproduce his results but the creative process that generates them. The emphasis here is on simplicity: how to create extremely complex images using a few, fairly simple Photoshop techniques that even beginners can grasp. After providing an introduction to the creative process and conceptual imagery in general, the authors get to the heart of the volume: the images. Each of the 15 chapters deconstructs an incredible Photoshop compositing process showing the final image--in full-page, full-color glory--with an accompanying description of Lund's creative approach to the assignment, and a detailed, step-by-step explanation of particular techniques used in the project. So how'd he make that fire-breathing dragon? Why, with images of a pet iguana, flame, a wall, and the sky, of course!
About the Author
John Lund, a professional photographer and digital-imaging specialist, is known the world over not just for his acclaimed stock and travel photos but also for his witty Animal Antics line of greeting cards, posters, calendars, and stationary featuring animals in human poses and situations. Pamela Pfiffner, as a reporter and editor for MacWeek, has covered electronic publishing from its inception. She has been editor-in-chief of MacUser and Publish, and was part of the launch team of TechTV. In 1999, she launched Creativepro.com as an independent portal for creative professionals. Her most recent book is Inside the Publishing Revolution: The Adobe Story.
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Complex Digital Compositing for the Rest of Us,
This review is from: Adobe Master Class: Photoshop Compositing with John Lund (Paperback)
While most Photoshop books, teach compositing techniques by building on very simple images, John Lund uses real complex-looking advertising images and breaks them down into the simple steps used to create them. I found that made it easier for me to visualize the possibilities of the techniques he teaches in the book.
Another aspect of the book that I think is really succesful is the personal perspective that the author uses which makes the book easier to read than other Photoshop books I've read, which often have the pace and humor of a manual. I strongly recommend this book to anyone interested in taking their photography further, this book can truly be read and understood by users of any level, and I never would have thought that a Photoshop book could actually be enjoyable to read.
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Great book! Must have for any level Photoshop user.,
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This review is from: Adobe Master Class: Photoshop Compositing with John Lund (Paperback)
John Lund invites you into his studio, gives you a cup of coffee and lets you look over his shoulder while he works, all the while explaining what he's doing in a way that makes it easy to understand. And what he does is amazing!This book is inspirational, not very heady (as in 'you could never in your wildest dreams ever do this') and practical (as in 'you can do this') with easy-to-follow, easy-to-understand steps to making some very unusual Photoshop illustrations. The book has me thinking. I've been keeping a lot of photos I've taken with my digital camera for later use. With John's book I'm thinking of how I can do more than put someone's head on a cow. Compositing images is exciting, and John gives a lot to think about. This book is human, kind, generous and it made me feel comfortable. John's attitude makes me feel like I can do it, and therefore, I'm encouraged that I can actually do things beyond what I might do on my own. His own story is inspirational and his techniques will get any level Photoshop user or photographer excited. I highly recommed John Lund's Photoshop Compositing.
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Everything I Expected and More,
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For those of us that have difficulty sifting through hundreds of pages of technical instruction this is the book to start with. If you really want to learn the art of compositing you'll still need the technical books to follow this one but what a great starting place. It was a fun read, pretty detailed, and very informative. I can't recommend it highly enough.
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