Photoshop CS3 for Photographers [DVD-ROM]

Chris Orwig (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1596713364 | ISBN-13: 978-1596713369 | Publication Date: June 29, 2007

Photoshop CS3 for Photographers covers all the essential techniques a digital photographer needs to master in order to take advantage of Photoshop's possibilities. Instructor Chris Orwig teaches everything from the key elements to the advanced tools of the application, demonstrating how to apply them for the best photographic results in print or online. He also gets into the nitty-gritty of using Photoshop, from working with Camera Raw to finessing a retouch. Exercise files accompany this training.

Topics Include:

• Customizing the workspace and palettes
• Determining color settings and preferences
• Processing and working creatively with Camera Raw
• Using layers, masking, and blend modes effectively
• Correcting color at an advanced level
• Adding effects, sharpening, and removing noise
• Burning and dodging non-destructively
• Cleaning up and retouching images
• Getting images online and in print
• Increasing the photographic quality of images

Duration: 13.25 hours
On 1 DVD-ROM

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About the Author

Chris Orwig is a faculty member of Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara, CA. He is a professional freelance photographer, interactive designer, educator, and consultant. Included among his clients are companies such as Disney, Nissan, Activision, and J-Records. Yet, more important to him than his client list is his passion for photography. Chris describes this passion with the words of the great photographer Marc Riboud, "Taking pictures is savoring life intensely, every hundredth of a second."

Product Details

• DVD-ROM
• Publisher: lynda.com, Inc (June 29, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1596713364
• ISBN-13: 978-1596713369
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,655,630 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Chris Orwig is a visual artist who brings passion to all that he does. He is a pro photographer, interactive designer, author, speaker and on the faculty of the world-renowned Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara, California. Apart from his professional endeavors, Chris enjoys getting out in the great outdoors any way he can - from mountain biking, cycling, camping, surfing, kayaking, snow camping, backpacking, running, etc. He currently lives in SB with his three favorite girls - his wife and (very cute) daughters!

For more inspiration visit:
- http://www.chrisorwig.com - portfolio
- http://www.chrisorwig.com/flipside - blog
- http://www.visual-poet.com - book companion site
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsUXSRuV61o - TEDx presentation