Photoshop CS4 for Photographers: Creative Effects [CD-ROM]

Chris Orwig (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 3, 2009

In Photoshop CS4 for Photographers: Creative Effects, Chris Orwig flexes the muscles of this powerful program to create unique and eye-catching photographic effects. A passionate photographer, Chris demonstrates how to enhance images through adding light for emphasis, adding drop and directional shadows, and using motion blur and film grain creatively. He also covers how to add a distressed look to create a vintage-style photograph, use infrared and solarization, apply creative layer blending, and much more. The course culminates with a step-by-step look at some real-world projects that utilize the techniques. Exercise files accompany the course.

Topics Include:

• Adding light and drama
• Applying graffiti and reflections to surfaces
• Using lens blur and focus to enhance portraits
• Masking multiple images and adding elements
• Combining images with multiple depths of field
• Applying border and edge effects

Duration: 7.75 hours
On 1 DVD-ROM

System Requirements

Macintosh Requirements

• OS 10.3.9 or higher
• DVD-ROM drive
• 1024x768 resolution
• 24-bit video support
• QuickTime 7 or higher

Windows Requirements

• XP or Vista
• DVD-ROM Drive
• 1024x768 resolution
• 24-bit video support
• PC sound card/speakers
• QuickTime 7 or higher (included)
• .NET 2.0 or higher (included)

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Each lynda.com CD/DVD course offers hours of training movies that you watch on your computer. The movies are recorded in pixel-perfect quality, and include the authors' narration and movements as they teach the subject matter. Courses include the same project files that the instructors use, so you can follow along at your own pace. lynda.com tutorials are great for visual learners and people who like to learn by doing. Topics include software applications, workflow optimization, tips and techniques, and much more. Play, fast-forward, and rewind for easy learning.

About the Author

Chris Orwig is a faculty member of Brooks Institute in Santa Barbara, CA. He is a photographer, interactive designer, and educator who brings his unique perspective, creativity, and passion to all that he does. As a photographer, he agrees with Marc Riboud's observation that 'Taking pictures is savoring life intensely, every hundredth of a second.' For more information and inspiration, visit chrisorwig.com.

Product Details

• CD-ROM
• Publisher: lynda.com, Inc (February 3, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1596715219
• ISBN-13: 978-1596715219
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,191,976 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