Secrets of the Digital Darkroom: The Complete Illustrated Guide to Getting the Best Results from your Digital Photographs

Secrets of the Digital Darkroom cuts through the jargon and mystique of digital imaging and image manipulation to reveal the professional secrets and insider know-how for creating innovative, effective digital images. . . Perfect for photographers of any level, this straightforward guide uses a unique workbook-approach that helps readers learn by doing. Dozens of projects offer hands-on practice with montage, collage, image editing, combining photos with text, digital printing, and much more. Readers will also find concise, practical information on such popular software programs as Photoshop, Corel's Photo-Paint, and Jasc's Paintshop Pro, as well as painting applications like Photomontage, Panoramic Bryce, and Canoma. What's more, 450 examples display these innovative techniques in action.. . * Uses a workbook-based approach and cuts through the jargon and mystique of digital imaging. * Filled with unique projects that offer inspiration and reinforce skills learned. * Lavishly illustrated throughout withstunning full-color photography