Friday, April 6, 2012

Digital Expressions: Creating Digital Art with Adobe Photoshop Elements

Digital Expressions: Creating Digital Art with Adobe Photoshop Elements Review



Express yourself on a digital canvas

Imagine flying through an inky night sky tethered to a red, heart-shaped balloon. Now imagine expressing that dream artistically. With Digital Expressions you can take ordinary photos and, with the help of Adobe Photoshop Elements, voice your flights of fancy.

Digital Expressions guides you through 25 digital art projects created with Adobe Photoshop Elements. With this easy-to-follow guide, you'll get inspired to tackle all kinds of digital mixed-media techniques using stock photography, custom brushes, textured backgrounds and your own digital photos.

Use your digital palette to:

· Manipulate single images by adding texture layers, color fills and text

· Re-create the look of traditional art like drawings and abstract paintings

· Build collages using transparent layers and photo filters

· Blend seamless montages with various effects

· Incorporate your own traditional art into digital works

Mixed-media artists, art journalers and scrapbookers alike can turn the ordinary into extraordinary! Express yourself in digital form as you learn to master creative digital art techniques.

**Bonus CD includes assorted brushes, photos and textures you can use to create on your own digital canvas.** PLEASE NOTE that one of the images was left off of the CD by mistake. You can download it from the "Books" section of the author's website at ilkasattic.com**


Thursday, April 5, 2012

Heavenly Viewpoint Helps Assess Claims.(Property Loss Research Bureau's Catastrophe Services offers satellite images of disasters)(Brief Article): An ... & Casualty-Risk & Benefits Management

Heavenly Viewpoint Helps Assess Claims.(Property Loss Research Bureau's Catastrophe Services offers satellite images of disasters)(Brief Article): An ... & Casualty-Risk & Benefits Management Review



This digital document is an article from National Underwriter Property & Casualty-Risk & Benefits Management, published by The National Underwriter Company on October 23, 2000. The length of the article is 984 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

Citation Details
Title: Heavenly Viewpoint Helps Assess Claims.(Property Loss Research Bureau's Catastrophe Services offers satellite images of disasters)(Brief Article)
Author: Alex Maurice
Publication:National Underwriter Property & Casualty-Risk & Benefits Management (Magazine/Journal)
Date: October 23, 2000
Publisher: The National Underwriter Company
Volume: 104 Issue: 43 Page: 9

Article Type: Brief Article

Distributed by Thomson Gale


Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Supplier gallery.(Mark Andy, Inc. offers innovative printing presses)(Enercon offers a wide range of surface treatment solutions for the printing ... sleeves): An article from: Label & Narrow Web

Supplier gallery.(Mark Andy, Inc. offers innovative printing presses)(Enercon offers a wide range of surface treatment solutions for the printing ... sleeves): An article from: Label & Narrow Web Review



This digital document is an article from Label & Narrow Web, published by Rodman Publishing on March 1, 2008. The length of the article is 3557 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

Citation Details
Title: Supplier gallery.(Mark Andy, Inc. offers innovative printing presses)(Enercon offers a wide range of surface treatment solutions for the printing industry)(Anderson & Vreeland offers letterpress plates and sleeves)
Author: Gale Reference Team
Publication:Label & Narrow Web (Magazine/Journal)
Date: March 1, 2008
Publisher: Rodman Publishing
Volume: 13 Issue: 2 Page: 66(9)

Distributed by Gale, a part of Cengage Learning


Saturday, March 31, 2012

WildScapes bringing the outside in. (Focus Small Business).(Brief Article): An article from: Mississippi Business Journal

WildScapes bringing the outside in. (Focus Small Business).(Brief Article): An article from: Mississippi Business Journal Review



This digital document is an article from Mississippi Business Journal, published by Venture Publications on July 8, 2002. The length of the article is 804 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

Citation Details
Title: WildScapes bringing the outside in. (Focus Small Business).(Brief Article)
Author: Elizabeth Kirkland
Publication:Mississippi Business Journal (Magazine/Journal)
Date: July 8, 2002
Publisher: Venture Publications
Volume: 24 Issue: 27 Page: 22(1)

Article Type: Brief Article

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Thursday, March 29, 2012

Understanding Flash Photography: How to Shoot Great Photographs Using Electronic Flash

Understanding Flash Photography: How to Shoot Great Photographs Using Electronic Flash Review



This guide to on- and off-camera flash picks up where Understanding Exposure leaves off, helping free photographers from the limitations of "auto" to get the images they want when natural light isn't enough. For the many amateur photographers afraid to venture past natural lighting, here is the book that will finally help them explore the exciting possibilities of artificial light. In his trademark easy-to-understand style, Bryan Peterson explains not only how flash works, but how to go beyond "TTL" automatic flash exposure to master manual flash, allowing readers to control the quality, shape and direction of light for a perfect exposure, every time.


Wednesday, March 28, 2012

How to Start and Operate a Digital Portrait Photography Studio (Photot)

How to Start and Operate a Digital Portrait Photography Studio (Photot) Review



Twenty successful studio owners offer their expertise to aspiring professional photographers in this guide to operating a digital portrait studio. Every element of a thriving studio is covered, from choosing a location and determining a budget to selecting computer equipment and streamlining the digital work flow. Details on selecting backgrounds, sets, and props that set a studio apart and advice on lighting patterns, posing, and clothing selection help photographers ensure that they produce client-pleasing images and return customers. Customer service tips on creating comfortable waiting and viewing areas are included to help photographers set up an attractive space to better profit from their artistic skills.


Tuesday, March 27, 2012

David Busch's Nikon D3100 Guide to Digital SLR Photography

David Busch's Nikon D3100 Guide to Digital SLR Photography Review



The Nikon D3100 is Nikon's new entry-level dSLR, suitable for photographers new to digital SLR photography. It features a 14.2 megapixel sensor, full HDTV video, and ISO up to 12,800. DAVID BUSCH'S NIKON D3100 GUIDE TO DIGITAL SLR PHOTOGRAPHY shows you how, when, and why to use all the cool features, controls, and functions of the D3100 to take great photographs of anything. Introductory chapters will help you get comfortable with the basics of your camera before you dive right into exploring creative ways to apply D3100 file formats, resolution, aperture/priority exposure, and automatic exposure features. Beautiful, full-color images illustrate where the essential buttons and dials are, so you'll quickly learn how to use their D3100, and use it like a pro!