Photoshop Studio with Bert Monroy: Digital Painting (Voices That Matter)

Photoshop Studio with Bert Monroy: Digital Painting (Voices That Matter)

by Bert Monroy (Author)

Synopsis

One of the most talented digital artists working in the medium shares his secrets for creating stunning art using Adobe Photoshop. A master class for the experienced Photoshop artist, this beautifully illustrated guide not only shows how to construct digital images, but also the painstaking refinement process required to create truly magnificent work. With the culmination of years of experimentation, Bert Monroy demonstrates step-by-step the essential techniques you'll need to build awe-inspiring photorealistic paintings.

Learn how to:
* Effectively use the Brushes palette and other Photoshop tools
* Master alpha channels, layers, selections, filters, masks, and clipping paths
* Use highlights and shadows effectively to set the mood and add dimension
* Understand perspective and create eye-catching compositions
* Organize your workflow, take photographs, and collect reference materials to produce an accurate rendering of the subject

Download bonus chapters at: www.peachpit.com/digitalpainting

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 304
Edition: 1
Publisher: New Riders
Published: 14 Mar 2008

ISBN 10: 0321515870
ISBN 13: 9780321515872
Book Overview: One of the most talented digital artists working in the medium shares his secrets for creating stunning art using Adobe Photoshop. A master class for the experienced Photoshop artist, this beautifully illustrated guide not only shows how to construct digital images, but also the painstaking refinement process required to create truly magnificent work. With the culmination of years of experimentation, Bert Monroy demonstrates step-by-step the essential techniques you'll need to build awe-inspiring photorealistic paintings.

Learn how to:
* Effectively use the Brushes palette and other Photoshop tools
* Master alpha channels, layers, selections, filters, masks, and clipping paths
* Use highlights and shadows effectively to set the mood and add dimension
* Understand perspective and create eye-catching compositions
* Organize your workflow, take photographs, and collect reference materials to produce an accurate rendering of the subject

Download bonus chapters at: www.peachpit.com/digitalpainting

Author Bio
Bert Monroy is one of the most popular speakers at the Photoshop World conference and travels extensively on behalf of the National Association of Photoshop Professionals teaching seminars about Photoshop and Illustrator. In his consulting business, his clients include Apple Computer, Adobe Systems, Pioneer Electronics, Fujitsu, SONY, AT+T, Chevron and American Express, Logitech, and the National Association of Realtors. Bert has also done a considerable amount of film work for Industrial Light and Magic, Pacific Data Images, and R/Greenberg Assoc. His project work includes Forrest Gump and SPAWN.