The Hidden Power of Blend Modes in Adobe PhotoshopAdobe Press, 6 lug 2012 - 224 pagine This definitive resource on using Adobe Photoshop blend modes, features dozens of hands-on examples to give you an edge in technical, personal, and commercial projects Blend modes are an essential, if somewhat mysterious, tool for photographers and digital artists. They can be used to for a wide range of imaging effects and challenges, such as noise reduction, working with high dynamic range (HDR) images, compositing, graphic design, and digital painting. Although blend modes can be easy to use, they aren’t always easy to understand. Scott Valentine translates the technical elements into every day language and demonstrates techniques using real-world examples. Whether you’re a professional or hobbyist, there’s something here for you. Beginning and intermediate users of Photoshop will learn how blend modes work and get up to speed on the most common techniques. The book will also feature power tips and blend mode techniques from industry experts, including Katrin Eismann, Matt Kloskowski, and RC Concepcion. Advanced and technical users will find indispensable references along with powerful enhancements and corrections. More than just a collection of effects and recipes, The Hidden Power of Blend Modes explains why the techniques work and how to tune them for your own specific needs. |
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32-bit mode Advanced Blending alpha channel apply areas background layer base color bit depth blank layer blend color brightness Brush tool change the blend channel choose Filter CMD/CTRL CMYK Color Burn Color Dodge color space contrast Convert Darken Darker Color depth map dialog box digital tablet Dodge and Burn Drop Shadow Duplicate the background edges effect Fill Gaussian blur Grayscale Hard Light Hard Mix High Pass highlights Hue/Saturation adjustment layer inverted blends layer styles layer’s blend mode Lighten Linear Burn Linear Dodge Linear Light look lower Opacity lower the opacity Luminosity MARK HEAPS mask merged Multiply Neutral Color noise NON-COMMUTATIVE options bar Output Overlay painting Photoshop pixels result color RGB color space saturation Scott Valentine Screen selection self-blends set the blend Smart Filters Smart Object Soft Light stack stroke technique ted C/R M/G Y/B texture top layer transparent Vivid Light