Author: Sue Jenkins Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 0470970561 Category : Computers Languages : en Pages : 438
Book Description
EXPAND YOUR IMAGINATION Smashing Photoshop CS5 is loaded with 100 creative and innovative techniques to help jump-start your creativity and inspire you to do more with your designs and photographs. This book is aimed at designers, artists and photographers who want to become proficient in Photoshop CS5, getting you quickly up to speed with many of the fantastic new tools and features. Author Sue Jenkins is a photographer and web and graphic designer, author, software instructor and Adobe Certified Expert. Using her knowledge and years of expertise in the field she provides 100 hints, special effects, and techniques that will enable you to extend your existing skills and to develop and execute new ideas and trends. Smashing Photoshop CS5 is the ideal guide to help you to get the best out of Photoshop CS5. This book will teach you how to perform specific tasks using a variety of tools, filters, styles, adjustment layers, and more. With Smashing Photoshop CS5 you will learn how to: • MAKE 3D TEXT WITH REPOUSSÉ • CREATE ENGRAVED TYPE • DESIGN A BLOG HEADER • STIMULATE HIGH DYNAMIC RANGE IMAGES • MAKE RETRO HALFTONES • WORK WITH CUSTOM BRUSHES • USE CONTENT-AWARE SCALING • TRANSFORM WITH PUPPET WARP • TRACE PHOTOS • MAKE SCALE MODELS • MIMIC CROSS-PROCESSING (XPRO) • EDIT WITH LAYER MASKS • CORRECT IMAGE DISTORTION • RETOUCH AND RESTORE IMAGES • EDIT WITH THE VANISHING POINT • CREATE PANORAMAS Key Topics Covered: Part I: Web Layout And Optimization Part II: Photoshop CS4 And CS5 Techniques Part III: Text Effects Part IV: Studio And Commercial Effects Part V: Special Effects Part VI: Image Distressing Part VII: Image Retouching And Restoration Smashing Photoshop CS5 is the perfect springboard for sparking new ideas and gaining inspiration for all your projects. Smashing Magazine (smashingmagazine.com) is one of the world's most popular web design sites. True to the Smashing mission, the Smashing Magazine book series delivers useful and innovative information to Web designers and developers.
Author: Jon Raasch Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 1119999138 Category : Computers Languages : en Pages : 385
Book Description
"As the default browser for both iPhone and Android, WebKit has become a major player in the mobile arena, offering a wider array of HTML5 and CSS3 support than any other major engine. Written by expert author Jon Raasch, this essential book teaches you how to use WebKit to make web sites more engaging, faster, and more visually appealing. You'll explore the variety of unique interface options that WebKit offers as you quickly discover how to create a unique web experience that provides functionality and entertainment." --Publisher description.
Author: Jesmond J. Allen Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 047097043X Category : Computers Languages : en Pages : 450
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The ultimate guide to UX from the world’s most popular resource for web designers and developers Smashing Magazine is the world′s most popular resource for web designers and developers and with this book the authors provide the ideal resource for mastering User Experience Design (UX). The authors provide an overview of UX and User Centred Design and examine in detail sixteen of the most common UX design and research tools and techniques for your web projects. The authors share their top tips from their collective 30 years of working in UX including: Guides to when and how to use the most appropriate UX research and design techniques such as usability testing, prototyping, wire framing, sketching, information architecture & running workshops How to plan UX projects to suit different budgets, time constraints and business objectives Case studies from real UX projects that explain how particular techniques were used to achieve the client's goals Checklists to help you choose the right UX tools and techniques for the job in hand Typical user and business requirements to consider when designing business critical pages such as homepages, forms, product pages and mobile interfaces as well as explanations of key things to consider when designing for mobile, internationalization and behavioural change. Smashing UX Design is the complete UX reference manual. Treat it as the UX expert on your bookshelf that you can read from cover-to-cover, or to dip into as the need arises, regardless of whether you have 'UX' in your job title or not.
Author: Steve Caplin Publisher: Taylor & Francis ISBN: 0240522044 Category : Computers Languages : en Pages : 466
Book Description
In this invaluable resource for designers, illustrators, and graphic artists, photomontage master Caplin shows exactly what methods he uses to create stunning imagery used in advertising, publishing, print media, and more. Includes a DVD with video tutorials.
Author: Publisher: Smashing Magazine ISBN: 3943075141 Category : Languages : en Pages : 409
Book Description
Five years have passed, and the magazine has changed. A small, obscure lists blog has evolved into a professional publication with a publishing policy, editorial plans, in house style guide as well as a dedicated team of experienced authors, research assistants, advisory board experts, editors and proofreaders. Smashing Magazine is a dedicated, passionate team, but it is also you, you and every single reader who have been reading Smashing Magazine for all those years. Thank you for being with us, we could not exist without you. This eBook is our humble gift to you for your support, criticism and encouragement over all these years. It contains the best, most useful, most interesting or most inspiring articles that have been published on Smashing Magazine over the last five years. They have been carefully edited, proofread and updated for your convenience and a pleasing reading experience.
Author: Lesa Snider Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc." ISBN: 1449390579 Category : Computers Languages : en Pages : 818
Book Description
Photoshop CS5 is more amazing than ever, but it can be overwhelming if you're just getting started. This book makes learning Photoshop a breeze by explaining things in a conversational, friendly style -- with no technical jargon. After a thorough introduction to the program, you'll delve deep into Photoshop's secrets with expert tips and practical advice you can use every day. Learn your way around. Get a guided tour of Photoshop's efficient new workspace Unlock the power. Learn the best ways to use layers, channels, masks, paths, and more Bring images to life. Discover how to effectively retouch, resize, and recolor your photos Be artistic. Create beautiful illustrations and paintings, and use text effectively Share your work. Produce great-looking photos for print and the Web Work smarter and faster. Automate common chores and install plug-ins for complex tasks Get bonus online content. Find more great material on the Missing CD page Written with the clarity, humor, and objective scrutiny, Photoshop CS5: The Missing Manual is the friendly, thorough resource you need.
Author: Sue Jenkins Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 1118404106 Category : Computers Languages : en Pages : 688
Book Description
All you need to know on web design in a thorough new edition If you want just one complete reference on web design, this book is it. The newest edition of this essential guide features 650+ pages on the latest tools and new web design standards, such as HTML5, CSS 3, and other core technologies and page-building strategies. Five minibooks provide deep coverage: essential pre-design considerations, how to establish the look of your site, building a site, how to test your site, and taking your site public. Design professional and author Sue Jenkins understands what designers need and gives you the answers. Thorough revision brings you up to date on the latest changes in the world of web design Features five minibooks that cover all the bases: Getting Started, Designing for the Web, Building the Site, Standards and Testing, and Publishing and Site Maintenance Covers the latest tools, page-building strategies, and emerging technologies, such as HTML5 and CSS 3 Includes over 650 pages of detail on such topics as establishing audience focus, creating content, using mock-ups and storyboards to establish the look, how to design for text and images, testing your site, and more If you're looking for an in-depth reference on all aspects of designing and building a site and taking it live, Web Design All-in-One For Dummies, 2nd Edition is the book.
Author: Sue Jenkins Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 1118370821 Category : Computers Languages : en Pages : 169
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Create a Tumblelog and start posting--this fun, portable guide shows you how Tumblr may be a microblogging platform, but there's nothing micro about it. There's no limit to what you can post in your blog--from text, photos, and links to audio, video, slideshows, and more. Now you can join the over 28 million Tumblelogs on Tumblr with this handy, portable guide. In the popular, For Dummies, easy-access style, this practical book shows you exactly what to do to get the most out of Tumblr. Set up your account, choose a theme, post from your computer or phone, see how to reblog content, and before you know it, you're off and Tumbling. Guides you in how to join and get the most out of Tumblr Shows you how to set up an account, choose a theme, customize your Tumblelog, and use the dashboard Explains how to follow other Tumblr users and reblog their content, and post from your browser, phone, or email Offers tips, trick, and techniques to make everything easy All the detail you need to get up and running on this fun microblogging platform is here, in Tumblr For Dummies Portable Edition.
Author: Sue Jenkins Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 9780470873274 Category : Computers Languages : en Pages : 866
Book Description
Everything web designers need to build sites with Dreamweaver Dreamweaver is the leading website creation tool, with 90 percent of the market share. The nine minibooks that make up this guide cover getting started with Dreamweaver CS5, creating and publishing great sites, making pages dynamic, building web applications, and much more, including all the upgrades in Dreamweaver CS5. Dreamweaver is the gold standard for website development software; this complete reference covers what both beginners and intermediate-level users need to know to make the most of Dreamweaver CS5 and create professional-quality sites Nine minibooks cover getting started, mastering Dreamweaver basics, working like a pro, energizing your site, publishing your site, working collaboratively, building Web applications, making pages dynamic, and developing applications rapidly Teaches how to customize the workspace; understand the Panels and Properties Inspector; plan, design, and manage your site; work with text and graphics; add Flash, movies, and sound; work with Cascading Style Sheets, JavaScript, and Ajax, connect to a database, and much more Dreamweaver CS5 All-in-One For Dummies gives web designers essential information for creating, managing, and maintaining all types of websites.
Author: Smashing Magazine Publisher: Smashing Magazine ISBN: 3943075494 Category : Dreamweaver (Computer file) Languages : en Pages : 316
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With an interface similar to other creative softwares from Adobe, Fireworks allows Web Designers to create interfaces and prototypes for their websites. Its especially helpful to see whether your application works properly before moving onto the development stage. This eBook will show you what can be achieved with Adobe Fireworks, such as creating interactive prototypes, time savers, parent libraries and extracting logos. You might even rethink your workflow after having finished this reading. TABLE OF CONTENTS - The Power of Adobe Fireworks: What Can You Achieve With It? - Developing A Design Workflow In Adobe Fireworks - Refining Your Design In Adobe Fireworks - Interactive Prototypes And Time Savers With Adobe Fireworks - Create Interactive Prototypes With Adobe Fireworks - Simulating The Letterpress: From Live Filters In Fireworks To CSS Code - Extracting Logos Using Levels In Adobe Fireworks - Creating a Pattern Library with Evernote and Fireworks - Create Demo: An Easy Way to Present Adobe Fireworks Design Prototypes
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