Title: Painter X for Photographers; Creating Painterly Images Step by Step
Category: Corel Painter X, Digital Image Editing, Digital Art
Author: Martin Addison
ISBN-13 number: 9780240520339
Binding: Paperback w/ CD-ROM
No. of Pages: 360
Publisher: Focal Press
Publication date: 21/06/07
Dimensions: 7.5"x9.25" (18x23.5cm)
Description:
Whether you are just starting out with Painter, or are a seasoned pro who wants to take your photographs to the next level, you can't go wrong with this essential guide by your side! Covering Painter X, but also applicable to earlier versions and to both PC and Macintosh users, this reader friendly book and DVD package will show you how to get the most out of this powerful program. Uniquely written specifically for photographers, Martin Addison gives a complete overview of the program, showing how to master each exciting tool, including the brand-new RealBristle and Smart Stroke brush libraries. Two all-new portraiture chapters show you how to turn photographs of your family members or professional clients into works of art ideal for framing. You'll be able to give all of your precious photographs the painterly touch in no time!
Be sure to visit the accompanying website www.painterforphotographers.co.uk to view even more images and information to get you started!
Pictures by Martin and Doreen Addison can be seen on their website: www.martinanddoreen.co.uk.
Features:
- Transform your photographs into stunning works of art using Corel's Painter X
- Packed with beautiful color images and precise, step-by-step instructions
- Accompanying DVD contains over TWO HOURS of video tutorials plus all the images from the book for you to work on
Contents:
Introduction
Getting started in Painter
First steps in cloning
Exploring paper textures
Dark and colored tones
Choosing brushes
Customizing brushes
Cloning from multiple images
Layers and montage
Watercolour, oil and pastel
Applying surface texture
Mosaics and other clones
Hand coloring and toning
Artists brush categories
Special effects
People, Portraits and Animals
Printing and Practical Applications
Painter paper libraries
Index
