The projects in Photoshop Elements Drop Dead Fantasy Techniques are split into two main themes. The first concentrates on the transformation of human figures into fantastic beings: turning your friends and family into aliens, zombies, stone statues, and many other extraordinary creations. The second looks at composing more advanced scenes: cars flying in asteroid fields, paintings that paint themselves, and cities floating in the skies. In addition to this,the book shows you how to make use of scanned materials, such as pieces of bark to make 'tree people', and paint-spattered paper to make zombie blood.
The projects in Photoshop Elements Drop Dead Fantasy Techniques are split into two main themes. The first concentrates on the transformation of human figures into fantastic beings: turning your friends and family into aliens, zombies, stone statues, and many other extraordinary creations. The second looks at composing more advanced scenes: cars flying in asteroid fields, paintings that paint themselves, and cities floating in the skies. In addition to this,the book shows you how to make use of scanned materials, such as pieces of bark to make 'tree people', and paint-spattered paper to make zombie blood.
To get the most out of Photoshop Elements Drop Dead Fantasy Techniques, you should have a working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop Elements' tools and features, as well as a basic understanding of the fundamentals of digital imaging. Don't worry if your knowledge is a bit rusty, though, as the introductory workthroughs on selection and compositing techniques will bring you back u p to speed in no time. If you're an advanced user, you'll be able to jump straight into the projects, picking up expert tips and tricks along the way.
Creating Fantastic Images
1 COMPOSITION TECHNIQUES
Creating Compositions
Selection Tools and Techniques
Using Layers
Levels Adjustment Layers
Flattening and Merging Layers
2 INTRODUCTORY PROJECTS
Bowler Hat OrApple?
The Two-Handed Butterfly
The Flying Gargoyle
3 FACES AND FIGURES
Abducted ByAliens
Frozen Forever In Stone
People Of The Trees
The Pixelated Man
Nightmare Scenario
The Undead
Robot Revealed!
A Face In The Leaves
The Living Statue
A Mask Of Butterflies
4 FANTASTIC SCENES
Flying Saucer Attack
The Creatures ComeTo Life
A City In The Clouds
Medusa UnderThe Sea
Two Towers ByThe Sea
The Paintings PaintThemselves
The Clairvoyant
Cybernetic Scene
DrivingYour Spaceship
5 REFERENCE
Glossary
Index
Acknowledgments