The Essential Digital Manipulation Manual for Photographers

• Learn the secrets of digital manipulation in a straightforward, user-friendly fashion• Perfect for beginners, useful to pros• Includes inspiring showcase of images by top photographersIn book after book after book, the same few techniques for manipulating images are covered. No more. The Essential Digital Manipulation Manual for Photographers goes way beyond the basics to offer clear, concise explanations for capturing, editing, manipulating, and transforming top-quality images. Also explored are techniques that move digital manipulation from the realms of editing and enhancement to full image creation and digital painting. Professional enhancement and correction, digital updates to traditional film-based darkroom techniques, and advanced pro finishes are all covered in depth. A comprehensive listing of all major filters in Photoshop and other programs plus information on output make this the truly essential one-stop shopping guide to creating great images.