Photoshop CS4 for Photographers: Creative Effects

Demonstrates how to enhance images through adding light, adding drop and directional shadows, and using motion blur and film grain.In Photoshop CS4 for Photographers: Creative Effects, Chris Orwig flexes the muscles of this powerful program to create unique and eye-catching photographic effects. A passionate photographer, Chris demonstrates how to enhance images through adding light for emphasis, adding drop and directional shadows, and using motion blur and film grain creatively. He also covers how to add a distressed look to create a vintage-style photograph, use infrared and solarization, apply creative layer blending, and much more. The course culminates with a step-by-step look at some real-world projects that utilize the techniques. Exercise files accompany the course. Topics include: Adding light and drama Applying graffiti and reflections to surfaces Using lens blur and focus to enhance portraits Masking multiple images and adding elements Combining images with multiple depths of field Applying border and edge effects