CD-ROM contains all the files and images necessary to complete the projects in the book.

Presenting a wide array of special effects for World Wide Web pages which can be created using Adobe Photoshop, this work gives context and guidance for print designers moving to the Web, with creative ideas supported by examples, tips and techniques.

The ultimate rich resource for amazing type design with Photoshop. Nothing can ruin a stunning piece of art quicker than finishing it off with poorly executed type effects. The Photoshop Type Effects Encyclopedia is a non-linear tutorial and a visual reference walking users step-by-step through complete details for designing professional level type effects. The book is organized into two general parts: a contextualizing introduction; and the actual encyclopedia, with rich illustrations of what each effect looks like, how to create the effect (including screenshots and other illustrations showing the step-by-step progress of each effect), and how to do your own variations of the effect. Each page is easy to read and follow, yet is packed with information.

"A "cookbook" for creating dramatic and sometimes surreal effects using Adobe Photoshop, including methods to create entirely new composite images or simply improve existing images"--

Words have power. When you can create letters made of mercury, carve your words into stone, or duplicate the look of the one-of-a-kind type from a famous logo, the power is all yours. So let's jump right in and put your product name on that very familiar soup can . . . create a network news splash screen . . . personalize car tires . . . etch your message into a bar of soap. Wildly entertaining techniques, and they WILL assure that your words are noticed. Launch your own cereal box with a logo, splashy image, and text Rock on — develop a band logo that can be stamped on a CD, or create a video game jewel case Design text and logos with popular sci-fi looks Create a tattoo that appears to be embedded under the skin Get the word out — advertise on a blimp or put your message into a movie-themed poster BONUS CD-ROM Includes all the photos, starting images, and supplementary files needed for each tutorial

All techniques using the newest version of Photoshop and its native filters are covered in a visually appealing, four-color format. The CD-ROM contains stock photography, product demos, plug-ins, all the files from the book, and templates.

Covers the entire compositing process to create a variety of realistic photographs, with details on such topics as lighting, camera setup, background color, shadowing, and special effects.