Table of Contents

Digital image making: the basics; Simple picture manipulation - improving the look of your photos (changing color values); simple picture manipulation - moving past the basics; Controlling change - using selections; Combining images - working with layers and masks; Using text - understanding vector graphics; Manipulating images - creating special effects; Print preparation; Working with the Web; Paint Shop Photo Album 5 - organizing your pictures; Jargon Buster; Keyboard Shortcuts

Promotional Information

* Learn how to get the best from your digital camera photos and scans using Paint Shop Pro 9, from an industry pro! * Take advantage Ken McMahon's learn by doing approach with tutorials provided in the book and on the associated website, www guide2psp.com * Covers the latest on how to create a website to display your work to the world!

About the Author

Ken McMahon runs Pelican Graphics, a digital design consultancy specializing in design and artwork production for print media and the web. He is also a freelance journalist, writing for PCWorld, Mac User and PC Pro in the UK, and a best-selling author.

Reviews

"A competent guide to Photoshop's cheaper rival." - British Journal of Photography

"When you pick up any book from Focal Press, you know two things. One: it is extremely useful for photographers, and Two: it is qualitative, thorough information for those wanting in depth knowledge. There are more books about PSP, so why bother? In short: Paint Shop Pro 8, the guide to creating professional images is by far the clearest guide for PSP. It's a serious book for people wanting to know more. Of course every function of the program is discussed in detail. But it is the examples that make this manual the best. It is strongly visual, with lots of examples and graphics."
Photocrack e-zine

Online bookseller readers' reviews of current edition:

"As soon as I opened this book I knew I would like it. It's in COLOR, what a novel idea, to make a photo book in color!!!!
:-). It deals with digital photos and scans and web only, none of that other stuff you can do like make graphics and things. You can also download the picture from the web site to follow along. For working with digital photos and scans this is the BEST PSP 8 book I have used.”

"If you have just a little knowledge of digital imaging this is the book for you. Illustrations are great and the text is easy to follow. Recommend you read PSP 8 "Fast and Easy" first and then read this book. Great Australian sense of humor throughout book.”