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Photographer's Photoshop CS3 Companion
The Photographer's Photoshop CS3 Companion is available for immediate download (broadband only)! This completely revised eBook features over 750 pages and 69 inspiring topics (25 of which are brand new) designed exclusively for photographers. The Photoshop CS3 Companion is a fully printable PDF file that is compatible with both Macs and PCs. In addition to the PDF file, you receive 95 sample images and three extremely useful actions.
For those with a broadband internet connection, click the Buy Now button to process your transaction and download the 190 MB eBook. If you don't wish to purchase the entire eBook at $39.95, individual chapters are also available from the Radiant Vista Goodies Store for $6.95 each.
For those with a dial-up connection and/or those who prefer to receive a CD containing the eBook, an ordering system is expected in January 2008. When the CD version is ready to ship, you can order from the Radiant Vista web site Goodies Store.
Click here to view a comprehensive listing of the eBook contents.
Chapter One: Workflow and Orientation
Photographer's Digital Capture Workflow (significantly updated)
Preparing a File for Output on Inkjet Printers (updated)
Preparing a File for Output on LightJet Printers (updated)
Preparing a File for Screen Viewing (updated)
Setting Preferences for Photoshop (new)
The Most Valuable Shortcuts for Photographers (updated)
More Great Shortcuts and Time-Savers for Photographers (updated)
File Formats and Where They Fit Into the Workflow (updated)
Resolution Made Simple (updated)
Chapter Two: Bridge and Automation
Setting Preferences for Bridge (new)
Bridge: Part One (Managing Your Digital Images) (updated)
Bridge: Part Two (Automation Features) (updated)
Writing an Action (updated)
Stitching Panoramas (updated)
Chapter Three: Raw Converter and Smart Objects
Setting Preferences for Adobe's Raw Converter (new)
Adobe Raw Converter (significantly updated)
Unbelievably Smart Objects (significantly updated)
Chapter Four: Retouching
Using the Spot Healing Brush, Clone Stamp, and Patch Tools (updated)
Digital Grafting (new)
Removing Dust and Scratches the Most Versatile Way (updated)
Eliminating Red Eye and Adding Catch Lights (updated)
Portrait Retouching (new)
Correcting Perspective with the Lens Correction Dialogue (new)
Straightening a Horizon Using the Ruler Tool (updated)
Extending a Background or Blue Sky (updated)
Chapter Five: Color Correction
The Exquisite Beauty of Adjustment Layers (updated)
Understanding Curves (updated)
One-Click Color Balancing Using a Gray Card and Curves in Color Blend Mode (new)
Correcting Color Casts When a Gray Card or Something Neutral is Not Present (new)
Selectively Lightening or Darkening a Given Area (updated)
The Magic of Shadow/Highlight (updated)
Chapter Six: Selections, Masks, and Channels
Four Great Ways to Make a Selection (new)
Refine Edge Nirvana (new)
Oh, The Magical Mask (updated)
Clipping Masks (updated)
Selecting Difficult Subjects, Like Glass (new)
Sophisticated Selections Using an Existing Channel (updated)
Chapter Seven: Compositing
Four Ways to Hide a Layer (new)
Simulating a Graduated Neutral Density Filter (updated)
Combining Two Exposures to Extend the Latitude of an Image (updated)
Replacing a Sky Using the Quick Selection Tool and the Paste Into Function (updated)
Using Blending Modes to Drop in a Sunset or Add a Glow to Lights and Windows (updated)
Creating Selective Focus on an Image (updated)
Using Auto-Align to Blend Two Photos (new)
Advanced Blending (updated)
CamelBak Marketing Project (new)
Chapter Eight: Black & White and Film Effects
Fine Art Color to Black-and-White Conversions (new)
Black and White Infrared (updated)
Color Infrared (new)
Cross-processing (new)
Mimicking a Polarizing Filter (new)
Combining Monochrome with Sepia or Color (updated)
Hand Coloring an Image (updated)
Chapter Nine: Special Effects
Soft-Glow Double-Exposure Montage (updated)
Multi-Image Montage (new)
Rotated and Flipped Montage (new)
Multiple-Exposure Rotate and Zoom Montage (new)
Multiple-Exposure Macro to Increase Depth of Field (new)
Using Layer Masks to Create Edges (updated)
The Bloom Effect (new)
Giving a Photo the Grunge Treatment (new)
Converting a Photograph into a Painting (new)
Chapter Ten: Color Management, Sharpening, and Output
Getting Started with Color Management (updated)
One Fell Swoop Upsampling (updated)
Sharpening Files for Output (significantly updated)
High Pass Sharpening Routine (new)
Elegant Sharpening of Images Using an Edge Mask Action (updated)
Epson Print Dialogues (Mac) (updated)
Epson Print Dialogues (PC) (updated)
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Botanical Dreaming - Using Photoshop, your camera, and your heart to create inspiring images
"Craft, Vision, Inspiration-Mark Johnson's book, Botanical Dreaming, guides the reader on a journey of creative thinking, photographic insights, and valuable Photoshop tutorials with a well-written text and a variety of beautiful images."
-- Katrin Eismann, artist, author, and educator
Showcasing more than 100 one-of-a-kind flower portraits, Botanical Dreaming is a coffee-table book, a photo seminar, and a self-help book all rolled into one!
Photographer and Photoshop instructor Mark S. Johnson seeks to awaken the creativity inside all of us. Through his optimism and life view, Mark shares his belief that art must come from the heart. In sharing his in-depth knowledge of photography and his Photoshop artistry, he shows how you too can capture close-up images of flowers and turn them into masterpieces.
Mark uses easy-to-follow text and stunning imagery to take you on an inspiring journey through the world of macro flower photography. Photographers and Photoshop users of all levels are sure to experience a creative harvest from Botanical Dreaming.
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Let Mark be your guide through the creative process-before, during, and after you've clicked the shutter. In Part One, Mark opens his heart to share his optimistic perspective on life and how it influences his creative process. In Part Two, he reveals his secrets for using a macro lens and natural light to capture eye-catching flower images. Part Three explores the endless possibilities of Photoshop to turn ordinary photos into works of art. The tips and techniques that Mark covers here transcend any particular version of Adobe Photoshop and dip gracefully into the well of classic imagemaking.
A synergy of philosophy, photography, and Photoshop, Botanical Dreaming will inspire you to make masterpieces of your own. It is destined to become an indispensable volume in every photographer's library.
"Botanical Dreaming is a powerful testament to the healing and inspiring spirit of Mark's soulful work as an artist and teacher. Stunningly beautiful photography and a wealth of inspiring photographic and Photoshop techniques are just the icing on the cake."
-- Craig Tanner, Radiant Vista co-founder
"Joseph Joubert once wrote, 'He who has imagination without learning has wings but no feet.' Through his explorations of the art and craft of photography, Mark Johnson supplies readers with both inspiration to sprout wings and fundamental techniques to provide sound footing. Using beautiful imagery and insightful observations, Mark invites us to grow on our creative paths-to get out onto the dance floor of life and celebrate the glory of flowers."
-- Nancy Rotenberg, photographer, author, and educator
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Botanical Dreaming Collector's Edition
The collector's edition of Botanical Dreaming is available in a limited quantity of 100. Included in this special edition, you'll receive both a signed and numbered copy of the book as well as a signed and numbered unmatted 6×9" print of one of Mark's favorite images from the book (as seen here). Each archival print is crafted on a LightJet printer using Fuji Crystal Archive paper, ensuring a lifetime of viewing enjoyment. |
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Photographer's Photoshop CS2 Companion
The Photographer's Photoshop CS2 Companion has arrived, and it's available for immediate download (broadband only)! The completely revised CS2 Companion features over 500 pages and more than 50 eye-catching, mind-blowing how-to topics designed exclusively for photographers.
This printable Adobe Acrobat eBook is compatible with both Macs and PCs. In addition to the eBook, buyers receive over 50 sample images used for demonstrating techniques found in the eBook, as well as three bonus files.
Packed with useful how-to topics, the Photoshop CS2 Companion also examines the complete photographic workflow, from capture to printed page. Each technique is searchable from the table of contents, and is written in a friendly, step-by-step fashion. Viewing of the eBook requires Adobe Acrobat Reader, a free download from www.adobe.com.
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For those with a broadband internet connection (file size is 70 MB and may take several minutes to download), click the Buy Now button to use PayPal to pay by Visa or Mastercard. Following the PayPal transaction, buyers are automatically forwarded back to Mark's Bookstore where "Download Mac" and "Download PC" buttons await.
For those with a dial-up connection, those who prefer to pay by check, and/or those who prefer to receive a CD containing the PDF eBook, please contact Mark at 303-245-8666 or mark@msjphotography.com. A shipping charge of $3 applies.
A few of the exhilarating CS2 Companion topics include:
- NEW - Adobe Bridge: Managing Your Digital Images and Automating Tasks
- NEW - Unbelievably Smart Objects
- NEW - One Fell Swoop Upsampling
- NEW - Sharpening with Smart Sharpen
- Photographer's Digital and Film Capture Workflows
- The Raw Converter
- The Most Valuable Photographic Shortcut Keys
- Preparing a File for Output on the LightJet 5000 and Epson Printers
- Preparing a File for Screen Viewing
- Resolution Made Simple
- Reducing Digital Camera Noise and Jpeg Artifacts
- Hand Coloring an Image
- Soft Glow Double Exposure (Montage)
- The Magic of Shadow/Highlight
- The Exquisite Beauty of Adjustment Layers
- Understanding Curves
- Combining Monochrome with Sepia-tone or Existing Color
- The Power of the Mask
- Sophisticated Selections Using an Existing Channel
- Color to Black and White Conversions
- Simulating Black and White Infrared
- Creating Selective Focus on an Image
- Replacing a Sky
- Using Blending Modes to Drop in a Sunset or Add a Glow to Lights and Windows
- Simulating a Graduated Neutral Density Filter
- Combining Two Exposures to Extend the Latitude of an Image
- Eliminating Red Eye
- Removing Dust and Scratches the Most Versatile Way
- Extending a Background or Blue Sky
- Straightening a Horizon
- Color Management
- Epson Print Dialogues (Mac and PC)
- Elegant Sharpening of Photos using an Edge Mask
- Creative Edges
- Writing an Action
- Stitching Panoramas
- Creating a Custom Watermark Brush
"I must compliment you on the Photographer's Photoshop Companion. I printed it out and have almost worn out the page edges."
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Earth Prayers Two
Seasons of the Heart
"Seasons of the Heart is a musical and visual celebration, honoring our oneness with nature. It offers a powerful experience - filling the heart with joy, nurturing the spirit, and leaving a profound sense of inner peace."
Jane Goodall, D.B.E., primatologist, and U.N. Messenger of Peace
This exceptional DVD is a remarkable relaxation experience through images, music, prayers, and poems. Combine Grammy nominated music, award winning nature photography, poetry by Robert Frost, Khalil Gibran, Percy Shelley, and Max Ehrmann, and the voice of one of Hollywood's most renowned and beloved Shakespearean actors, and the result is a stellar experience that exults your every sense. Seasons of the Heart is your passport to a world of unsurpassed beauty and heartfelt inspiration, transporting you to the four corners of planet earth and the doorstep of your imagination.
Photography by Mark S. Johnson and Brian Luke Seaward. Narration by Michael York. Musical score by Michael Hoppé, Jim Wilson, Secret Garden, Ron Clearfield, John Mills, and Patrick Ki.
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Special Features
Three 35-minute movies
(Spring - full feature, Summer - subtitles, Autumn - meditative feature)
Total time - 110 minutes
Full screen format
Interactive menus
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