Although its name clearly implies a close relationship with photography, Adobe Photoshop is widely used as an illustration and design tool. Photoshop has also excelled as a color separation tool for prepress and photochromy jobs. Cartoonists and Illustrators find the possibility of using pressure sensitive tablets with Photoshop a huge asset. Architects use Photoshop to embellish their perspective drawings. Industrial designers and 3d artists can correct and enhance their 3d rendering. Pixel perfect images are created by icon and web designers. This section is a guide to different art and design resources, such as books, software, fonts, clipart and tutorials to help you to build a creative way of thinking and working.
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Pictoplasma: Characters in Motion 2A survey of the best contemporary character design in animation. Traditional animation systems of interchangeable characteristics, predictable story telling and limited movements are being overturned by a new generation of character designers who are redefining the craft. Pictoplasma s newest addition to the Characters in Motion series documents the latest developments of this revolution in a DVD and book set, which showcases over 50 forward-looking, stylistically outstanding studios, animat... |
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Designing the World's Best ExhibitsCommercial and trade show exhibits are more than merchandise showcases. A trade show exhibit must do more than provide an environment for the product's presentation. The total design has to sell the brand name and brand image of the firm exhibiting. This book features over 80 different exhibits and 250+ color photos — the work of top exhibit designers. Many are prize-winning exhibits selected from trade show venues across the U.S. The book is divided into sections predicated on the squa... |
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Left to Right: The Cultural Shift from Word to ImageMoving beyond language to communicate without words * Historical overview of wordless communication * Showcases the latest in text-free messages * Appealing for students and anyone who recognizes the movement away from text Left to Right takes readers on a journey through our increasingly visual culture--a journey that asks us to consider how technological change has influenced the way we think, the way we see, and the way we communicate. The trend in mass media communication is toward the vis... |
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Sparrow: Phil Hale Volume 2 (Art Book Series)Sparrow offers up its first second volume with Sparrow: Phil Hale Volume 2. Fans of Hale's graphic art can now collect 48 pages of his work in this unique 6"x 6" hardcover format. With art that has been in print ranging from comics to Playboy Magazine, Phil Hale is a modern illustration powerhouse, as this collection will prove again.... |
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Take One: 80 Structural Design Ideas... |
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Spectrum 10: The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art (Spectrum (Underwood Books))The increasing popularity of fantasy and science fiction themes in art is visualized and celebrated in the sumptuous Spectrum series. Unique in its concept, significant in its content, breathtaking in its execution, Spectrum is designed for readers who want to satisfy their sense of wonder, and serves as an invaluable resource for art directors and illustrators. Spectrum 10 includes 300 color illustrations and features artists from Germany, England, the Netherlands, Spain, Japan, Canada, France,... |
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Mag-Art: Innovation in Magazine DesignPractical and informative tips and advice on the key issues of magazine design.The magazine industry is a perpetual innovator when it comes to graphics and design. With a sell-by date for each issue and extreme competition for the consumer dollar, magazines are consistently upping the ante and challenging designers to create more interesting packages with eye-catching design elements that standout visually ans communicate the material inside to the consumer. As with most disposable products, goo... |
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Whoops! Sketches and Drawings by Armando HuertaWhoops! is a concept that is based on a mix of the classic pin-up cartoons from the 50's and modern manga anime. It combines the voluptuous figure of Jessica Rabbit with the sexy attitude of Holli Would from "Cool World".... |
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