Allows Illustrator users of all levels to get the most out of the program, covering such topics as modeling shapes with color blends, drawing in perspective, fitting type to a curve, simulating transparency, and building and using masks, among others. Original. (Advanced).

Adobe(R) Illustrator(R): A Visual Guide for the Mac: A Step-by-Step Approach to Learning Illustration Software

Computers & Technology

Dayton, Linnea

Ashford, Janet

Software

Addison-Wesley

A practical guide for using the popular page layout application Aldus PageMaker for the Macintosh. Colorful illustrations and concise sidebars and captions describe step-by-step how to accomplish various page design and layout goals such as setting graphs, laying out book covers, and kerning and tracking type. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

Aldus Pagemaker: A Visual Guide for the Mac : A Step-By-Step Approach to Learning Page Layout Software

Arts & Photography

Graphic Design

Introduces 2D artists to 3D computer graphics. Starts with principles of 3D perception, then proceeds to practical matters of modeling objects, applying textures, and lighting and rendering scenes. Provides tips for working in any 3D program, and advice on setting up a 3D studio. Includes a wealth of color illustrations. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Getting Started with 3D: A Designer's Guide to 3D & Illustration

Odam, John

Gavenda, Victor

Programming

Peachpit Pr

Describes techniques for transforming raw scans into good-looking electronic illustrations. The second edition adds two chapters on using scans in arts and crafts, and scanning for the web. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Start With a Scan: A Guide to Transforming Scanned Images and Objects into High-Quality Art

The Arts and Crafts Computer shows you how to use your personal computer, scanner, digital camera and color printer as artist tools to create beautiful graphics and artful objects for your home, school and work. You'll learn how to: 
<ul>
<li>Understand the basics of digital image-editing, typesetting and graphic design.</li> <li>Gather the right tools, both digital and traditional.</li> <li>Use the new inkjet printing media including cloth, decals, stickers, magnets, transparencies and more.</li>
<li>Work with art materials safely, avoid computer-related stress and find environmentally-friendly materials.</li>
<li>Create unique greeting cards and envelopes, artist books, games, toys, home decorations and gifts.</li>
</ul>If you're a crafter looking for computer ideas or a designer or teacher looking for hands-on projects The Arts and Crafts Computer is for you!

The Arts and Crafts Computer: Using Your Computer As an Artist's Tool

Follows a step-by-step approach to transforming raw scanned images into great illustrations, discussing the technical basics of scanning, how to scan almost anything, and how to implement scans into popular commercial programs. (All Users).

Start With a Scan: A Guide to Transforming Scanned Photos and Objects into High Quality Art

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