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Adobe Photoshop CS3 is opening new doors in the world of photography. Now, for the first time, novice and professional photographers have a resource that explores these new capabilities while staying true to the traditional art and design principles that guide good, high- quality photography. Adobe Photoshop & The Art of Photography offers a complete introduction to the tools and features of Adobe Photoshop CS3 using clear, step-by-step instructions, and practical, real-life exercises. Each chapter of instruction also features an illustrated interview with a noted photographer, adding new and diverse voices to the book. Original interviews include, in order of appearance: John Paul Caponigro, Joyce Tenneson, Lisa Holden, Graham Nash, Maggie Taylor, Lois Greenfield, Olivia Parker, Clark & Pougnaud, Pedro Meyer, Julie Blackmon, Mac Holbert, and Jerry Uelsmann. Written by award-winning photographer and Photoshop instructor Steve Weinrebe, the book explores how to use this popular software as a tool to enhance and shape good photography, while continuing to emphasize the importance of taking strong, quality photographs from the start. By understanding Photoshop as a tool to augment photographs- but not as a substitute for good photo-taking- readers will gain a state-of-the- art understanding of Adobe Photoshop as it relates to the larger world of photography.

The book includes:
- Author’s original photography, Photoshop screen shots, and other high-quality four-color images clearly illustrate important concepts.

- End-of-chapter interviews with such notable photographers as John Paul Caponigro, Joyce Tenneson, Jerry Uelsmann, Olivia Parker, and Graham Nash add diverse and important perspactives on the role of Photoshop in photography.

- Photoshop basics, such as Curves and Layer Masks, as well as more advanced features, like Vanishing Point and HDR imagery, are fully explored.

- Quotes, Hints, Personal Notes, and Darkroom Breaks are innovative features that help readers apply what they have learned to real-world situations.

- CD in the back of the book includes sample images for readers to reference.

Working with advanced technology products for over 25 years, Rick has extensive experience in international marketing, sales, and business development. Previously, he was Vice President, North American Field Operations for Polaroid Graphic Imaging System LLC. Prior to that, he was Senior Worldwide Product Line Manager for Computer-to-Plate Output Systems for Agfa Corporation. Other positions held were in prepress production, applications development, and product development for leading vendors and print service providers within the graphics industry. Additionally, he has published extensively in North American trade journals and is internationally known as an entertaining and insightful presenter.

He takes pride in being active within the Graphic Communications industry and his community. He is a member of the PODi (The Digital Printing Initiative) & PODi Marketing Working Group, IPA – The Association of Graphic Solutions Providers, American Marketing Association, XMPie User Group, and former Chairman of the Town of Groveland Personnel Advisory Board and Finance Committee.

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The Attraction of Magnetic Paper

Glatfelter has released a new swatchbook to showcase the multiple uses and ease of print of MagneCote, the world's first magnetic paper.

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