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    Learning Pixelmator
    Learning Pixelmator
    Learning Pixelmator
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    Learning Pixelmator

    By Mark Stagi

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    A fast paced, example driven approach to learning Pixelmator. Learning Pixelmator is great for photographers of any level who are looking to learn to take advantage of Pixelmator to edit images. Without any prior knowledge of image editing software needed, we will start with the basics and move onto more advanced image editing techniques. No matter what your current artistic level is, this book will give you the power to unleash the artist within!
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPackt Publishing
    Release dateApr 16, 2013
    ISBN9781849694698
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      Learning Pixelmator - Mark Stagi

      Table of Contents

      Learning Pixelmator

      Credits

      About the Author

      About the Reviewer

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      Preface

      What this book covers

      What you need for this book

      Who this book is for

      Conventions

      Reader feedback

      Customer support

      Errata

      Piracy

      Questions

      1. Basic Photo Corrections

      Installing Pixelmator

      Starting with a new blank image and importing files

      Resolution and image size

      Customizing the workspace

      Overview of the layout and tool panes

      Rulers

      Guides

      Tool options and info bar

      The Tools bar

      Using some of the common tools for image editing

      Adjusting color

      Straightening and cropping

      Red eye reduction

      Dodge and burn

      Example on dodging and burning

      Blur and sharpen tools

      Summary

      2. Using Selection Tools

      The Move tool

      Working with the Transform tool

      Skew

      Distort

      Perspective

      Rotating and flipping

      Additional Move tool options

      The Marquee tools

      The Lasso tools

      The Magic Wand tool

      Make selection based on color

      Use the Quick Mask mode

      Summary

      3. All about Layers

      Rearranging layers

      Using layer masks

      Grouping and merging layers

      Blending modes to merge layers together

      Using layers to create a photo-composite image

      Summary

      4. Using the Effects Browser Tools

      Using blur effects

      Gaussian blur

      Motion blur

      Zoom blur

      Median blur

      Soften blur

      Miniaturize blur

      Working with distortion effects

      Bump

      Linear bump

      Pinch

      Hole

      Ripple

      Page curl

      Capsule

      Glass ring

      Circle splash

      Displacement

      Glass

      Bar swipe

      Twirl

      Vortex

      Circular wrap

      Using sharpen effects

      Learning the color adjustment effects

      Adjusting levels

      Adjusting curves

      Adjusting exposure

      Using the Light and Dark effect

      Adjusting color tones

      Colorize

      Replace color

      Color balance

      Channel mixer

      Invert

      Black-and-white adjustments and toning

      Overview of Tile effects

      Using Stylize effects

      The Halftone effects

      The Generator effects

      Additional effects under the other menu

      5. More Creative Photo Corrections

      Using the clone stamp tool

      Using shapes

      How to use text

      Using gradients and fill for backgrounds

      Using brushes

      Importing from Photoshop

      Summary

      6. Advanced Pixelmator Techniques

      Using Pixelmator to retouch skin for portrait photography

      Creating a tilt-shift look

      Colorizing photos for a vintage look

      The perfect black-and-white print

      Creating an HDR look

      Summary

      Index

      Learning Pixelmator

      Learning Pixelmator

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      Credits

      Author

      Mark Stagi

      Reviewer

      Paul Kercal

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      About the Author

      Mark Stagi has been passionate about photography since catching the photo bug as a child. Mark got fully hooked in the darkroom while in high school when watching the magic of a print appear. In college, Mark continued his studies of Photography and Fine Art with a degree in the Arts and an emphasis on Photography. Right after college, Mark started his own wedding photography business focusing on Fine Art Wedding photography. Mark's wedding business all started with his passion to create fresh and fun wedding images that reflect each bride's unique day.

      Growing up in the Silicon Valley, Mark has always had as much of a passion for technology as he has with the arts. As the photo industry started to move over into the digital world, Mark has been at the forefront of mastering the digital tools that photographers need to create art.

      Mark's passion for photography has also led him to lead photography workshops and run a photography website http://www.digitalphotobuzz.com, where he shares his passion and love for photography with Shooting Tips, Online Tutorials, and other photography news and info.

      Mark has written a few other mini books that are currently available as apps for the iPad, including Portrait Photography 101 – Learn to take better portraits, Wedding Photography – A guide to better wedding photos, Baby Photography, among others.

      First off I would like to give thanks to God for giving me the passion to create, the direction to follow my dreams, and the artistic gifts he has given me. I am continually thankful and blessed to have breath each and every day.

      This book would also not have been possible without my other half, my wonderful wife Lisa. She has always encouraged me to follow my dreams, provides continual support to our family, and allows 
me the time and focus to fulfill my purpose. She is my best friend, the best mother, and I am thankful for her huge support.

      I also have to mention our two amazing children that bring a smile to my face each and every day. No matter how much busy work 
or things life throws at me, they keep me smiling.

      About the Reviewer

      Paul Kercal is a next generation digital graphics educator, a youth worker, a tablet and desktop artist, and a writer. For the past 15 years, he's worked firstly as the manager of a thriving youth arts center, and for the past decade, as a college arts teacher for a successful and thriving digital graphics course. He's written everything from teenage adventure fiction (the Dr Sylver series, Messenger) to art workbooks and how-to guides (Stylus t. Frog and the Weapons of Mass Construction being the most recent).

      When creating artwork, he's extremely fond of Pixelmator (of course), Photoshop, Expression, and a whole host of tablet art apps including Brushes V2, Ideas, ArtRage, ProCreate, and more.

      I'd like to thank everyone who have made this year so exciting in the digital and real world! It's never been a more exciting time to be a digital artist, so the makers and creators of the apps and programs that allow dreams to be drawn, thank you! Also to wifey, as I should offer thanks always.

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