Nik Software Tools Bundle

Nik Software Tools Bundle

This e-book set includes two winning guides on Nik Software tools Designed to save time in the digital workflow, Nik Software?s entire suite of products (Dfine 2.0, Color Efex Pro 4.0, Sharpener Pro 3.0, Silver Efex Pro 2, VIVEZA 2.0, and their newest software, HDR Efex Pro) was conceived with the single goal of helping photographers use products such as Adobe Photoshop more easily while also offering editing capabilities not found within Photoshop. This two-book set, Nik Software Captured and HDR Efex Pro After the Shoot, shows how best to utilize these highly popular products. Follows the way photographers think, making it easy to apply the techniques discussed in both books Explores topics appropriate to Nik Software including retouching, understanding the importance of light, and exposure, while learning all of the features and functionality of this family of products Appeals to users who want in-depth instruction on using the software as well as recommended digital workflow steps to show when and how to use these powerful tools Digital photographers, whether professionals, students, or hobbyists, will find this e-book duo useful for mastering the complete suite of Nik Software tools and creatively editing their photographs to create stunning images.

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Photoshop CC: The Missing Manual

Photoshop CC is truly amazing, but it can also be overwhelming if you're just getting started. This book makes learning Photoshop as easy as possible by explaining things in a friendly, conversational style--without technical jargon. After a thorough introduction to the program, you'll delve deep into Photoshop's secrets with expert tips and practical editing advice you can use every day. The important stuff you need to know: Learn your way around. Take a tour of Photoshop's workspace and learn how to customize it. Unlock the magic. Use layers, masks, and Smart Objects to safely edit your images. Perfect your photos. Learn techniques for cropping, color-correcting, retouching, and combining photos. Master color. Drain, change, and add color; create gorgeous black-and-whites, partial-color effects, and duotones. Be artistic. Create illustrations, paintings, and pro-level text; use filters effectively, edit video, and create 3D art. Share your work. Produce great-looking images for print, presentations, and the Web. Work smarter and faster. Automate common chores and install plug-ins for complex tasks.