The Glitterguru on Photoshop From Concept to Cool

by Joyce J Evans

This is a gorgeous full color book jam packed with stunning imagery. Suzette is top in her field and offers a ton of extremely useful tips and advice.

Suzette states that this book is a career guide and part Photoshop theory. The purpose of this book is to inspire you and teach you the business of digital art. This book is geared toward the photographer or digital artist. You'll find the things you should know if you want to have a career as a digital artist or photographer. You'll get an inside look at the mechanics of the business, working with art directors, storyboarding, estimating and licensing, and shooting images. You'll also get tips on how to market yourself, how to make money, how to present a portfolio and how to work on a concept from start to finish.

Some of the topics include:

• How's and whys of image compositing, retouching
• Diagrams of real-life lighting setups
• Tips for working with art directors
• Advice on marketing your work
• How to prepare your portfolio

If you are new to Photoshop this book is not a Photoshop training manual. But if you are new and want to learn how to get started in the business, then this book is for you. It's the only book of it's kind. If you are a professional, then this book will certainly inspire you and help expand your career.

The Glitterguro on Photoshop From Concept to Cool
by Suzette Troche-Stapp
New Riders
ISBN: 073571133x