Bodyshop: The Photoshop Retouching Guide for the Face and Body
Author(s): Birgit Nitzsche (Author), Karsten Rose (Author)
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Publication Date: 30 July 2010
Language: English
Print length: 480 pages
ISBN-10: 0470624388
ISBN-13: 9780470624388
Book Description
The book Photoshop users need to get bodies into shape. This full–color book will show how both the newest and previous versions of Photoshop can be used to retouch and enhance the entire human form. From body contouring to changing hairstyles to adding makeup and fixing nails, this book will be a must–have reference for anyone who uses Photoshop to fix people pictures. The companion DVD includes before–and–after views of all pictures from the book, additional setting files for individual workshops, and trial versions of several Nik Multimedia filters.
Editorial Reviews
Review
‘An essential read for anyone who is into retouching, with not too much text and plenty of screenshots to follow’. (Digital Camera Essentials, June 2011).
From the Back Cover
This is what Photoshop users have been waiting for Retouching portrait and fashion photos using Photoshop continues to grow in popularity. In this book, highly respected photographic and image–editing experts Birgit Nitzsche and Karsten Rose share their know–how with a collection of the most successful tips and tricks for portrait and beauty retouching. They demonstrate how to cleverly correct skin blemishes, divulge tricks to get a body into shape, and show how to cunningly adjust clothing. Each chapter contains a basic overview with additional information, expanding the practical workshops. Every photographer, advertiser, and photo enthusiast can learn from this guide! Create harmonious body contours and use different techniques to get a body into shape Improve facial structures and emphasize eyes and mouth with make–up effects Make a face look younger and achieve a flawless complexion Tint and style hair Refine hands and create beautiful fingernails Bonus DVD Includes Before–and–after views of all pictures from the book Additional setting files for individual workshops Trial versions of several Nik Multimedia filters
About the Author
Birgit Nitzsche has worked in photography for 20 years, focused primarily on business and lifestyle work. Her experience comes from international photo projects as well as her own studio in Munich, Germany. For 15 years she has worked with Karsten Rose, composer and Photoshop lecturer, Macromedia Academy of Media, Photoshop–Convention, who is well known from his seminars and workshops. Together they have perfected the interplay between photo–shooting and digital image–editing.
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