PaintShop Pro X4 for Photographers
Amazon Exclusive: A Letter from Ken McMahon, Author ofPaint Shop Pro X4 for PhotographersDear Amazon Readers,You're probably used to hearing about how digital photography has made things so much easier and extended the boundaries of what it's possible to achieve with a camera. While this is undoubtedly true, there are times when it all seems to have become a lot more complicated. What do you do with thousands of photos scattered among an assortment of hard drives, CDs, DVDs and memory cards? Why do photos of scenes that looked stunning at the time often appear a bit lackluster? And why do printed photos often look nothing like what you see on screen?If you're looking for answers to questions like these then PaintShop Pro X4 has the tools you need andPaintShop Pro X4 for Photographerswill show you how to get the most from them with real-world examples and step-by-step projects.Possibly you already have PaintShop Pro Photo X4, have experimented a little, but want to learn more about how it works and how you can use it to to organize and edit your photos. One of PaintShop Pro's great strengths is that it's really easy to use, but also has a raft of powerful advanced editing tools. In the book I've tried to reflect that approach and after a thorough introduction covering the basics I move on to look at some intermediate projects including basic retouching. From there I graduate to more advanced techniques using selections, layers, masking and special effects. I also look at working with Camera RAW files so, if you have a DSLR or advanced compact that can shoot RAW you'll learn what the benefits and downsides are and how to go about it.This is the sixth edition of the book I've written, having started with PaintShop Pro 9 back in 2005. In each edition I've covered new features, introduced new projects that use them, and updated existing projects to work with the latest version. This means that as well as being up to date, this is a book you can use with older versions of the program. If you've got Paint Shop Pro 9, X, X1, X2, or X3, there's plenty you'll still find useful.With so many opportunities to take, edit and share pictures, it's an exciting time to be involved in photography. I hope you'll findPaint Shop Pro X4 for Photographersa useful, informative and enjoyable guide.Best wishes,Ken McMahonTake a Look InsidePaint Shop Pro X4 for Photographers