Adobe Photoshop Master Class

by John Paul Caponigro

Book Overview

Photographer and artist John Paul Caponigro shares his digital photo techniques in this Photoshop guide. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0201354993
• ISBN13: 9780201354997
• Release Date: October 2000
• Publisher: Adobe Press
• Length: 324 Pages
• Weight: 2.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 8.8" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

A goldmine

John Paul Caponigro's books is a most refreshing addition to the vast array of Photoshop books available today. Crammed full with hands on, most competent technical advice (e.g. on how to get your whole computer setup properly calibrated) this books is full of creative and inspiring ideas for photographers who like to add some more digital "punch" to their work.Today we are getting drowned in PhotoShop "How-To", "Magic" and all sorts of titles, but there are only very, very few books for those who are looking for new ways to solve problems and get more out of their photos using Adobe Photoshop.This book is especially useful for landscape photographers, but Caponigro's ideas can be transferred to other subject areas as well. Many of John Paul Caponigro's images are outright Daliesque (surrealistic) and can start an avalanche of new ideas in one's brain.A most profitable read for many photographers, but it definitely is no book for PhotoShop beginners. A definite 5-star...

How an artist uses Photoshop

I first saw John Paul Caponigro's images 3 years ago and thought he was an exceptional artist. His book describes some of the Photoshop techniques he uses to create his art, a melding of traditional photography with digital techniques. I especially enjoyed the chapters on creating atmospheric perspective, compositing images, creating shadows and generating symmetry. He also offers a different perspective on how to use many of the Photoshop tools. This is not a book for a beginner wanting to learn Photoshop ('Classroom in a Book' is my suggestion), nor perhaps for an intermediate (I recommend 'Photoshop Artistry') but for someone who is familiar with the program and who wants to learn the techniques of a highly skilled artist 'Master Class' is a good choice. Some may find his musings on his artistic choices too Zen-like but if you like his art you'll probably love the book. I certainly did.

Tired of "How To Use Photoshop Books?" Then This is For You

The approach that the author takes in regards to Photoshop is refreshing. this is not a how to use Photoshop book (even though it does include some step by step experiments), but a why book. I would recommend this book for users who already have a good grasp of what the tools are and how to use them, it is not for the casual user. This book expanded my vision of how to use photoshop creatively and coupled it with traditional photographic techniques. Bravo to John Paul Caponigro on this one of a kind book!

Blue Heron Editions. . . A Professional Giclee Printer

John Paul's understand of and passion with Photoshop is quite evident. His references, examples, explanations are unique in the sence that it brings out the readers comprehension of not only what should be done, but, most importantly, why!This is the book that intermediate, advanced and professional Photoshop users have been waiting for, and will keep next to their computer, at all times, for easy reference.

The art not the gimmicks of Photoshop

The shelves are loaded with books about Photoshop. Now with the release of 6.0, there will be many more. Unfortunately nearly all of these books focus exclusively on how to use this powerful and complex tool. Very little is said about the artistic and creative potential that it contains. Unfortunately, just because you can do something with Photoshop, it doesn't mean that you should.This book is diferent! Mr. Caponigro approaches Photoshop as a painter approaches his canvas and palette. The book is profusely illustrated with examples of the beauty that can be created in this new world of digital image manipulation. Not only does it illustrate the results that can be obtained, but it also gives a concise explanation of the tools used. Furthermore, The book reflects the changes of release 6.0."Master Class" is well worth owning for its beauty even if you are not a Photoshop user. Looking at these illustrations however, will certainly encourage many to embark on the journey toward mastery of this exciting new artistic medium.