The Professional Photoshop Book - Volume 7 2015

6 The Professional Photoshop Book

Contents

8 15 insider secrets for

industry success

We look at the secrets of success with

inspiring advice from the pros

16 Pro tips for mastering colour

Take complete control of your colours with

histograms and more

30 20 tips for flawless

photo edits

Photoshop experts reveal their tips to help

you enhance photo-based artwork

40 Improve your masking skills

Explore a variety of masking techniques to

create a Mage's mask

46 Retouch with more realism

Learn how to retouch a natural and fresh-

looking beauty piece

52 Create a double

exposure effect

Mix multiple images using blend modes

and masks

58 Create shining skin effects

Augment a model with a metallic sheen

using filters

64 Combine photos like a pro

Learn the essentials of compositing

an illustration

74 Create a flying effect

Learn how to effectively and believably

create a levitation or flying effect

Design tips

and advice

from the

pros

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80 Combine 3D and photos

Create your own creature in Blender and

insert it into a photo for a realistic look

86 Master lighting

in composites

Use professional lighting techniques to

perfect your composites

94 Paint like a pro

Learn the skills you need for professional

digital painting in Photoshop

104 Control tone and colour

in scenes

Paint a whimsical landscape using the

power of line, value and colour

Photo manipulation Digital painting

Photo editing