Vintage-looking; dream-like textures can open up a whole new world in your photography. However; there is much; much more to working with textures than simply merging them with an image via Photoshop. In this gorgeous new guide from texture guru Sarah Gardner; youll learn everything there is to know about how to maximize the potential of these exciting tools. In addition to hundreds of beautiful example images; this book is also packed with practical advice on what makes a good texture; and how and when to use them. How an image is initially captured and processed has a significant impact on the effect a texture will have; so youll also learn what to consider when composing and shooting (rather than simply relying on post-processing) and how to use lighting and background considerations effectively for later work with textures. Workshop notes and a supplemental website will help you put Sarahs techniques into practice immediately. Beautiful enough to sit on your coffee table yet practical enough to store near your computer; this book will show you everything you need to know to get that coveted vintage-feel in your images; whether youre a casual family snapper or a seasoned professional.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. excellent book!!By Nicholas D. Stagethis wonderful book contains not the anatomical information of drawing; (though it very briefly and sparsely touches that; so briefly that its not worth mentioning) but the force that gives a drawing life; gestures and intention. the reviews that complain of illustration quality obviously have missed the point of the book. this is not about finished drawings; this is about capturing a moment and learning to express emotions and movement through your characters. creating interest with flow and lines and simplicity and building from there is up to you. this can be applied to any style. ive only had this book for one day and i can not put it down. Mr. Stanchfeild explains the thinking process for bringing about believable and relatable poses; how to breathe life and a story into a simple sketch. his explanations are amazingly easy to understand and to apply. rudimentary knowledge of anatomy is required to practice these exercises but even then it will be molded to your needs. i can not say enough good things about this book and will purchase the second when ive finished this one.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Inspiring stillBy Kenton P. MillerThis book is a wonderful surprise. Walt Stanchfields lessons have been transcribed so that you get his voice speaking to you form across the years - and what an inspiring voice it is!I expected great lessons in Disney style drawing and animation and I got those - in abundance! How life would have been different if Id had these lessons in squash and stretch and drawing the gesture ("Draw the verb in front of you; not the noun!"). But the real treasure is how he goes beyond the drawing lessons into lessons about how to be creative; how to live life!Sometimes its about inspiring you to draw: "...Whether your heart is set on the fine arts or on animation; quick sketching is the shortest route to training yourself for capturing those spontaneous gestures and poses that are so essential to good drawing. Break one of your bad habits today. Which one? The habit of not sketching."Other times he goes beyond this: "You must create. The injunction of life is to create or perish. Good physical and mental conditioning are necessary to do this. Remember this: the creative energy that created the universe created you; and its creative power is now in you; motivating you; urging you on - always in the direction of creative expression. I have a formula: "Impression minus expression equals depression." This is especially applicable to artists. We have trained ourselves to be impressed (aware) of all the things around us; and in the natural course of our lives those impressions cry out to be expressed - on paper; on canvas; in music; in poetry; in animated film. So shape up!"Allow yourself to be inspired again - buy yourself this and the companion volume!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. An amazing master classBy HR LinkeAn amazing master class in figurative anatomy; physical movement; physics itself and a life dedicated to entertainment. Buy both volumes and read them over and over.