Mastering Digital Color: A Photographer's and Artist's Guide to Controlling Color (Paperback)

Description

The digital age of art has made it easier than ever for an artist to change what his work will look like when complete. Subtle changes in color composition can be made many times to achieve an ideal image. However, masterful color management is about more than knowing how to use the tools offered by your image editor. Its about understanding how to visualize your final image before you begin editing itseeing your image as you want others to see it. Mastering Digital Color is designed to help you master the skills needed to realize your vision, using color management tools available in the digital world. It presents techniques of practicality and results. By focusing on the practical aspects of color management, this fullcolor book enables you to more clearly visualize the connections between concept and result, bringing the art that you have envisioned to life.

 

Chapter 1
Introduction: Imagine the Possibilities
Chapter 2
Getting a Grip on Your Color:Definitions and a Road Map
Chapter 3
Controlling Your Color: Tools for Photographers
Chapter 4
Production Guide for Photographers
Chapter 5
Color Management Policies for Photographers
Chapter 6
Production Guidefor Artists
Chapter 7
Color Quality Control
Chapter 8
Black and White Imaging in the Digital World
Chapter 9
Preserving Color: Archiving and Storage
Appendix A
Helpful Tips and Tricks Appendix B
Art Gallery
Index