Getting Started with Paint. NET

Name: Getting Started with Paint. NET
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ISBN: 9781783551439

ISBN-10: 1783551437

ISBN-13: 9781783551439

Edition: 2013

Authors: Andros T. Sturgeon, Shoban Kumar

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Create amazing images easily and professionally with one of the best free photo editors availableOverviewQuick and simple tutorials designed to help you master Paint.NET in minutesCreate photo edits that rival advanced photo software for free.Tutorials on advanced techniques written with simple instructions designed for readers with any level of computer knowledgeIn DetailPaint.NET is a free, reliable program that rivals the most expensive photo editing programs currently on the market.Paint.NET supports plugins, which add image adjustments, effects, and support for additional file types. They can be programmed using any .NET programming language, though they are most commonly written in… C#.This book will teach you everything you need to know to edit and manipulate images. Written with very clear walkthroughs, hands-on tutorials,and amazing resources, this book will turn you into a photo wizard with Paint.NET. The book starts with simple tool-based tasks, introduces you to the workpane and then builds up to more complex areas taking a deep dive into the commonly-used features of Paint.NET.With this book, you will learn how to do everything from making simple adjustments to full artistic rendering with tools not available in any other program. Starting with the very basics of photo editing, you will gain an understanding of the basic principles of manipulating images. From layering to special effects, this book will give you all the knowledge you need to create images that leave a lasting impression.This book has everything you need to make amazing, artistic photos using completely free software. Filled with fun exercises and valuable information, you will learn how to master every tool and every effect in Paint.NET. Within minutes, you will be able to resize images, make adjustments to brightness and contrast, and apply color correction. By the end of this book, you will be working with layers and effects to create images that rival some of the most advised and expensive pieces of software.With simple exercises and information, this book will take you from absolute novice to an accomplished photo editor quickly and easily.What you will learn from this bookAcquire Paint.NET for free, install it, and use itGet acquainted with the Paint.NET work area and all of its functionsBecome an expert in resizing and editing imagesUse built-in effects to change the look of your photos and images like a proWork with layers to create amazing complex imagesAdd plug-ins that will increase the functionality of Paint.NETUnderstand the tools within Paint.NET and how to use them to bend pixels to your willApproachThis book follows a tutorial-based approach and is packed with examples in a compact and concise format.Who this book is written forIf you have ever wanted to create photos and images that go beyond simple point and shoot results, then this book is for you. This book will help you create artistic images in ways that are only limited by your imagination. No prior knowledge of photo editing or editing software is required.

Book details

Copyright year: 2013
Publisher: Packt Publishing, Limited
Publication date: 12/26/2013
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 136
Size: 7.50" wide x 9.25" long x 0.29" tall
Weight: 0.550
Language: English