Photoshop Painter & Illustrator: Side-By-Side Jed Clampett August 1, 2000

Ms. Crumpler takes a unique approach in this guide. She uses color-coded reference tables (more about this below with a picture). The book is beautifully illustrated and would be an asset to any serious Artist/Designer. I found the subjects handled quite well considering the complexity of the project. Handling 3 major software applications at once is no easy chore, but Wendy pulls it off with aplomb.

Inside you'll find 3 major sections:

The Basics:
You'll look at the basics of each program, Photoshop, Illustrator and Painter, with highlights of the strengths and weaknesses of each. This is perfect help for you to decide which program is best suited for the project on hand.

The Particulars:
This is where the side-by-side and in-depth comparison of the major tools, commands, modes & palettes are discussed. The color-coded reference tables make it easy to find specific answers to your questions. Reference numbers on each table make finding more in-depth information easier.

The Artists:
This section showcases the work of 19 top-notch artists. They describe their process for producing each piece so you can apply their techniques to your own work. This section provides you with plenty of inspiration.

This is not just a bunch of pretty pictures (although there is plenty of that too). You'll obtain good solid instruction in many areas such as: layers, masks, channels, color, palettes, textures, gradient, tracing and the Web. Of course this is just a short list of the many topics covered. Remember these topics are covered for all 3 programs. All in all I think this book will make a nice addition to your design library.

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