A complete and practical guide to working with color graphics on the desktop for Mac and PC - from image scanning, creation and processing to processing for various color output devices. Keep this handy book on your desk to help you achieve more professional color results for a variety of tasks. The accompanying CD allows you to view practical examples of color techniques in graphic design on screen, illustrating the techniques described in the book. The basic principles of digital color are explained in detail: Color models The ways in which scanners, monitors, and printers handle color System calibration methods Color management processes Color processing features in the program color transformations Practical examples of color techniques in graphic design are illustrated using a variety of software applications: Photoshop, Fractal Painter, Ray Dream Studio, Illustrator, Freehand, CorelDraw, Fractal Poser, and Metatools Bryce. The examples are conducted through a series of workshops that lead you through a variety of processes. Ken Bender is a freelance designer. He was, for many years, a director at IBM, including four years as director of the European Center for Computer Integrated Manufacturing Technology in Germany. He is also the author of "Digital Graphic Design" and "Digital Video for the Desktop" for Focal Press. Take advantage of the experience of a professional digital color expert! Learn from practical examples with the best color effects included in the free CD From the publisher: The first part of the book explains the basic principles of digital color. The second half demonstrates practical color examples, and techniques in graphic design, using a variety of software applications: Photoshop, Fractal Painter, Ray Dream Studio, Illustrator, Freehand, CorelDraw, Fractal Poser, and Metatools Bryce. The examples are conducted through a series of workshops that lead you through a variety of processes. The accompanying CD allows you to display many other examples on screen, illustrating the techniques described in the book. Whether you're using a Mac or a PC, this is a handy book to keep in your office, allowing you to achieve more professional-colored results for a full range of tasks. About This Title may belong to another version of this title.