Graphics Programs Reference
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design basics
The best photographers, graphic
designers, and creative thinkers use
specific technical knowledge to manipulate images without ever losing sight of
basic composition principles. So before you dive into the fascinating world
of Photoshop, it behooves you to study the fundamentals of design and fully
understand the process of capturing digital images with digital cameras and
scanners.
Understanding the design process
Learning composition principles
Understanding your rights to use images
photography and scanning primer
Understanding the design Process
Design isn't some esoteric process that only those who have graduated from
the most exclusive schools can understand. Most of the design process is
simply good common sense. Everyone working on a project should under-
stand its fundamentals. With every project, from the smallest to the most
complex, communication and collaboration skills are mission critical. By its
very nature, the design of real-world objects necessitates images (and pos-
sibly drawings or models) to communicate visual information. So the ability
to effectively create and present visual ideas is a must for those involved in
design. Finally, design is a process that can take on a life of its own.
Understanding Project Fundamentals
Every project is fundamentally a story. When researching any story, it is
helpful to employ the maxim of Five Ws (and one H). Let the answers to
Certification
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