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Learning Pixelmator

By : Mark Stagi
Book Image

Learning Pixelmator

By: Mark Stagi

Overview of this book

Today, everybody has a digital camera, but how do you turn your pictures into masterpieces? With Pixelmator, you will be able to edit your photos like a pro and get that artistic, professional feel to your images."Learning Pixelmator" will teach you how to use Pixelmator to turn your everyday snapshots into works of art. With an example-based approach, you will learn how to use each tool effectively to create, edit, or enhance your photos. It is for everyone that wants to get started with Pixelmator. "Learning Pixelmator" guide's you through a series of real-world tutorials to artistically edit your photos from start to finish. Starting with simple corrections, you will move onto advanced image editing techniques like creating a tilt-shift look from a photo, performing skin retouching on a portraits, and colorizing your images for an artistic tone. Covering topics such as using layers to create multi-image layouts and how to use text and shapes to embellish your images. With Learning Pixelmator you will learn everything you need to know to create works of art from your everyday photos. With the skills you will learn from this book the sky will be no limit with your digital photography!
Table of Contents (12 chapters)

Customizing the workspace


Since all photographers will use Pixelmator for different uses, you will want to get the workspace configured to match the way you like to work and the tools that you really need the most. Aside from the main image window, there are a few other windows that you will usually want to make visible, such as the Tools, Layers, Effects Browser, Brushes, Gradients, Photo Browser, Fonts, and Colors. You will always want some of these windows (such as the Tools window) open, while others (such as Fonts) you might only need from time to time. You can always turn on/off menu items from the View menu. The windows can be positioned anywhere on your screen as per your needs by clicking-and-dragging the top section of the window.

You can also use the arrows icon on the top-right corner of your image window to enter a full-screen mode, or go to View | Enter Full Screen (keyboard shortcut is Control + Command + F). This will expand the image and make it full screen to clear out any distractions that you might have running on in your desktop.