A guide to the creation of a wide range of graphic effects, from the scanning and manipulation of photographs to exciting 3D graphics and the creative use of typography. Among the software covered is Photoshop, Fractal Painter, Ray Dream Designer, Illustrator, Freehand, Coral Draw, Pagemaker and Quark Xpress. The book is written from the designers point of view and over 300 graphic examples are provided.

Offers a practical introduction to creating and editing high quality video on the desktop. Using examples from a variety of video applications, this book demonstrates a variety of techniques through a series of workshops, including producing short films, multimedia and internet presentations, animated graphics and special effects, and more.