The projects in Photoshop Elements Drop Dead Fantasy Techniques are split into two main themes. The first concentrates on the transformation of human figures into fantastic beings: turning your friends and family into aliens, zombies, stone statues, and many other extraordinary creations. The second looks at composing more advanced scenes: cars flying in asteroid fields, paintings that paint themselves, and cities floating in the skies. In addition to this,the book shows you how to make use of scanned materials, such as pieces of bark to make 'tree people', and paint-spattered paper to make zombie blood.

The projects in Photoshop Elements Drop Dead Fantasy Techniques are split into two main themes. The first concentrates on the transformation of human figures into fantastic beings: turning your friends and family into aliens, zombies, stone statues, and many other extraordinary creations. The second looks at composing more advanced scenes: cars flying in asteroid fields, paintings that paint themselves, and cities floating in the skies. In addition to this,the book shows you how to make use of scanned materials, such as pieces of bark to make 'tree people', and paint-spattered paper to make zombie blood.

To get the most out of Photoshop Elements Drop Dead Fantasy Techniques, you should have a working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop Elements' tools and features, as well as a basic understanding of the fundamentals of digital imaging. Don't worry if your knowledge is a bit rusty, though, as the introductory workthroughs on selection and compositing techniques will bring you back u p to speed in no time. If you're an advanced user, you'll be able to jump straight into the projects, picking up expert tips and tricks along the way.

Creating Fantastic Images

1 COMPOSITION TECHNIQUES

Creating Compositions

Selection Tools and Techniques

Using Layers

Levels Adjustment Layers

Flattening and Merging Layers

2 INTRODUCTORY PROJECTS

Bowler Hat OrApple?

The Two-Handed Butterfly

The Flying Gargoyle

3 FACES AND FIGURES

Abducted ByAliens

Frozen Forever In Stone

People Of The Trees

The Pixelated Man

Nightmare Scenario

The Undead

Robot Revealed!

A Face In The Leaves

The Living Statue

A Mask Of Butterflies

4 FANTASTIC SCENES

Flying Saucer Attack

The Creatures ComeTo Life

A City In The Clouds

Medusa UnderThe Sea

Two Towers ByThe Sea

The Paintings PaintThemselves

The Clairvoyant

Cybernetic Scene

DrivingYour Spaceship

5 REFERENCE

Glossary

Index

Acknowledgments