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Amazing Patterns: Adult Coloring Book, Stress Relieving Mandala Style Patterns
Relaxing adult coloring book with hand-drawn mandala style patterns.
Fantastic and relaxing patterns will allow you to break away from the chaos of everyday life and plunge into the land of peace and relaxation.
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Originality. All drawings are hand drawn. Individual patterns are always created with passion. This guarantees the uniqueness and originality of the performance.
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Quality 50 different models, finished with attention to every detail, guarantee high-quality workmanship.
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Diversity Every project is different. Which guarantees fantastic and creative play with colors.
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Single-sided pages Each image is placed on its own page.
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Relax Coloring amazing patterns is a great way to get away from any problems and enter the world of colors.
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Creativity Creating the world with your own colors creates a sense of independence and fosters creativity, improves self-esteem and builds confidence.
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A great gift This coloring book is a great gift for anyone who needs a moment of peace and relaxation.
Specifications:
- Premium Soft Cover
- Dimensions: 8.5 x 11 inches
- 50 individual projects.
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Amazing Animals: Adult Coloring Book, Stress Relieving Mandala Animal Designs: 1
Relaxing coloring book for adults with hand-drawn mandala-style animal themes.
Fantastic and relaxing animal designs will allow you to break away from the chaos of everyday life and plunge into the land of peace and relaxation.
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Originality. All drawings are drawn by hand and the models are real animals. This guarantees the uniqueness and originality of the performance.
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Quality 50 different models, finished with attention to every detail, guarantee high quality of workmanship..
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Diversity Every project is different. Which guarantees fantastic and creative play with colors.
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One-sided pages Each image is placed on its own page.
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Relax Coloring wonderful animals is a great way to escape from any problems and enter the world of colors.
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Creativity Creating the world with your own colors creates a sense of independence and fosters creativity, improves self-esteem and builds confidence.
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A great gift This coloring book is a great gift for anyone, an animal lover or someone who needs a moment of peace and relaxation.
Specifications:
- Premium Soft Cover
- Dimensions: 8.5 x 11 inches
- 50 individual projects.
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ADOBE PHOTOSHOP ELEMENT 2024 USER’S GUIDE: AN EASY-TO-FOLLOW, STEP BY STEP ILLUSTRATED MANUAL FOR LEARNING ADOBE PHOTOSHOP ELEMENT 2024
Are you ready to unlock the full potential of Adobe Photoshop Elements 2024?
Dive into the world of digital image editing with this comprehensive guide! Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced user, our in-depth exploration will help you harness the power of this incredible software.
Chapter 1: Getting Acquainted with Adobe Photoshop Elements 2024- Discover the latest features in Adobe Photoshop Elements 2024.
- Learn about system requirements for Windows and Mac.
- Follow step-by-step instructions for downloading and installing the software.
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics of Image Editing
- Navigate the home screen and launch the photo editor.
- Master essential editing techniques in Quick Mode.
- Share your photos using various providers and tools.
- Explore the history panel and understand file-saving options.
Chapter 3: Basic Image-Editing Concepts
- Gain a deeper understanding of pixels, resolution, and image dimensions.
- Calibrate your monitor for accurate color representation.
- Learn about color schemes and profiles in your workspace.
Chapter 4: Checking out the Photo Editor
- Explore the advanced edit mode and its tools.
- Understand contextual menus and the toolbox in Quick Mode.
- Dive into the toolbox in advanced mode, including view, select, enhance, draw, and modify groups.
- Master panel usage and become familiar with the photo bin.
Chapter 5: Moving Within the Organizer
- Sort and manage images on your hard drive.
- Use the Element Downloader and scanner in the Organizer.
- Export images from your mobile devices and customize Organizer preferences.
Chapter 6: Organizing Your Pictures with Organizer
- Get acquainted with the Organizer workspace.
- Use tags to group and categorize images.
- Create and view tags, add icons, and explore auto-curation features.
- Learn how to work with photo albums effectively.
Chapter 7: Viewing and Finding Your Images
- Catalog your files and create backups.
- Utilize the search options for efficient image retrieval.
- Hide files, stack images, and explore various search criteria.
Chapter 8: Editing Camera Images Using the Camera Editor
- Learn about the Camera Raw Editor and its features.
- Understand Raw file format attributes and profiles.
- Apply profiles to your images and enhance your photography.
Chapter 9: Making and Modifying Selections
- Master selection tools like marquee, lasso, magic wand, and more.
- Use the Refine Selection Brush Tool and work with eraser tools.
- Understand selection commands and refine selection edges.
Chapter 10: Working with Layers
- Dive into the world of layers and their types.
- Create, duplicate, and transform layers.
- Work with layer masks, merge layers, and understand layer basics.
Chapter 11: Simple Image Makeover
- Crop and recompose images using various tools.
- Explore one-step auto fixes for smart corrections.
- Correct contrast, color, and clarity in your photos.
Chapter 12: Correcting Contrast, Color, and Clarity
- Adjust color, lighting, and eliminate color casts.
- Fine-tune images with hue/saturation, color curves, and more.
- Enhance skin tones, defringe layers, and eliminate haze.
- Sharpen and focus your images for stunning results.
Chapter 13: Tips and Tricks on Photoshop Elements
- Learn valuable shortcuts and tips for efficient editing.
- Explore dialog box options, ruler units, and more.
- Make the most of keyboard shortcuts and hidden features.
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Photoshop Elements 2024 User Guide: A Complete Practical Guide to Learn and Master Adobe Photoshop Elements 2024 with all the New Features, Updated Tips, Tricks & Shortcuts for…
Are you zealous about creating high-quality, visually appealing images with Photoshop Elements but uncertain where to begin?
Do you aspire to become an expert photo editor, photographer, graphic designer, or image illustrator?
Are you interested in learning how to blend images using layers, apply filters and effects, and transform ordinary images into creative masterpieces?
Have you attempted numerous times to enhance image contrast, sharpness, brightness, and exposure, only to achieve minimal or no improvement?
Look no further than this reliable user guide.
Photoshop Elements is equipped with a comprehensive set of editing tools that can refine various types of images into stunning works of art. These tools are user-friendly and can easily enhance and correct photos, provided you have access to the appropriate user guide. By mastering Photoshop Elements’ functions and features, you can significantly increase your productivity and efficiency.
In this book, you will gain knowledge in various areas, including:- Exploring the exciting features of Photoshop Elements 2024
- Navigating around the Photoshop Elements interface
- Starting with the basic knowledge of image editing
- Managing pixels in images
- understanding image resolution and dimensions
- Organizing and grouping images
- Creating and modifying selections
- Blending and merging images with layers
- Auto-fixing images
- contrasting raw and non-raw images
- Utilizing the Camera Raw Editor
- Enhancing complex image-retouching skills
- Adding text and graphics to photos
- Utilizing more than 60 Guided edits that are available in Photoshop Elements 2024
- Correcting lightness, sharpness, exposure, contrast, and color balance of images
- Updated shortcuts and useful tips and tricks.
Whether you are a beginner starting at the elementary level, an intermediate, or a professional looking to enhance your graphic and image editing skills, this user guide is a reliable resource. It provides comprehensive training in image editing and demonstrates how to make the most of the exciting features in the new release of Photoshop Elements 2024.
With this user guide, you will gain valuable experience in Photoshop Elements, equipping you with the necessary skills and knowledge to master image editing and fully explore all the features and functions of Photoshop Elements 2024.
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Twitch For Dummies
The first full resource to offer advice on tapping into Twitch
Twitch got its start as a live-streaming platform mostly populated by gamers and their fans. It’s quickly grown to host streaming events of all kinds―concerts, conferences, production events like podcast recording sessions, and even pro sports.
Twitch For Dummies helps initiate those new to streaming with advice on how to launch and build a Twitch channel. Podcasting For Dummies author Tee Morris guides readers through the basics of starting a channel, streaming games or live events, growing and interacting with an audience, and how to overcome common tech glitches.
• Build a streaming studio
• Create your Twitch profile
• Find successful streaming strategies
• Interact with your audienceThis guide offers friendly, reliable advice for broadcasters, marketers, and video fans on how to tap into the most popular online live-streaming service.
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Blender 3.6: The beginner’s guide
Blender 3.6: The beginners guide
Are you keen to explore 3D modeling and animation using a powerful, open-source tool? Enter Blender. It’s not just software; it’s a canvas where your digital artistry finds its true calling. Blender 3.6 embraces many enhancements, streamlined user experience, and avant-garde technologies.
The Beginner’s Guide for Blender 3.6 unravels the intricacies of Blender, tailored especially for the novice artist or someone charting a course in digital artistry.
Here’s a snapshot of what’s inside:
- A comprehensive tour of the user interface
- Basics of 3D navigation
- Modeling: A deep dive into tools and techniques
- The Asset Browser’s offerings
- Shading: How to get interactive
- Materials and Textures decoded
- Mastering PBR materials with Cycles and Eevee
- Camera work essentials
- Rendering in-depth: Eevee and Cycles
- Crafting and exporting captivating stills
- The art of animation and interpolation
- Harnessing animation constraints
- The magic of the ‘follow path’ in animation
- Tools for animating and rendering visual stories
- Turning animations into cinematic videos
Grounded in practicality, the book is peppered with real-world examples, guided instructions for nuanced tasks like hierarchical animations, and insights into scene setups for Cycles and Eevee rendering.
Designed with the Blender newbie in mind, Blender 3.6: The Beginner’s Guide is devoid of jargon yet intricate in detail. And if you’re a seasoned artist from Blender’s earlier eras, consider this your refreshed guidebook. Accelerate your transition to Blender 3.6 and let your creativity soar!
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Sage Accounts in easy steps: illustrated using Sage 50cloud
Sage Accounts is the UK’s market-leading accounts software. It lets you manage your day-to-day finances, customers, suppliers and VAT and keeps your finger on the pulse of your business.
Sage Accounts in easy steps uses detailed images and easy-to-follow instructions, showing you how to quickly get to grips with the new features of this leading accounts software. This definitive guide clarifies everything from basic recording keeping to utilising Sage as an information-bank for making crucial business decisions.
Areas covered include:
- Setting up Sage, entering debtors and creditors
- Producing purchase/sales orders and invoices
- Bank account reconciliation
- Stock management, including Bill of Materials
- Important month and year end procedures
- Processing the VAT return and e-Submission
- Generating invaluable management reports
Sage Accounts in easy steps is ideal for non-accountants using Sage for the first time, or just needing to grasp the new key features all in easy steps!
Illustrated using Sage 50cloud
Table of Contents
- Getting Started
- The Customer Ledger
- The Supplier Ledger
- The Nominal Ledger
- The Bank
- Products
- Invoices
- Processing Sales Orders
- Purchase Orders
- Financial Reporting
- Fixed Assets
- The Report Designer
- Opening Balances
- Data Management
- Task Management
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My Revision Notes: CCEA GCSE Digital Technology
Exam board: CCEA
Level: GCSE
Subject: Digital Technology
First teaching: September 2017
First exams: Summer 2019Target success in CCEA GCSE Digital Technology, whichever route you choose, with our proven formula for effective, structured revision. Key coverage of the three examined units – Digital Technology, Digital Development Concepts and Digital Development Practice – is combined with practical tips to create a revision guide that students can rely on to review, strengthen and test their knowledge.
With My Revision Notes, every student can:Consolidate subject knowledge by working through clear and focused content coverage.
Test understanding and identify areas for improvement with a sample paper included within the book.
Improve exam technique through tips written by leading authors and develop an understanding of assessment requirements of the examined units.
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Developing Quality Technical Information: A Handbook for Writers and Editors (IBM Press)
The #1 Guide to Excellence in Technical Communication—Fully Updated for Embedded Assistance, Mobile, Search, Multimedia, and More
Direct from IBM’s own content design experts, this guide shows you how to design product interfaces and technical information that always place users front and center. This edition has been fully revised to help you consistently deliver the right content at the right time.
You’ll master today’s best practices to apply nine essential characteristics of high-quality technical information: accuracy, clarity, completeness, concreteness, organization, retrievability, style, task orientation, and visual effectiveness.
Coverage Includes
- Advocating for users throughout the entire product development process
- Delivering information in an ordered manner by following progressive disclosure techniques
- Optimizing content so that users can find it from anywhere
- Streamlining information for mobile delivery
- Helping users right where they are
Whether you’re a writer, editor, information architect, user experience professional, or reviewer, this book shows you how to create great technical information, from the product design to the user interface, topics, and other media.
- Thoroughly revised and updated
- Extensive new coverage of self-documenting interfaces and embedded assistance
- Updated practical guidelines and checklists
- Hundreds of new examples
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You Had One Job 2024 Day-to-Day Calendar
Get ready to see some truly epic fails! This 2024 daily desktop calendar features some of the all-time funniest, most ridiculous workplace blunders that will leave you laughing, crying, and exclaiming, “You had one job!” Each page features an absurd workplace mishap, along with laugh-inducing commentary by humor writer Beverly L. Jenkins.
Features include:- 5.25″ x 4.375″ page size
- Easel backer for desk or tabletop display
- Printed on FSC certified paper with soy-based ink
- Full-color tear-off pages
- Daily Extra on the back of each page―fun puzzles, trivia, activities, and more
- Day/Date reference on each page
- Combined weekend pages
- Official major world holidays and observances
- Includes daily pictures of hilarious workplace ineptitudes
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Excel 2023: The Easiest Way to Master Microsoft Excel in 7 Days. 200 Clear Illustrations and 100+ Exercises in This Step-by-Step Guide Designed for Absolute Newbie. Discover…
MASTER EXCEL FROM SCRATCH IN JUST SEVEN DAYS!
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You’re right if you think Excel can be challenging to learn – but only without the right guide. With this book, hundreds have found their way (check the reviews if you don’t believe me).
In this comprehensive, structured, one-size-fits-all guide, you will find a structured learning path facilitated by many clear illustrations that will help you through every step.
You’ll master Excel with 7 Steps for 7 Days:
✅ Day 1 – Excel Basics: Dive into the essentials and set up your first worksheet, laying a solid foundation for your Excel journey.
✅ Day 2 – Data Entry & Management: Grasp how to input and adjust data, ensuring you save time and reduce errors.
✅ Day 3 – Organizing Data: Swiftly sort and filter data, making it easier to access the information you need.
✅ Day 4 – Worksheet Customization: Master Data Validation and cell formatting to design worksheets that are both functional and visually appealing.
✅ Day 5 – Functions & Formulas: From basic to advanced functions, automate calculations and streamline your daily tasks.
✅ Day 6 – Tables Mastery: Dive deep into data tables, effortlessly organizing vast amounts of information.
✅ Day 7 – Charts & Pro Tips: Quickly create various charts and uncover 50 time-saving shortcuts to present data visually and boost your productivity.
BONUS: Gain access to 23 online Excel templates and a tutorial to craft your first monthly budget planner.
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Excel 2023: The Easiest Way to Master Microsoft Excel in 7 Days. 200 Clear Illustrations and 100+ Exercises in This Step-by-Step Guide Designed for Absolute Newbie. Discover…
MASTER EXCEL FROM SCRATCH IN JUST SEVEN DAYS!
Feeling Overwhelmed by Excel at Work?
Falling Behind Your Co-Workers?
Panic When You See Complex Spreadsheets?Discover the Ultimate Solution with This Guide – Plus Get TWO Exclusive Bonuses!
You’re right if you think Excel can be challenging to learn – but only without the right guide. With this book, hundreds have found their way (check the reviews if you don’t believe me).
In this comprehensive, structured, one-size-fits-all guide, you will find a structured learning path facilitated by many clear illustrations that will help you through every step.
You’ll master Excel with 7 Steps for 7 Days:
✅ Day 1 – Excel Basics: Dive into the essentials and set up your first worksheet, laying a solid foundation for your Excel journey.
✅ Day 2 – Data Entry & Management: Grasp how to input and adjust data, ensuring you save time and reduce errors.
✅ Day 3 – Organizing Data: Swiftly sort and filter data, making it easier to access the information you need.
✅ Day 4 – Worksheet Customization: Master Data Validation and cell formatting to design worksheets that are both functional and visually appealing.
✅ Day 5 – Functions & Formulas: From basic to advanced functions, automate calculations and streamline your daily tasks.
✅ Day 6 – Tables Mastery: Dive deep into data tables, effortlessly organizing vast amounts of information.
✅ Day 7 – Charts & Pro Tips: Quickly create various charts and uncover 50 time-saving shortcuts to present data visually and boost your productivity.
BONUS: Gain access to 23 online Excel templates and a tutorial to craft your first monthly budget planner.
???? BONUS #2: Elevate your skills with a comprehensive 2.5-hour video course, accessible anywhere, anytime! Dive deeper into the nuances of Excel and solidify your understanding through engaging, real-world applications.
Say goodbye to Excel struggles. Your transformation begins here! Click on “Buy Now” and get onboard.
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Adobe After Effects Classroom in a Book (2020 release)
Adobe After Effects Classroom in a Book (2020 release) is the best-selling guide to Adobe’s powerful motion graphics program. The 15 project-based lessons in this book teach students step-by-step the key techniques for working efficiently in After Effects and delivering in the widest possible range of media types. In addition to the key elements of the After Effects interface, this revised edition covers new features and techniques. Learn how to create, manipulate, and optimize motion graphics for film, video, DVD, the web, and mobile devices. Gain hands-on experience animating text and images, customizing a wide range of effects, tracking and syncing content, rotoscoping, removing unwanted objects, and correcting color. Learn to create 3D content with both After Effects and Maxon Cinema 4D Lite (included with the software).
The online companion files include all the necessary assets for readers to complete the projects featured in each chapter. All buyers of the book get full access to the Web Edition: A Web-based version of the complete ebook enhanced with video and multiple-choice quizzes.Read more
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Graphic Design For Everyone: Understand the Building Blocks so You can Do It Yourself
Use design to transform your ideas into powerful visuals that connect with the right audience, define your brand, or take your project to the next level.
Students, entrepreneurs, community groups, social media influencers, bloggers or campaigners: this practical guide is for you, and everyone else who wants to learn how to communicate visually, combining the building blocks of type, photography, illustration, and colour to create designs that inform, influence, and enthral.
All the key principles of graphic design are explained via a series of specially created, beautifully streamlined graphics that show, rather than tell, you what you need to know. In addition, detailed how-to demonstrations, hands-on workshops, and inspirational galleries of the best design will help you to achieve your aims, from creating a brand identity or setting the right mood by choosing the best typeface, to organizing the elements of a layout to boost your message and meaning.
Ten step-by-step projects help you create your own bespoke designs – for websites, digital newsletters, e-commerce, invitations, posters, sales materials, and more. There’s also plenty of practical advice, including tips on publishing online, dealing with printers, commissioning professionals, and finding free design tools.
If you’re ready to use the power of design to take your personal project or burgeoning business to the next level, Graphic Design for Everyone is a one-stop resource to becoming an effective, inspirational visual communicator.
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Excel 2023: The Must-Have Guide to Master Microsoft Excel | From Beginner to Pro in less than 7 Days | Step-by-step Formulas and Functions with Tutorials and Illustration
NEW RELEASE !!! 2023 EDITION
⭐️⭐️⭐️ The CERTIFIED GUIDE to becoming the king of Excel. The most updated 160 PAGES to master Microsoft Excel from scratch in 7 DAY. ⭐️⭐️⭐️
✅ FREE Bonus 1: Over 100 FREE Excel Templates
✅ FREE Bonus 2: FREE Excel Video CourseAre you looking for a simple and comprehensive guide to learning how to use Excel effectively?
Do you want to increase your knowledge of this powerful software by learning the most advanced formulas and calculation operations to take full advantage of Excel’s potential?THEN THIS BOOK IS THE ONE FOR YOU!
From BEGINNER TO PRO Thanks to Step-by-Step Tutorials and Illustrations.Using Excel is a skill you need to have in today’s digital society. It’s a great tool, knowing how to use it will give you enormous professional and private advantages.
It has become more than just a program for “creating tables.” It can solve problems, organize and merge data, and automate working formulas at the touch of a button for any field or use.With its simple steps and many practical examples, you will discover:
- How to make the most of Excel’s features
- How to better manage your data
- How to improve your productivity
- How to increase your data processing skills
From spreadsheet basics to advanced features, this book will guide you through all aspects of Excel, enabling you to become a true expert in no time, thanks to a 7-DAY METHOD TO BECOME A PRO.
And to make it all easier and help you get started with Excel, 2 BIG FREE BONUSES ARE INCLUDED!
✅ Step-by-Step Excel VIDEO LESSONS COURSE
✅ 100+ Ready-to-Use Templates to downloadDon’t miss your chance to improve your productivity and increase your data processing expertise with this comprehensive and easy-to-follow guide.
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Email Marketing Rules: 184 Best Practices to Optimize the Subscriber Experience and Drive Business Success
The most comprehensive email marketing book from the most prolific email marketing author helps you master the most misunderstood marketing channel. Updated and greatly expanded, the 4th Edition of Email Marketing Rules demystifies this vital channel, guiding you through its complexities to find the best execution for your brand—the one that serves the needs of your business and the needs of your subscribers.Volume 1 of Email Marketing Rules discusses 184 best practices that help you…
- Build productive, safe email lists by identifying valuable subscriber acquisition sources, using appropriate permission practices, and managing inactives wisely
- Set the right program goals by understanding “deep metrics” and properly interpreting campaign, channel, and subscriber metrics
- Create relevant messages with subject lines that draw in subscribers while avoiding “opener’s remorse” and designs that focus subscribers on taking action
- Craft high-performance triggered emails, including welcome programs that set you up for long-term success
- Effectively plan and produce emails with workflows that allow you to seize opportunities and avoid errors
- And much more, including understanding the law, optimizing email frequency, using the best landing pages, and doing A/B testing
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Using Microsoft Publisher – 2023 Edition: The Step-by-step Guide to Using Microsoft Publisher (Using Microsoft Office)
Unlock the full potential of Microsoft Publisher with this comprehensive guide written by best-selling technology author and trainer Kevin Wilson. Whether you’re beginning with the basics or an experienced user aspiring to enhance your skills, Using Microsoft Publisher is your indispensable guide to navigating and mastering Microsoft Publisher.
Using Microsoft Publisher is packed with easy-to-follow instructions, full color illustrative photos, screenshots, and helpful tips, including video demos for a hands-on learning experience. In this guide you’ll learn:
- Getting Started with Publisher: Learn how to navigate around the main user interface, customize your workspace, and create shortcuts for quick access.
- The Ribbon Menu: Learn how to use the ribbon menu’s functionalities and explore the Home, Insert, Page Design, and other crucial tabs.
- Building a New Design: Discover the fundamentals of good design, using contrast, repetition, alignment, and proportion. Understand how these principles can improve your publications.
- Creating Publications: Learn how to create new publications, page sizes, orientations, and understanding margins.
- Enhancing with Graphics: Master the art of adding and editing images, clip art, and shapes. Learn text wrapping techniques and image adjustments for a professional look.
- Managing Publications: Learn how to save documents in various formats such as PDF, as well as opening saved projects, and setting up page layouts effectively.
- Advanced Publisher Features: Explore advanced topics such as creating multipage spreads, using mail merges, and designing with tables and guides.
- Exercises and Real-World Applications: Practice with hands-on exercises and practical examples to apply your skills effectively.
This guide is an indispensable resource for learning the intricacies of Microsoft Publisher, designed to enhance your abilities and provide you with the expertise necessary to craft professional-quality publications with ease. So scroll up and get your copy of Using Microsoft Publisher today!
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R For Dummies 2e
Mastering R has never been easierPicking up R can be tough, even for seasoned statisticians and data analysts. R For Dummies, 2nd Edition provides a quick and painless way to master all the R you’ll ever need. Requiring no prior programming experience and packed with tons of practical examples, step-by-step exercises, and sample code, this friendly and accessible guide shows you how to know your way around lists, data frames, and other R data structures, while learning to interact with other programs, such as Microsoft Excel. You’ll learn how to reshape and manipulate data, merge data sets, split and combine data, perform calculations on vectors and arrays, and so much more.
R is an open source statistical environment and programming language that has become very popular in varied fields for the management and analysis of data. R provides a wide array of statistical and graphical techniques, and has become the standard among statisticians for software development and data analysis. R For Dummies, 2nd Edition takes the intimidation out of working with R and arms you with the knowledge and know-how to master the programming language of choice among statisticians and data analysts worldwide.
- Covers downloading, installing, and configuring R
- Includes tips for getting data in and out of R
- Offers advice on fitting regression models and ANOVA
- Provides helpful hints for working with graphics
R For Dummies, 2nd Edition is an ideal introduction to R for complete beginners, as well as an excellent technical reference for experienced R programmers.
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Xero For Dummies, 5th Edition
Your comprehensive guide to using Xero
Keeping your business running smoothly has never been easier with Xero. You’re in good hands with Xero For Dummies, the only book endorsed by Xero. With the tips and tricks included in this helpful guide, you can easily tackle tasks like accounts payable, invoices, and estimates. It’s packed with easy to follow explanations and instructions on how to use this popular accounting software. It’s like having a personal accountant at your fingertips!
The latest update to this useful reference shows how you can use Xero for more than a simple spreadsheet. It includes how to set up your account from scratch, convert your business from another accounting software to Xero, and use Xero to its full potential. It includes these essential topics:
- Customize the Xero set-up for your business
- Manage your daily activities with contacts, accounts, sales, and payables
- Organize suppliers and customers
- Automate your weekly and monthly reporting routines
- Track inventory and monitor your business
- Sync seamlessly across other business platforms
Filled with real-world scenarios that shows how you can use Xero every day in your business, Xero For Dummies can help you get your paperwork done quickly, so you can spend your valuable time running your business. Pick up your copy of Xero For Dummies to make that your reality.
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Excel Workbook For Dummies
Get practical walkthroughs for the most useful Excel features
Looking for easy-to-understand, practical guidance on how to go from Excel newbie to number crunching pro? Excel Workbook For Dummies is the hands-on tutorial you’ve been waiting for.
This step-by-step guide is packed with exercises that walk you through the basic and advanced functions and formulas included in Excel. At your own speed, you’ll learn how to enter data, format your spreadsheet, and apply the mathematical and statistical capabilities of the program.
Work through the book from start to finish or, if you’d prefer, jump right to the section that’s giving you trouble, whether that’s data visualization, macros, analysis, or anything else. You can also:
- Brush up on and practice time-saving keyboard shortcuts for popular commands and actions
- Get a handle on multi-functional and practical pivot tables with intuitive practice exercises
- Learn to secure your data with spreadsheet password protections
Perfect for new users of Excel, Excel Workbook For Dummies is also the ideal resource for those who know their way around a spreadsheet but need a refresher on some of the more advanced features of this powerful program.
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Adobe Photoshop 2024 Handbook: Everything You Need to Know to Edit, Correct and Retouch Images with Photoshop
Unlock the Full Power of Photoshop 2024: Your Ultimate Guide to Mastering the Art of Image Editing
In a world where visual excellence is the standard, Photoshop reigns supreme as the ultimate tool for transforming ordinary images into extraordinary works of art. But what if you’ve never had the chance to grasp its full potential or harness its magic? Don’t fret – we’ve got the solution you’ve been longing for.
Introducing the Photoshop 2024 Masterclass, a book tailor-made for those who are looking to unleash their creative potential, whether you’re an amateur or a seasoned artist. This isn’t just a guide; it’s your ticket to photo-editing mastery.
In an age where every photographer, graphic designer, image editor, and visual artist craves precision and finesse, Adobe Photoshop 2024 stands as your trusted ally. With this cutting-edge toolkit in your arsenal, you can expand your graphic design empire and elevate your artistry to unparalleled heights. And, dear reader, you won’t want to miss out on the game-changing features Adobe Photoshop 2024 (version 25.0) brings to the table.
Our masterclass isn’t just a run-of-the-mill Photoshop book – it’s a treasure trove of knowledge and techniques that promise to supercharge your creative journey. Explore both the basics and advanced concepts through vivid, real-world examples that are guaranteed to ignite your passion and boost your productivity.
Are you a devoted photographer, a visionary graphic designer, or a creative soul eager to delve into the world of image editing? If so, prepare to embark on a transformational journey towards becoming a digital art virtuoso.
Whether you’re a novice looking to grasp the essentials or a seasoned pro yearning to harness the latest Photoshop 2024 enhancements, we’ve got you covered.
Here’s a sneak peek of what awaits you:
- ???? Unleash the full potential of Photoshop 2024 (version 25.0) with expert guidance.
- ???? Discover and master groundbreaking features like Generative AI, the contextual taskbar, and the game-changing Remove Tool.
- ???? Navigate Photoshop’s intricate web with ease, starting with the Home Screen.
- ????️ Dive into the world of pixel art with confidence.
- ???? Learn the art of monitor calibration for impeccable color accuracy.
- ???? Get up close and personal with the Zoom Tool for pixel-perfect precision.
- ???? Create, save, and breathe life into your digital canvas.
- ???? Seamlessly adapt to various Photoshop panels and workspaces.
- ???? Elevate your imagery with professional-level adjustments and enhancements.
- ✨ Effortlessly banish unwanted elements from your images with the formidable Remove Tool and finesse your retouching.
- ???? Master the intricate art of selecting subjects with complex outlines.
- ☁️ Seamlessly edit your files across devices, from desktop to mobile, with the convenience of Photoshop Cloud Documents.
- ???? Enhance your prowess in working with raw images using Camera Raw.
- ???? Breathe new life into low-resolution images with resampling and improvements.
- ????️ Effortlessly wield the power of selection tools and layer masks to transform your visuals.
- ????️ Explore the wonders of Clone Stamp and Healing Brush tools.
- ???? Push the boundaries of creativity with Adobe Filter and Liquify Filter.
This isn’t just a book; it’s your gateway to mastering the creative universe within Photoshop. Say goodbye to confusion and hello to inspiration, thanks to our user-friendly guide that makes learning Photoshop an exhilarating and straightforward journey.
Don’t let your creative potential go untapped – seize this opportunity to harness the extraordinary power of Photoshop 2024 and become the artist you’ve always aspired to be. It’s time to make magic with every pixel, stroke, and edit. Your Photoshop journey starts here.
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Read Me First! A Style Guide for the Computer Industry, Third Edition
The definitive reference for technical writers, editors, and documentation managers, Read Me First! A Style Guide for the Computer Industry, Third Edition,has been revised and updated to cover everything from creating screencasts and referencing web sites to writing for wikis.This award-winning guide to creating clear, consistent, and easy-to-understand documentation covers everything from grammar and writing style to typographic and legal guidelines. The authors, who are senior editors and writers at Sun Microsystems, share their extensive experience and provide practical tips and recommendations, including guidance on hiring writers, working with illustrators, managing schedules and workflow, and more.
The third edition of Read Me First features new chapters on:
- Writing for wikis and encouraging wiki collaboration
- Creating screencasts, using screencast terminology, and guidelines for writing narration
- Creating alternative text for nontext elements such as screen captures, multimedia content, illustrations, and diagrams
It also includes new tables for symbol name conventions, for common anthropomorphisms, and for common idioms and colloquialisms. An updated and expanded recommended reading list suggests additional resources.
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3D Printing For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))
Print out whatever you can dream up
3D Printing For Dummies is an easy reference for anyone new to the process of taking a digital file and turning it into an object in the real world. (Pretty amazing stuff, right?) It’s also a handy guide for more experienced users looking to learn the latest and greatest in additive manufacturing. Updated for the latest generation of machines and materials, this book walks you through creating models and printing 3D objects. You’ll get the scoop on the impact of these versatile machines in production and manufacturing, reuse and recycling, intellectual property design controls, and more. It’s an exciting time to get into 3D printing, and this friendly Dummies guide is here to help you do it.
- Wrap your mind around the technology of 3D printing
- Understand how 3D printing is transforming industries
- Get an intro to making your own digital models
- Consider the pros and cons of 3D printing for your hobby or business needs
3D Printing For Dummies is a perfect resource for anyone interested in learning about and taking advantage of 3D printing technology.
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Design Thinking For Dummies
Innovate your business by incorporating design thinking
Organizations that can innovate have an advantage over competitors who stick to old processes, models, and products. Design Thinking For Dummies walks would-be intrapreneurs through the steps of incorporating design thinking principles into their organizations. Written by a recognized expert in the field of design thinking, the book guides readers through the steps of adapting to a design thinking culture, identifying customer problems, creating and testing solutions, and making innovation an ongoing process.
The book covers the crucial and central topics in design thinking, including:
- Adopting a design thinking mindset
- Building creative environments
- Facilitating design thinking workshops
- Working through the design thinking cycle
- Implementing your solutions
- And many more
Design Thinking For Dummies is a great starting place for people joining design-oriented teams and organizations, as well as small businesses and start-ups seeking to take advantage of the same methods and techniques that large firms have used to grow and succeed.
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The After Effects Illusionist: All the Effects in One Complete Guide
Harness the full power of After Effects by mastering its native plug-in effects. Author Chad Perkins breaks down the creation and application of each native plug-in effect available in the After Effects toolset. He also shows you how each can be used optimally in your own media project, when and why it makes sense to use each, and how to “break the rules” by using effects in unconventional ways.
Completely updated for CS6 and revised to include coverage of Keylight and the Cycore effects, you will learn every effect from color correction to distortion to simulation and all in between, putting the full power of After Effects in your hands. Included is instruction for using, among others:
- The 3D Camera Tracker
- The Cycore effects
- Matte tools, including Keylight and Refine Matte
- Color correction tools
- A wide array of pattern generating tools
The downloadable resources include project files, allowing you work hand-in-hand with the lessons contained in the book.
Customers who buy an electronic version of the book can contact Peter Linsley (peter.linsley@taylorandfrancis.com) with their receipt and Focal Press will grant access to the companion files.
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Excel Power Pivot & Power Query For Dummies
Learn to crunch huge amounts of data with PowerPivot and Power Query
Do you have a ton of data you need to make sense of? Microsoft’s Excel program can handle amazingly large data sets, but you’ll need to get familiar with PowerPivot and Power Query to get started.
And that’s where Dummies comes in. With step-by-step instructions―accompanied by ample screenshots―Excel PowerPivot & Power Query For Dummies will teach you how to save time, simplify your processes, and enhance your data analysis and reporting. Use Power Query to discover, connect to, and import your organization’s data. Then use PowerPivot to model it in Excel. You’ll also learn to:
- Make use of databases to store large amounts of data
- Use custom functions to extend and enhance Power Query
- Add the functionality of formulas to PowerPivot and publish data to SharePoint
If you’re expected to wrangle, interpret, and report on large amounts of data, Excel PowerPivot & Power Query For Dummies gives you the tools you need to get up to speed quickly.
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The Art of SEO
A well-designed, easy-to-navigate website is useless if no one can find it. If your company is going to succeed in the web economy, optimizing your site for search engine visibility is essential. In this book, four of the most noted experts in the field of search engine optimization (SEO) provide you with proven guidelines and cutting-edge techniques for planning and executing a comprehensive SEO strategy. The authors clearly explain SEO fundamentals, while correcting many common misconceptions. If you are new to SEO, you’ll get a complete and thorough SEO education, as well as an array of effective tactics, from basic to advanced. Seasoned practitioners will find this book useful as a complete reference to SEO best practices. * Explore the underlying theory behind SEO and how search engines work * Learn the steps you need to prepare for, execute, and evaluate SEO initiatives * Examine a number of advanced strategies and tactics * Understand the intricacies involved in managing complex SEO projects * Learn what’s necessary to build a competent SEO team with defined roles * Glimpse the future of search and what lies ahead for the SEO industryRead more
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Adobe Premiere Pro For Dummies
Quiet on set! Time to start your moviemaking adventure — here’s what you need to know about capturing, editing, and publishing your videos
If you’re an amateur filmmaker shooting documentaries or a hobbyist putting together a family video, Adobe Premiere Pro For Dummies is the book for you. From setting up a production studio and shooting good footage, to editing clips, adding effects, and working with audio, this user-friendly and comprehensive guide written in plain English can help you create your next video masterpiece and share the finished product.
This handy guide starts with the basics, getting you familiar with the Adobe Premiere Pro software and its interface and helping you set up your dream studio. From there, you’ll dive into capturing footage for your videos, learn how to manage multiple movie projects, and edit movies to your liking. You’ll learn to:
- Capture audio and video from your camcorder or video deck (if your computer has the right hardware)
- Pick and choose scenes to include in a movie, moving frame by frame through video to precisely place edits
- Add and edit (up to 99) audio soundtracks to your program
- Create titles and add still graphics to your movie projects
- Animate titles and graphics
- Apply one of 73 different transitions to video
- Modify your movie with 94 video and 22 audio effects
- Improve and adjust color using an advanced Color Corrector, new to this version of the software
- Use powerful new audio tools to mix audio, whether it’s mono, stereo, or 5.1 channel surround
- Work with multiple, nestable timelines
- Preview edits immediately in real time
Once you’re finalized your movie project, you can export it, save it to DVD, or publish it online. But that’s not all! With this helpful guide, you’ll learn pro movie-making tips, third-party software add-ons, and additional tools for your production studio. Pick up your copy and start shooting your film today.
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Cambridge Technicals Level 3 Digital Media (Cambridge Technicals 2016)
Exam Board: Cambridge
Level: KS4
Subject: Digital Media
First Teaching: September 2016
First Exam: June 2018Support your teaching of the new Cambridge Technicals 2016 suite with Cambridge Technical Level 3 Digital Media, developed in partnership between OCR and Hodder Education; this textbook covers each specialist pathway and ensures your ability to deliver a flexible course that is both vocationally focused and academically thorough.
Cambridge Technical Level 3 Digital Media is matched exactly to the new specification and follows specialist pathways in digital content for interactive media, and moving image and audio production.
– Ensures effective teaching of each specialist pathway offered within the qualification.
– Focuses learning on the skills, knowledge and understanding demanded from employers and universities.
– Provides ideas and exercises for the application of practical skills and knowledge.
– Developed in partnership between Hodder Education and OCR, guaranteeing quality resources which match the specification perfectlyHodder Education have worked with OCR to make updates to our Cambridge Technicals textbooks to bring them more closely in line with the model assignment course requirements. We would like to let you know about a recent change to this textbook, updated pages which are now available free of charge as a PDF when you click on the ‘Amended Pages’ link on the left of this webpage.
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Blender For Dummies
Make your 3D world a reality
Some of the dramatic visual effects you’ve seen in top-grossing movies and heralded television series got their start in Blender. This book helps you get your own start in creating three-dimensional characters, scenes, and animations in the popular free and open-source tool.
Author Jason van Gumster shares his insight as an independent animator and digital artist to help Blender newcomers turn their ideas into three-dimensional drawings. From exporting and sharing scenes to becoming a part of the Blender community, this accessible book covers it all!
- Create 3D characters―no experience required
- Build scenes with texture and real lighting features
- Animate your creations and share them with the world
- Avoid common rookie mistakes
This book is the ideal starting place for newcomers to the world of 3D modeling and animation.
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Technical Blogging 2e: Amplify Your Influence
Successful technical blogging is not easy but it’s also not magic. Use these techniques to attract and keep an audience of loyal, regular readers. Leverage this popularity to reach your goals and amplify your influence in your field. Get more more users for your startup or open source project, or simply find an outlet to share your expertise. This book is your blueprint, with step-by-step instructions that leave no stone unturned. Plan, create, maintain, and promote a successful blog that will have remarkable effects on your career or business. Successful people often get recognition by teaching what they know. Blogging is a reliable path to do that, while gaining influence in the process. The problem is getting it right. Far too often professionals start a blog with big hopes, only to quickly give up because they don’t get speedy results. This book will spare you that fate, by outlining a careful plan of action. A plan that will bring amazing benefits to your career, new job possibilities, as well as publishing, speaking, and consulting opportunities. And if you are blogging for business, you’ll attract new customers, partners, and outstanding employees. Understand what blogging is and how it can improve your professional (and personal) life. Devise a plan for your new or existing blog. Create remarkable content that ranks well in Google and is shared by readers. Beat procrastination by employing proven time-management techniques that make you an efficient and effective blogger. Promote your blog by mastering on-page and off-page SEO, as well as social media promotion, without compromising your ethics. Analyze your traffic to understand your audience and measure growth. Build a community around your blog and make the best of your newfound popularity, by maximizing its benefits for your career, business, or simply for extra income. Create and maintain a successful technical blog that will amplify your impact, influence, and reach by following Antonio’s step-by-step plan.Read more
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Excel All-in-One For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))
Excel-erate your productivity with the only guide you’ll need to the latest versions of Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Excel offers unsurpassed functionality and accessibility for data exploration and analysis to millions of users around the world. And learning to unlock its full potential is easier than you can imagine with help from Excel All-in-One For Dummies.
Follow along with Excel expert and veteran author Paul McFedries as he walks you through every feature and technique you need to know to get the most out of this powerful software. You’ll learn how to design worksheets, use formulas and functions, collaborate with colleagues and review their work, create charts and graphics, manage and analyze data, and create macros. Plus, you’ll discover all the capabilities Microsoft has included in the newest versions of Excel, including dark mode and accessibility features.
This indispensable reference allows you to:
- Get a firm grasp of Excel basics with the book’s step-by-step guides before moving on to more advanced topics, like data analysis
- Access up-to-date information on all the new versions of Excel, including the ones bundled with Microsoft 365, Office 2021, and the LTSC/Enterprise Edition
- Enjoy the convenience of a single, comprehensive resource detailing everything you need to know about Excel
Perfect for people coming to Excel for the very first time, Excel All-in-One For Dummies, Office 2021 Edition is also a must-read resource for anyone looking for a refresher on foundational or advanced Excel techniques.
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Technical Drawing GCE and CSE
Exam Board: any
Level & Subject: GCSE and A-levelStep-by-step practical guide to the basics of technical drawing.
This covers all of the basic drawing techniques, rules and styles. It builds up the level of difficulty gradually through simple practice drawings. Contents include standard symbols, isometric, oblique, orthographic, thick/thin lines, dimensioning and the creation of objects using geometry. The skills developed will cover you for the majority of technical drawing areas for engineering, construction, architectural or other design fields.
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The Art of Direction
Ron Ashtiani brings together twenty-five years of experience directing creative projects for games and film to share what it takes to be a successful art director in the entertainment industry today. Using his phenomenal artistic skills, art director and project management abilities, real-world examples, clear diagrams and text, he educates his readers on every element of stellar art design for both video games and movies. Providing creative and business leadership, as well as being a specialist consultant and a regular industry and educational public speaker, he is one of the most resourceful and well educated practitioners in the field of video game and movie art design and perfectly poised to teach others in the entertainment design industry.The fully-illustrated The Art of Direction will lead the reader on the journey of the art director, from how to craft an artistic vision to how to successfully manage a team of artists in bringing that vision to life and making the best creative decisions along the way.
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OpenGL ES 3.0 Programming Guide (2nd Edition)
OpenGL® ES™ is the industry’s leading software interface and graphics library for rendering sophisticated 3D graphics on handheld and embedded devices. The newest version, OpenGL ES 3.0, makes it possible to create stunning visuals for new games and apps, without compromising device performance or battery life. In the OpenGL ® ES ™ 3.0 Programming Guide, Second Edition, the authors cover the entire API and Shading Language. They carefully introduce OpenGL ES 3.0 features such as shadow mapping, instancing, multiple render targets, uniform buffer objects, texture compression, program binaries, and transform feedback. Through detailed, downloadable C-based code examples, you’ll learn how to set up and program every aspect of the graphics pipeline. Step by step, you’ll move from introductory techniques all the way to advanced per-pixel lighting and particle systems. Throughout, you’ll find cutting-edge tips for optimizing performance, maximizing efficiency with both the API and hardware, and fully leveraging OpenGL ES 3.0 in a wide spectrum of applications. All code has been built and tested on iOS 7, Android 4.3, Windows (OpenGL ES 3.0 Emulation), and Ubuntu Linux, and the authors demonstrate how to build OpenGL ES code for each platform. Coverage includes EGL API: communicating with the native windowing system, choosing configurations, and creating rendering contexts and surfaces Shaders: creating and attaching shader objects; compiling shaders; checking for compile errors; creating, linking, and querying program objects; and using source shaders and program binaries OpenGL ES Shading Language: variables, types, constructors, structures, arrays, attributes, uniform blocks, I/O variables, precision qualifiers, and invariance Geometry, vertices, and primitives: inputting geometry into the pipeline, and assembling it into primitives 2D/3D, Cubemap, Array texturing: creation, loading, and rendering; texture wrap modes, filtering, and formats; compressed textures, sampler objects, immutable textures, pixel unpack buffer objects, and mipmapping Fragment shaders: multitexturing, fog, alpha test, and user clip planes Fragment operations: scissor, stencil, and depth tests; multisampling, blending, and dithering Framebuffer objects: rendering to offscreen surfaces for advanced effects Advanced rendering: per-pixel lighting, environment mapping, particle systems, image post-processing, procedural textures, shadow mapping, terrain, and projective texturing Sync objects and fences: synchronizing within host application and GPU execution This edition of the book includes a color insert of the OpenGL ES 3.0 API and OpenGL ES Shading Language 3.0 Reference Cards created by Khronos. The reference cards contain a complete list of all of the functions in OpenGL ES 3.0 along with all of the types, operators, qualifiers, built-ins, and functions in the OpenGL ES Shading Language.Read more
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Working with Sound: The Future of Audio Work in Interactive Entertainment
Working with Sound is an exploration of the ever-changing working practices of audio development in the era of hybrid collaboration in the games industry.
Through learnings from the pre-pandemic remote and isolated worlds of audio work, sound designers, composers, and dialogue designers find themselves equipped uniquely to thrive in the hybrid, remote, and studio-based realms of today’s fast-evolving working landscapes. With unique insights into navigating the worlds of isolation and collaboration, this book explores ways of thinking and working in this world, equipping the reader with inspiration to sustainably tackle the many stages of the development process.
Working with Sound is an essential guide for professionals working in dynamic audio teams of all sizes, as well as the designers, producers, artists, animators, and programmers who collaborate closely with their colleagues working on game audio and sound.
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Learning Blender
Master the Newest Blender Techniques for Creating Amazing 3D Characters: From Design and Modeling to Video CompositingNow fully updated for Blender 2.83 LTS (Long-Term Support) and beyond, Learning Blender, Third Edition, walks you through every step of creating an outstanding 3D animated character with Blender, and then compositing it in a real video using a professional workflow. This edition covers the extensive interface changes of the software, as well as many improvements and some almost fully rewritten chapters to showcase more modern workflows.
Still the only Blender tutorial to take you from preproduction to final result, this guide is perfect for both novices and those moving from other software to Blender (open source and free software). Author Oliver Villar provides full-color, hands-on chapters that cover every aspect of character creation: design, modeling, unwrapping, texturing, shading, rigging, animation, and rendering. He also walks you through integrating your animated character into a real-world video, using professional camera tracking, lighting, and compositing techniques.
The rich companion website ( blendtuts.com/learning-blender-files) will help you quickly master even the most complex techniques with bonus contents like video tutorials. By the time you’re done, you’ll be ready to create outstanding characters for all media — and you’ll have up-to-date skills for any 3D project, whether it involves characters or not.
- Learn Blender’s updated user interface and navigation
- Create your first scene with Blender and the Blender Render and Cycles render engines
- Organize an efficient, step-by-step pipeline to streamline workflow in any project
- Master modeling, unwrapping, and texturing
- Bring your character to life with materials and shading in both Cycles and EEVEE (the new real-time render engine included in Blender)
- Create your character’s skeleton and make it walk
- Use Camera Tracking to mix 3D objects into a real-world video
- Transform a raw rendered scene into the final result using Blender’s compositing nodes
Register your book for convenient access to downloads, updates, and/or corrections as they become available. See inside book for details.
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Blender All-in-One For Dummies
Create excellent 3D animations with free, open-source software
When you’re looking for help with creating animation with Blender, look no further than the top-selling Blender book on the market. This edition of Blender For Dummies covers every step in the animation process, from basic design all the way to finished product. This book walks you through each project phase, including creating models, adding lighting and environment, animating objects, and building a final shareable file. Written by long-time Blender evangelist Jason van Gumster, this deep reference teaches you the full animation process from idea to final vision. With this fun and easy guide, you’re on your way toward making your animation dreams a reality.
- Set up Blender and navigate the interface
- Learn how to build models in virtual space
- Texture, light, and animate your figures―then render your final product
- Get help and inspiration from the Blender community
If you’re new to Blender or an experienced user in need of a reference, Blender For Dummies is the easy-to-use guide for you.
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Adobe Illustrator CC A Complete Course and Compendium of Features: 3
Adobe Illustrator: A Complete Course and Compendium of Features is your guide to building vector graphics, whether you’re creating logos, icons, drawings, typography, or other illustrations–and regardless of their destination: print, web, video, or mobile. First, with a complete Course that includes a set of projects and lessons derived from Adobe Certified Instructor Jason Hoppe, you will learn the procedures needed to use Illustrator effectively and professionally. Dozens of lessons are included that can be applied to any graphics you have in mind. Through these step-by-step lessons, you’ll be exposed to all of Illustrator’s features in practical contexts and its best practices for optimal workflows.
To complete the Course, we’ll supply lesson documents and their assets to download. These can even serve as starting points for your own projects.
Then, for greater depth of knowledge and subsequent reference, you’ll use the Compendium to uncover more of the “how” and “why” of Illustrator. With each topic easy to access, you can find and explore all of Illustrator’s key features and concepts in depth. With cross references between the Course and Compendium, the two parts of the book complement each other perfectly. Best of all, when the lessons in the Course are done, the Compendium will continue to serve for months and years to come.
Learn step by step how to:
– Draw basic shapes and lines
– Build graphics using Illustrator’s deep and diverse toolset
– Create complex icons using the Pathfinder and Shape Builder
– Use color with predictable and harmonic results
– Work effectively with type
– And much more!
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Increasing Autodesk Revit Productivity for BIM Projects: A practical guide to using Revit workflows to improve productivity and efficiency in BIM projects
Implement Revit best practices with Dynamo and Power BI to visualize and analyze BIM information
Key Features
- Boost productivity in Revit and apply multiple workflows to work efficiently on BIM projects
- Optimize your daily work in Revit to perform more tasks in less time
- Take a hands-on approach to improving your efficiency with useful explanations, which will step-change your productivity
Book Description
Increasing Autodesk Revit Productivity for BIM Projects takes a hands-on approach to implementing Revit effectively for everyone curious about this new and exciting methodology.
Complete with step-by-step explanations of essential concepts and practical examples, this Revit book begins by explaining the principles of productivity in Revit and data management for BIM projects.
You’ll get to grips with the primary BIM documentation to start a BIM project, including the contract, Exchange Information Requirements (EIR), and BIM Execution Plan (BEP/BXP).
Later, you’ll create a Revit template, start a Revit project, and explore the core functionalities of Revit to increase productivity. Once you’ve built the foundation, you’ll learn about Revit plugins and use Dynamo for visual programming and Power BI for analyzing BIM information.
By the end of this book, you’ll have a solid understanding of Revit as construction and design software, how to increase productivity in Revit, and how to apply multiple workflows in your project to manage BIM.
What you will learn
- Explore the primary BIM documentation to start a BIM project
- Set up a Revit project and apply the correct coordinate system to ensure long-term productivity
- Improve the efficiency of Revit core functionalities that apply to daily activities
- Use visual programming with Dynamo to boost productivity and manage data in BIM projects
- Import data from Revit to Power BI and create project dashboards to analyze data
- Discover the different Revit plugins for improved productivity, visualization, and analysis
- Implement best practices for modeling in Revit
Who this book is for
This book is for architects, designers, engineers, modelers, BIM coordinators, and BIM managers interested in learning Autodesk Revit best practices. Increasing Autodesk Revit Productivity for BIM Projects will help you to explore the methodology that combines information management and research for quality inputs when working in Revit.
Table of Contents
- Introduction to Productivity in Revit
- Project Data Management
- Revit Templates and Standards
- Starting a Revit Project Efficiently
- Core Revit Functionalities
- Visual Programming with Dynamo
- Dashboard Analyses with Power BI
- Collaborating With Consultants
- Enhancing Productivity with Plugins
- Improving Performance
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