Images Resolved and Saved

Images Resolved and Saved
Author: Norman Kattwinkel
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2007-12
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0595443613

The life story of a physician who defines himself through his recollection of the people he's known. While recognizing the importance of self-fulfillment and hard work to achieve personal goals, he relates a moving tale of encouragement, teaching, and enlightenment provided by those who helped to guide him to where he is today. Through a series of essays and personality profiles he reminds us of the importance of role models and family values in living a rewarding and satisfying life, and his own coming to faith along the way. Now retired from a long career at a major medical center, the author has turned to writing as a second career, consistent with his plan to avoid "leaving without a trace", and becoming a better person and role model as his time shortens. The author hopes this slender volume will serve to inspire those in the afternoon years of their lives, those who recognize the debt they owe to others, and those who wrestle with the desire to leave a gift of recognition and appreciation. The author's spirituality lies at the heart of this effort. The road to faith is a life-long journey, full of doubt at times, but rewarding, satisfying, fulfilling and leaving room for hope.

Image and Video Technology

Image and Video Technology
Author: Han Wang
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2023-04-27
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 3031264312

This book constitutes the conference proceedings of the 10th Pacific Rim Symposium on Image and Video Technology, PSIVT 2022, held in Bintan Island, Indonesia, in November 2022. A total of 15 papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 18 submissions. The main conference focuses on theoretical advances or practical implementations in image and video technology.

Saving Your Digital Past, Present, and Future

Saving Your Digital Past, Present, and Future
Author: Vanessa Reyes
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 97
Release: 2020-03-27
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1538123819

A concise guide to managing your digital life. Today, we collect and store an ever-increasing volume of digital personal information on convenient portable devices and create substantial amounts of personal textual and visual digital information on their personal computers. We have become accustomed to using a variety of tools that involve interactive social activities. Because of social media, there is a large amount of user-generated content related to all aspects of our lives and there is no way for creators to save it all and invaluable content ranging from personal notes to photos to medical information may be lost. Because we may lose so much information, it is helpful to find out as much as we can about how we can manage our personal digital information. This book is a primer to preventing that loss. Here is an introduction to Personal Information Management (PIM) intended for a lay audience. The basic premise is that everyone needs to manage their digital information. This book introduces readers to the kinds of tools people most commonly use today. It will also consider the pros and cons of each of these tools. This book cover he concepts associated with preserving and managing personal digital information. Visual and textual examples illustrate how to use best practices to ensure the longevity of information, while considering current solutions to the problems associated with personal information loss. The book is a detailed guide to the steps involved in managing information and images of all kinds: Receiving Generating Keeping Using Organizing Re-finding Sharing. Most of us don’t know how to prevent information loss; this book introduces tools that will ensure the longevity of our digital lives.

Image Super-Resolution and Applications

Image Super-Resolution and Applications
Author: Fathi E. Abd El-Samie
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 505
Release: 2012-12-15
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1466557966

This book is devoted to the issue of image super-resolution—obtaining high-resolution images from single or multiple low-resolution images. Although there are numerous algorithms available for image interpolation and super-resolution, there’s been a need for a book that establishes a common thread between the two processes. Filling this need, Image Super-Resolution and Applications presents image interpolation as a building block in the super-resolution reconstruction process. Instead of approaching image interpolation as either a polynomial-based problem or an inverse problem, this book breaks the mold and compares and contrasts the two approaches. It presents two directions for image super-resolution: super-resolution with a priori information and blind super-resolution reconstruction of images. It also devotes chapters to the two complementary steps used to obtain high-resolution images: image registration and image fusion. Details techniques for color image interpolation and interpolation for pattern recognition Analyzes image interpolation as an inverse problem Presents image registration methodologies Considers image fusion and its application in image super resolution Includes simulation experiments along with the required MATLAB® code Supplying complete coverage of image-super resolution and its applications, the book illustrates applications for image interpolation and super-resolution in medical and satellite image processing. It uses MATLAB® programs to present various techniques, including polynomial image interpolation and adaptive polynomial image interpolation. MATLAB codes for most of the simulation experiments supplied in the book are included in the appendix.

PCs For Dummies

PCs For Dummies
Author: Dan Gookin
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 376
Release: 2013-02-05
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1118232615

The all-time bestselling PC reference, fully updated for the newest technologies! Previous editions of this fun and friendly PC guide have sold more than three million copies, making it the bestselling PC reference in the world. Dan Gookin, the author whose straightforward and entertaining style is the foundation of the For Dummies series, gives you the same easy-to-follow guidance in this edition, fully updated for Windows 8, using the cloud, and all the newest PC bells and whistles. It's perfect for the absolute beginner as well as for anyone switching to the latest hardware and software. Updated with information on all the latest upgrades, this edition of a worldwide bestseller covers all the essentials of using a PC, and presents them in a fun, non-intimidating style Popular technology author Dan Gookin starts at the beginning with all the basics that other books assume everyone knows Covers setting up your PC, exploring the Windows 8 interface, using network hardware and software, getting online and browsing with the newest version of Internet Explorer, setting up an e-mail account, connecting to the cloud, and using cloud-based services Shows you how to install and upgrade programs and manage files and folders Explores working with digital photos, downloading music, watching movies, and participating in social media PCs For Dummies, 12th Edition is the jargon-free, easy-to-use guide to everything you need to know about your PC.

Adobe Photoshop Training Manual Classroom in a Book

Adobe Photoshop Training Manual Classroom in a Book
Author: TeachUcomp
Publisher: TeachUcomp Inc.
Total Pages: 488
Release: 2023-06-29
Genre: Computers
ISBN:

Complete classroom training manual for Adobe Photoshop. Includes 488 pages and 215 individual topics. Includes practice exercises and keyboard shortcuts. You will learn how to use Image Raw, edit photos, use painting tools, make selections, work with layers, add text, manipulate images, and so much more. Topics Covered: Getting Acquainted with Photoshop 1. Introduction to Photoshop 2. The Photoshop Home Screen 3. How to Create a New Document in Photoshop 4. Photoshop Workspace Overview 5. How to Open a File in Photoshop 6. How to Close a File in Photoshop 7. How to Use Panels in Photoshop 8. How to Use the Document Windows in Photoshop 9. How to Create and Change Workspaces in Photoshop 10. How to Use the Tools Panel in Photoshop 11. How to Use the Contextual Task Bar in Photoshop Camera Raw 1. About JPEG and Camera Raw Files 2. About Processing Camera Raw Files 3. How to Open a Camera Raw Image in Photoshop 4. The Camera Raw Dialog Box in Photoshop 5. The Zoom Tool and Hand Tool in Camera Raw 6. Toggle Sampler and Grid Overlays in Camera Raw 7. Process Versions and the Calibration Panel in Camera Raw 8. How to Adjust the White Balance in Camera Raw 9. How to Make Basic Tonal Adjustments in Camera Raw 10. How to Use the Tone Curve in Camera Raw 11. How to Make Detail Adjustments in Camera Raw 12. How to Use the Color Mixer in Camera Raw 13. How to Use Color Grading in Camera Raw 14. How to Use Optics in Camera Raw 15. How to Use Geometry in Camera Raw 16. How to Use Effects in Camera Raw 17. How to Apply Camera Raw Profiles 18. How to Reset Camera Raw Adjustments 19. How to Use Crop and Rotate Tools in Camera Raw 20. How to Use Healing in Camera Raw 21. How to Use Masking in Camera Raw 22. How to Remove Red Eye or Pet Eye in Camera Raw 23. How to Use Snapshots in Camera Raw 24. How to Use Presets in Camera Raw 25. How to Use the Filmstrip in Camera Raw 26. How to Update and Apply Camera Raw Adjustments in Photoshop 27. How to Convert and Save a Camera Raw File in Photoshop 28. How to Change Camera Raw Preferences Image Editing Basics 1. Raster and Vector Image Data 2. How to Change the Image Size and Resolution 3. How to Place Embedded and Place Linked Files 4. How to Use the Rulers and Grid in Photoshop 5. How to Use Guides in Photoshop 6. How to Use Guide Layouts in Photoshop 7. The Undo Command and History Panel 8. How to View Document Information in Photoshop 9. How to Use the Zoom Tool 10. How to Use the Hand Tool and Navigator Panel Color Basics 1. Color Modes and Models in Photoshop 2. How to Convert Color Modes in Photoshop 3. How to Change Color Settings in Photoshop 4. Foreground and Background Colors in Photoshop 5. How to Select a Color Using the Color Picker Dialog Box 6. How to Select a Color Using the Eyedropper Tool 7. How to Select a Color Using the Swatches Panel 8. How to Select a Color Using the Color Panel Painting Tools 1. How to Use the Brush Tool in Photoshop 2. Blending Modes in Photoshop 3. How to Use the History Brush in Photoshop 4. How to Use the Art History Brush in Photoshop 5. How to Use the Pencil Tool in Photoshop 6. How to Use the Color Replacement Tool in Photoshop 7. How to Use the Mixer Brush Tool in Photoshop 8. How to Use the Eraser Tool in Photoshop 9. How to Use the Magic Eraser Tool in Photoshop 10. How to Use the Background Eraser Tool in Photoshop Brush Settings 1. How to Use the Brush Preset Picker in Photoshop 2. How to Import Brushes in Photoshop 3. How to Use the Brush Settings Panel in Photoshop 4. Brush Tip Shape Settings in Photoshop 5. Shape Dynamics Settings in Photoshop 6. Scattering Settings in Photoshop 7. Texture Settings in Photoshop 8. Dual Brush Settings in Photoshop 9. Color Dynamics Settings in Photoshop 10. Transfer Settings in Photoshop 11. Brush Pose Settings in Photoshop 12. How to Create Custom Brush Presets in Photoshop 13. How to Create a Brush Tip from a Selection in Photoshop 14. How to Reset Brush Presets and Tools and Clear Brush Settings in Photoshop 15. How to Create Tool Presets in Photoshop Making Selections 1. How to Make Basic Pixel Selections in Photoshop 2. How to Use the Marquee Tools in Photoshop 3. How to Use the Lasso Tool in Photoshop 4. How to Use the Polygonal Lasso Tool in Photoshop 5. How to Use the Magnetic Lasso Tool in Photoshop 6. How to Use the Object Selection Tool in Photoshop 7. How to Use the Quick Selection Tool in Photoshop 8. How to Use the Magic Wand Tool in Photoshop 9. Select Subject in Photoshop 10. How to Use the Select and Mask Workspace in Photoshop 11. How to Use Menu Bar Commands to Modify Pixel Selections in Photoshop 12. How to Transform Selections in Photoshop 13. How to Select a Color Range in Photoshop 14. How to Select a Focus Area in Photoshop 15. How to Copy and Paste Pixel Selections in Photoshop 16. How to Save, Edit, and Load Selections in Photoshop Filling and Stroking 1. How to Apply Fills in Photoshop Using the Fill Dialog Box 2. How to Apply a Stroke in Photoshop Using the Stroke Dialog Box 3. How to Use the Gradient Tool in Photoshop 4. How to Edit a Gradient Adjustment in Photoshop 5. How to Use the Gradient Editor in Photoshop 6. How to Use the Paint Bucket Tool in Photoshop Layers 1. About Layers and the Layers Panel in Photoshop 2. How to Create Different Layer Types in Photoshop 3. How to Create a New Layer in Photoshop 4. How to Convert a Background Layer in Photoshop 5. How to Select Layers in Photoshop 6. How to Hide and Show Layers in Photoshop 7. How to Duplicate Layers in Photoshop 8. How to Stack Layers and Order Layers in Photoshop 9. How to Link Layers in Photoshop 10. How to Group Layers in Photoshop 11. How to Color-Code Layers in Photoshop 12. How to Use the Move Tool in Photoshop to Move, Transform, Align, and Distribute Layer Content 13. How to Lock Pixels in Layers in Photoshop 14. How to Rename Layers and Delete Layers in Photoshop 15. How to Merge Layers and Flatten Layers in Photoshop 16. How to Apply a Layer Style in Photoshop 17. How to Create Adjustment Layers and Fill Layers in Photoshop 18. How to Create Clipping Masks in Photoshop 19. How to Create Layer Masks in Photoshop 20. How to Filter Layers in Photoshop Text 1. How to Create Vector Text and Raster Text Using the Type Tools in Photoshop 2. How to Create Point Text Using the Type Tools in Photoshop 3. How to Create Paragraph Text Using the Type Tools in Photoshop 4. How to Select Text in Photoshop 5. How to Use the Character and Paragraph Panels in Photoshop 6. How to Edit Text in Photoshop 7. How to Warp Text and Raster Content in Photoshop 8. How to Rasterize Type Layers in Photoshop 9. How to Add Text to the Border of an Open Path or Shape in Photoshop 10. How to Add Text Inside a Closed Path or Shape in Photoshop Drawing 1. Paths and Shapes in Photoshop 2. How to Use the Pen Tool in Photoshop 3. How to Use the Freeform Pen Tool in Photoshop 4. How to Use the Curvature Pen Tool in Photoshop 5. How to Use the Paths Panel in Photoshop 6. How to Use the Path Selection Tool in Photoshop 7. How to Use the Direct Selection Tool in Photoshop 8. How to Use the Add Anchor Point Tool in Photoshop 9. How to Use the Delete Anchor Point Tool in Photoshop 10. How to Use the Convert Point Tool in Photoshop 11. How to Use the Shape Tools in Photoshop 12. How to Set Path Operations in Photoshop 13. How to Align and Distribute Paths in Photoshop 14. How to Arrange Paths in Photoshop 15. How to Convert Paths to Selections in Photoshop 16. How to Convert a Selection into a Path in Photoshop 17. How to Convert a Path into a Shape in Photoshop 18. How to Define a Custom Shape in Photoshop 19. How to Use Vector Masks in Photoshop Manipulating Images 1. How to Change the Canvas Size in Photoshop 2. How to Rotate and Flip the Canvas or Use the Rotate View Tool in Photoshop 3. How to Crop in Photoshop 4. How to Straighten an Image in Photoshop 5. How to Transform Content in Photoshop 6. How to Use the Smudge Tool in Photoshop 7. How to Use the Blur Tool in Photoshop 8. How to Use the Sharpen Tool in Photoshop 9. How to Use the Dodge Tool in Photoshop 10. How to Use the Burn Tool in Photoshop 11. How to Use the Sponge Tool in Photoshop 12. How to Use the Clone Stamp Tool in Photoshop 13. How to Use the Pattern Stamp Tool in Photoshop 14. How to Use the Spot Healing Brush Tool in Photoshop 15. How to Use the Remove Tool in Photoshop 16. How to Use the Healing Brush Tool in Photoshop 17. How to Use the Patch Tool in Photoshop 18. How to Use the Content-Aware Move Tool in Photoshop 19. How to Use the Red Eye Tool in Photoshop 20. How to Use Photomerge in Photoshop 21. How to Create a Knockout in Photoshop 22. How to Use Sky Replacement in Photoshop Filtering and Adjusting Photos 1. Methods of Applying Filters and Adjustments in Photoshop 2. How to Apply Filters in Photoshop and Use the Filter Gallery 3. How to Use the Liquify Command in Photoshop 4. How to Apply Lens Correction in Photoshop 5. How to Apply Auto Adjustments in Photoshop 6. How to Adjust Shadows/Highlights in Photoshop 7. How to Adjust the Brightness/Contrast in Photoshop 8. How to Adjust the Levels in Photoshop 9. How to Adjust the Hue/Saturation in Photoshop 10. How to Desaturate in Photoshop 11. How to Replace Color in Photoshop 12. How to Adjust Curves in Photoshop 13. How to Adjust Exposure in Photoshop 14. How to Adjust Vibrance in Photoshop 15. How to Apply a Black and White Adjustment in Photoshop 16. How to Apply a Color Balance Adjustment in Photoshop 17. How to Apply a Photo Filter Adjustment in Photoshop 18. How to Apply a Channel Mixer Adjustment in Photoshop 19. How to Apply a Color Lookup Adjustment in Photoshop 20. How to Invert Colors in Photoshop 21. How to Apply a Threshold Adjustment in Photoshop 22. How to Apply a Gradient Map Adjustment in Photoshop 23. How to Apply a Selective Color Adjustment in Photoshop 24. Photo Repair Filters in Photoshop 25. How to Use the Smart Sharpen Filter in Photoshop 26. How to Use the Unsharp Mask Filter in Photoshop Artboards 1. Learn about Artboards in Photoshop 2. How to Create Artboards in Photoshop 3. How to Manage Artboards in Photoshop 4. How to Export Artboards to Files in Photoshop 5. How to Export Artboards to Files in Photoshop Saving, Printing, and Exporting Files 1. How to Save Files in Photoshop 2. How to Use Save for Web in Photoshop 3. How to Set Export Preferences in Photoshop 4. How to Use Quick Export in Photoshop 5. How to Use Export As in Photoshop 6. How to Print in Photoshop Help 1. How to Find Help in Photoshop 2. How to Show Your System Info in Photoshop 3. How to Download Updates to Photoshop

Adobe Photoshop CS3 A-Z

Adobe Photoshop CS3 A-Z
Author: Philip Andrews
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 321
Release: 2013-03-05
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1136102868

An all-encompassing reference to all the latest Photoshop CS3 features

Vray 5.0 (NEXT) User Guide

Vray 5.0 (NEXT) User Guide
Author: Serdar Hakan DÜZGÖREN
Publisher: Serdar Hakan DÜZGÖREN
Total Pages: 1954
Release:
Genre: Computers
ISBN:

Universal V-Ray Settings This page provides a tutorial on universal settings for V-Ray that work for most still images. Overview The "universal" settings comprise a set of settings that work very well for still images in many situations and are the default for V-Ray Next. Please note that these settings are not optimal, in the sense that with enough tweaking, you can probably get similar quality with faster render times. The beauty of these settings, though, is that they require almost no tweaking, and you are guaranteed to get a good result in the end. The advantages of these settings are: o very little parameters for controlling render quality vs. speed o works for a very large number of scenes o produces high-quality results With the Progressive Image Sampler, the default Render time (min) is set to 1.0, which might be insufficient for some scenes. You can reset this to 0.0 min and rendering will continue until the Noise threshold is reached. Setting the V-Ray Renderer 1. Set V-Ray as the current rendering engine (with the default V-Ray settings). 2. The default settings are optimized to work universally, so it is recommended to keep them: Progressive image sampler with 100 Max. subdivs and 1 Min. subdivs; GI enabled, using Brute Force as Primary GI engine and Light Cache as Secondary GI engine. 3. You can further refine the noise levels from the Progressive Image sampler rollout by adjusting the Noise Threshold and placing a 0 value for the Render time (min). 4. You can control the amount of AA vs shading samples (for materials/lights/GI) using the Min shading rate parameter in the Image Sampler rollout but the default value is optimised to work well for the majority of scenes.

Langford's Starting Photography

Langford's Starting Photography
Author: Philip Andrews
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 368
Release: 2007-02-19
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 1136094059

You can photograph creatively - from scratch. Don't waste valuable time and money in trial-and-error. Find out now how to create unforgettable pictures with this best-selling, ultimate introduction to photography. Langford's Starting Photography, now in its 5th edition and fully updated with cutting-edge digital methods, is packed with new sections, including portrait photography, shooting sports and action, capturing fireworks, and creating stunning still life images. Inspirational color images throughout show what you can achieve, with practical suggestions for experimental projects to improve your technique. Inside you will learn: When to use film or digital; and how different cameras operate * Discover the best tactics for outstanding photos using your camera's controls, such as shutter speed, focus, zoom, and flash * Learn key methods for different subjects, including people, places, animals, landscapes, close-ups * Develop the best scanner and printing techniques immediately * Polish your style with the brand-new Lighting section on flash, studio and available light * And much more! "Starting Photography is a hands-on book for photographers just starting their love affair with photography." Michael Langford, photographer, Course Director, RCA, and writer, 1933 - 2000 Praise for the previous edition: "Diagrams and photographs demystify information, helping the book strike a balance between technical details and shooting advice, and helpfully it doesn't talk down to the reader...The scope of information and the reasonable price ensures this is recommended." - What Digital Camera "There is a lot of technical information that will give you a good grounding in photography, covering both traditional darkroom techniques and digital methods. Projects allow further exploration of themes and are a good way of extending your mastery of the camera." - Amateur Photographer "At last there is an introductory book that I can unreservedly recommend to friends, students and others who are in any way interested in the basics of photography and digital photography." - Sidney Ray, Senior Lecturer in Digital and Photographic Imaging, University of Westminster, photographer and Imaging Consultant.