Photoshop Compositing Secrets - Matt Kloskowski [0]
Unlocking the Key to Perfect Selections & Amazing Photoshop Effects for Totally Realistic Composites
Matt Kloskowski
PUBLISHED BY
Peachpit Press
Copyright ©2012 by Kelby Corporate Management, Inc.
The Photoshop Compositing
Secrets Book Team
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Felix Nelson
ASSOCIATE ART DIRECTOR
Jessica Maldonado
TECHNICAL EDITORS
Kim Doty
Cindy Snyder
TRAFFIC DIRECTOR
Kim Gabriel
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Dave Damstra
PHOTOGRAPHY BY
Matt Kloskowski
SETUP SHOTS BY
Rafael Concepcion
Brad Moore
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Warning and Disclaimer
This book is designed to provide information about compositing photography in Adobe Photoshop. Every effort has been made to make this book as complete and as accurate as possible, but no warranty of fitness is implied.
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To my grandparents, Catherine and Carl Zumbano. As a child, you were there to spoil me. And as an adult, I’m proud to say I’m able to share my children with you, so they can see just how blessed I’ve been to have you in my life. The strength, wisdom, and unconditional love you two have given me is something I’ll always treasure. I love you guys!
Acknowledgments
Although my name appears on the cover of the book, creating what you’re holding today is in no way a one-man job. It takes the support, hard work, and help from an entire team. One of my favorite parts of writing a book is that I get to thank them publicly, in front of the thousands and thousands of people who read it. So, here goes:
To my wife, Diana: No matter what the day brings, you always have a smile on your face when I come home. I could never thank you enough for juggling our lives, for being such a great mom to our kids, and for being the best wife a guy could hope for.
To my oldest son, Ryan: I love watching you grow up. Thanks for being my trusty photo assistant on several shoots for this book. I love that we’re able to share in one of my passions and, whether or not it becomes one of your passions too, I’ll always treasure those moments.
To my youngest son, Justin: I have no doubt that you’ll be the class clown one day. No matter what I have on my mind, you always find a way to make me smile. And, it’s just what I need to remind me what’s most important throughout the day.
To my mom and dad: Thank you for giving me such a great start in life and always encouraging me to go for what I want.
To Ed, Kerry, Kristine, and Scott (my brothers and sisters): Thank you for supporting me and always giving me someone to look up to.
Thanks to Scott Kelby for not only becoming a great mentor to me, but for also becoming such a great