Digital Scrapbooking For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer Tech))

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 360 pages
• Published by: For Dummies October 7, 2005
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0764584197
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0764584190
• Book Dimensions: 9 x 7.3 x 1 inches
• Weighs: 1.2 pounds

Product Description
Get creative with graphic elements

Tackle photo techniques at any level

Ready to preserve your memories digitally? This interactive reference explains the basics of this fast, versatile new hobby, giving you the lowdown on the equipment and programs you need to create gorgeous pages. You also get expert tips on digital photography, graphic design, scanning, journaling, filters, and fonts.

Discover how to

• Create a digital layout from scratch
• Select the best software
• Use popular scrapbook styles
• Digitize traditional photographs
• Get the kids involved
• Share your scrapbook online

Download Description
Get creative with graphic elements Tackle photo techniques at any level Ready to preserve your memories digitally? This interactive reference explains the basics of this fast, versatile new hobby, giving you the lowdown on the equipment and programs you need to create gorgeous pages. You also get expert tips on digital photography, graphic design, scanning, journaling, filters, and fonts. Discover how to Create a digital layout from scratch Select the best software Use popular scrapbook styles Digitize traditional photographs Get the kids involved Share your scrapbook online

Reader Reviews
Using the standard "For Dummies" format, the book explains the equipment and software for digital scrapbooking. It starts with the very basic, helping you decide if you need a newer computer and printer for this hobby. It reviews the various scrapbooking software available so you can choose the best for your situation. It covers enhancing digital photos, considerations for page designs and how to fix damaged photos. Also covered is how to add texturing and how to make montage images. One part explains sharing your finished pages on CD or DVD or over the internet. There was much that was new to me (flattened image vs a native format file). They advise clearing out clutter from your computer (games, unused programs, defrag), since digital scrapbooking needs lots of storage space. The final part of the book is in list format: ten tips, ten pitfalls, ten ways to involve kids, ten ways to use digital techniques with traditional scrapbooking. Sprinkled throughout are cute cartoons, but few photos. Since scrapbooking is very visual, I missed seeing examples to match the design explanations.