Getting Started with Paint.NET: Learning the free Paint.NET photo editing program means you can achieve any professional effect you want, and this book shows you how, ranging from installation and plugins to advanced imaging techniques.
Quick and simple tutorials designed to help you master Paint.NET in minutes
Create photo edits that rival advanced photo software for free.
Tutorials on advanced techniques written with simple instructions designed for readers with any level of computer knowledge
Description
Paint.NET is a free, reliable program that rivals the most expensive photo editing programs currently on the market.Paint.NET supports plugins, which add image adjustments, effects, and support for additional file types. They can be programmed using any .NET programming language, though they are most commonly written in C#.
This book will teach you everything you need to know to edit and manipulate images. Written with very clear walkthroughs, hands-on tutorials,and amazing resources, this book will turn you into a photo wizard with Paint.NET. The book starts with simple tool-based tasks, introduces you to the workpane and then builds up to more complex areas taking a deep dive into the commonly-used features of Paint.NET.
With this book, you will learn how to do everything from making simple adjustments to full artistic rendering with tools not available in any other program. Starting with the very basics of photo editing, you will gain an understanding of the basic principles of manipulating images. From layering to special effects, this book will give you all the knowledge you need to create images that leave a lasting impression.
This book has everything you need to make amazing, artistic photos using completely free software. Filled with fun exercises and valuable information, you will learn how to master every tool and every effect in Paint.NET. Within minutes, you will be able to resize images, make adjustments to brightness and contrast, and apply color correction. By the end of this book, you will be working with layers and effects to create images that rival some of the most advised and expensive pieces of software.
With simple exercises and information, this book will take you from absolute novice to an accomplished photo editor quickly and easily.
What you will learn
Acquire Paint.NET for free, install it, and use it
Get acquainted with the Paint.NET work area and all of its functions
Become an expert in resizing and editing images
Use built-in effects to change the look of your photos and images like a pro
Work with layers to create amazing complex images
Add plug-ins that will increase the functionality of Paint.NET
Understand the tools within Paint.NET and how to use them to bend pixels to your will
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Shoban Kumar currently works as a SharePoint consultant. In his free time, he develops open source desktop applications and Windows Phone apps. You can view all of his apps on his site at http://shobankumar.com. He is an active contributor to the Stack Overflow forums and also runs a SharePoint blog at http://allaboutmoss.com. You can follow him on Twitter via @shobankr.
Andros T. Sturgeon is the founder of Starchild Interactive, a web development and online marketing firm located in Ojai, California. Andros has been helping people with online marketing, videos, and websites for over 20 years. Andros's father was the science fiction writer Theodore Sturgeon who wrote for the original Star Trek television series and coined the phrase "Live Long and Prosper." While not working, he likes to spend time with his family.
Andros T. Sturgeon is the founder of Starchild Interactive, a web development and online marketing firm located in Ojai, California. Andros has been helping people with online marketing, videos, and websites for over 20 years. Andros's father was the science fiction writer Theodore Sturgeon who wrote for the original Star Trek television series and coined the phrase "Live Long and Prosper." While not working, he likes to spend time with his family.
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