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Monday, July 2, 2007
AKVIS Sketch v4.0 - Convert a Photo to a Pencil Sketch
AKVIS Sketch is a plugin for conversion of photos into pencil sketches and watercolor drawings.
Now you do not need to handle a pencil to feel like an artist. All you need to create your original work of art is good taste and AKVIS Sketch.
Our efficient method allows creating realistic color and B&W drawings that imitate the technique of graphite and color pencil, charcoal and watercolor painting.
n contrast to the similar standard filters (like the built-in filters in Photoshop or PSP) that offer an approximate sketch, AKVIS Sketch provides a convincing result; it comes very close to hand-drawn works of a human artist. Getting a similar result with the standard tools would require expertise in image editing and extensive manipulation with layers, masks, brushes and applying filters.
AKVIS Sketch has a neat interface with a few sliders. At first you can process the image with the default settings and then touch up the photo adding color, or trying different techniques - from pencil to charcoal or watercolor. You can make the hatching denser or finer and change the pitch angle of strokes.
Home users will be delighted by the neat result of the photo-to-sketch conversion. AKVIS Sketch can bring a lot of fun: a pencil portrait can be a good present for your relatives and friends, a watercolor drawing obtained from your last nature shooting can decorate your room, you can convert any photo to an original drawing to print on a T-Shirt.
The Batch Processing support first introduced in version 2.0 allows you to automatically convert a series of images. Just create an Action in Photoshop or a Script in Corel Paint Shop Pro and apply the plug-in with the same settings to a folder full of images. You can even create comics from home videos in this way!
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http://rapidshare.com/files/40234582/GFX-AKVIS.Sketch.v4.0.1273.rar
Sunday, July 1, 2007
Hacking.Ubuntu.Serious.Hacks.Mods.and.Customizations
Hacking.Ubuntu.Serious.Hacks.Mods.and.Customizations
John Wiley & Sons
by Neal Krawetz.
ISBN: 978-0-470-10872-7
E-Book {CHM}
408 Pages
April 2007.
Ubuntu, an African word meaning “humanity to others,” is the hottest thing in Linux today.
This down-and-dirty book shows you how they can blow away the default system settings and get Ubuntu to behave however you want.
You’ll learn how to optimize its appearance
speed
usability
and security
and get the low-down on hundreds of hacks such as
running Ubuntu from a USB drive
installing it on a Mac
enabling multiple CPUs
and putting scripts in menus and panels.
This is absolutely the ultimate guide to Hacking Ubuntu, the world's most popular Linux distribution.
Unlike other books on the market, Hacking Ubuntu is not just a disjointed collection of a few tricks and tips. This is serious, down and dirty, under the hood operating system level hacking - blowing away the default system settings, unlocking hidden gems, and offering readers total control over their Ubuntu system like never before.
Hacking Ubuntu concentrates on optimizing the appearance, speed, usability, and security of Ubuntu systems to squeeze every ounce of performance out of your machine.
Roll up your sleeves, and dive into hundreds of hacks including:
- Running Ubuntu from a USB drive;
- Installing on a Mac;
- Enabling multiple CPUs;
- Device hacks for wireless adapters, cameras, drawing pads, TV cards and more;
- Putting Scripts in Menus and Panels;
- Living without Synaptic;
- Email hacks including working with Microsoft Exchange;
- Hacks for video resolutions and enhancing audio and video;
- Kernel tweaking.
This book isn't for beginners.
If you've never heard of Linux, then you probably should not start here.
This book is for power users -- people who already know the basics and want to get more out of their system. Whether you're a hardcore game player or working on a mission critical server, you will see the tricks to get the most out of your system.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/047010872X/
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http://rapidshare.com/files/40191319/Ubuntu.zip
9.75 MB
Web Design on a Shoestring
Publisher : New Riders Publishing
Pub Date : October 08, 2003
ISBN : 0-7357-1328-6
Pages : 240
Format : CHM
With the struggling US economy, many businesses have had to implement steps to curb expenses and pinch pennies. One of the first areas to feel these cutbacks is the web site design and development group. Employees have been asked to fill roles previously held by other employees due to staff reductions. At the same time, these remaining employees are expected to execute robust and efficient mechanisms for their corporate web sites on a tight or non-existent budget. Developers and designers are looking for shortcut tools to get there. It's all about getting more bang for the buck. Web design on a Shoestring is the tool these web site developers and designers need. It reveals all sorts of free or inexpensive resources that are available but unknown. More specifically, Carrie Bickner shows you how any individual can do the things a team of web professionals are often brought in to do. Learn how to create a pennywise plan so that you avoid being nickled and dimed to death later. Find out the best ways to test your web sites efficiencies and functionalities. Understand the most effective content management systems, and the commercial products to use or avoid - all with no dollars being spent.
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