{"product_id":"9798868811913","title":"Apress Pocket Guides: The Power of Visual Imaging and Design","description":"\u003ch1\u003eApress Pocket Guides: The Power of Visual Imaging and Design\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eWhitt, Phillip\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDelve into learning the strategies for producing impressive graphics without overspending. This all-inclusive manual equips small business proprietors with the knowledge and skills to utilize open source tools, graphics and photo libraries and how to put them to good use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLearn how to tap into a vast collection of premium stock photos from Pexels and Pixabay to elevate your visual content. Additionally, delve into the innovative capabilities of AI technology, transforming the process of graphic design and production. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are an experienced entrepreneur or a novice in the field, this guide serves as your pathway to visually appealing and cost-effective marketing materials.\u003cem\u003e  Cost-Effective Image and Graphic Solutions for Small Businesses \u003c\/em\u003eis your guide to creating impressive and effective graphics that won’t strain your budget. Discover powerful no-cost image editing programs such as Paint.NET, GIMP, and FotoSketcher to incorporate into your visual designs as well as affordable web-based solutions for creating marketing materials such as business cards, posters, flyers, social media posts, and more. There are even tips for saving on large-format visuals, and graphics for company vehicles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou Will Learn To: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eEnhance your professional visual identity for your business\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eUtilize programs such as Paint.NET to touch up photos, and create business cards, flyers, and other graphic materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eUse GIMP as an alternative to Adobe Photoshop for photo editing and raster illustrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eTurn photographic images into art with the easy-to-use FotoSketcher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eMake scalable vector graphics using Inkscape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eNavigate royalty free stock photo libraries and archives available for both personal and commercial use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eExplore web-based solutions for creating professional-looking marketing materials such as business cards, postcards, flyers, and social media posts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eUtilise AI to generate compelling images, idea and content\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Who is This For:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is for any small business owner, manager or graphics designer requiring the means to create quality graphics and visuals on a tight budget\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Apress\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2025-02-14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9798868811913\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: 10.1007\/979-8-8688-1192-0\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 235cm x155cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 162\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Apress","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45664714522764,"sku":"9798868811913","price":20.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9798868811913.jpg?v=1776090819","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9798868811913","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}