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Introducing Aviary

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  • Takes you through all of Aviary's tools, showing you how to use each tool individually and also how to combine the tools across the suite to create some truly stunning artwork.

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Table of contents (10 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiv
  2. Welcome to the Aviary

    • Mike Peutz
    Pages 1-7
  3. Creating Images with Phoenix

    • Mike Peutz
    Pages 9-77
  4. Image Manipulation with Phoenix

    • Mike Peutz
    Pages 79-151
  5. Raven—Vector Editing

    • Mike Peutz
    Pages 153-264
  6. Creating Images with Peacock

    • Mike Peutz
    Pages 265-358
  7. Creating Textures and Tiles in Peacock

    • Mike Peutz
    Pages 359-444
  8. Application Switching

    • Mike Peutz
    Pages 505-553
  9. Getting to Know Aviary.com

    • Mike Peutz
    Pages 555-589
  10. Back Matter

    Pages 591-632

About this book

The world is changing. Where before you needed to purchase and install big and expensive programs on your computer in order to create stunning images, you can now do it all online for free using Aviary. Aviary is an online collection of applications that enable you to upload and modify your own photographs and images, and create new imagery from scratch. It includes a powerful photo-manipulation tool called Phoenix, a vector-drawing application called Raven, an effects suite for creating eye-watering image effects called Peacock, and much more. Introducing Aviary takes you through all of these tools, showing you how to use each tool individually and also how to combine the tools across the suite to create some truly stunning artwork.

  • Get familiar with the Aviary suite of applications.
  • Follow friendly, detailed instructions for creating and manipulating artwork in each application.
  • Manage your creations online to get the most out of Aviary’s features.

About the author

Mike Peutz is a graphic designer who has worked in the printing industry for several years. He is fluent with most vector editing programs and has taught himself other image editor programs. He has a bachelor's degree in visual art. For the past year, Mike has helped test the applications at Aviary, written unofficial documentation for all the applications, and help moderate the site.

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eBook USD 24.99
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Softcover Book USD 34.99
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