Зарубежная компьютерная литература — лучшие книги — стр. 11

Smart homes use Internet-connected devices, artificial intelligence, protocols and numerous technologies to enable people to remotely monitor their home, as well as manage various systems within it via the Internet using a smartphone or a computer. A smart home is programmed to act autonomously to improve comfort levels, save energy and potentially ensure safety; the result is a better way of life. Innovative solutions continue to be developed by researchers and engineers and thus smart home technologies are constantly evolving. By the same token, cybercrime is also becoming more prevalent. Indeed, a smart home system is made up of…

The Internet of Things (IoT) has contributed greatly to the growth of data traffic on the Internet. Access technologies and object constraints associated with the IoT can cause performance and security problems. This relates to important challenges such as the control of radio communications and network access, the management of service quality and energy consumption, and the implementation of security mechanisms dedicated to the IoT. In response to these issues, this book presents new solutions for the management and control of performance and security in the IoT. The originality of these proposals lies mainly in the use of intelligent…

Вы часто представляете себе свои будущие фотокартины, не так ли? Вы точно знаете, как они будут выглядеть и какие приемы фотомонтажа будут использоваться. Однако когда дело доходит до воплощения задуманного при помощи компьютера, возникает множество проблем. Если такая ситуация вам знакома, значит эта книга для вас. Здесь вы не встретите навязываемых методов и безапелляционных утверждений. В ней описывается творческий процесс как таковой, рассказывается, как научиться создавать нечто совершенно оригинальное с помощью Photoshop. С самого начала до победного конца!

* Shows readers how to create high-end, professional effects using Photoshop Elements, which offers most of the features of Photoshop at a fraction of the cost
* Features step-by-step instructions for creating amazing special effects like lightning, x-ray illusions, photorealistic objects, "carving" headlines in stone, morphing two faces, and more
* Designed for home users and hobbyists, it's written in simple language that enables readers to maximize the program's capabilities quickly and easily
* Features a thirty-two page color insert highlighting the most striking effects
* CD-ROM includes valuable Elements "toolbox" of layer styles, effects, and gradients

Adobe Photoshop es el editor de imagen más utilizado del mercado, favorito entre los profesionales de la fotografía, el diseño y el mundo artístico en general. Para realizar montajes fotográficos y manipular imágenes digitales no sólo hay que tener clara la idea sobre el resultado y buenas fotografías, también hay que saber

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