Overview

10 books in 1 ? plus 16 pages of full-color examples! Your one-stop guide to using all the cool features of Photoshop CS You know you can do amazing things with Photoshop CS, but wow ? where do you start? One feature at a time, with this handy reference guide! Ten easy-to-follow minibooks show you how to set up Photoshop and use each tool, while special sections help you combine tools and effects to achieve spectacular results. The Dummies Way Coverage of the essentials and beyond Explanations in plain English ""Get in, get out"" information Thumbtabs and other navigation aids Tear-out cheat sheet A dash of humor and fun Discover how to: Correct and enhance colors Give your subjects a mini-makeover Create and work with paths Master selection techniques Work with layers, channels, and masks Optimize Web graphics.

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Author:   Barbara Obermeier
Publisher:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Imprint:   Hungry Minds Inc,U.S.
Dimensions:   Width: 19.00cm , Height: 4.30cm , Length: 23.30cm
Weight:   1.434kg
ISBN:  

9780764542398

ISBN 10:   0764542397
Pages:   840
Publication Date:   05 December 2003
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General/trade ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Stock Indefinitely
Availability:   In Print  
Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock.

Table of Contents

Introduction.Book I: Photoshop Fundamentals.Chapter 1: Examining the Photoshop Environment.Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Tools Palette.Chapter 3: Getting Started and Finishing Up.Chapter 4: Getting It on Paper.Chapter 5: Viewing and Navigating Images.Chapter 6: Customizing Your Workspace and Preferences.Book II: Image Essentials.Chapter 1: Specifying Size and Resolution.Chapter 2: Choosing Color Modes and File Formats.Chapter 3: Using and Managing Color.Chapter 4: Time Travel - Undoing in Photoshop.Chapter 5: Applying Annotations and Notes.Chapter 6: Creating Actions for Productivity and Fun.Book III: Selections.Chapter 1: Making Selections.Chapter 2: Creating and Working with Paths.Chapter 3: Modifying and Transforming Selections and Paths.Book IV: Painting, Drawing, and Typing.Chapter 1: Exploring with the Painting Tools.Chapter 2: Creating Vector Shapes.Chapter 3: Filling and Stroking.Chapter 4: Creating and Editing Type.Chapter 5: Masking, Shaping, and Warping Type.Book V: Working with Layers.Chapter 1: Creating Layers.Chapter 2: Managing Layers.Chapter 3: Playing with Opacity and Blend Modes.Chapter 4: Getting Jazzy with Layer Styles and Clipping Groups.Book VI: Channels and Masks.Chapter 1: Using Channels.Chapter 2: Quick and Dirty Masking.Chapter 3: Getting Exact with Advanced Masking Techniques.Book VII: Filters and Distortions.Chapter 1: Making Corrections with Daily Filters.Chapter 2: Applying Filters for Special Occasions.Chapter 3: Distorting with the Liquify Command.Book VIII: Retouching and Restoration.Chapter 1: Enhancing Images with Adjustments.Chapter 2: Repairing with the Focus and Toning Tools.Chapter 3: Fixing Flaws and Imperfections.Book IX: Photoshop and the Web.Chapter 1: Prepping Web Graphics.Chapter 2: Optimizing Images with Save for Web.Chapter 3: Slicing Your Image.Chapter 4: Creating a Web Photo Gallery.Chapter 5: Looking to ImageReady.Book X: Photoshop and Print.Chapter 1: Working with Other Programs.Chapter 2: Prepping Graphics for Print.Chapter 3: Creating Contact Sheets, Picture Packages, and More.Appendix A: Working with Digital Cameras and ScannersAppendix B: A Visual Reference of Photoshop ToolsIndex.

Reviews

. ..you'll find an amazing collection of tips...the tome is light and friendly enough that learning is never a struggle... ( Digital Creative Arts ). ..you can't argue with the price...you'll never need to invest in another Photoshop CS reference book again... ( Digital Photography Made Easy , March 2004)

.,. you'll find an amazing collection of tips...the tome is light and friendly enough that learning is never a struggle... ( Digital Creative Arts ) <p> .,. you can't argue with the price...you'll never need to invest in another Photoshop CS reference book again... ( Digital Photography Made Easy, March 2004)

Author Information

Barbara Obermeier (Ventura, CA) is principal of Obermeier Design, a graphic design studio in California. The author of Photoshop 7 All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies and Adobe Master Class: Illustrator Illuminated (Peachpit) and co-author of several Dummies books including Photoshop 7 For Dummies, Illustrator 10 For Dummies, and CorelDRAW 9 For Dummies. She has contributed as a writer, technical editor, or layout designer for 16 books. Barb also teaches computer graphics at Ventura College and the University of California, Santa Barbara.

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