The Adobe Photoshop CS4 Dictionary: The A to Z desktop reference of Photoshop

Author:   Philip Andrews (professional photographer with over 25 years of experience; official Adobe Ambassador for Australia)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:  

9780240521329


Pages:   336
Publication Date:   01 April 2009
Format:   Paperback
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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The Adobe Photoshop CS4 Dictionary: The A to Z desktop reference of Photoshop


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Find solutions fast with this handy encyclopedic guide to Photoshop's multitude of terms and options. Conveniently organized in a clear A to Z format, this attractive, illustrated desktop reference covers every action you are likely to make as you manipulate photographs and digital images in Photoshop. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned Photoshop user, there'll be tools and features you've forgotten, missed or never memorized, but that needn't slow down the creative process. As well as complete A-Z listings that answer all the questions you'll come up against, a step-by-step techniques section covers the everyday tasks you'll refer to again and again. This visual resource is the ideal companion to every Photoshop book on your shelf. Don't start working in Photoshop unless it's by your side!

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Author:   Philip Andrews (professional photographer with over 25 years of experience; official Adobe Ambassador for Australia)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Focal Press
Dimensions:   Width: 18.90cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 24.60cm
Weight:   0.862kg
ISBN:  

9780240521329


ISBN 10:   0240521323
Pages:   336
Publication Date:   01 April 2009
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  General/trade ,  Professional & Vocational ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock.

Table of Contents

SECTION 1: A-Z entries SECTION 2: Step-by-step techniques 1. Importing photos into Bridge; 2. Changing brightness; 3. Adjusting contract; 4. Removing color casts; 5. Sharpening; 6. Speeding up Photoshop; 7. Incorporating texture; 8. Tinting and toning pictures; 9. Cropping your photos; 10. Creating panoramas; 11. Converting color to black and white; 12. Color management; 13. Simple line frame; 14. Multi-layer copy; 15. Photoshop animation; 16. Web matting; 17. Grouping photos; 18. Non-destructive techniques; 19. Adding color to black and white; 20. Recreating motion; 21. Vignetting; 22. Selection techniques; 23. Layer masks; 24. The Liquify filter; 25. Compositing; 26. Retouching marks and blemishes; 27. Photoshop's brushes; 28. Rough frames.

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Praise for previous editions: Philip's work here is true to the diligence and consistency I've come to expect from his writing; his descriptions and tutorials are delivered to you in an easy, approachable style rarely found in software instruction. Bryan O'Neil Hughes, Adobe Photoshop Product Manager Each section is expressed clearly with simple but highly effective and user-friendly illustrations...These are definitely books you should have to hand while working at your computer. Amateur Photographer If you ever wanted a quick reference guide to the mass of tools in Photoshop, then this is the answer...Keep it to hand as a quick and easy guide. Which Digital Camera As the name suggests, this is a handy and easy to use reference for all things Photoshop. Designed in an index format, Bargh's informative book is well-illustrated and a valuable asset for all getting into digital imaging. Better Digital The book makes an excellent visual reference guide and should prove very useful for the beginner through to the advanced user. Digital PhotoFX The more we used this book, the better we liked it. This isn't the ultimate Photoshop book - and it isn't meant to be - but we can't think of any other that provides such quick and concise reference information. Digital Photographer Magazine


Praise for previous editions: Philip's work here is true to the diligence and consistency I've come to expect from his writing; his descriptions and tutorials are delivered to you in an easy, approachable style rarely found in software instruction. Bryan O'Neil Hughes, Adobe Photoshop Product Manager Each section is expressed clearly with simple but highly effective and user-friendly illustrations...These are definitely books you should have to hand while working at your computer. Amateur Photographer If you ever wanted a quick reference guide to the mass of tools in Photoshop, then this is the answer...Keep it to hand as a quick and easy guide. Which Digital Camera As the name suggests, this is a handy and easy to use reference for all things Photoshop. Designed in an index format, Bargh's informative book is well-illustrated and a valuable asset for all getting into digital imaging. Better Digital The book makes an excellent visual reference guide and should prove very useful for the beginner through to the advanced user. Digital PhotoFX The more we used this book, the better we liked it. This isn't the ultimate Photoshop book - and it isn't meant to be - but we can't think of any other that provides such quick and concise reference information. Digital Photographer Magazine


Praise for previous editions: Philip's work here is true to the diligence and consistency I've come to expect from his writing; his descriptions and tutorials are delivered to you in an easy, approachable style rarely found in software instruction. Bryan O'Neil Hughes, Adobe Photoshop Product Manager Each section is expressed clearly with simple but highly effective and user-friendly illustrations...These are definitely books you should have to hand while working at your computer. Amateur Photographer If you ever wanted a quick reference guide to the mass of tools in Photoshop, then this is the answer...Keep it to hand as a quick and easy guide. Which Digital Camera As the name suggests, this is a handy and easy to use reference for all things Photoshop. Designed in an index format, Bargh's informative book is well-illustrated and a valuable asset for all getting into digital imaging. Better Digital The book makes an excellent visual reference guide and should prove very useful for the beginner through to the advanced user. Digital PhotoFX The more we used this book, the better we liked it. This isn't the ultimate Photoshop book - and it isn't meant to be - but we can't think of any other that provides such quick and concise reference information. Digital Photographer Magazine


Author Information

Philip Andrews is Adobe Australia's official Photoshop and Elements Ambassador. He is an experienced photographer, author, magazine editor and online course creator. He was previously a lecturer at the Queensland School of Printing and Graphic Arts, Australia and Nescot, England. He is a beta tester for Photoshop, an alpha tester for Photoshop Elements and a Photoshop specialist demonstrator for Adobe Australia. Contributing numerous articles and videos to AdobeTV and the inspirational browser, Philip is a leading source in adobe information and instruction. Philip is also co-founder of photo-college.com an online photography training college. He's a regular contributor to several magazines including Shutterbug, Amateur Photographer, Australian Photography and Better Photography, he is senior contributing editor for Better Digital, columnist for What Digital Camera and Co-editor and publisher of Better Photoshop Techniques magazine.

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