eBook Info :
•Paperback: 423 pages
•Publisher: For Dummies (May 10, 2004)
•Language: English
•ISBN-10: 0764567829
•ISBN-13: 978-0764567827
Review
“…offers a different perspective by looking at productivity boosters…the accessible tone means this book is unlikely to confuse…” (iCreate, No.12, 2004)
“…Approachable guide…ideal if you want pointers without wading through blocks of text…” (PC Home, November 2004)
“…ideal if you want pointers without wading through blocks of text” (Web Pages Made Easy, August 2004)
“…well written, easy to follow… beginner to intermediate Photoshop users are sure to find something to learn.” (PC Utilities, No 54, 2004)
“…Davis does a sterling job of explaining many of the program’s complex areas with style, panache…and simplistic writing style.” (Digital Camera Buyer, No. 24, 2004)
Product Description
* Veteran author Phyllis Davis provides readers with a comprehensive overview of Photoshop, the industry standard software package for image creation, correction, and enhancement
* Breaks topics into easily-understood, hands-on, insider techniques that give readers the most efficient means of completing a task
* Designed to encourage quick reading, with two-column format and multiple screen shots in each technique, plus an enticing thirty-two-page color insert
* Explores intermediate and advanced topics, ranging from creating custom brushes and painting to working with channels, correcting color and tone, using curves and levels, and applying advanced blending mode techniques
From the Back Cover
Tame time-consuming tasks, create presets, and more
Over 60 techniques that help you save time by…
•Installing plug-ins and downloading tool presets
•Customizing your workspace for the way you work
•Developing your own digital negatives using Camera RAW
•Getting it right the first time when preparing for printing
•Creating custom keyboard shortcuts for repetitive tasks
•Batch-processing files with custom actions
The Dummies Way
•Tricks and tips for working smarter
•Explanations in plain English
•“Get in, get out” information
•Contents arranged by technique
•Advice that goes beyond the basics
•A dash of humor and fun
About the Author
Phyllis Davis is a writer, graphics and Web designer, teacher, and software expert. She is the author of many well-known books about design software.
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