The Complete Idiot's Guide to Adobe Photoshop 5

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Adobe Photoshop 5
Author: Robert Stanley
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 398
Release: 1999
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9780789717696

Explains how to use the computer graphics program to enhance photographs, manipulate images, and transfer graphic files between different types of computers

Adobe Photoshop 7.0

Adobe Photoshop 7.0
Author:
Publisher: Adobe Press
Total Pages: 602
Release: 2002
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9780321115621

When it comes to digital imaging software, Adobe Photoshop has long set the standard. Thus, when a new version of the popular program appears, designers tend to stand up and take notice--hen get down to the serious business of learning about it! And for that, there's no better place to turn than the book from the people behind the product: Adobe Press' Adobe Photoshop 7.0 Classroom in a Book. Using the same style of self-paced instruction employed in the best-selling previous edition, this comprehensive set of Photoshop lessons provides everything you need to dive into the world of print, Web, and graphic design with Photoshop 7. Completely revised to cover all of Photoshop 7's new features (including the new Healing Brush, color correction commands, and file management tools), the book starts with an introductory tour of the software and then progresses on through 16 lessons, covering everything from Photoshop's interface to more complex topics like color management, Web graphics, and photo retouching. You'll find step-by-step instructions for a variety of projects (from beginning to advanced) and review questions at the end of each chapter to reinforce what you've learned. Easy-to-use project files on the accompanying CD-ROM complete the package.

Photoshop CS6: The Missing Manual

Photoshop CS6: The Missing Manual
Author: Lesa Snider
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Total Pages: 887
Release: 2012-05-01
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1449337589

Photoshop CS6 is truly amazing, but it can also be overwhelming if you’re just getting started. This book makes learning Photoshop a breeze by explaining things in a friendly, conversational style—without technical jargon. After a thorough introduction to the program, you’ll delve deep into Photoshop’s secrets with expert tips and practical advice you can use every day. The important stuff you need to know: Learn your way around. Get a guided tour of Photoshop’s beautiful new workspace. Unlock the magic. Discover the most practical ways to use layers, channels, masks, paths, and other tools. Fine-tune your images. Learn techniques for cropping, retouching, and combining photos. Play with color. Drain, change, and add color; and create gorgeous black-and-whites and duotones. Be artistic. Create original illustrations and paintings, use text and filters effectively, and edit video clips. Share your work. Produce great-looking images for print and the Web. Work smarter and faster. Automate common chores and install plug-ins for complex tasks.

Using Adobe Photoshop 7

Using Adobe Photoshop 7
Author: Peter Bauer
Publisher: Que Publishing
Total Pages: 512
Release: 2003
Genre: Adobe Photoshop
ISBN: 9780789727602

CD-ROM contains: "many useful third party tools and utilities plus the samples from the book."

After Effects and Photoshop

After Effects and Photoshop
Author: Jeff Foster
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 386
Release: 2006-05-30
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0470042044

"Jeff Foster has created the one indispensable and definitive production guide to two of the world's greatest symbiotic tools: After Effect and Photoshop." —Jack H. Davis, coauthor, the Photoshop Wow! books and How to Wow: Photoshop for Photography Nothing beats the tight synergy of After Effects and Photoshop for creating professional-level effects, and nothing beats this book for showing you how Hollywood professionals really use these programs. In this second edition to his bestselling book, TV and movie graphics veteran Jeff Foster provides all-new information on After Effects 7 and Photoshop CS2—plus expanded coverage of blue/green screening and titling, beautiful new images, and innovative real-world solutions for today's professionals. Better than ever, this must-have reference is still the only guide that shows how to use these two superpower programs together to achieve professional results. The DVD includes production materials, third-party plug-ins and filters, and stock video. You'll also find project files and footage to go with every one of the book's projects, which require After Effects 7 or later. Learn what the pros know, including how to: Add depth to your animation by mimicking real motion Grab your audience's attention with creative motion titling Shoot a clean blue/green screen Apply 3D animation to 2D images Remove backgrounds with blue-screen garbage mattes Retouch frame by frame with rotoscoping Construct realistic composites and locales with matte painting Make movies from stills by simulating 3D camera motion Produce realistic effects such as noise, clouds, and smoke Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Graphic Design on the Desktop

Graphic Design on the Desktop
Author: Marcelle Lapow Toor
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 292
Release: 1998-08-25
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9780471293071

The complete and user-friendly introduction to graphic design--in a new edition Now with information on Web site design, plus examples, exercises, and more! Today, anyone with a good basic computer setup can produce a newsletter or a Web page--but to create effective, professional-quality pieces that stand out from the competition, you need more than a hard drive and some decent software. You need an understanding of how visual communication works and a solid grasp of the principles of design, composition, and typography. You need Graphic Design on the Desktop. Written specifically for those who have little or no design background or experience, this accessible guide teaches you the fundamentals of sound graphic design and gives you the practical know-how to put them to work on your own projects, from initial concept through final production. This new edition covers every key element of the design process, including format, layout and page design, typesetting, color, and illustrations--and offers clear explanations of type terminology, printing terms, and more. It guides you step-by-step through the design and production of ads, posters, brochures, and other promotional materials, as well as newsletters and magazines. A separate chapter on designing for the Web helps you make the most of home page and Web site designs. Complete with helpful examples, exercises, hints, and checklists, plus tips on common pitfalls and how to avoid them, Graphic Design on the Desktop is the ideal design partner for projects that get attention and get results.

PC Mag

PC Mag
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 688
Release: 1995-10-10
Genre:
ISBN:

PCMag.com is a leading authority on technology, delivering Labs-based, independent reviews of the latest products and services. Our expert industry analysis and practical solutions help you make better buying decisions and get more from technology.

Photoshop 7 Power Shortcuts

Photoshop 7 Power Shortcuts
Author: Michael Ninness
Publisher: New Riders
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2003
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9780735713314

Annotation. Speed up your Photoshop 7 productivity with this book of keyboard, command-control shortcuts. Finally, theyre ALL in one place! Full of undocumented material, these secrets and shortcuts come straight from the Adobe Photoshop development crew. No other Photoshop resource is organized in such an easy-to-access way. Michael Ninness is the former Product Manager for Adobe Photoshop, making him a Voice That Matters. Photoshops complexity grows with its popularity. Knowing and using keyboard and quick-click shortcuts can make a huge difference in your productivity. This book documents all of the shortcuts officially included (but not found in one spot) in the Photoshop documentation and organizes them so theyre easy to find. The book shows how each shortcut works in the current AND previous versions of Photoshop, invaluable info for upgraders. Most significantly, the book contains dozens of shortcuts and workarounds undocumented anywhere else. A book like this belongs in every serious Photoshop users work environment Michael Ninnessis the former product manager for Photoshop; he most recently was the Propduct Manager for Adobe LiveMotion, and is now a product director for Microsoft. Mike has written or contributed to several Photoshop books, and is a popular speaker and technology evangelist.

PC Mag

PC Mag
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 688
Release: 1995-10-10
Genre:
ISBN:

PCMag.com is a leading authority on technology, delivering Labs-based, independent reviews of the latest products and services. Our expert industry analysis and practical solutions help you make better buying decisions and get more from technology.

Photoshop CC: The Missing Manual

Photoshop CC: The Missing Manual
Author: Lesa Snider
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Total Pages: 1390
Release: 2013-06-24
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 144934237X

Photoshop CC is truly amazing, but it can also be overwhelming if you’re just getting started. This book makes learning Photoshop as easy as possible by explaining things in a friendly, conversational style—without technical jargon. After a thorough introduction to the program, you’ll delve deep into Photoshop’s secrets with expert tips and practical editing advice you can use every day. The important stuff you need to know: Learn your way around. Take a tour of Photoshop’s workspace and learn how to customize it. Unlock the magic. Use layers, masks, and Smart Objects to safely edit your images. Perfect your photos. Learn techniques for cropping, color-correcting, retouching, and combining photos. Master color. Drain, change, and add color; create gorgeous black-and-whites, partial-color effects, and duotones. Be artistic. Create illustrations, paintings, and pro-level text; use filters effectively, edit video, and create 3D art. Share your work. Produce great-looking images for print, presentations, and the Web. Work smarter and faster. Automate common chores and install plug-ins for complex tasks.