Brilliant Photoshop CS4

Description

Photoshop is the most popular and most professional image-editing software on the market today. It helps users work more efficiently and creatively, and will help them produce high-quality images for print and the web. Brilliant Adobe Photoshop CS4 is perfect for users who want to spend less time reading and more time learning. Now in full colour!

Summary

Photoshop is the most popular and most professional image-editing software on the market today. It helps users work more efficiently, creatively and will help them produce high-quality images for print and the web.

This book provides users with a 4 colour tutorial to the new release, Photoshop CS4, and shows readers how to get the most out of the program, including using the core features such as Scripting, workgroup connectivity, Live Filters, advanced Cloning, 3D support and others.

Brilliant Adobe Photoshop CS4 provides the in-depth, wide ranging coverage that enables Photoshop users to get the most out of the software and included tools. Additionally if users are interested in preparing for the Adobe Certified Exam for Photoshop, the book identifies ACE objectives throughout its text.

This book

* Is filled with step-by-step instructions and full colour visuals
* Covers every core Photoshop element and highlights new features
* Includes ACE objectives

CONTENTS:

Chapter 1 - Getting Started with Photoshop CS4

Chapter 2 - Understanding Navigation and Measurement Systems

Chapter 3 - Customizing the Way You Work

Chapter 4 - Mastering the Art of Selection

Chapter 5 - Working with Layers

Chapter 6 - Working with the History Palette

Chapter 7 - Working with Adjustment Layers, Filters and Tools

Chapter 8 - Understanding Colors and Channels

Chapter 9 - Using the Paint, Shape Drawing and Eraser Tools

Chapter 10 - Creating Layer and Channel Masks

Chapter 11 - Using the Paths Panel

Chapter 12 - Working with Layer Styles

Chapter 13 - Getting Creative with Type

Chapter 14 - Manipulating Images with Filters

Chapter 15 - Automating Your Work with Actions

Chapter 16 - Controlling Image Output

Chapter 17 - Working with Automatic Commands

Chapter 18 - Managing Color from Monitor to Print

Chapter 19 - Designing for the Web and Devices

Chapter 20 - Extending Photoshop

Chapter 21 - Working Together with Adobe Programs

Workshops: Putting It All Together