The most
difficult thing about the Real World Adobe
Photoshop CS3 – Industrial Strength Production
Techniques book is the title. Everything else about
it is straightforward and written in a clear,
knowledgeable and informative style.
The subjects that are covered in this book are not theoretical or just about the feature set of Adobe Photoshop CS3. They are based on the experiences of the authors who obviously use this excellent product for a living.
In the introduction, the authors are very clear about where they position this book. ‘If you are looking to move images through Photoshop, getting good scans or digital captures in, working your will on them, and putting out world-class final output – this is the book for you.’
Here are some of the some of the questions answered:
• How can I efficiently and quickly process the hundreds of images coming from my digital camera?
• How should I set up my computer for Photoshop?
• How do I bring out shadow details in my images without blowing away the highlights?
• What methods are available to neutralize colour casts?
• How do I calibrate my monitor?
Don’t let the easy going style of this book fool you. This is an expert book and the real world lessons are based on rigorous techniques. For example once you read and apply the section on how to adjust levels properly, you will never have to revisit this subject.
That is the beauty of this book. Masterfully written, clearly explained and authoritative. Learn from the experts. Apply the techniques and tools covered in this book and you will feel you are an expert too. Recommended.
The subjects that are covered in this book are not theoretical or just about the feature set of Adobe Photoshop CS3. They are based on the experiences of the authors who obviously use this excellent product for a living.
In the introduction, the authors are very clear about where they position this book. ‘If you are looking to move images through Photoshop, getting good scans or digital captures in, working your will on them, and putting out world-class final output – this is the book for you.’
Here are some of the some of the questions answered:
• How can I efficiently and quickly process the hundreds of images coming from my digital camera?
• How should I set up my computer for Photoshop?
• How do I bring out shadow details in my images without blowing away the highlights?
• What methods are available to neutralize colour casts?
• How do I calibrate my monitor?
Don’t let the easy going style of this book fool you. This is an expert book and the real world lessons are based on rigorous techniques. For example once you read and apply the section on how to adjust levels properly, you will never have to revisit this subject.
That is the beauty of this book. Masterfully written, clearly explained and authoritative. Learn from the experts. Apply the techniques and tools covered in this book and you will feel you are an expert too. Recommended.
Scott
Kelby, the #1 best-selling Photoshop author in the
world today, once again he takes this book to a
whole new level as he uncovers the latest, most
important, and most exciting new Adobe Photoshop
CS3 techniques for digital photographers. This
major update to his award-winning, record-breaking
book does something for digital photographers
that's never been done before-it cuts through the
bull and shows you exactly "how to do it." It's not
a bunch of theory; it doesn't challenge you to come
up with your own settings or figure it out on your
own. Instead, Scott shows you step-by-step the
exact techniques used by today's cutting-edge
digital photographers, and best of all, he shows
you flat-out exactly which settings to use, when to
use them, and why.That's why the previous editions
of this book are widely used as the official course
study guide in photography courses at college and
universities around the world, and this new edition
for Photoshop CS3 exposes even more of the top
pros' most closely-guarded secrets.
Learn How The Pros Do It Each year Scott trains thousands of professional photographers on how to use Photoshop, and almost without exception they have the same questions, the same problems, and the same challenges-and that's exactly what he covers in this book. You'll learn: * The sharpening techniques the pros really use. * The pros' tricks for fixing the most common digital photo problems fast! * How to get great looking prints (that actually match your screen!) * A whole chapter on the latest, most requested Photoshop special effects! * How to color correct any photo without breaking a sweat. * How to process Raw images, plus how to take advantage of all the new Camera Raw features in CS3! * The portrait retouching secrets only the pros know about! * How to add real automation to your work. * How to show your work like a pro!Plus a host of shortcuts, workarounds, and slick "insider" tricks to send your productivity through the roof!
If you're a digital photographer, and you're ready to learn the "tricks of the trade"-the same ones that today's leading pros use to correct, edit, sharpen, retouch, and present their work-then you're holding the book that will do just that.
Learn How The Pros Do It Each year Scott trains thousands of professional photographers on how to use Photoshop, and almost without exception they have the same questions, the same problems, and the same challenges-and that's exactly what he covers in this book. You'll learn: * The sharpening techniques the pros really use. * The pros' tricks for fixing the most common digital photo problems fast! * How to get great looking prints (that actually match your screen!) * A whole chapter on the latest, most requested Photoshop special effects! * How to color correct any photo without breaking a sweat. * How to process Raw images, plus how to take advantage of all the new Camera Raw features in CS3! * The portrait retouching secrets only the pros know about! * How to add real automation to your work. * How to show your work like a pro!Plus a host of shortcuts, workarounds, and slick "insider" tricks to send your productivity through the roof!
If you're a digital photographer, and you're ready to learn the "tricks of the trade"-the same ones that today's leading pros use to correct, edit, sharpen, retouch, and present their work-then you're holding the book that will do just that.
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