Binding: Paperback Dewey Decimal Number: 006.6869 EAN: 9780764516511 ISBN: 0764516515 Label: For Dummies Manufacturer: For Dummies Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 480 Publication Date: May 15, 2002 Publisher: For Dummies Sales Rank: 148015 Studio: For Dummies
Product DescriptionAdobe Photoshop is arguably the most comprehensive and popular photo editor around. Here are a couple of reasons why: When you work in Photoshop, you're not drawing from scratch; you're editing photos. Secondly, the program keeps you interested with a depth of capabilities that few pieces of software can match. Unlike other computer programs that have caught on like wildfire over the years, Photoshop is both powerful and absorbing.
Just because Photoshop is a pleasure to use doesn't mean that it's easy to master. Directed toward making you comfortable and productive with the program, Photoshop 7 For Dummies points out the features you need to know and shows you exactly how to use them – no pain; all gain. You'll discover ways to
Work with the program window
Switch between Photoshop and other programs
Change the number of pixels in an image
Define colors using the Color Palette
Get ride of red eye
Blur the edges of a selected area
Apply filter effects
Photoshop guru and author Deke McClelland reveals his own techniques for quick and creative image editing, along with specific tips that Photoshop veterans can use to take advantage of the software's new features. Plan to get the hang of
Producing high quality scans
Adding background textures, bevels, and text effects
Harnessing Photoshop's layering features and professional pre-press capabilities
Applying different types of gradients
Making a Web Photo Gallery
Placing your image into PageMaker of InDesign
Creating your own custom brush
Graphics abound in Photoshop 7 For Dummies, with 16 pages of glossy pictures to show off special issues related to color. You'll find commands for both PCs and Macs and lots of step-by-step instructions to guide your image-editing efforts for print or the Web – in no time!
Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: - Beats around the bush too much!!
I wanted to learn Photoshop, not just be entertained. Had to get to page 20 something before any meat. Gave up and have a better book now.
Rating: - So far, so good!
I'm only a few chapters into this book, but so far I'm really enjoying it both for the readability and the information. I have average computer skills: I recognize the usual icons in Photoshop (eraser, crop, etc) but I have no clue what to do when it comes to layers. This book is written both for Windows and Macs and so far everything (words and pictures) have matched up perfectly to what I see on the screen (I use a Mac). I suggest reading this book while you have Photoshop open...it'll make much ... Read More
Rating: - Confused me even more...
I have photoshop 7, it was given to me by a friend. I bought this book to help me figure out how to use it. I was confused before, and this book just confused me even more. A few times I wondered if the author was actually talking about the same program. I lent the book to my friend (who also was trying to figure out the program) and she was as confused as I was while reading the book.
I really like the "For Dummies" books. I have many of the other books about various things and they ... Read More
Rating: - Love those dummy books
Sometimes you just need a book that doesn't act like you already "know it all". That's when I buy the "dummy" books. I've only read a little of this but I think it will help along with my other books on Photoshop. Also...I love buying from Amazon because the books come so quickly (unlike most of the "used" book dealers").
Rating: - I'm no dummy....
I've used Photoshop for years (very basic stuff)so i was happy to find out all the things i could have been doing. I consider myself pretty smart, so i was suprised at how easy the book is to read, without leaving me feeling like i should be back in 3rd grade...love the little jokes too
- Beats around the bush too much!!
- So far, so good!
- Confused me even more...
