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'When it's all said and done, tools-whether hardware or software-are just tools, and it's your ideas and images that matter. You'll find that Martin knows both sides of the equation and never lets the techniques distract from the vision. I think you'll find his perspective and experience invaluable.'
John Nack, Principal Product Manager, Adobe Photoshop
'Evening's Adobe Photoshop for Photographers titles have become classic reference sources, written to deal directly with the needs of photographers and filled with a wealth of practical advice, hints and tips to help you achieve professional results.'
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'Richly illustrated with photos and screen grabs, this is an invaluable guide for anyone serious about Photoshop at a very reasonable price.'
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'...the bible for digital photographers. Wonderfully illustrated and incredibly detailed to help you master all aspects of the program.'
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With the new edition of this proven bestseller, Photoshop users can master the power of Photoshop CS5 with internationally renowned photographer and Photoshop hall-of-famer Martin Evening by their side.
In this acclaimed reference work, Martin covers everything from the core aspects of working in Photoshop to advanced techniques for professional results. subjects covered include organizing a digital workflow, improving creativity, output, automating Photoshop, and using Camera RAW. The style of the book is extremely clear, with real examples, diagrams, illustrations, and step-by-step explanations supporting the text throughout. This is, quite simply, the essential reference for photographers of all levels using Photoshop.
* Learn Photoshop the Martin Evening way! Everything you need to know for superb photographic results using Photoshop CS5
* Accompanying DVD includes the images used in the book, as well as QuickTime movie tutorials that show you how to get results fast
* Packed with diagrams, step-by-steps, and over 750 color images
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61 of 61 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Martin Evening's Adobe Photoshop for Photographers is established as one of the classic Photoshop reference works. With Adobe Photoshop CS5 Martin Evening continues to maintain this standard.
Adobe Photoshop is used by a range of professionals such as web designers and print designers as well as photographers. Many of the features in Photoshop are rarely, if ever needed for photo editing and this book focuses on Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Camera Raw and Bridge for photo editing enabling a much deeper explanation of how to use a particular Photoshop technique than could be covered in a book aimed at all the Photoshop features. Most techniques are described in detail and provide an excellent understanding of how the technique works so you can apply them to your own photographs. Unfortunately, some features do not include this background understanding and are presented as a part of a recipe e.g. the blend if slider. This makes it more difficult to get to grips with these method.
There are 15 chapters in 746 pages covering:
Photoshop Fundamentals
Configuring Photoshop
Camera Raw Processing
Sharpening and Noise Reduction
Image Editing Essentials
Black and White
Extending the Dynamic Range
Image Retouching
Layers, Selections and Masking
Essential Filters for Photo Editing
Image Management
Color Management
Print Output
Output for the Web
Automating Photoshop
Everybody will have their own favourite new feature in CS5 and these are all covered in the book along with extensive information on existing features.
A few items have been dropped from previous versions for the book e.g. "What's New" chapter has been dropped and Darkroom Effects has less coverage so you may want to hold onto older copies of the book.
Although the "What's New Chapter has gone the included DVD has movie tutorials on all the new features in Photoshop CS5 relevant to photographers:
The new raw converter engine
Raw sharpening and noise reduction
Puppet warp
Lens Correction
Content aware fill
New HDR features
New masking and selection techniques
Mini Bridge
New print output features
Since the book was published an update to Adobe Camera Raw 6.1 features Lens Correction in Camera Raw as well as Photoshop. A movie covering this can be downloaded for free from the companion web site for this book.
The DVD also contains many, but not all (due to copyright), of the sample photographs so you can practice the techniques described in the book.
Summary
Photoshop CS5 is a significant update from CS4 for photo editing and this book is an excellent reference work and guide to the new features. A few minor points could improve the book but this is still the best reference work for photo editing using Photoshop CS5.
Adobe Photoshop is used by a range of professionals such as web designers and print designers as well as photographers. Many of the features in Photoshop are rarely, if ever needed for photo editing and this book focuses on Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Camera Raw and Bridge for photo editing enabling a much deeper explanation of how to use a particular Photoshop technique than could be covered in a book aimed at all the Photoshop features. Most techniques are described in detail and provide an excellent understanding of how the technique works so you can apply them to your own photographs. Unfortunately, some features do not include this background understanding and are presented as a part of a recipe e.g. the blend if slider. This makes it more difficult to get to grips with these method.
There are 15 chapters in 746 pages covering:
Photoshop Fundamentals
Configuring Photoshop
Camera Raw Processing
Sharpening and Noise Reduction
Image Editing Essentials
Black and White
Extending the Dynamic Range
Image Retouching
Layers, Selections and Masking
Essential Filters for Photo Editing
Image Management
Color Management
Print Output
Output for the Web
Automating Photoshop
Everybody will have their own favourite new feature in CS5 and these are all covered in the book along with extensive information on existing features.
A few items have been dropped from previous versions for the book e.g. "What's New" chapter has been dropped and Darkroom Effects has less coverage so you may want to hold onto older copies of the book.
Although the "What's New Chapter has gone the included DVD has movie tutorials on all the new features in Photoshop CS5 relevant to photographers:
The new raw converter engine
Raw sharpening and noise reduction
Puppet warp
Lens Correction
Content aware fill
New HDR features
New masking and selection techniques
Mini Bridge
New print output features
Since the book was published an update to Adobe Camera Raw 6.1 features Lens Correction in Camera Raw as well as Photoshop. A movie covering this can be downloaded for free from the companion web site for this book.
The DVD also contains many, but not all (due to copyright), of the sample photographs so you can practice the techniques described in the book.
Summary
Photoshop CS5 is a significant update from CS4 for photo editing and this book is an excellent reference work and guide to the new features. A few minor points could improve the book but this is still the best reference work for photo editing using Photoshop CS5.
18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
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I struggled with Martin Evenings Photoshop 7 book - he does not pitch himself at beginners. I used his CS2 book as my standard reference. Having just upgraded to CS5 I preordered this book and have been really impressed. Its very well laid out as usual, and it covers pretty much everything a photographer would need to know, with plenty of step-through examples and recommendations about settings that might be suited to various images. Camera RAW 6 is a huge improvement on CS2, and its pretty hard to imagine having the time to figure it out alone. I read this through in a week - its an enjoyable read as well as helpful. A top quality product - both CS5, and the book. Beginners would be advised to read something 'easier' first.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Essential reading for all users of Adobe Photoshop CS5.Martin Evening builds on the fine traditions of his earlier manuals by giving clear and understandable descriptions of all the many features of this outstanding application. There are just enough background technical details to illuminate a topic without causing confusion.
The accompanying DVD provides supplementary information and data from earlier manuals.
If you have CS5 installed on your computer, you really will benefit from Martin's manual and obtain output of the highest quality.
The accompanying DVD provides supplementary information and data from earlier manuals.
If you have CS5 installed on your computer, you really will benefit from Martin's manual and obtain output of the highest quality.
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A Superb Book
If you want a simple 'how to' guide for specific tasks, this probably won't fit the bill. But as a comprehensive guide and insight into Photoshop, as it relates to photography of... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Pad
Not for everyone, not practical guide
It's undeniable the author is an expert in Photoshop (he helped to create it), but it doesn't mean this is the best book around. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Carlos
Adobe Photoshop CS5 for Photographers: A professional image editor's...
This book does all what it says it will do, I have used books by Martin Evening in the past and this one once again does not disappoint. Read more
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The Best Photoshop Resource I've Come Across
I've been using Photoshop for years, and although I have a lot of experience with this powerful software, still consider myself to be an "advanced beginner. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Dr. Bojan Tunguz
A Must-have For Photoshop CS5 Users
Have had 3 versions of Photoshop CS and each time I've bought the Martin Evening "bible" in preference to any other book, so I knew what to expect before I ordered. Read more
Published 3 months ago by A. P. Almond
Adobe Photoshop CS5 for Photographers.
I purchased this book 'Secondhand' and found it to be in very good condition wih only a few minor creases to the cover. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mr. William J. Walker
Where is my Kelby
The library has 'The Adobe Photoshop CS5 Book for Digital Photographers (Voices That Matter)'-by Scott Kelby so I decided to buy myself hi book to increase choices and diversity. Read more
Published 5 months ago by www.photoarrey.co.uk
Good but...
This book is very good but you need to know more than the basics of CS5 to go trough it.
The down side is that, that enclosed CD is no with all the photos that are shown as... Read more
The down side is that, that enclosed CD is no with all the photos that are shown as... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Kropeczka
Pity about the cover!
After horrible Photoshop CS2 I swore I would have nothing further to do with Adobe. However fellow camera club members told me to trial CS5 and I was hooked, particularly since I... Read more
Published 6 months ago by pjbw
A great reference book
You can only get so far looking at on line video tutorials, eventually you need to understand what lies behind the mouse clicks to develop your creativity. Read more
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