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Paperback: 464 pages
Publisher: Focal Press; 6th edition (1 July 2010)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0240522044
ISBN-13: 978-0240522043
Product Dimensions: 24.4 x 18.5 x 3.3 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 50,201 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #10 in Books > Computers & Internet > Digital Photography > Beginners > By Series > How To
- #32 in Books > Computers & Internet > Digital Photography > Digital Photography Software > Photoshop

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"[A]n excellent book which basically majors on showing you how to get things done with a minimum of fuss and shows all kinds of fakery. Typical perhaps is the neon lettering effects that we have used in the Greg Preston feature of this issue, we lifted the technique right out of How To Cheat. The initial chapters also include sound advice on using masks and paths and more importantly, Caplin explains why certain dodges are vital to achieving a realistic fake. Overall then, this remains a good book with a lot of really practical advice on how to cheat - enjoy!"--Professional Imagemaker Magazine "This book is a joy to work through. It also makes a great reference when you absolutely have to get something done NOW! The two-page format is a great way to present information and an easy way to learn it. It makes a great asset for any Photoshop user working with compositions."--TCS eJournal "I reviewed the previous version of this book and liked it a lot but the new version is bigger, better looking, and full of useful tips on creating photomontages using Photoshop's latest iteration. Many Photoshop books spend early chapters introducing tools but Steve Caplin demonstrates how to use those tools to create interesting looking images instead."--Shutterbug Magazine

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How to Cheat in Photoshop shows you how to cheat in two important ways. First, you'll learn a professional montage artist's proven-to-be-successful tips for getting the best out of Photoshop's many features quickly and efficiently, so that you can create work under deadline while still maintaining quality. Second, you'll learn how to make an image look like something else entirely, for those moments when stock imagery just won't do and you don't have the time (or funding) to set up a photo shoot. Photomontage master Steve Caplin has been a recognized leader in the world of photo manipulation for many years, and in this invaluable resource for designers, illustrators, retouchers, students, and graphic artists, he shows exactly what methods he uses to create stunning imagery used in advertising, publishing, print media, and more.

Fully updated to cover all of the new features in Photoshop CS5, this book is also backwards-compatible and can be used with any version of Photoshop. The accompanying DVD for Mac and PC contains over two and a half hours of video tutorials for additional training, and on the book's popular website www.howtocheatinphotoshop.com, you'll find even more resources such as an "Ask the Author" forum, sample images from other How to Cheat fans, and weekly challenges so that you can test your own skills and see where your creativity can take you.

* A complete How to Cheat in Photoshop CS5 learning package! Includes a fully updated book, a DVD containing all of the imagery used in the examples, over 2 ½ hours of video tutorials, and website featuring a reader forum where your questions will be answered by other readers as well as the author himself

* Includes hundreds of tips and project ideas to help you get started, whether you're working to a professional deadline or just for fun

* Packed with professional advice from a photomontage artist who makes his living creating surreal works of art - you're learning from the best!

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

A Master Photoshop Craftsman 13 July 2010

By Smudgers Girl

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I have been to one of Steve Caplin's seminars - he is awsome!! Afterwards I immediately ordered this new CS5 book. I read it from cover to cover and I am now playing with the "heads and bodies" chapter. Each page works you through the project he makes photoshop work a snip!! If you have spent money on the Photoshop software. Go supercharge your images just go buy the book - you wont regret it!!

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

HOW TO CHEAT IN PHOTOSHOP 11 Oct 2010

By SHAKEYJON

Simply essential. I bought CS2, CS4 and now CS5 editions and if there's a CS6 version, I'll be buying that too.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

A useful source of reference. 18 Nov 2010

By S. Williams

If you want to speed up the process of using Photoshop, this is the book for you. If creating rough concepts is what you do then i couldn't recommend this book enough; it has helped me massively.

Good book but not perfect.

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Very easy to understand step-by-step guide with plenty of illustrations.
Logically positioned chapters containing real-life scenarios. Read more

Published 27 days ago by K Strider

not wat i expected but still a good book

i realy like the book i was supprised at the format as i was looking for a book on how to use cs5 as im a traind darkroom photographer n im looking to learn digital editing i saw... Read more

Published 2 months ago by Christian T

Cheat is a misnomer for this title

To call this book "How to cheat in photoshop CS5" might give the impression to some that Steve Caplin is getting away with cheating the clients he does artwork for out of good... Read more

Published 3 months ago by fiveleg

Good But Lacking In Some Detail

I bought this book expecting that the lessons would include all the relevant information such as tool settings, etc. Read more

Published 4 months ago by Drey Temple

this is how photoshop should be taught

i have read loads of books on photoshop and struggled to get right into using it till i found this on amazon. Read more

Published 5 months ago by superwull66

Full of interesting information

I can only use this book as a reference book as there is so many items in it, a lot to digest at one go, but after going through his very impressive book on Art And Design I have... Read more

Published 10 months ago by Mr. J. A. Bentley

A Must Have

This book was highly recommended by a friend who had purchased it a little while ago. I too would highly recommend it to anyone wishing to learn very quickly what makes Photoshop... Read more

Published 14 months ago by David Stringer

not exactly cheating

This book is good although it is just the basics, its not cheating. It gives you step by step guides to what you need to do. Easy to follow key for Mac, PC and both. Read more

Published 14 months ago by brose26

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