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Scott Kelby
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1 Nov 2007 0321501926 978-0321501929 1
Scott Kelby, the world's #1 bestselling Photoshop author, and the man who changed the Photoshop and digital photography world with his ground-breaking, award-winning "Photoshop Book for Digital Photographers" unveils a exciting, brand new way of thinking, and working in Adobe Photoshop that will not only change the industry again, but it will change the way we all work in Photoshop forever, so we can finally spend less time fixing our images, and more time finishing them.

You're about to become a Photoshop Shark!
Scott has focused in and really narrowed things down to just exactly which Photoshop tools and techniques we absolutely, positively have to know, and he found that there are just seven major tools, seven major features that we have to master to enhance our images like a pro. But then he took it a step further. Out of those seven major tools, he looked at which parts or sections of those tools do we really need to master, and which parts can we pretty much ignore (in other words, he whittled it down so you're not learning parts of the tools that you're probably never going to need). Then, and perhaps most importantly, he determined exactly when and in which order to apply these seven techniques that make up Scott's amazing "Photoshop Seven Point System."

But the magic of this book, is not just listing the seven tools and showing how they work. It's how they're used together, and how Scott teaches them (and makes it stick), that makes this book so unique.  You're not going to just learn one technique for fixing shadows, and another technique for adjusting color (every Photoshop book pretty much does that, right?). Instead, you're going start off at square one, from scratch, as each chapter is just one photo—one project—one challenging lifeless image (you'll follow along using his the same images), and you're going to unleash these seven tools, in a very specific way, and you're going to do it  again, and again, and again, in order on different photos, in different situations, until they are absolutely second nature. You're finally going to do the FULL fix—from beginning to end—with nothing left out, and once you learn these seven very specific techniques, and apply them in order, there won't be a an image that appears on your screen that you won't be able to enhance, fix, edit, and finish yourself!

Plus, Scott's techniques work across a wide range of photos, and that's exactly what you'll be working on in the book, from landscapes to portraits, to architectural, to nature, from event photography to everything in between—there isn't a photo you won't be able to beat!

This is the book you've been waiting for, the industry's been waiting for, and Scott's "Adobe Photoshop Seven Point System" is so revolutionary that he's officially applied for a patent with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and this new system is only found in this amazing, ground breaking new book. Once you learn these techniques, and start applying them yourself, you'll be the next one to say—"You can't beat 'The System!'


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Product details

  • Paperback: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Peachpit Press; 1 edition (1 Nov 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0321501926
  • ISBN-13: 978-0321501929
  • Product Dimensions: 20.3 x 1.6 x 23 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 284,044 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Scott Kelby, the world's #1 bestselling Photoshop author, and the man who changed the Photoshop and digital photography world with his ground-breaking, award-winning "Photoshop Book for Digital Photographers" unveils a exciting, brand new way of thinking, and working in Adobe Photoshop that will not only change the industry again, but it will change the way we all work in Photoshop forever, so we can finally spend less time fixing our images, and more time finishing them.

You're about to become a Photoshop Shark!
Scott has focused in and really narrowed things down to just exactly which Photoshop tools and techniques we absolutely, positively have to know, and he found that there are just seven major tools, seven major features that we have to master to enhance our images like a pro. But then he took it a step further. Out of those seven major tools, he looked at which parts or sections of those tools do we really need to master, and which parts can we pretty much ignore (in other words, he whittled it down so you're not learning parts of the tools that you're probably never going to need). Then, and perhaps most importantly, he determined exactly when and in which order to apply these seven techniques that make up Scott's amazing "Photoshop Seven Point System."

But the magic of this book, is not just listing the seven tools and showing how they work. It's how they're used together, and how Scott teaches them (and makes it stick), that makes this book so unique.  You're not going to just learn one technique for fixing shadows, and another technique for adjusting color (every Photoshop book pretty much does that, right?). Instead, you're going start off at square one, from scratch, as each chapter is just one photo—one project—one challenging lifeless image (you'll follow along using his the same images), and you're going to unleash these seven tools, in a very specific way, and you're going to do it  again, and again, and again, in order on different photos, in different situations, until they are absolutely second nature. You're finally going to do the FULL fix—from beginning to end—with nothing left out, and once you learn these seven very specific techniques, and apply them in order, there won't be a an image that appears on your screen that you won't be able to enhance, fix, edit, and finish yourself!

Plus, Scott's techniques work across a wide range of photos, and that's exactly what you'll be working on in the book, from landscapes to portraits, to architectural, to nature, from event photography to everything in between—there isn't a photo you won't be able to beat!

This is the book you've been waiting for, the industry's been waiting for, and Scott's "Adobe Photoshop Seven Point System" is so revolutionary that he's officially applied for a patent with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and this new system is only found in this amazing, ground breaking new book. Once you learn these techniques, and start applying them yourself, you'll be the next one to say—"You can't beat 'The System!'


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65 of 70 people found the following review helpful
By cr697
Format:Paperback
I have been reading many of S. Kelby's photography/Photoshop books. I particularly liked the ones where he gives tips on whitening teeth, make eyes spark, etc. I also read quite a few books (from him and others), that try to explain most features in Photoshop. All that does help, but it does not lead you to a point where you can say that your photos are as good as they can get.

I was missing the book that would do that, until this one came out. The 7-point system really works. When Kelby says that repeating it will make it sink in, he's right. He explains the different steps, and their order, to get to a nice photograph. Because the Photoshop features are being used in context, you really understand it better.

Still, one should realise that a good retouched picture still requires one to be able to answer the question "how can this picture look better?". Kelby's book will provide some answer (based on his own examples), but you still need to exercise your own judgment. That's a tough part that no book will give.

A worthy complement if you already own a book or two on Photoshop, or know the software somewhat. It's not a complete beginners book, but it's not super advanced either (steps are clear).
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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Book 22 Jan 2008
By father2 TOP 1000 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
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Scott Kelby has put a lot of thought into producing this book and straight away you find that it's easy to understand approach aids learning. Going through the examples methodically makes learning about Photoshop CS3 much easier and by the end of this book you will be processing your own images more confidently. Please note that the examples given in the book ARE available to download (If you look on page xxi the download location is clearly shown). I have recently progressed from CS to CS3 and this book has helped me a great deal.
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40 of 43 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A simple system for the real world 5 Dec 2007
Format:Paperback
I like to think I'm of reasonable intelligence, and fairly computer literate, yet whenever I play with pictures in photoshop I have to laboriously follow the intructions from a book every time.

The 7-point system is different. Firstly, you download the same pictures that Scott Kelby has used in the book. You then carry out the same steps in the same order to produce the same results. You do this 21 times in all. By the end of the process, you pretty much get the hang of the main image tweaking procedures that your average digital snapper will need to use.

It doesn't stop there however. On each exercise, Scott also talks you through another technique which can be easily done within Photoshop, so you get exposed to much more of what the programme offers.

In a nutshell then, you are provided with a system to follow which will improve your pictures, you are given a flavour of what else the program can actually do, and you practice, practice, practice these steps.

About half way through, I was already loading up my own pictures and using the same techniqes on them, and getting good results. Yes, you still need an eye for what you are trying to achieve, but then any amateur photographer already has an eye for "that shot" and knows what they want to see.

If you are already an advanced user, this probably isn't the book for you, but if, like me, you are an aspiring amateur, this book will improve your skills and knowledge.
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11 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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As a 70 year old,self taught relative new-comer to PC's, the scope and depth of Photoshop has proved to be almost overwhelming - but where do you start to de-mystify the programme's daunting controls and options?

Teach-yourself books generally assume you have at least a good grounding of computer-speak - and I didn't even know what the shift key was, or how to find it!

I had been browsing through Scott Kelby's tuition sites, and although enlightening they seemed to be just one step too far ahead for we old chaps with an attention span/memory grasp - THEN I bought his 7-Point System and a whole new world opened up before me. Undreamed of techniques unfolded that were readily understood, and the hours of pleasure working through the 21 lessons - some of the more basic I can now do with hardly a glance at the pages.

If you are new to PhotoShop , buy this book. I have a grandson who has been grounded in Adobe CS3 and is in his last university year majoring in Film Making, Production & Anomation - he has worked through my book and now buying his own - I guess no fuller praise than this can be offered.

Scott Kelby's approuch to digital imaging is superb, a bright light shining through the dark magic & mystery.

Just three words - BUY THIS BOOK.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars This author knows his subject. 5 Dec 2010
By Ned Middleton HALL OF FAME TOP 50 REVIEWER
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One of the problems I have with Photoshop is that my work takes me away from both my PC and, of course, any requirement for using Photoshop - occasionally for weeks or months at a time. Then when I return to my desk armed with hundreds of images I have forgotten all I had learned - or so it seems!

If you are a rank beginner as far as Photoshop is concerned, I would suggest this book is not for you. Go away and learn how to use Photoshop CS3 and THEN this refer to this book.

Basically, the author will get you to repeat and repeat a number of basic lessons until they have become second nature. So much so that when you return to the subject after a break, you will find yourself going into the next step - almost on auto-pilot.

It's a good book and the author knows his subject. When you consider how many books are written by wannabe experts, this is one you can trust.

I hope you enjoy it.

NM
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5.0 out of 5 stars Perfec and simple system, still funny
Scott Kelby's funny style at it's best. This time Scott is able to simplify very complicatedAdobe Photoshophotoshop into usable 7-point system. Read more
Published 28 days ago by Risto Koho
5.0 out of 5 stars Scott's 7-Point System
Excellent book. Scott Kelby is a big favourite of mine and this book lives up to this reputation. It will help you rescue photos you thought were un-recoverable. Read more
Published on 24 Sep 2010 by graphikman10
5.0 out of 5 stars Suddenly I can do it
My son bought me this product for Christmas after many subtle hints. I had finished the book by New Year and I was really pleased with the outcome. Read more
Published on 23 May 2010 by John Ferguson
5.0 out of 5 stars ADJUSTING PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGES EASILY IN CS3
I bought this book firstly because I have other books on photoshop by this author and the Amazon Review inside of the book gave me the impression I would not be disapointed... Read more
Published on 7 Feb 2010 by JohnBoy
4.0 out of 5 stars Scott Kelbys 7 Point System
A good informative book ,well illustrated and written in Scott Kelbys inimitable style.The subject matters for "improvement" are very representative of the type of images that... Read more
Published on 30 Dec 2009 by Geoff Robinson
5.0 out of 5 stars 7-Point System for Adobe Photoshop CS3
An excellent book extremely well written with some enjoyable humour. Tells you what you want to know and a great learning tool. And yes you must read the Introduction pages. Read more
Published on 4 Nov 2009 by James Ibbetson
5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating, enlightening, and fun
I know people think Scott is a bit of a ham, but I think he gets to do anything he wants, if he keeps writing books like this. Read more
Published on 7 Oct 2009 by Robert Dingman
5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable, Comprehensive, the way forward.............
Yes you can use this with JPEG images. The book has a solid grounding for anyone who wishes to start using Photoshop CS3. Read more
Published on 21 Jun 2009 by Image East
5.0 out of 5 stars Scott Kelby's 7-Point System for Adobe Photoshop CS3
Excellent book for the getting you to use the 'poorer' images we all ignore. Use this book and get significant improvements. I bought it for the wife!
Published on 30 April 2009 by P. H. W. Cracknell
5.0 out of 5 stars The Way to learn and enjoy Photoshop cs3
Scott Kelby's 7-Point System for Adobe Photoshop CS3 (Voices)
After a number of hours of frustration trying to learn Photoshop with books like 'Photoshop made easy' I gave up... Read more
Published on 6 Feb 2009 by J. Nicholson
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