- Paperback: 264 pages
- Publisher: Peachpit Press; 1 edition (12 Feb 2008)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0321534166
- ISBN-13: 978-0321534163
- Product Dimensions: 22.8 x 19 x 1.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
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When Photoshop guru Matt Kloskowski was asked why he wrote this book, he replied, “It’s simple: I wanted to write the Photoshop book that I wished was around when I was learning Photoshop”. You’ve always known that layers were the key to understanding Photoshop, and now you have a resource to show you exactly how. With Matt’s clear, easy-to-follow, and concise writing style you’ll learn about:
- Working with and managing multiple layers
- Building multiple layered images
- Blending layers together
- Exactly which of the 25+ Blend Modes you need to worry about (there’s just a few)
- Layer Masking and just how easy it is.
- Using layers to enhance and retouch your photos
- All of the tips and tricks that make using layers a breeze.
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Here's the deal: this first chapter is named Layer Basics. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
Here's the deal: this first chapter is named Layer Basics. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
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66 of 66 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
With so many books out there on Photoshop claiming to teach the secrets it's difficult to know what to buy; this new book by Matt Kloskowski though is a definite MUST HAVE for anyone just starting out in the world of Photoshop and anyone who has been using it for a while.
Matt manages to simplify the whole concept of Layers (the bread and butter of Photoshop) in a quick easy to understand way that I challenge anyone not to grasp it after the first chapter. Following on from that in the following 8 chapters, Matt goes on to cover such topics as blending layers, adjustment layers, layer masks and then some chapters covering retouching, layer styles and smart objects ... again, in an easy to follow teaching style that just works..period!
Some readers out there, like me may have been using photoshop for a number of years now and may consider a book teaching Layers to be beneath them, but as in all of Matt's books, there are always a few gems hidden in there that make buying the book worth it just for them.
Littered with some stunning photos and techniques this is a book that doesn't make false claims, it delivers and and all for a great price too ... nuff said :o)
ps> I'm not on commision, I just believe in putting my money to good use :o)
Matt manages to simplify the whole concept of Layers (the bread and butter of Photoshop) in a quick easy to understand way that I challenge anyone not to grasp it after the first chapter. Following on from that in the following 8 chapters, Matt goes on to cover such topics as blending layers, adjustment layers, layer masks and then some chapters covering retouching, layer styles and smart objects ... again, in an easy to follow teaching style that just works..period!
Some readers out there, like me may have been using photoshop for a number of years now and may consider a book teaching Layers to be beneath them, but as in all of Matt's books, there are always a few gems hidden in there that make buying the book worth it just for them.
Littered with some stunning photos and techniques this is a book that doesn't make false claims, it delivers and and all for a great price too ... nuff said :o)
ps> I'm not on commision, I just believe in putting my money to good use :o)
33 of 33 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I do a fair amount of PhotoShop Image Editing, and tho' I say it myself, have become reasonably proficient at it, but one aspect I haven't really come to grips with, and which I know to be a failing, is understanding how to use Layers. Now I do know what Layers are, and I also understand that there's something quite magical about using Layers in PS, but somehow, although I do indeed understand the "Why", I've never really got to grips with the "How To". Then Amazon, as they do, mailed me about Matt Kloskowski's brand new PS Manual, strangely enough called "LAYERS"
And I have to say that it really has been an eye-opener, virtually from page one. Obviously inspired by Scott Kelby's eclectic style of writing, the book is laid out throughout as a series of step by step tutorials, including a complete on-line download of all the stock images used, which is many times easier to understand than Adobe's admittedly comprehensive User Guide's, and Classroom in a Book series, which in the main, flew right above my head. Some of the adjustment Layer Tutorials are little short of stunning, almost blindingly Damascene in their revelation of technique. If I had one criticism it would be of the sometimes facile chattiness of the writing which does begin to jar a little after the tenth or fifteenth jokey comment, but let that not distract from what is a tour de force of a book, enabling Layer novices such as myself to effortlessly move up a level, or should I say Layer, in my comprehension of an area of PhotoShop which I have been too uneducated - read nervous - to previously take on board.
Obviously, I have no connection with the Author, or the Publisher, but if you enjoy, if that's the right word, playing around with PhotoShop, then I can thoroughly recommend "Layers" as one of the best PhotoShop guides I've yet worked with.
Neil Carter
Oxford UK
And I have to say that it really has been an eye-opener, virtually from page one. Obviously inspired by Scott Kelby's eclectic style of writing, the book is laid out throughout as a series of step by step tutorials, including a complete on-line download of all the stock images used, which is many times easier to understand than Adobe's admittedly comprehensive User Guide's, and Classroom in a Book series, which in the main, flew right above my head. Some of the adjustment Layer Tutorials are little short of stunning, almost blindingly Damascene in their revelation of technique. If I had one criticism it would be of the sometimes facile chattiness of the writing which does begin to jar a little after the tenth or fifteenth jokey comment, but let that not distract from what is a tour de force of a book, enabling Layer novices such as myself to effortlessly move up a level, or should I say Layer, in my comprehension of an area of PhotoShop which I have been too uneducated - read nervous - to previously take on board.
Obviously, I have no connection with the Author, or the Publisher, but if you enjoy, if that's the right word, playing around with PhotoShop, then I can thoroughly recommend "Layers" as one of the best PhotoShop guides I've yet worked with.
Neil Carter
Oxford UK
29 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Anybody who has listened to Matt Kloskowski teaching about Photoshop will know that he is a natural teacher. Everything he teaches is presented in a simple and very understandable manner, even if the subject is highly complicated.
Many of the subjects covered in this book are not huge secrets which the pros have kept carefully hidden from the general public. Rather many of the early lessons are simple and slowly build to the more complicated stuff. Matt Kloskowski has arranged the lessons in his Layers book to ensure that it is easy to follow and also in a way you will remember. If you are new to Photoshop and layers you will a thorough grasp of these subjects. The easy to follow tutorials are accompanied by colour images, which lead you through each step and you can even follow along yourself with the provided downloadable lesson files.
In short this is a really outstanding Photoshop book.
Many of the subjects covered in this book are not huge secrets which the pros have kept carefully hidden from the general public. Rather many of the early lessons are simple and slowly build to the more complicated stuff. Matt Kloskowski has arranged the lessons in his Layers book to ensure that it is easy to follow and also in a way you will remember. If you are new to Photoshop and layers you will a thorough grasp of these subjects. The easy to follow tutorials are accompanied by colour images, which lead you through each step and you can even follow along yourself with the provided downloadable lesson files.
In short this is a really outstanding Photoshop book.
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Great Book
This is a good buy if you want to delve deeper into the world of photoshop.
Only slightly annoying friendly chat style but still good info.
Only slightly annoying friendly chat style but still good info.
Published 1 month ago by mrs Fay R Hutchcroft
Superb book
If you want to get to grips with layers, then this is the book to get. Clear explanations backed by visuals and videos that even I could understand!! Read more
Published 18 months ago by Daisymay
Highly Recommended
This book has improved my Photoshop skills incredibly. On top of that, it's an enjoyable book to work through. Read more
Published 21 months ago by A. Parsons
Layers:The complete Guide to Photoshop's Most Powerful Feature
If you know your way around Photoshop a little and you want to know about the basics of layers, this is the book you want.
Published 23 months ago by Olle Bull
Changed how I use photoshop!
Can't believe I took so long to learn about layers and I have since recommended this book to EVERYONE I know! Read more
Published 24 months ago by Mowburnt
Very pleasant learning curve.
Being very new to Digital Art I was in two minds whether to buy this, but I am so pleased I did. Layers have always seemed so hard to learn but this book makes the subject so easy... Read more
Published on 20 Mar 2010 by Keren Jones
One of the few Photoshop books you really need.
Most of the Photoshop books you can buy tend to assume that you're either a total idiot and know nothing (how likely is that for software which costs many hundreds of whatever your... Read more
Published on 19 Feb 2010 by Kitchen fiend
UNDERSTANDING PHOTOSHOP LAYERS
This book is very comprehensive in providing the understanding of one of Photoshop's most powerful features. It applies to all versions of Photoshop & Photoshop Elements. Read more
Published on 7 Feb 2010 by JohnBoy
Layers unravelled!
This is a must-have for anyone who is afraid of Photoshop or is confused by it, I had no trouble with layers and really didn't think I would learn anything new or worthwhile. Read more
Published on 2 Feb 2010 by R. A. Owens
Quite simply a great book
A great book with many handy shortcuts. Each chapter is easy to follow. I also recommended it to a friend who was very impressed. Read more
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