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In 2008, Adobe Photoshop pro and best-selling author Matt Kloskowski broke new ground teaching Photoshop by focusing on the one thing that makes Photoshop the amazing (and sometimes difficult to understand) program it is: layers. Now, Matt returns with a major update that covers layers in Photoshop CS5 in the same concise, easy to understand way that’s made him so well known in the field of Photoshop training.
When asked about the original version of this book, Matt said, "I wanted it to be the Photoshop book that I wish was around when I was first learning." This update improves upon that concept. Within these pages, you’ll learn about:
When asked about the original version of this book, Matt said, "I wanted it to be the Photoshop book that I wish was around when I was first learning." This update improves upon that concept. Within these pages, you’ll learn about:
- Working with and managing multiple layers in Photoshop CS5
- Building multiple-layer images
- Blending layers together
- Layer masking and just how easy it is
- Which of the 25+ layer blend modes you really need to know (there are just a few)
- Using layers to enhance and retouch your photos
- All of the tips and tricks that make using layers a breeze
- Plus, a new chapter on advanced layer techniques and compositing to help take your work to the next level
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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 readers will learn about:
With Matt's clear, easy-to-follow, and concise writing style readers will 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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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
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I knew of M Kloskowski's work from seeing his video tutorials in the NAPP website so I knew what to expect.
As a relative newcomer to Photoshop, and keen to improve my skills, I found working with the book an absolute pleasure. There are downloadable files for the user to manipulate in the chapters, and each chapter delivers the subject matter in a simple and easy to follow manner, unlike many so-called self-help books I have used.
Within a few chapters I was designing my own fliers and brochures that I had previously employed a designer to do for me. That in itself repays the cost of the book. I would heartily recommend this to anyone wishing to get to grips with layers in Photoshop.
As a relative newcomer to Photoshop, and keen to improve my skills, I found working with the book an absolute pleasure. There are downloadable files for the user to manipulate in the chapters, and each chapter delivers the subject matter in a simple and easy to follow manner, unlike many so-called self-help books I have used.
Within a few chapters I was designing my own fliers and brochures that I had previously employed a designer to do for me. That in itself repays the cost of the book. I would heartily recommend this to anyone wishing to get to grips with layers in Photoshop.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is written by a Photoshop Guru who knows his trade and is able to deliver the knowledge in a comprehensive way. There are not tons of text you'd need to chew through, making it perfect for a quick study sessions at any given time.
The guides and tutorials are written for all user levels, with tips and tricks coming from years of practice and professional experience.
This is an updated version to go along with Photoshop CS5 environment but can be used by users with lower versions, too.
Highly recommended for anyone dealing with Photoshop - from hobbyists and enthusiasts creating their own websites or playing with photographs to professionals who may just discover there was an easier and better way of doing things..
The guides and tutorials are written for all user levels, with tips and tricks coming from years of practice and professional experience.
This is an updated version to go along with Photoshop CS5 environment but can be used by users with lower versions, too.
Highly recommended for anyone dealing with Photoshop - from hobbyists and enthusiasts creating their own websites or playing with photographs to professionals who may just discover there was an easier and better way of doing things..
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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Absolutely loving this book. Its style is easy to follow and the content is full of so many great tips and techniques. Matt writes like he is in the room talking to you and his style my not be to everyones taste but don't let that stop you from buying this book if you want to learn how to get the best out of photoshops layers features. Whats fantastic about this book is you can download the images Matt has worked on and follow along step by step. I know you can do that with your own photos but by doing it with the same ones as in the book you can see if you are doing it correctly by ending up with the same end product. Then you can go off and have a go on your own know you have got the technique right.
Every chapter is blowing me away, I just can't believe how much I have learned so far - and I am only on Chapter 4. This book is worth every penny.
Every chapter is blowing me away, I just can't believe how much I have learned so far - and I am only on Chapter 4. This book is worth every penny.
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Layers: The Complete Guide to Photoshop's Most Powerful Feature
Although I used Photoshop a lot over the years being a website designer and programmer, but I learnt a lot from this book with some great technics that are easy to follow. Read more
Published 2 months ago by John Neale
Layers The complete guide
I found this book a great reference for all things associated with layers. Its nicely written, in an easy to understand way, I have certainly learned a lot more about layers, after... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Audioman800
Does what it says
A well-written book that focuses on the most useful (but probably least well understood) aspect of Photoshop. Good examples to work through.
Published 4 months ago by Harry Cruickshank
Brilliant when...
This book does what it claims - teaches you how to work with and understand layers. However in some of the (later) examples the photographs of what is happening on screen do not... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Hanzler
Excellent book
I am thoroughly enjoying this book, it is ideal if you are just starting out in layers, or if you know what your doing, Matt gives away some of his tips. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Jan
Interesting and colorfull
I used this book as a refresher being quite familiar with Photoshop layers, it is nicely layed out, however one thing did puzzle me, and that was the lack of use of Mini Bridge... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Mr. J. A. Bentley
Excellant
Worth every penny. This potentially difficult to understand subject is presented in an easy to read way and I have learned a lot. Wholly recommend it.
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Published 14 months ago by A. WINFIELD
An essential and well written guide
This is the one if you want to understand layers. It's well written, informative and easy to follow - much more comprehensive than the classroom in a book. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Hugh Faupel
Layers Made Simple
I'm very new to Photoshop and was struggling with some of it's features but this book has taken the mystery out of layers. Very easy to follow lessons with instant results.
Published 14 months ago by richieb
Great beginner to intermediate book
I expected this book to be a bit more in-depth and cover more advanced topics than it did. That said, it is well written and the sample images and project that you can follow... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Eileen and Mike
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