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The Photoshop CS2 Channels Book (Paperback)

by Scott Kelby (Author)
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  • Paperback: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Peachpit Press (2 Mar 2006)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0321269063
  • ISBN-13: 978-0321269065
  • Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 19 x 1.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 283,351 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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One big advantage Photoshop professionals have always had was the understanding of channels. It was their secret weapon, and it enabled them to do things, and work in an entirely different way than their competitors, and maybe that's why the secret power of Photoshop's channels has been such a closely guarded secret. Until now.

Award-winning, bestselling author Scott Kelby (Editor of Photoshop User magazine) shows you how to unlock the power of Photoshop's Channels and really start using Photoshop like a pro. But this isn't a book of theory and technical explanations, this is a step-by-step project-based book that will teach you exactly how to the pros use  channels in their everyday work (Using channels is one of the secrets they use to get twice the work done in half the time).

You'll learn how today's top photographers and graphic designers employ channels to make impossible selections, to speed their production workflow, to color correct images, to mask images, to create stunning color to black and white conversions, and to do dozens of inside tricks that set them apart from the field. There's a reason there's always been a mystique to using channels, and why Photoshop users who understand and use them stay on the cutting edge. Now, their secrets are revealed using the same plain-English style that has made Scott one of the leading Photoshop authors and instructors in the world today.

You'll be amazed at not only what you're able with channels, but you'll love the competitive advantage that using channels will give you. If you're ready to take your Photoshop skills to the next level, you're holding the book that will take you there, and you're gonna love it! 



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One big advantage Photoshop professionals have always had was the understanding of channels. It was their secret weapon, and it enabled them to do things, and work in an entirely different way than their competitors, and maybe that's why the secret power of Photoshop's channels has been such a closely guarded secret. Until now.

Award-winning, bestselling author Scott Kelby (Editor of Photoshop User magazine) shows you how to unlock the power of Photoshop's Channels and really start using Photoshop like a pro. But this isn't a book of theory and technical explanations, this is a step-by-step project-based book that will teach you exactly how to the pros use  channels in their everyday work (Using channels is one of the secrets they use to get twice the work done in half the time).

You'll learn how today's top photographers and graphic designers employ channels to make impossible selections, to speed their production workflow, to color correct images, to mask images, to create stunning color to black and white conversions, and to do dozens of inside tricks that set them apart from the field. There's a reason there's always been a mystique to using channels, and why Photoshop users who understand and use them stay on the cutting edge. Now, their secrets are revealed using the same plain-English style that has made Scott one of the leading Photoshop authors and instructors in the world today.

You'll be amazed at not only what you're able with channels, but you'll love the competitive advantage that using channels will give you. If you're ready to take your Photoshop skills to the next level, you're holding the book that will take you there, and you're gonna love it! 


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20 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Photoshop Channels understood, 30 Mar 2006
This book explains how to use channels in an easy and practical way. I did not know so much could be achieved using channels and with relatively little effort.

The chapter on Colour to Black & White is very informative in showing various ways to achieve very good black & white images. All easy to use.

An outstanding book and the best I have bought on using Photoshop; that includes other books by the same author.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Channels Wow! Factor, 16 Jul 2007
By Mrs. A. H. V. Greenwood (Sheffield, South Yorkshire, UK) - See all my reviews
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Having little or no experience of using channels, I found this book opened up a new dimension in using photoshop CS2. I have enjoyed immensely going through this book, the step by step tutorials is excellent, easy to follow and written in a language that is suitable for beginner, and intermediate user. A very good reference tool, a must for anyone wishing to progress in using photoshop. If I could give it a 10 out of 10, I would. Scott Kelby, is a super writer, I like his style, the technique he uses simplifies the technology, making it an enjoyable experience. This book definately deserves the Wow! factor. Thanks Scott!
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3.0 out of 5 stars Quite a lot of good information. Poorly delivered., 11 Dec 2006
By T. Anna "Berghem" (Italy) - See all my reviews
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I had high hopes for this book and, as far as explaining the material covered, most of them were fulfilled... so why does it get only three stars?

Because I thought I was buying a book on a technical aspect of Photoshop (= channels), not a book on lame jokes (and excuses about them such as "sorry, I was drunk when I wrote that intro)!
This is probably the most unprofessionally written book I ever bought on Photoshop (and I started with PS4, so believe me I bought a load) and it's so irritating that I'm writing my first review here to vent it out.

When it comes to tech details, Kelby is a proper author, explaining from his experience in a clear and easy to understand manner. If you took away all the chapter introductions, and the unnecessary prose Kelby produces, you'd have a good solid book, probably 30/35 pages smaller but well worth it.

Too bad that the author just had to play the comedy card: remember the jolly uncle that is funny for approximately two minutes, while after 10 you are ready to strangle him? Imagine READING it and knowing that instead of learning you're wasting time!
And I bet mr Kelby laughed all the way home from his editor thinking about how people finally would be able to read and re-read his WONDERFUL prose.

A couple of times throughout the book Kelby suggests other authors, one of which is Katrin Eismann. While on photoshop I'm sure he doesn't need any tips, I strongly advise him to take lessons from her regarding writing style.
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4.0 out of 5 stars At last I can select hair!
As usual Scott Kelby makes, what had been previously incomprehensible to me, relatively easy.
I quite like his corny jokes too!
Published 3 months ago by E. Susan Storey

1.0 out of 5 stars the photoshop channels book
I suspect that the author gets paid by the word. The book is hopelessly and unnecessarily verbose. Does it really take 8 whole pages with 15 screen shots and text to explain... Read more
Published 10 months ago by K. Wells

5.0 out of 5 stars Kelby does it again!
I'm a big fan of Scott Kelby's books, and have bought most (if not all!) of his Photoshop and photography ones over the last few years. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Richard O'Brien

4.0 out of 5 stars Very accessible style and many useful tips
I never really knew what to do with channels in Photoshop. I knew they were there, but I didn't really touch them. Read more
Published 23 months ago by A. Butterfield

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderfull, Don't waste money on magazines.
I first browsed this book in an expensive book store and within minutes realised again that Scott Kelby is second to none when learning Photoshop techniques. Read more
Published on 20 Jun 2007 by Mr. David Fisher

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book, poor style
This is an excellent book on all things Photoshop channels. All of the tutorials are very easy to follow and I've learned a great deal. Read more
Published on 8 May 2007 by D. Allen

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This book will teach you some amazing techniques some of which are pinched with the approval of Dan Margulis, and for all Scott's faults with the very lame jokes it is worth it... Read more
Published on 23 Jan 2007 by D. Osborn

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