Product Description
Photoshop CS4 in easy steps is designed to activate the full potential in the extensive Photoshop feature set. It achieves this by breaking down the application into a logical sequence of learning events. The book begins with a detailed tutorial on essential concepts and terms, introducing you to the revamped Photoshop screen environment and its vocabulary. Then with easy step-by-step instructions and fact-filled sidebars, the primer walks you through the fundamental aspects of this image-editing application.
Photoshop CS4 in easy steps builds on its established reputation to guide you through the essentials of image file formats; making and refining selections; painting and editing; working with layers, paths and the pen tool, channels and masks; and color correction techniques. It doesn't stop there. As well as introducing new and enhanced features such as the powerful and accessible Adjustment Layers and Masks panels, the amazing simplicity of Context Aware Scaling, and a host of user friendly improvements to existing features, the book's final chapters cover applications in the ever-growing field of web and multimedia images. These chapters teach even relative novices the ABCs of slicing, image optimisation and animations.
Adobe Photoshop CS4 sets the standard for professional image-editing. Photoshop CS4 in easy steps, with its clear instructions and plentiful screenshots, brings the full potential of this exciting creative tool to your fingertips.
From the Publisher
This successful series is designed to save you time and guaranteed to give you value for money. Written in a jargon-free, easy-to-follow style with helpful graphics, In Easy Steps books explain everything you need to know to get working on your computer - and more!
Each chapter takes you step-by-step through the functions and uses of a program. Every page is packed with visual guides so that what you see on your screen is exactly the same in the book - you simply can't go wrong!
You'll be amazed at what is actually achievable with each program. The series covers not just the basics to get you going, but it shows you the full potential of your software - things you never knew existed!
Whether you're a busy manager, a novice, a trainer or even a student, these books will improve your computing essentials quickly and easily!
About the Author
Robert is now an established author of In Easy steps books including successful earlier editions of Photoshop in easy steps.
