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Are you ready for an amazing new version of The Photoshop Book that breaks all the rules?
Scott Kelby, Editor and Publisher of Photoshop User magazine—and the best-selling Photoshop author in the world today—once again takes this book to a whole new level as he uncovers more of the latest, most important, and most useful new Adobe Photoshop CS5 techniques for digital photographers.
This major update to his award-winning, record-breaking book does something for digital photographers that’s never been done before—it cuts through the bull and shows you exactly “how to do it.” It’s not a bunch of theory; it doesn’t challenge you to come up with your own settings or figure it out on your own. Instead, Scott shows you step by step the exact techniques used by today’s cutting-edge digital photographers, and best of all, he shows you flat-out exactly which settings to use, when to use them, and why. That’s why the previous editions of this book are widely used as the official study guide in photography courses at colleges and universities around the world.
Learn how the pros do it
Each year, Scott trains thousands of professional photographers how to use Photoshop, and almost without exception they have the same questions, the same problems, and the same challenges—and that’s exactly what he covers in this book. You’ll learn:
Scott Kelby, Editor and Publisher of Photoshop User magazine—and the best-selling Photoshop author in the world today—once again takes this book to a whole new level as he uncovers more of the latest, most important, and most useful new Adobe Photoshop CS5 techniques for digital photographers.
This major update to his award-winning, record-breaking book does something for digital photographers that’s never been done before—it cuts through the bull and shows you exactly “how to do it.” It’s not a bunch of theory; it doesn’t challenge you to come up with your own settings or figure it out on your own. Instead, Scott shows you step by step the exact techniques used by today’s cutting-edge digital photographers, and best of all, he shows you flat-out exactly which settings to use, when to use them, and why. That’s why the previous editions of this book are widely used as the official study guide in photography courses at colleges and universities around the world.
Learn how the pros do it
Each year, Scott trains thousands of professional photographers how to use Photoshop, and almost without exception they have the same questions, the same problems, and the same challenges—and that’s exactly what he covers in this book. You’ll learn:
- The sharpening techniques the pros really use.
- The pros’ tricks for fixing the most common digital photo problems fast!
- The step-by-step setup for getting what comes out of your printer to match exactly what you see onscreen.
- A whole chapter on how to process HDR (High Dynamic Range) images using CS5’s new Merge to HDR Pro.
- How to master CS5’s new Content-Aware Fill.
- How to color correct any photo without breaking a sweat.
- How to process RAW images like a pro (plus how to take advantage of all the new Camera Raw features in CS5!).
- How to use the included gray card to make color correction just a matter of three clicks.
- How to show your work like a pro!
- A host of shortcuts, workarounds, and slick “insider” tricks to send your productivity through the roof!
From the Publisher
" Publisher's note - There appear to be intermittent problems with the first printing of Scott Kelby's Photoshop CS5 Book for Digital Photographers. We are investigating the issue now, and will post a solution as soon as possible for anyone who has purchased a defective copy. We apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused you. Thanks so much for your understanding as we investigate this!"
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61 of 61 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
There are three things that you have to know about Scott Kelby: i) he is possibly the most knowledgeable person about Photoshop on the face of the planet; ii) he has a rare ability to explain complex processes clearly, backed up by illustrations which are large and actually helpful; and iii) the man is as mad as a hatter.
Once you accept the fact that parts of this book will wander into a world largely populated by Monty Python, you will find that this is the one book that you absolutely have to have, if you are going to use Photoshop CS5 both effectively and enjoyably.
Each step is described with such crystal clarity that even someone as technically inept as myself can quickly grasp both the principle and the practice of the various techniques to take your photographs from RAW to a final state that reflects exactly where you want to go with the image.
There are times when I get the feeling that Scott Kelby actually knows more about Photoshop than the Adobe wizards who created it in the first place.
If you are a CS5 user, the bottom line about this book is this: just buy it.
Once you accept the fact that parts of this book will wander into a world largely populated by Monty Python, you will find that this is the one book that you absolutely have to have, if you are going to use Photoshop CS5 both effectively and enjoyably.
Each step is described with such crystal clarity that even someone as technically inept as myself can quickly grasp both the principle and the practice of the various techniques to take your photographs from RAW to a final state that reflects exactly where you want to go with the image.
There are times when I get the feeling that Scott Kelby actually knows more about Photoshop than the Adobe wizards who created it in the first place.
If you are a CS5 user, the bottom line about this book is this: just buy it.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As a regular user of Photoshop and a big fan of Scott Kelby's work I found this book excellent. Written in Scott's memorable style (and humour) it shows how to take advantage of the latest developments in this version of CS5 with lots of examples of the best settings for a particular tool or a specific effect. Invaluable to users of CS5 and a must have for your collection. You will refer to it many times.
But, their is one big problem. The first book I received had missing or illegible print on approximately ten pages. An unsatisfactory report was sent to Amazon who arranged for a replacement. Although I highlighted that their stock needed to be checked for similar problems I was advised that my copy was the only one affected and a replacement copy was sent. This copy displayed similar faults (although not the same pages) and additionally the depth of colour was very poor on the cover and on various photos inside. In fact some of the text was even poorer quality than the first copy. I have since seen reports of this problem on the internet and additionally the one and only copy in my local bookshop displayed the same faults so there is obviously a batch problem. (confined to the UK?).
I arranged for this copy to be returned under the very efficient Returns arrangement but as Amazon were displaying that they were unable to send a replacement (due to a customer complaining that their was a problem with the book) I have decided to keep it as the information within the book is invaluable to me. I will just have to put up with the missing text / photos.
I do appreciate that the failure in the printing process is out with the control of Amazon but I do feel that having been advised of a problem and having been asked to check their stocks they seem to have failed to do so in an efficient manner and consequently have incurred a lot of unnecessary work in returns and replacements and upset a lot of customers along the way.
If you find a copy anywhere then I advise you to thoroughly examine it for missing / illegible text / pictures before parting with your money!!
But, their is one big problem. The first book I received had missing or illegible print on approximately ten pages. An unsatisfactory report was sent to Amazon who arranged for a replacement. Although I highlighted that their stock needed to be checked for similar problems I was advised that my copy was the only one affected and a replacement copy was sent. This copy displayed similar faults (although not the same pages) and additionally the depth of colour was very poor on the cover and on various photos inside. In fact some of the text was even poorer quality than the first copy. I have since seen reports of this problem on the internet and additionally the one and only copy in my local bookshop displayed the same faults so there is obviously a batch problem. (confined to the UK?).
I arranged for this copy to be returned under the very efficient Returns arrangement but as Amazon were displaying that they were unable to send a replacement (due to a customer complaining that their was a problem with the book) I have decided to keep it as the information within the book is invaluable to me. I will just have to put up with the missing text / photos.
I do appreciate that the failure in the printing process is out with the control of Amazon but I do feel that having been advised of a problem and having been asked to check their stocks they seem to have failed to do so in an efficient manner and consequently have incurred a lot of unnecessary work in returns and replacements and upset a lot of customers along the way.
If you find a copy anywhere then I advise you to thoroughly examine it for missing / illegible text / pictures before parting with your money!!
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
I agree with the previous reviewer, except that the pages which are badly faded in my book are 81, 88, 95b and 98. I'm a great fan of Scott Kelby. His simple explanations are so much easier to follow that the long winded ones by Martin Evening. I was really enjoying Scott's CS5 until I came across pages that are virtually unreadable because the reproduction is so poor. I've waited so long for my order that it is a real bore to have to send it back for a replacement. The contents are excellent so what happened to Quality Control for reproduction? SINCE I POSTED THIS REVIEW I HAVE HAD A PROMPT REPLACEMENT FROM AMAZON AND IT IS PERFECT!
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I first Had Lightroom 3 and bought Scott Kelby's book on that program, that book is truly fantastic! Read more
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