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Paperback: 416 pages
Publisher: Focal Press; 4Rev Ed edition (24 May 2007)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0240520629
ISBN-13: 978-0240520629
Product Dimensions: 24.4 x 18.8 x 3.3 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)

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Amateur Photographer (Review of Previous Edition)
"...this book is fascinating and Steve is unquestionably the
master in his field."

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"A fun project-led workbook for anyone who wants to get to know Photoshop more intimately. Covering all the techniques you'll ever need, it's packed with inspirational projects to try - from combining body parts, to making introduced light sources, shadows, textures and reflections look realistic. With this handy guide, the digital world really is your plaything." - Photography Monthly (Aug 2007)

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"The tutorials are concise, well presented, [and] show the reader what is possible with a select few of the tools, those which serve as the quickest and most practical in any given situation.. The only title which focuses on getting things done in the shortest amount of time as well as producing photo-realistic results."
David Asch, UK based freelance digital artist and photographer specialising in photo-montage and image effects.

". refreshingly candid and easy-going approach to teaching Photoshop techniques. It is enjoyable and informative. It's greatest strength is its approachable, friendly writing style combined with obvious expertise.. more personal and direct than any other Photoshop book I've read."
Keith Martin, UK based freelance graphic designer, Technical Editor for MacUser magazine.

"...this book is fascinating and Steve is unquestionably the master in his field." - Amateur Photographer

"Brilliant illustrations, step-by-step instructions and packed full of tricks from one of the finest masters of them all." Tom Ang

"An invaluable guide to creating impressive montages from your digital photographs. Composed primarily of step-by-steps, this tome is packed with useful shortcuts and time saving tips." - What Digital Camera

"A must-have for all Photoshoppers" - www.total-image-nation.co.uk

"Covering all the major techniques, author Steve Caplin takes you on an intriguing and insightful journey through the realms of the digital montage." - Advanced Photoshop

"Its 376 pages, plus CD, are crammed with colourful instruction on making your dull, unexciting snaps look altogether different...It should be required reading for anyone using Adobe's image tweaking tool in a semi-pro environment." - MacUser

"You'll find plenty of fun in the author's offbeat lessons and examples which explore the program's hidden powers. What makes CHEAT so unique are the gems that other volumes simply don't cover. The juiciest bits that real artists hunger for are here. So dig in, dig deep, and Shop yourself mad." www.dingbatmag.com

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fully and wholly recommended for beginners and experienced Photoshoppers alike!, 11 Oct 2007

By	R. L. Davey "Russ Davey" (Maidstone, Kent United Kingdom) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I had the first edition of this book and learnt an incredible amount from it. This newer version (fourth edition) includes many more examples and is substantially more beefy, with almost twice the amount of pages, over 400! The other benefit of getting the new edition is the inclusion of two hours of video tutorials (it seems Steve has responded to feedback on his forums, as people mentioned how helpful the videos were in previous editions).

If you've ever studied illustration and photomontage you'll know that the Author is a pioneer in this field. You've probably been turning through the pages of The Guardian or The Times or any number of popular magazines and seen his work without even realising it. Anyway, my point is that the Author is busy working in the industry and if you want to learn from someone then he is the best man for the job! A particularly nice touch is the inclusion of various "interlude" sections of the book which divide up the tutorials. They give the reader an idea of what people in the industry might expect of you as a graphic artist, self-promotion, and tips on sourcing images etc.

I think it's important to say that this book does something that the other CS3 books don't - that is explain how you would use Photoshop quickly and painlessly everyday to complete the tasks a publishing company/magazine/newspaper would ask of you. The layout of the book is superb with everything is broken down into small chapters that explain each step to completing the dramatic transformations to images that you will undertake. He does say in the introduction its not the kind of book you'll be reading cover to cover (as you might know some of the techniques mentioned already) but it is the kind of book you'll be able to pick out tutorials you find interesting, or perhaps need to learn for a particular project or brief. This approach works very well and it feels a little less daunting when holding the weighty book in your hands! The fifteen chapters are broken down into several tutorials that explain pretty much everything you'll ever need to achieve in CS3 ranging from simple techniques to change the colour of a woman's jacket or a building, to time saving techniques and ways to save your files (very important if you're working to a short deadline) all the way through to subtle lighting/shading/shadow techniques and layer masks.

The other thing that I would say distinguishes this volume from others is the practical explanations for the tools, including the Pen tool which, to me made little sense prior to reading the tutorial! It also explains the new tools in CS3 which also made little sense before I got the latest edition!

This book however isn't just aimed at the professional illustrator/graphic artist or those studying to work in the industry, it is also aimed at people who like to have a bit of fun with Photoshop for personal pleasure. There's a weekly contest on the website forums where readers can come together to assess each others work, and Steve Caplin offers tips and advice on those images you're working on. Its a fantastic resource, and very interesting to see how other people have taken his techniques and adapted them for their own work.

It is well worth buying if you found the first or second editions useful as I did. Even if you have quite a bit of experience with Photoshop there will be many tutorials which will show you how to improve your skills.

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5.0 out of 5 stars wish I had got this one first, 30 Jun 2007

By	E. M. Connolly (Belfast) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Having spent a small fortune on photoshop books from all different authors I wish I had bought this one first,I could have saved a small fortune this book explains how to do all the things you would do on a regular basis,but it shows you the easy way of doing it leaving you thinking why didnt I do that earlier,simple and to the point.I cant recommend this book highly enough,its the only book I have ever reviewed on Amazon out of all the books I have purchased(around 8 photoshop book)

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5.0 out of 5 stars How to Cheat in Photoshop, 19 Jun 2007

By	G. K. Bain "Gordon Bain" (Sussex, England) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

If you are an inexperienced Photoshop user BUY THIS BOOK. If you are an experienced Photoshop user BUY THIS BOOK.

I can honestly say that I learned more about day to day use of Photoshop from this one book than all the others combined.

Steve Caplin takes you through real world examples in very easy to understand steps and shows you techniques that you might never even have thought about.

Having read the book navigate your way to the "How to Cheat in Photoshop" website also run by Steve to find out more and join in the "Friday Challenge".

Come on in. The Photoshopped water is lovely!

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