The first section goes over tools and functionality; section two shows colour correction and how to create a "master dig ital image" and section three covers a myriad of colour, layer and selection techniques using chapter-length hands-on projects, including one that covers restoring old photographs. Screen shots are plentiful, as are sample photos and other graphics, and the captions are a skimmer's delight--readers can learn a lot without even reading the full text.

Those who own previous editions will want to know what's new in this book. In addition to rewriting examples found in Photoshop 5 & 5.5 Artistry to reflect all the new features of Photoshop 6, the author has added new techniques he has learned from printing and selling his own art since the last book. There are several new examples that cover Photoshop 6's new colour-management and colour-calibration features. Also, this latest book has been reorganised so that it can be used as a classroom textbook. The CD-ROM has an improved version of the author's ArtistKeys--automated sequences, assigned to function keys, that save time by doing common tasks like opening or closing palettes and converting file formats.

The book works well for Photoshop-experienced professional designers and photographers, but would also be a good choice for a beginner. If you come to Photoshop by way of Photoshop 6 Artistry, you'll surely be a nimble expert by the end of the book. --Angelynn Grant

Product Description

Over 50 small sections show you a focused approach to doing specific tasks. Working through the reference chapters and the hands-on, step-by-step exercises, you gain an in-depth understanding of complex topics such as calibration and ICC color management. You master the relationship between Photoshop's tools and learn how to get the most out of these tools for greater creativity and performance. The book will guide you to create and output stunning artistic images for a myriad of professional uses, including use for the Web. In short, Photoshop 6 Artistry will instruct the reader how to get the most out of Photoshop 6.This book is an in-depth course in digital imaging for intermediate and advanced users who need to create the best possible photographic images. Professional users, serious students, and serious amateurs will all be interested in this book. It works well as a course book for instruction as well.