The comprehensive soup-to-nuts guide to Photoshop fully updated Photoshop CS6 used for both print & digital media is the industry leader in image-editing software. The newest version adds some exciting new features & this bestselling guide has been revised to cover each of them along with all the basic information you need to get started. Learn to use all the tools including the histogram palette Lens Blur Match Color & the color replacement tool as well as keyboard shortcuts. Then master retouching & color correction work with Camera Raw images prepare photos for print or the web & much more. Photoshop has the broadest user base of any professional-level graphics application ranging from photo hobbyists to professionals in graphic design publishing video editing animation & broadcasting This comprehensive guide has what beginners need to know as well as intermediate-level information on key tools & procedures Features a 16-page full-color insert & a companion website with tutorials including JPEG & PSD files of images from the book Covers image-editing basics the File Browser histogram palette Lens Blur Match Color the color replacement tool & customizable keyboard shortcuts Delves into techniques for working with Camera Raw images; how to retouch color-correct manipulate & combine images; & all the new features & enhancements in the latest version Photoshop CS6 Bible is the one reference book every Photoshop user needs. ...

ARE YOU READY FOR AN AMAZING NEW VERSION OF THE PHOTOSHOP BOOK THAT BREAKS ALL THE RULES? Scott Kelby Editor & 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 & most useful Adobe Photoshop CS6 techniques for digital photographers. This major update to his award-winning record-breaking book does something for digital photographers thats never been done before-it cuts through the bull & shows you exactly how to do it." Its not a bunch of theory; it doesnt 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 todays cutting-edge digital photographers & best of all he shows you flat-out exactly which settings to use when to use them & why. Thats why the previous editions of this book are widely used as the official study guides in photography courses at colleges & universities around the world. LEARN HOW THE PROS DO IT Each year Scott trains thousands of professional photographers on how to use Photoshop & almost without exception they have the same questions the same problems & the same challenges-and thats exactly what he covers in this book. Youll 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.* How to process HDR (High Dynamic Range) images using CS6s Merge to HDR Pro.* How to master CS6s Content-Aware features.* How to use Photoshop CS6s new video editing features to make movies from your DSLR videos.* How to process RAW images like a pro (plus how to take advantage of all the new Camera Raw features in CS6!).* The latest Photoshop special effects for photographers (theres a whole chapter just on these!).* A host of shortcuts workarounds & slick "insider" tricks to send your productivity through the roof! Plus Scott

Includes:: a special bonus chapter with his own CS6 workflow from start to finish & each chapter ends with a Photoshop Killer Tips section packed with timesaving job-saving tips that make all the difference. If youre a digital photographer & if youre ready to learn all the "tricks of the trade"-the same ones that todays leading pros use to correct edit sharpen retouch & present their work-then youre holding the book that will do just that. Note from the publisher: August 9 2012: All binding issues mentioned in our July 31 2012 note below have been resolved. Thank you. July 31 2012: We have encountered issues with the binding in our initial print run of this book. If you have purchased a copy of the book you are not happy with please return it to the store where you made your purchase to request a replacement copy right away. We apologize for the inconvenience & appreciate your patience."

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Creative professionals seeking the fastest easiest most comprehensive way to learn Adobe Photoshop CS6 choose Adobe Photoshop CS6 Classroom in a Book from the Adobe Creative Team at Adobe Press. The 14 project-based lessons in this book show readers step-by-step the key techniques for working in Photoshop CS6 & how to manipulate images edit motion-based content & create image composites. In addition to learning the key elements of the Photoshop interface this completely revised CS6 edition covers new features including precise cropping with multiple overlays expanded content-aware toolkit with skin tone-aware selections & masking three new blur effects re-engineered design tools adaptive Wide Angle adjustments enhanced Camera Raw engine enhanced auto corrections Background Save & Auto-recovery modernized user interface intuitive video enhancements simplified 3D interface enhanced editing speed with real-time results & more. In addition to the lesson files the companion DVD will feature 2 hours of free video tutorials from Adobe Photoshop CS6: Learn by Video by Adobe Press & video 2brain a great added value! The Classroom in a Book series is by far the best training material on the market. Everything you need to master the software is included: clear explanations of each lesson step-by-step instructions & the project files for the students." -Barbara Binder Adobe Certified Instructor Rocky Mountain Training Classroom in a Book (R) the best-selling series of hands-on software training workbooks helps you learn the features of Adobe software quickly & easily. Classroom in a Book offers what no other book or training program does-an official training series from Adobe Systems Incorporated developed with the support of Adobe product experts." ...

Renowned Photographer & Photoshop hall-of-famer Martin Evening returns with his comprehensive guide to Photoshop. This acclaimed work covers everything from the core aspects of working in Photoshop to advanced techniques for refined workflows & professional results. Using concise advice clear instruction & real world examples this essential guide will give you the skills regardless of your experience to create professional quality results. A robust accompanying website features sample images tutorial videos bonus chapters & a plethora of extra resources. Quite simply this is the essential reference for photographers of all levels using Photoshop. ...

Need answers quickly? Adobe Photoshop CS6 on Demand provides those answers in a visual step-by-step format. We will show you exactly what to do through lots of full color illustrations & easy-to-follow instructions. Numbered Steps guide you through each task See Also points you to related information in the book Did You Know alerts you to tips & techniques Illustrations with matching steps Tasks are presented on one or two pages Inside the Book * Improve productivity with the CS6 adjustable interface & templates * Use automatic saving options for better efficiency & protection * Use automatic layer alignment & blending to work with objects * Use more precise color correction to enhance a photo * Use content-aware options for scaling & fill * Create eye-catching images with special effect filters * Transform plain text into a showstopping image * Create character & paragraph styles to manage & use text * Transform video in Photoshop justlike an image * Create & manipulate 3D models using presets & custom options Bonus Online Content Register your book at queondem&.com to gain access to: * Workshops & related files * Keyboard shortcuts Visit the author site: perspection. com ...

Master the most powerful photo editing tools & techniques that Elements has to offer! Using step-by-step projects Mark Galer will have you creating stunning images in no time at all. Whether you want to create impressive seamless montages optimize your photos for perfect print quality or simply enhance your images for maximum impact Maximum Performance will give you the skills & know-how you need to create professional quality results. Featured projects teach you how to work with multilayered 16 bit/channel files as well as convert to black & white using Adobe Camera Raw create High Key images work with image borders & textures & create tilt-shift & cross-process effects. Three movie tutorials featuring specific techniques from the book are available for free online & a supplemental package of images & movies can be purchased with an easy one-time download from the authors website www.elements-maxperformance.com. Find everything you need to unleash the power of Elements with Max Performance or for a more interactive learning experience download the supplemental images & movies for comprehensive hands-on learning. ...

To coincide with some of the biggest changes in Photoshop Elements for years Philip Andrews completely revises his bestselling title to include all the new features of this release. See how the new interface works alongside new tools techniques & workflows to make editing enhancing & sharing your pictures easier than ever. & as always he introduces the changed & enhanced features with colorful illustrations & the clear step-by-step instruction that has made his books the go-to titles for photographers the world over. In this edition Andrews highlights following new features Interface for both the Editor & Organizer Revel integration in Organizer New tools in the Quick Editor workspace Changes to the Actions palette Pen & Ink Comic & Graphic Novel filters Vignette Tilt-Shift High Key & Low Key Guided Edit effects Places People & Events Organizer work modes Changes for Adobe Camera Raw Supercharged folder view Online content The Task bar Exposure & Vibrance sliders in Quick Edit while at the same time providing a comprehensive overview of the most used tools & techniques in the rest of the program. Readers also benefit from a being able to access book resources & instructional videos at the associated website www.photoshopelements.com. They can also extend their learning with the special Photoshop Elements for Photographers app available from the Apple App Store. ...

Since Lightroom first launched Scott Kelby's The Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Book for Digital Photographers has been the world's 1 best-selling Lightroom book (it has been translated into a dozen different languages) & in this latest version for Lightroom 4 Scott uses his same award-winning step-by-step plain-English style & layout to make learning Lightroom easy & fun. Scott doesn't just show you which sliders do what (every Lightroom book will do that). Instead by using the following three simple yet brilliant techniques that make it just an incredible learning tool this book shows you how to create your own photography workflow using Lightroom: * Throughout the book Scott shares his own personal settings & studio-tested techniques. Each year he trains thousands of Lightroom users at his Lightroom Live!" tour & through that he's learned what really works what doesn't & he tells you flat out which techniques work best which to avoid & why.* The entire book is laid out in a real workflow order with everything step by step so you can begin using Lightroom like a pro from the start.* What really sets this book apart is the last chapter. This is where Scott dramatically answers his 1 most-asked Lightroom question which is: " Exactly what order am I supposed to do things in & where does Photoshop fit in?" You'll see Scott's entire start-to-finish Lightroom 4 workflow & learn how to incorporate it into your own workflow. Scott knows first-hand the challenges today's digital photographers are facing & what they want to learn next to make their workflow faster easier & more fun. He has incorporated all of that into this major update for Lightroom 4. It's the first & only book to bring the whole process together in such a clear concise & visual way. Plus the book

Includes:: a special chapter on integrating Adobe Photoshop seamlessly into your workflow & you'll also learn some of Scott's latest Photoshop portrait retouching techniques & special effects which take this book to a whole new level. There is no faster more straight-to-the-point or more fun way to learn Lightroom than with this groundbreaking book."

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Adobe Photoshop Lightroom was designed from the ground up with digital photographers in mind offering powerful editing features in a streamlined interface that lets photographers import sort & organize images. This completely updated bestseller was also written with photographers in mind. Author Martin Evening describes features in Lightroom 4 in detail from a photographers perspective. As an established commercial & fashion photographer Martin knows firsthand what photographers need for an efficient workflow. He has also been working with Lightroom from the beginning monitoring the products development & providing valued feedback to Adobe. As a result Martin knows the software inside & out from image selection to image editing to image management. In this book youll learn how to: * Work efficiently with images shot in the raw or JPEG format * Import photographs with ease & sort them according to your workflow * Create & manage a personal image library * Apply tonal adjustments to multiple images quickly * Integrate Lightroom with Adobe Photoshop * Export images for print or Web as digital contact sheets or personal portfolios * Make the most of new features in Lightroom 4 such as the Camera Raw Process 2012 Basic panel tone controls Photographers will find Lightroom 4-and The Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4 Book-indispensable tools in their digital darkrooms. This books companion site www.thelightroombook.com offers video tutorials articles sample images & updates from author Martin Evening. With Martins expert guidance youll soon find that you have precisely the tools you need to turn your concentration back where it belongs-on making better pictures!" -George Jardine digital photography consultant " As a photographer himself Martin Evening knows what tools photographers need to realize their creative vision. In this book he shows not only how Adobe Photoshop Lightroom works but also why it will become an essential part of any photographers workflow." -Greg Gorman photographer" ...

Serious digital photographers amateur or pro who seek the fastest easiest most comprehensive way to learn Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4 choose Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4 Classroom in a Book from the Adobe Creative Team at Adobe Press. The 11 project-based lessons in this book show readers step-by-step the key techniques for working in Photoshop Lightroom 4. Photoshop Lightroom 4 delivers a complete workflow solution for the digital photographer from powerful one-click adjustments to a full range of cutting-edge advanced controls. Readers learn how to manage large volumes of digital photographs work in a non-destructive environment to allow for fearless experimentation & perform sophisticated image processing tasks to easily produce good-looking pictures & polished presentations for both web & print. This completely revised Photoshop Lightroom 4 cross-platform edition explains new tools that bring out greater detail in highlights & shadows & tools that help you make targeted adjustments to white balance noise reduction & more. Youll learn how to craft elegant photo books organize your images by location & easily share your images & videos on social media & photo sharing sites. ...