The Adobe Photoshop CS4 Book for Digital Photographers (Voices That Matter Series) by Scott Kelby

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  • Pub. Date: February 2009
  • 480pp
  • Sales Rank: 5,811

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    • Pub. Date: February 2009
    • Publisher: New Riders
    • Format: Paperback, 480pp
    • Sales Rank: 5,811

    Synopsis

    ARE YOU READY FOR AN AMAZING NEW VERSION OF THE PHOTOSHOP BOOK THAT BREAKS ALL THE RULES?
    Scott Kelby, the best-selling Photoshop author in the world today, once again takes this book to a whole new level as he uncovers the latest, most important, and most exciting new Adobe Photoshop CS4 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.
    • How to master new CS4 interface and workflow features.
    • How to color correct any photo without breaking a sweat.
    • How to process RAW digital camera images (plus how to take advantage of all the new Camera Raw features in CS4!).
    • How to add real automation to your work.
    • How to show your work like a pro!
    • A host of shortcuts, workarounds, and slick “insider” tricks to send your productivity through the roof!

    Plus, Scott included a special bonus chapter with his own CS4 workflow, from start to finish. If you’re a digital photographer, and you’re ready to learn the “tricks of the trade”—the same ones that today’s leading pros use to correct, edit, sharpen, retouch, and present their work—then you’re holding the book that will do just that.

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    Biography

    Scott Kelby is Editor and Publisher of Photoshop User magazine, President of the National Association of Photoshop Professionals, Training Director for the Adobe Photoshop Seminar Tour, and one of the leading seminar instructors in the country today. Scott is an award-winning author of more than 50 books on Photoshop, digital imaging, and technology, and for four years straight he has been the world’s #1 best-selling author of all computer and technology books. His other titles include Photoshop Down & Dirty Tricks, The Photoshop Channels Book, Photoshop Classic Effects, and The Digital Photography Book, vols. 1 & 2. His easygoing, plain-English, step-by-step style of teaching makes learning Photoshop easy and fun.

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    Excellent Primer for Photoshopby Glenn_in_Westminster

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    July 25, 2009: As a new user of Photoshop, I wanted a book that would start at the beginning and progressively and logically teach enough to make me proficient with the application. I also did not want to be put to sleep or overwhelmed. This book provides the necessary information to sequentially and logically teach Photoshop. It has generous illustrations that accompany step-by-step description. Only complaint is that the illustrations are sometimes too small to read all of the detail. Also, be aware that although the book covers Windows and MAC versions of Photoshop, all illustrations are for the MAC application.

    Great Way to Start Understanding Photoshipby jacksonholebanker

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    June 13, 2009: There is probably no way to publish a book that covers all features of photoshop. It would look like the Oxford English Dictionary.

    The Adobe Photoshop CS4 Book for Digital Photographers clearly explains and highlights some of the most useful functions of CS4. Author Kelby certainly knows what he likes, and he shares it with the reader. This approach provides clarity and immediate utility for all of the procedures included in the book.

    Understanding CS4 could be a lifetime project, but this book provides a great start to get you up and running.


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