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Photoshop CS2 for Digital Photographers
by Scott Kelby
This major update to the 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 version of this book took the digital photography world by storm.
But now, his new CS2 version is even bigger, even better, and exposes even more of the pros''most closely-guarded secrets, including a special chapter which shows -for the first time ever - step-by-step how to set up Photoshop'' color management. He does it by throwing out all the theory, all the techno-babble, and all the confusing charts and graphs, and instead just shows you exactly what you need to do (and nothing more).
LEARN HOW THE PROS DO IT
Each year Scott trains thousands of professional photographers on 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. (There's an entire chapter on just this!)
* 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.
* The portrait retouching secrets only the pros know about!
* How to process RAW digital camera images (plus how to take advantage of all the new Camera Raw features in CS2!).
* How to color correct any photo without breaking a sweat (you'll be amazed at how easy it is-once you know the secret).
* A whole chapter on the latest, most requested Photoshop special effects!
* How to reduce noise, deal with lens problems, avoid halos, and more.
* How to show your work like a pro!
* Plus a host of shortcuts, workarounds, and slick "insider" tricks to send your productivity through the roof!
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.
Photoshop CS2 for Beginners
by: Dave Cross
Join Dave Cross, Adobe Certified Instructor, for over two hours of detailed introduction on the power and features of Photoshop CS2. This DVD will allow you to get up and running quickly with CS2 and offers an excellent way to focus on the essential tools and techniques you need to know. Dave focuses on real-world, practical information that you can start using right away, to use Photoshop more effectively, more efficiently and with tons of creativity.
You'll learn:
* All about pixels, resolution, color modes and file sizes
* How to set up the workspace to take advantage of the floating palettes and the Options Bar
* An overview of the tools that will help you determine which tools to use for what purpose
* How to take advantage of the History palette and layers when you need to change something
* How to use Photoshop's selection tools effectively (and why this is so critical)
* The keys to using layers and valuable methods to adjust and retouch images
* Essential techniques for cropping, transforming and using filters
* Plus lots of timesaving tips and shortcuts that make using Photoshop easier and more fun
This amazing DVD is a must-have for anyone wanting to take their skills to the next level with Photoshop CS2. You'll love it!
