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Author: Adobe Creative TeamPublisher: Adobe Press
Publication date: 2010-06-06
ISBN: 0321701763
Pages: 464
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Price: $54.99
Creative professionals seeking the fastest, easiest, most comprehensive way to learn Adobe Photoshop CS5 choose Adobe Photoshop CS5 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 CS5.
In addition to learning the key elements of the Photoshop interface, this completely revised CS5 edition shows readers how to edit images with precise selection control, correct a wide range of lens-based errors, interactively transform their images with the new Puppet Warp tool, and easily remove or replace image elements with the new Content-Aware Fill mode. The book also covers new powerful painting effects to artistically enhance images and shows how to combine multiple exposures into a single HDR image.
Customes reviews 10
Adobe Certified Instructor, Rocky Mountain Training (2010-08-30)
Speaking as an Adobe Certified Photoshop Instructor, I think the Photoshop CS5 book is terrific. If you don't understand workspaces, selections and layers, you will not get very far in Photoshop. This book does an excellent job of teaching the basics, and then allows you to continue on to learn masking, working with type, compositing and more. Sure, there are some areas that could use a little more explanation, but that's why we choose to use them in our online Photoshop classes. When you combine this book (or any of the Classroom in a Book titles) with an experienced instructor, there are simply no better materials out there. I've been using the series since I started teaching Photoshop version 3, and my students have always loved the exercises and given very high ratings to the books. So far, Adobe Photoshop CS5 Classroom in a Book has been very well received by our students at Rocky Mountain Training.
Adobe should be ashamed to put their name on this book (2010-08-28)
I am an advanced photographer and have used Photoshop for years. This is the third edition of Classroom in a book for me and I was disappointed. The authors used several of the same old photos. Worse from my viewpoint is that several of the lessons were quite complex with no explanation of the reason for each of the steps. It is like a cookbook which is only useful for making the included recipes but not for learning how to cook. I think the Scott Kelby books are much more useful (and fun). Even the Martin Evening books which I don't like because the print is too small for my tired old eyes and can be rather dry are better than this effort.
Maybe a designer would find the book more useful but in my opinion Photographers should avoid it.
VERY INFORMATIVE (2010-08-22)
I have been using Photoshop since 1998. I upgraded to CS4 but never had time to learn all the new features. Now I have upgraded to CS5 and I needed to get educated about all the amazing new features. I bought this book and I was going to skip over a few sections but decided not to. I am very glad i did not. I learned something from each section even the simple selecting section.
I especially love how they gave thorough descriptions of color corrections and what all the adjustments do. LOVE this book, and also bought the InDesign Classroom book. I had bought the Adobe Design Premium Suite, so I will be buying Flash, Illustrator and other Classroom books. I had gone to a B&N and looked through other books and nothing was as good as these series. AND it from ADOBE not another Author.
CW from MASS
Students seeking an at-home course will find this a winner! (2010-08-15)
Adobe Photoshop CS5 Classroom in a Book comes with a fine DVD-ROM for Windows and Mac OS filled with 2 hours of tutorials, and provides the easiest way to learn Photoshop CS5. The 'classroom' format centers around 14 lessons covering the basics of learning Photoshop and provides tips to become more productive with the program. It can be viewed in a progressive learning environment or referred to as a reference by skipping around: either way, students seeking an at-home course will find this a winner!
Some great information gems, and some not so great exercises (2010-08-14)
There are things I really liked about this book and things I really didn't like.
The primary thing I didn't like was the approach they took to the exercises. For instance in the section on adjusting color in Camera Raw, they tell you specifically (by number) where to move the temperature, tint, exposure, blacks, contrast, clarity, vibrance, and saturation sliders, but there is no discussion as to why these amounts for this image work. This problem goes on throughout the book. I'd say that's a pretty huge weakness.
On page 118 there is a pull out box with the headline "About layer-comps" that has 3 paragraphs talking about how great layer comps are. (It's a way to look at different versions of complicated multi-layer PS file.) But it doesn't tell you how to create one, or even mention that there is a complete discussion of the subject that begins on page 242.
But the things I did like make this book worth purchasing. At the end of each section are review questions and answers. The answers are wonderful, brief and to the point. And there are other golden nuggets of information sprinkled throughout the chapters and book. For instance in the section on Working with channels it says, "To avoid confusing channels and layers, think of channels as containing an image's color and selection information; think of layers as containing painting and effects." While I knew that intuitively from working with them so much, I could never have explained it so simply.
The section on creating paths using the pen tool that starts on page 202 is the best description I have read. I've used the pen tool a lot, and I've been putting too many points in because I didn't really understand it. I dog-eared this section so I can find it quickly. I ended up adding 9 such dog-ears throughout the book.
The section on the mixer brush was also very well done, and another area I was not up to speed on. I had been going over to Corel Painter for most of my painting issues, and it looks as though that may not be necessary.
So while this book has examples that I didn't find useful, it is worth reading every word because you never know when there will be some wonderful explanation that you hadn't heard. I mean it was written by the people who created Photoshop
Author: Scott KelbyPublisher: New Riders Press
Publication date: 2010-08-08
ISBN: 0321703561
Pages: 480
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Price: $54.99
Are you ready for a Photoshop book that breaks all the rules? Updated for Adobe Photoshop CS5, this top-selling book breaks new ground by doing something for digital photographers that's rareit cuts through the bull and shows readers exactly "how to do it." It's not a bunch of theory; it doesn't challenge readers to come up with their own settings or figure it out on their own. Instead, it shows them, step by step, the exact techniques used by today's cutting-edge digital photographers and retouchers, and it does something that virtually no other Photoshop book has ever doneit tells you flat-out which settings to use, when to use them, and why. Including coverage of all the newest features of CS5such as the amazing Content-Aware Fill, Puppet Warp, HDR Pro, and the completely redesigned Lens Correction filter.
The Photoshop CS5 Book for Digital Photographers is full-color, graphically rich, and contains project-based examples of every key step in the digital photography process. Integrating all the newest features of Photoshop CS5 into the book's workflow, Scott shows readers how to work with their images like a pro, from importing to organization to correction to output. In addition to fully updating the book for CS5, Scott has also added a brand new chapter, which lets readers in on his entire, personal post-processing workflow by incorporating his popular 7-Point System into this book.
Customes reviews 9
Very useful and well written book (2010-09-05)
Great and well put together teaching tool for any photographer interested in improving his or her skills in new version of photoshop CS5. It nicely describes and explain all the new features of cs5.
Wow! Wow! Wow! (2010-09-05)
I have been using Photoshop Elements but am totally new to CS5. I was about to buy another book when I read a review saying it was great for those with previous Photoshop experience. Then I read the reviews for this book which said it was easy to follow.
I got the book today and in just a little over an hour I have learned to do so many things with CS5. I am amazed. I am at a new level.
The only criticism of the book is that he is a little hokey in his introductions and here and there. But this is easily forgiven by the ease with which I can read the book and implement his instructions. BUY THIS BOOK. It is terrific. I am already a third of the way through the book and have learned so many fantastic things which I was never able to do in Elements.
Kelby Again (2010-08-29)
Scott Kelby has produced his usual high standard publication, updated for CS5. Simple staightforward directions. I don't mind his jokes. Only query is whether his resolution recommendation for Epson printers is optimal.
Adobe Photoshop CS5 (2010-08-27)
My first book by Scott Kelby was his CS3 version of this book. I have enjoyed using it over the last two years and thought it might be worth looking at his CS5 version. It is written in the same easy to follow, no nonsense, format I enjoyed so much in the previous book. I have been using Photoshop since Photoshop 3, but it is always nice to have an easily read reference available for the things you don't do all the time. It is definitely worth a look.
Extremely Helpful, but wish the "original" images files were available online.... (2010-08-26)
I am fairly new to photography and Photoshop. I know the basics of photography, but have virtually no experience with Photoshop.
In an attempt to grasp the intricacies of Photoshop, I picked up this book and am not regretting it in the slightest! I have been diligently working my way through the book in order and am currently in Chapter 5. Luckily this not a requirement to understand the book, but I just wanted to get an overall feel of all of the tools that are now at my disposal.
Occasionally you are asked to select a tool without being told/shown how to get it (this happens rarely, but you can quickly find the tool on your own).
The ONLY reason that I give this book 3 stars is that some of the images that you download from the website so that you can work along with the book already have been processed! (so there is nothing left for the reader to do) If they remedy this terrible oversight, I will gladly revise my review to 5 stars.
Authors: Barbara London, Jim StonePublisher: Prentice Hall
Publication date: 2009-02-26
ISBN: 0205645925
Pages: 224
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Price: $51.20
This is a new book, modeled after the long-running and widely used Short Course in Photography, which presents the medium entirely in its current, electronic form. In additional to covering the basic techniques of photography, this text covers the impact of computers on this important art form. Including information on how to transfer your pictures to a computer and make sure they are organized and safe from loss and how to best use computer software to make your photographs look their best.
Customes reviews 6
Wonderful Textbook/Book For Beginners (2010-03-23)
I used this book for my intro to Digital Photography class and love it. You learn basic techniques using a DSLR, the way that a camera works and finish the book knowing which settings to choose and WHY. The text also gives an mini-lesson on how to mat and frame.
Clear and very Informative (2010-02-22)
I have been working on teaching myself how to better utilize my DSLR camera and this book has come in very handy. Lots of comparative pictures and clear writing.
Too Basic For Most (2010-02-18)
I bought this book because it was recommended for a class I am taking. I don't know why a book like this was recommended to experienced photographers. If you're new to DSLR and have a need to learn the basics including aperture, shutter speed, exposure than this book is for you but for any photographer with at least a basic knowledge of DSLR photography this book is a waste of time.
Useful resource for serious instruction (2010-01-31)
The London-Stone book A Short Course in Digital Photography is an excellent example of a seriously refined book for the beginning photographer. In an age when so many photography books attempt to avoid obvious and critical links to analog photography precedents, the authors safely navigate the student from the crucial examples of the past into contemporary practice. The references to traditional photography, or whatever one may wish to call film, are valuable for students of any age and any background. Also, by introducing Lightroom and Aperture, but not trying the impossible task to cover them completely, the authors encourage further research into more advanced program guides. Indeed, this is an excellent all-around short course book.
The Only Digital Photography book I need (2010-01-29)
I first came upon this book at my local library. Having perused the insides, I decided to get my own copy. Clear and concise, tons of visuals and clarification for some of us no-brainers who relate to graphics and diagrams over pages of mind-boggling dry text. This is basically a text book I guess, the reason for the high price. Anything to improve my art, hence, well worth the expense, and I do love my photography. I have a half dozen digital photography books on my shelf, but this will be my go-to book. Overall, an excellent first guide for digital photographers.
Authors: Scott KelbyPublisher: Peachpit Press
Publication date: 2006-09-02
ISBN: 032147404X
Pages: 219
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Price: $24.99
In this book, author Scott Kelby tackles the most important side of of digital photography--how to take pro-quality shots using the same tricks today s top digital pros use (and it s easier than you d think). This isn t a book of theory - full of confusing jargon and detailed concepts. This is a book of which button to push, which setting to use, when to use them, and nearly two hundred of the most closely guarded photographic tricks of the trade to get you shooting dramatically better-looking, sharper, more colorful, more professional-looking photos with your digital camera every time you press the shutter button. Another thing that makes this book different is that each page covers just one trick, just one single concept that makes your photography better. Every time you turn the page, you ll learn another pro setting, another pro tool, another pro trick to transform your work from snapshots into gallery prints. So if you re tired of taking shots that look OK, and if youre tired of looking in photography magazines and thinking, Why don t my shots look like that? then this is the book for you.
Customes reviews 706
A Practical Guide (2010-09-03)
This is a more professional digital "step-by-step" photography compared to the Dummy series. I was looking for a straight forward approach to successfully using my digital camera and not an academic point of reference. This book tells you directly what to do and how to avoid mistakes. If you want to "understand" the why and why not than a college course would be a good alternative.
Love it... (2010-09-01)
To be honest, I've had this book in my collection for quite some time and hadn't read it yet. After reading the reviews about Mr Kelby's 'poor attempt' at humor, I thought I should read it. I will be honest....I LOVED IT! Not only is there so much great info on photography, but the humor was a relief from alot of the 'stuffy' photography books out there. This was the first photography book that had me laughing and gave me straight forward tips and tricks on making better photos. I have already ordered the rest of the series and am looking forward to any future books. Mr. Kelby, if you read this, keep your sense of humor in the books!!!
Great idea for those starting out. (2010-08-23)
Pros: Good read (very entertaining); you will take better pictures; easy to understand (not too technical)
Cons: I wish it had exif data for all the pictures instead of just the last 10 or so; geared toward Canon/Nikon users but still works for all DSLRs.
Excellent! (2010-08-11)
An excellent introduction to those looking to learn how to use their camera and is applicable for those with a SLR or a point and click. The books do become a bit redundant if you buy the series, however while he tends to repeat himself on occasion from book to book, it is likely for those that only buy one of his series. So for you out there only looking to buy one of his books your in luck however I would highly recommend the series.
Excellent Photography Quick Reference (2010-08-11)
As a long-time "prosumer" experienced with film, point and shoot, and dSLR photography, I highly recommend this series. I noticed that the reviewers who do not like the book still think the advice is worthwhile. Kelby's books are full of brief, easy-to-understand tips that will help you capture phenomenal photos. What I really like is that you get quick information on the settings required for a specific type of shoot (i.e. sports, fireworks, landscape, etc.). If you are new to digital photography and need to learn the basics, start with the "Digital Photography for Dummies" and then get this book.
Authors: Adobe Creative TeamPublisher: Adobe Press
Publication date: 2008-11-20
ISBN: 032157379X
Pages: 464
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Price: $59.99
Fourteen lessons in Adobe Photoshop CS4 Classroom in a Book cover basic and advanced techniques in Adobe Photoshop, the world's best image-editing software. Learn how to retouch digital photos, work with layers and masks, navigate the workspace, prepare images print, and explore the latest features. Tips, extra-credit exercises, and step-bystep lessons help you become more productive using Photoshop. Learn to correct and enhance digital photos, create image composites, transform images in perspective, and prepare images for print and the web. Combine images for extended depth of field, and try out the new 3D features in Adobe Photoshop CS4 Extended.
Customes reviews 76
Great condition; prompt delivery (2010-09-01)
I had to have this for a college course and was not oware until the first day of class. I ordered this and received it the next day in new condition. Was shipped in padded envelope.
Adobe Photoshop CCS4 (2010-08-19)
I just received the book and CD. It's in great shape. Thank You Again!
Product came entirely too late. (2010-08-16)
The product came in the condition it was promised but it took nearly 4 weeks for it to arrive. By the time I got it the class I had ordered it for was over... Such a waste.
Hands-on practical introduction to Photoshop CS4 (2010-08-15)
I found the book helpful in learning the concepts. It took me longer than stated in the introduction to each lesson, but I enjoyed working through the CD exercises and the textbook which gives accurate steps and pictures of what the outcome of the assignment should look like.
CS4 Adobe Photoshop Classroom in a Book (2010-08-11)
I find Classroom in a Book to be a very useful tool to learning the Photoshop skills. I have already increased my knowledge and improved in using the tools and other applications with a much better understanding and capacity. It has a CD that takes you through lessons that sharpen your skills and is easy to follow.
Authors: Scott KelbyPublisher: Peachpit Press
Publication date: 2009-10-03
ISBN: 0321678737
Pages: 720
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Price: $67.50
Scott Kelby, the man who changed the "digital darkroom" forever with his groundbreaking, #1 bestselling, award-winning book The Photoshop Book for Digital Photographers, shows which button to push, which setting to use, when to use them and hundreds of the most closely guarded photographic "tricks of the trade" to get budding photographers shooting dramatically better-looking, sharper, more colorful, more professional-looking photos with their digital camera every time they press the shutter button.Scott tackles the most important side of digital photography--how to take pro-quality shots using the same tricks today's top digital pros use (and it's easier than you'd think). Each chapter is packed with plain English tips on using flash, shooting close up photography, travel photography, shooting people and even how to build a studio from scratch, where he demystifies the process so anyone can start taking pro-quality portraits today! Plus, he's got full chapters on his most requested topics, including loads of tips for landscape photographers, wedding photographers and there's an entire chapter devoted to sharing some of the pro's secrets for making your photos look more professional, no matter what you're shooting.
Customes reviews 53
Digital Photography Guide for ANYONE (2010-09-03)
I purchased the three book set of Digital Photography by Scott Kelby. Book 1 is written in plain language, without a lot of technical terms that make you feel like a dummy. He explains how to get most any kind of shot you want, with helpful hints to guide you along. The other books are a bit more complicated, but I am able to understand and love all his advice.
The Digital Photography Book set (2010-08-25)
I found Scott Kelby's book to be as I expected it to be and more. I plan on getting more of his books soon. Dan B
Start your Digital Photography right with these books. (2010-08-20)
I am glad I picked up his 3 volumes and read them all. I am an novice when it comes to taking pictures. I love the format of the book and how Scott presents the information by topics. As I read through vol 2 and then 3, each book has the same lay out in term of topics. But progressively each book delve deeper into more technical aspect of each topic. I appreciate his clear and concise teaching along with the humor at the beginning of each chapter. This is definitely a keeper on my bookshelf. I always check back certain topics before going out to take more photography. It really helps me improving my picture taking skills. If you are a beginner like me, buy the books. You won't regret it.
Must have photography books for DSLR users! (2010-08-01)
This series of books for anybody that has purchased a DSLR camera (or even have experience and just want to learn more). The style it is written in makes it easy to cut through the technical aspects of the camera and simply take great pictures. Rather than confuse you with details and the author focuses on what you should do to take better pictures with specific examples and advice for the types of photo you are taking. For a book on a technical subject it is easy to read and understand. In addition to the use of the camera there is good advice on composition and lighting. These concepts will help the beginner go from the world of blah photos to more interesting and professional looking shots that will make people say "wow". I dig these books and highly recommend them. Also, the concepts shared are not specific to any brand of camera, although there is a bit more information specific to Nikon and Canon DSLR's.
Digital Photography for Basic and Advanced (2010-07-10)
Definitely this box set is excellent for not only beginners but who is looking to take better pictures, even with point and shot digital cameras. I use a Nikon D5000 camera with 18-55mm and 70-300mm lenses and the results are getting better day by day. Each chapter of the books is dedicated to each situation you may have (landscapes, indoors, child pictures, weeding, flashes...), besides the recommended lenses and camera adjustments for each scenario.
Authors: Ben LongPublisher: Charles River Media
Publication date: 2009-09-23
ISBN: 1584507004
Pages: 581
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Price: $44.99
As digital cameras and image editing software become more technologically advanced and affordable, photography has become more popular and accessible to photographers of all ages and skill sets. While these advances have helped beginning photographers take better pictures, these same photographers often don't have the technical skills required to take great photos. "Complete Digital Photography, Fifth Edition" guides you through every aspect of digital photography, from shooting through postproduction and printing, to help you master the theory and technical skills required of a great photographer. In an easy-to-understand format, you'll uncover the fundamental photographic knowledge you need to solve common dilemmas and challenges and advance your photographs to a new level.You'll learn everything from how a camera works and how to choose the camera that's right for you, through shooting, image editing, output and workflow. You'll also explore the basics of artistry in photography, including finding a subject, composition, lighting and more.This fifth edition features both new material and a revised and more user-friendly organizational structure. Tutorials and exercises throughout the book will help you practice the techniques presented in each chapter.
Customes reviews 82
Good technical supplement to a class (2010-05-18)
I bought this book at the same time I bought my first DSLR. I intended to use the book as a supplement to a 5-week class I took on digital photography and that is what I would recommend it for. As a stand-alone book, I am not sure that it would serve a novice photographer as well if it is used simply as an introduction and not in conjunction with an instructor-led course. The book provides great technical background and goes into a lot of detail about digital photography, not just photography. I wish it had more illustrations as the text becomes dry pretty quickly but then again, the merits of this book are its technical depth and details. There is a very long chapter on how to select a camera so if you have alrady bought one, this chapter would be pretty irrelevant to you. I still browsed it but keep in mind the book is a little dated in that respect. Nevertheless, I feel the book gave me a good foundtation and I definitely had a better graps of shutter speed, aperture, depth of field than everybody else in the class who relied on the instructor and the handout alone. I plan to continue using this book as a reference and expand my photo library with books on specific subjects/genres/techniques.
Tons of Information (2010-02-23)
This book is very comprehensive. I am just starting to read it but I am impressed with the content of material. I purchased this book based on the other recommendations on Amazon and was not disappointed.
I learned so much (2010-02-13)
This is such a good book, I'm new to photography (as a serious hobby) and this is my 10th book. I read the scot kelby books and Mcnaly books and watched tons and tons of podcasts. I started reading this book as I wanted to get deeper understanding for the technical, creative and image capturing skills. This book has it all for me. If you just want to learn a little bit about photography this book is not for you. If you are interested in the science and technology this book will deepen your understanding and increase your excitement. This is a textbook so buy it with the same intention you do when you buy any other text book.
great book (2010-01-31)
I am using this book to learn digital photography. simple lessons that make learning easy.
More of a textbook setup (2009-12-28)
The book was a little more of a textbook read than what I expected, but buying used, the price was well worth the information -
Authors: Barbara BrundagePublisher: O'Reilly Media
Publication date: 2009-09-28
ISBN: 0596803478
Pages: 640
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Price: $44.99
Photoshop Elements lets you do practically anything you want to your digital images. You can colorize black-and-white photos, remove red-eye, or distort shapes. With easy, step-by-step instructions, Photoshop Elements 8 for Windows: The Missing Manual gets you ready to make the most out of all the features available.
Photoshop Elements 8 Tips and Tricks
1. Highlight an object with color. It’s super easy to turn a color photo to a black and white image with only one colored object in it. In the photo on the left below, the waterlily looks fine but the dying leaves are distracting, so it might look better with only the flower in color. It’ll take you only a few seconds to get that effect. Just pick one of the Black & White settings for the Smart Brush and then drag over the lily. Elements does a pretty good job of finding the edges of the flower and makes it black and white, leaving the rest of the image in color. But if you turn on the Inverse checkbox before you drag, the lily stays colored and the rest of your image becomes black and white, saving you a lot of work.
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2. Get rid of empty space. The new Recompose tool is great for fixing photos where squabbling siblings or cranky coworkers refused to stand close together. It’s also handy if you ever have to do how-to illustrations—you can easily get rid of extra space in a screenshot of a dialog box, for instance. You can also use Recompose to squish out unwanted elements in the middle of your photos, like in this seascape. In the pictures below, it brought the boats closer together and got rid of some of the condo sprawl in the background. Doing this left a little debris behind—a couple of stick-like lines from the largest condo—but one quick drag with the Healing brush, and there’s a lot more undeveloped beach left in the world.
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3. One photo, two ways. The new Exposure Merge feature is great for blending together multiple (bracketed) exposures of the same scene, but if you only managed to get one good shot, you can process it twice in Elements’ Raw Converter—once for good shadowy areas, once for good highlights—and then merge the two into one image with good exposure throughout. You don’t even have to have a Raw format photo—it works with JPEG images, too. This is a JPEG photo where the interior was so underexposed that the lawn outside disappeared into a white glare when the interior was properly adjusted. So I made two versions, one for the indoor areas and one for the outside, then did the simplest exposure merge in Elements: an automatic merge. If I’d wanted to get fancy I could have had more control over the end result, but even the automatic merge is a big improvement over the first photo.
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Customes reviews 35
excellent book (2010-07-07)
this is my second copy, first one went into the swimming pool.
this was the only publication i found to answer my questions straight forward and so i could understand the.
computer book (2010-06-13)
The book was what I ordered and arrived in very satisfactory condition, promptly. Thanks.
best guide for using photoshop (2010-05-30)
Digital photography is one of the great inventions of the twentieth century. This book is the best guide to using the best program for those who want to control the photos they take.
If I had digital photography when I was trying to make a photo business work years ago I might still be in the business. My knowlege of how things are done on the computer is limited to say the least. This book, indeed the whole series of books in the Missing Manuals series, is a great help to both the computer expert and the novice.
If you need help this is a very thorough guide step by step covering activities both simple and advanced in cleqar language and readable type. You can count on htis book for the help you need.
Simply Wonderful (2010-05-27)
I guess I could just quote the sub-title and say that this is the book that should have been in the box, yet this one goes further than anything they could have included. It's more detailed and has a better layout than most manuals you get, but what is the best feature is the step by step way Barbara Brundage explains how to do something. As a former writer of high tech operational manuals I appreciate that style knowing that once you do something correctly a couple of times it becomes second nature. On top of that knowing how to have fun with a photo makes me want to learn more. For example, I fixed the only picture my friend had of his mother by scanning it and doing a little healing to replace a torn section. He was somewhat reluctant to hand the damaged photo to me but he was very happy to see the new one version. It was kick to be able to help!
So this is the book I keep in the office so when I import the latest group of pictures I've got it handy in case I have to change or fix something. She did a good job of explaining how to use layers, which I knew nothing about when I got PSE5 a few years ago. By the way, this is not a "Dummies" style manual, though they have their place. This one is complete enough that it may be the only reference manual you need for PSE8. It is definately worth the price.
great if you have a english degree (2010-05-23)
this book is nothing better then a text book about the program. takes to long to learn the program that you will wish you never bought the program. use Photoshop Elements 8: Top 100 Simplified Tips and Tricks (Top 100 Simplified Tips & Tricks) much faster to learn the program.
Authors: Adobe Creative TeamPublisher: Adobe Press
Publication date: 2008-11-22
ISBN: 0321573781
Pages: 480
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Price: $54.99
The fastest, easiest, most comprehensive way to learn Adobe Illustrator CS4
Adobe Illustrator CS4 Classroom in a Book contains 15 lessons. The book covers the basics of learning Illustrator and provides countless tips and techniques to help you become more productive with the program. You can follow the book from start to finish or choose only those lessons that interest you.
Learn how to create artwork for illustrations, logos, stationery, page layouts, posters, and integrate with Adobe Flash® movies, Adobe InDesign® layouts, and more!
“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, and the project files for the students.” —Barbara Binder, Adobe Certified Instructor, Rocky Mountain Training
Classroom in a Book®, the best-selling series of hands-on software training workbooks, helps you learn the features of Adobe software quickly and 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.
Customes reviews 32
Excellant (2010-08-29)
Great service received it quickly in 5 days just in time for class. Product was just as described in great condition.
I am a newbie who loves to learn by doing (2010-04-05)
This is a good book if you are a learn by doing type person. I like the layout of the book,easy to follow. The pictures are in color. You get an introduction at the beginning of each lesson. In the introduction, you are given a time estimate of how long it will take to complete each lesson. At the end of each lesson is a review of what was taught in the lesson. I am nearing the halfway point of the book, and I am stilling enjoying it. My money was well spent.
Adobe Knows How to Do It (2010-03-24)
Easy to read and covers all the nuts and bolts.Adobe Illustrator CS4 Classroom in a Book
Easy to follow Illustrator lessons (2010-03-06)
By Ruth Johnson "graphic designer" (Whistler, BC Canada)
The book 'Adobe Illustrator CS4 Classroom in a book' contains 15 in depth lessons on Adobe Illustrator CS4. Each lesson is 20-30 pages long and additional files and instructions are contained on the included CD.
The book covers the areas: the general work area in CS4, selecting and aligning, creating and editing shapes, transforming objects, drawing with the pen and pencil tools, colour and painting, working with type, working with layers, blending shapes and colours, working with brushes, applying effects, applying appearance attributes and graphic styles, working with symbols, combining illustrator CS4 graphics with other Adobe applications and output in Illustrator.
Adobe Illustrator is such an in-depth program that the book is a great training manual for a beginner but will also teach experienced users new tips and tricks. It is very easy to follow due to the small steps and illustrations to guide. The lessons are great for people who like to work at their own pace and they can be stopped and started at any time. At the end of each chapter there are Review questions and answers to summarize what you should have learnt throughout the previous chapter.
The book is a great as a training manual if you follow the lessons step by step however it does not cover every tool included in Illustrator and it is not very good as a point of reference, if you have a particular question.
I had prior knowledge in Adobe Illustrator before reading this book and it helped expand my knowledge, teach me shortcuts and realize the full potential of the tools, I have only completed a few of the lessons so far, and look forward to learning more.
Overall the book is a great training manual for beginners and users with some prior knowledge, a lot cheaper than an Illustrator course and you can learn at your own speed. The book not only gives step by step tutorials but also summarizes what you should have learnt, which you can take and apply to your own projects.
Fabulous program (2010-02-28)
Excellent classroom training in a book...literally. Thrilled with each lesson as this training is necessary with all the detail that comes with Adobe Illustrator. A must have.
Authors: Elaine Weinmann, Peter LourekasPublisher: Peachpit Press
Publication date: 2008-11-28
ISBN: 0321563654
Pages: 456
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Price: $34.99
This edition of the Visual QuickStart Guide to Photoshop CS4 by bestselling authors Elaine Weinmann and Peter Lourekas covers Adobe Photoshop as well as Adobe Bridge and Adobe Camera Raw (which are included with Photoshop). The elegant layout and full-color photographs make the book not only visually appealing, but also easy to use. Tasks are presented as clear, step-by-step instructions. Most of the photos appearing in the book are available to readers to download so they can follow along closely with the instructions.
New and updated Photoshop program features are clearly marked with bright orange stars, so users already familiar with Photoshop can update their knowledge quickly. Major new features that are covered in this edition include workspace options in Photoshop, the Adjustments and Masks panels, and the new Bridge interface. Less publicized features are also covered, such as tool options and keyboard shortcuts.
This new edition also covers color management; workspaces; layers; selections; masking; compositing techniques; the History panel; blending modes; brushes; exposure, tonal, color and focus adjustments; retouching; layer styles; filters; type features; gradients; PDF presentation packages; preferences; presets; and more. Readers will learn everything they need to know to get a good working knowledge of Photoshop.
Customes reviews 6
Awesome! (2010-08-17)
Great product. Fast shipping. This book is better than my Digital Imaging Teacher's lectures and it's how I got my A- in class.
Great Book. (2010-07-30)
This book was a book I needed for a college class I
just finished. It was very helpful.
Illustrator reference (2009-10-08)
Has a lot of details, but does not go into some advanced techniques. I wish it did.
QuickStart Guides Photoshop CS4 (2009-03-19)
These CS4 QuickStart Guides look like a great idea. Was told about them by a friend who said they start you off just like you don't know anything about the product and walk you through the whole product bit by bit.
Wonderful idea. Will buy more of these to get myself caught up on Adobe's line.
Great book (2009-02-16)
I bought this book for a class that I am taking and it is very well written and in full colour, which may or may not be important; to me, it is. It is pretty thorough. I have had some experience with Photoshop, but I have learned a great deal about this program that I hadn't known before hand with this book. I am waiting for the Illustrator CS4 book to be released.
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