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Adobe® Photoshop® CS3 FOR THOSE WHO WOULD RATHER BE SHOWN HOW THAN TOLD HOW SEE HOW TO • Browse, organize, and process files using Adobe Bridge and Version Cue • Use automatic layer alignment and blending to work with objects • Use live filters to view and modify the results of opening files • Use more precise color correction to enhance a photo • Easily convert images to black and white • Use image trickery to change or enhance an image • Create eye catching bevels and special effects • Transform plain text into a show-stopping image • Create Web animation sequences the easy way • Use tool presets to construct the right tool for the right job • Test content on different target devices using Adobe Device Central
On the Web This book uses real world examples to give you a context in which to perform a task. This book also includes workshops to help you put together individual tasks into projects. The Photoshop example files that you need for project tasks are available at www.perspection.com
Perspection has written and produced books on a variety of computer software, including Adobe Flash CS3 Professional, Adobe Photoshop CS3 and CS2, Adobe Dreamweaver CS3, Microsoft Office 2007 and 2003, Microsoft Windows Vista and XP, Microsoft Expression Web, and Apple Mac OS X Panther. Perspection was founded in 1991, and is committed to providing information and training to help people use software more effectively. Perspection has written more than 80 computer books, and sold more than 5 million copies.
Includes ACE Courseware Objectives! This courseware meets the objectives for the Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) Program. Upon completion of this courseware you may be prepared to take an exam for ACE qualification. To learn more about becoming an Adobe Certified Expert, visit www.adobe.com/support/certification/ace.html
Introduction xix 1 Getting Started with Photoshop CS3 1 2 Understanding Navigation and Measurement Systems 33 3 Customizing the Way You Work 51 4 Mastering the Art of Selection 77 5 Working with Layers 97 6 Working with the History Palette 119 7 Working with Adjustment Layers, Filters, and Tools 135 8 Understanding Colors and Channels 167 9 Using the Paint, Shape Drawing, and Eraser Tools 205 10 Creating Layer and Channel Masks 231 11 Using the Paths Palette 253 12 Working with Layer Styles 273 13 Getting Creative with Type 295 14 Manipulating Images with Filters 319 15 Automating Your Work with Actions 347 16 Controlling Image Output 369 17 Working with Automate Commands 397 18 Managing Color from Monitor to Print 419 19 Designing for the Web and Devices 441 20 Extending Photoshop CS3 475 21 Working Together with Adobe Programs 491 Workshops: Putting It All Together 509 New Features 535 Adobe Certified Expert 539 Index 545
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| 10-06-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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I have many books in my collection that I love. My sole purpose is like many others of you in the choosing of a book, hoping that in some way it will help me learn a bit or two about the program and be worth the money i have spent. So I feel this book is a must have for your collection. Granite, I, like many others, rate my choosing of purchase determine the final idea in mind of the purchase of a book. I went out on a limb and bought it. I have been pleased highly and do feel it deserves five stars. I feel this book is a great reference and read through to help you learn about functions that many other books i have seen so far shy upon or have not seen (book wise). The 500+ pages are designed well, although i have only sceemed read this book, meaning i look at the title and sceem through it to see if i know that function, and reading upon what i dont know. BUT BE WARNED, this book is not a beginner guide to help you learn Photoshop, its a refrence book by all means. If you want a book to help you learn Photoshop, I recommend: Teach yourself visually, top 100 simplfied tips and tricks for CS3, and adobe photoshop one-on-one (which i will be reading and reviewing shortly).
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-11-18 11:48:10 EST)
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| 06-13-08 | 1 | (NA) |
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I am sure the authors know Photoshop inside and out - they are just not capable of writing a book that conveys that knowledge. The book has many typos. It has numerous errors and many content-free paragraphs. In many cases the explanation for a feature does not add to what was obvious from its name.
You will get more out of Adobe's manual than you will from this book. (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-10-07 09:44:25 EST)
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| 04-15-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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I purchased this book because I have Flash CS3 On Demand and love it (after buying other books and tolerating them). On Demand Photoshop does not let me down. Just the opposite. This whole series delivers the perfect instructional system for me. Unlike other books that wear you down with over-explanation and wordy text, their books are setup in a two-page format. Everything important you need to learn is setup quickly, easy and in a very user-friendly way. The page layout is a perfect learning tool and reference manual system. Their instructions are easy to understand, actually fun to read and written with both the novice and experienced in mind. And, by the way, if you think you know everything about PS, Flash or Dreamweaver, these books will humble you. I have found and learned things I never knew. Things that are valuable and time-saving steps. LOVE these books!!
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-06-13 10:12:56 EST)
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| 02-26-08 | 4 | (NA) |
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This book has an easy to follow format to look up things you wish to do in Photoshop CS3. It works quite well either as a reference book or as a book to follow the easy to do exercises to learn a new skill. One of the best Photoshop books I have purchased.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-04-16 10:01:22 EST)
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| 11-26-07 | 4 | (NA) |
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I just wanted to make a statement on this book... although it has my name on it, I did not directly write it. As a matter of fact, I only knew of its appearance when I came to amazon to check on my other books.
I'm not trying to get into some legal issue with Que, as a matter of fact, they might have the right to use my name; however, the only contribution I made to this title would be in copy/paste from my previous books on Photoshop. If you like, or dislike this title, please thank or complain to the people who wrote it and used my name. I have (to this date) not received one penny of compensation for Que putting my name on this title... and the same holds for another title called Flash CS3 Professional On Demand... my name... copy/paste. (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-02-26 09:51:28 EST)
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| 11-26-07 | 4 | (NA) |
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I am the author for this book. Out of respect for Andy Anderson's high level of contribution to the previous versions of this book (for which he was fully compensated), I included his name on this updated title. Future reprints of this title will be changed accordingly with the publisher.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-02-26 09:51:28 EST)
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| 09-30-07 | 3 | 2\2 |
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When I purchase a book that sells itself as a path to ACE certifications, I expect many things including depth and detail for every function. What I don't expect are incorrectly labeled captions, and misplaced or erroneous screen shots. This book *does* have many good examples and descriptions of important Photoshop CS3 functions, but this is marred by several pages throughout, that were not carefully proofed. Many beginners will be confused when they read how-to steps that actually contradict the screen shot and labels that are used for the same example.
I typically stay away from SAMS and QUE books for this reason and this book turned out to be no exception. I won't be buying another one again. Try your luck with New Riders, Peachpit and Focal Press. Their Photoshop books are typically high quality and worth every penny (also because they not only proof things carefully but choose amazing authors). (Review Data Last Updated: 2007-12-04 14:41:27 EST)
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| 07-21-07 | 4 | 3\3 |
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This is an excellent reference for the new Photoshop CS3. The layout is easy to understand and is helpful for both a Photoshop "Newbie" or an advanced user.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-10-02 03:16:37 EST)
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| 07-12-07 | 5 | 4\4 |
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I don't believe I could have bought a better book, being at an intermediate level on Photoshop. This book is put together in such a well-organized, well-designed way, anyone already having some knowledge of Photoshop, but needing to fine tune certain areas or prepare for the Adobe Certified Expert exam, should find everything they need in its 500+ pages.
Although it starts with the most basic areas: installing, first-time use, basic interface and tool use, the book doesn't go into a lot of discussion about each area. Those with no knowledge of Photoshop may be distressed at how fast the authors go on to other features of the program. The table of contents lists each task by page, color-coded by chapter. For those upgrading from previous versions, the authors display a "New!" icon next to tasks that are new to CS3. The whole book is full-color, with many visual examples. Each task is designed to be basic enough to be shown on one page, or two pages facing each other; the authors wanted to make sure readers didn't have to flip pages when learning the same topic. This is where the book gets its fast pace. The tasks consist of basic things such as "Creating a Layer Mask," "Selecting Layers" or "Using the Lasso Marquee Tool." Each task normally has a paragraph explaining details and possible uses, and has a sidebar showing step-by-step how to accomplish the task. There are also separate boxes with additional info such as the For Your Information and Did You Know? boxes. For those interested in taking the ACE exam, each task covering an ACE objective displays the appropriate icon. Also, at the back of the book, in the certification section is a list of certification objectives along with the page that covers that topic. The only thing I would ask to include in the book is some indication in the table of contents as to which topics are ACE objectives. I went through the book and verified each topic and highlighted the page number in the table of contents for my own information. It's an excellent book, one that will remain close by for reference as I go back over each topic in preparation for the exam. (Review Data Last Updated: 2007-07-21 23:12:35 EST)
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