Adobe Bundle: Adobe Photoshop CS2 for Photographers: A professional image editor's guide to the creative use of Photoshop for the Macintosh and PC
by Martin Evening
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Author: Martin EveningEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2005-06-08
ISBN: 0240519841
Number of pages: 704
Publisher: Focal Press
Book Reviews of Adobe Bundle: Adobe Photoshop CS2 for Photographers: A professional image editor's guide to the creative use of Photoshop for the Macintosh and PC
Book Review: Almost as good as it gets
Summary: 5 Stars
The other reviews say it just as well as I could - this is a stand-out Photoshop book, written by a working photographer, and full of useful information for intermediate to advanced users.
Two things - the CS1 version of this book has reviewers complaining that some of the photos in that volume were not available on the CD. In this version, Martin explains that certain photos were given to him to use in the book only, and that other photos couldn't be given away on a CD. Given that he works with models and model agencies, who are out to maximize their income, this is understandable.
The other thing is the only problem I have with this book - for a dual-platform book, it's Mac-biased. That's not that it says that the Mac is a wonderful computer so much as Martin is so used to using one he doesn't have much idea of what Windows and Windows machines do.
Near the beginning of the book, he shows the Photoshop workspace, and this is done using a Mac screenshot with the menu bar at the top of the screen (there's only one menu bar on the Mac, and it's always at the active window) along with a picture of the dock along the bottom of the window.
Windows users, who are used to application windows holding only application data, will be confused at this. A brief note in the caption would have cleared things up, so that Windows users wouldn't expect to see the dock or other system images there. (Think of the dock as a version of the Windows taskbar, with icons rather than descriptions).
There are other remarks that show in the earlier chapters, like talking about "UNIX-based operating systems like OS X and XP," but XP isn't based on UNIX. There's no obvious misleading going on, nor is he using the book as a pulpit to push the Mac, but it could have done with a quick read from a Windows user who could have clarified these things.
Otherwise it's great, and as you get into the details of the program the platform doesn't matter. This is not a beginner's book. I've used Photoshop for over ten years and this is written at my level.
The quality of the book's production, with clear color photographs, makes it a much better proposition that those books with a few color images bound into the center. And the advice offered comes from someone who has worked under deadline to get images out.
If you're skilled at Photoshop, you really need to look at this book. I'm pretty certain that you'd buy it.
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Summary of Adobe Bundle: Adobe Photoshop CS2 for Photographers: A professional image editor's guide to the creative use of Photoshop for the Macintosh and PC
Why Choose this book:. Inside Advantage: Written for photographers by a photographer! Martin shares his expert knowledge to help you combine photography and Photoshop to develop memorable images
. Complete updates: 704 pages of fully updated content plus 30 pages of Photoshop Shortcuts on the free CD-ROM
. Master Photoshop CS2: More than 300 pages of information show you how to make tonal corrections, sharpen images, use filters, create montages, simulate darkroom effects and automate Photoshop
. Conquer color obstacles: Over 100 pages devoted to explaining the basic principles of color management, how to calibrate your equipment and how to achieve consistent color and produce perfect prints
. Expanded areas: Provides more detailed examples, diagrams, simple step-by-step explanations, improving accessibility for the advanced
beginner
The latest edition to join Martin Evening's bestselling 'Adobe Photoshop for Photographers' titles, gives you completely updated and revised coverage providing a professional photographer's insight into Photoshop CS2.
Inside you'll find invaluable information on Bridge, the new file browser that is set to become a very useful image management tool for photographers. Other new developments covered include the new Digital Negative (DNG) file format, improvements in Camera Raw file processing and High Dynamic Range imaging.
Packed full of all the latest features and instructive information on key elements from color management to printing, Martin Evening passes on his famous techniques and professional experience in this commanding and authoritative resource.
* Over 450 professional, color illustrations make this book stand above the rest
* New interior design and reorganised contents make this book even easier to use
* Master the power of Photoshop CS2 under the instruction of an internationally recognised Photoshop expert
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