Layers: The Complete Guide to Photoshop's Most Powerful Feature
by Matt Kloskowski
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Book Summary Information
Author: Matt KloskowskiEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2008-02-22
ISBN: 0321534166
Number of pages: 264
Publisher: Peachpit Press
Accessories:
- Photoshop Elements 6 for Windows: Visual QuickStart Guide
- The Adobe Photoshop CS3 Book for Digital Photographers
- Photoshop Studio with Bert Monroy: Digital Painting
Book Reviews of Layers: The Complete Guide to Photoshop's Most Powerful Feature
Book Review: Comprehensive, enjoyable, will stand the test of time
Summary: 5 Stars
Layers, The complete guide to Photoshop's most powerful feature by Matt Kloskowski is described by the author as "the Photoshop book he wishes were available when he was trying to learn Photoshop." I couldn't agree more. I see others say that there is nothing new here, I disagree. The manner in which the material is presented is better and easier to follow than many other guides that have preceded it.
It is 255 pages long and written so as to guide you from start to finish assuming you have zero familiarity with layers, but it is also contains loads of information for those of us that have played with layers for years, but always felt there was a lot more potential waiting to be mined. The contents are well laid out and the topics all stand well on their own, so feel free to jump right in and start playing wherever your interest take you.
Like everything the Kelby team does, the layout appeals to the visual senses immediately. The images and examples throughout the book are well done and demonstrate real world examples of how easy it can be to correct or enhance your images using a few strategically executed layers.
Matt Kloskowski clearly knows his stuff and does a great job imparting that knowledge in a succinct and enjoyable manner. This is a great second or third book for anyone that has the basics of working in Photoshop under their belt.
To me a review is most meaningful when you know a little something about the person writing the review. I have been an avid amateur photographer since the late 1970's and have been selling my work since 2004. Photography isn't my day job, but it does provide a welcome supplement. I shot with a Canon 1D Mark II Professional Digital SLR from 2003 until May of 2008. I recently switched to a Nikon D3 and while the files do have a different look directly out of the camera, in the end both systems provide wonderful images once they have been worked in post process. When I last wrote a review I was doing all most all of my post processing work in Photoshop, but my workflow has evolved significantly since the introduction of Adobe Photoshop Lightroom.
I am a member of the National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP) and make extensive use of the abundant educational materials available on the member website. I have read well over three-dozen Photoshop training guides with one overriding goal in mind; producing the best images possible.
Summary of Layers: The Complete Guide to Photoshop's Most Powerful Feature
When Photoshop guru Matt Kloskowski was asked why he wrote this book, he replied, ?It?s simple: I wanted to write the Photoshop book that I wished was around when I was learning Photoshop?. You?ve always known that layers were the key to understanding Photoshop, and now you have a resource to show you exactly how. With Matt?s clear, easy-to-follow, and concise writing style you?ll learn about:- Working with and managing multiple layers
- Building multiple layered images
- Blending layers together
- Exactly which of the 25+ Blend Modes you need to worry about (there?s just a few)
- Layer Masking and just how easy it is.
- Using layers to enhance and retouch your photos
- All of the tips and tricks that make using layers a breeze.
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