The Adobe Photoshop CS4 Book for Digital Photographers (Voices That Matter)

The Adobe Photoshop CS4 Book for Digital Photographers (Voices That Matter)
by Scott Kelby

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Author: Scott Kelby
Brand: Books
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2009-01-01
ISBN: 0321580095
Number of pages: 480
Publisher: New Riders Press

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Book Review: Very good, very useful, but one objection...
Summary: 4 Stars

...the price! I feel that this book is a bit overpriced compared to content. If the paper is expensive, could the book be made smaller to reduce cost? I feel also that the chapters on Bridge and Raw is too elaborate; could have used the pages to add on the other short chapters, like special effects chapter perhaps (but yes, smart Scott has a separate book for this)

But having said that, the book is indeed very useful in doing the basic Photoshop work expected to be done to 'upgrade'photos(sharpening, retouches, basic special effects). You can go on do interesting filters and transformations just by reading this book in one sitting and following the step-by-steps as detailed.

Now, if you want to learn Photoshop and the intuitive concepts behind layers etc (the teaching to fish part, not just delivering the fish), the next logical step is the Photoshop Missing Manual book by Lesa King. Scott himself recommended this book.

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Summary of The Adobe Photoshop CS4 Book for Digital Photographers (Voices That Matter)

ARE YOU READY FOR AN AMAZING NEW VERSION OF THE PHOTOSHOP BOOK THAT BREAKS ALL THE RULES?
Scott Kelby, the best-selling Photoshop author in the world today, once again takes this book to a whole new level as he uncovers the latest, most important, and most exciting new Adobe Photoshop CS4 techniques for digital photographers. This major update to his 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 editions of this book are widely used as the official study guide in photography courses at colleges and universities around the world.

LEARN HOW THE PROS DO IT
Each year Scott trains thousands of professional photographers 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.
. 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.
. A whole chapter on how to process HDR (High Dynamic Range) images.
. How to master new CS4 interface and workflow features.
. How to color correct any photo without breaking a sweat.
. How to process RAW digital camera images (plus how to take advantage of all the new Camera Raw features in CS4!).
. How to add real automation to your work.
. How to show your work like a pro!
. A host of shortcuts, workarounds, and slick "insider" tricks to send your productivity through the roof!

Plus, Scott included a special bonus chapter with his own CS4 workflow, from start to finish. 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.

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