Photoshop CS QuickSteps - Softcover

Learn Instantly from Step-by-Step Graphics!

We know a picture is worth a thousand words--so we went heavy on pictures and light on words in this easy-to-use guide. Color screenshots and brief instructions show you how to use all of Photoshop’s powerful features in no time. Follow along and learn to retouch photos, work with color, layers, channels, and masks, create great-looking Web graphics, add special effects, and so much more. Each chapter’s “How to” list and color-coded tabs make it easy to flip straight to the tasks you need to do. Written by Photoshop professionals, this book gets you started using Photoshop right away.

In Each Chapter:

• Shortcuts for accomplishing common tasks
• Helpful reminders or alternate ways of doing things
• Bonus information related to the topic being covered
• Errors and pitfalls to avoid
• Screenshots with callouts show and explain exactly what you’ll see on your computer screen while you’re doing a task

Carole Matthews has more than 30 years of computing experience. She has written more than 60 books, including FrontPage 2003: The Complete Reference, Office 2000 Answers: Certified Tech Support, and Microsoft OfficePowerPoint 2003 QuickSteps. Mark Clarkson is a 10-year Photoshop veteran, and the author of four books, including Photoshop Secrets of the Pros. Erik B. Poulsen, an author and senior Web Developer with Sherman Software Solutions, has more than 16 years of computer experience. He has co-authored and contributed to a number of books including FrontPage 2003: The Complete Reference. Doug Sahlin is an author, graphic designer, and Web site designer. He uses Photoshop CS as his digital darkroom, and to create and edit images for multimedia presentations and Web sites. Doug has authored 12 books including How to do Everything with Adobe Acrobat 6.0.

Series editors Martin and Carole Matthews each have more than thirty years of computing experience. They have written 57 U.S. editions of 32 titles, a number of which have been critically acclaimed. Among their more recent books are: Windows XP, A Beginner’s Guide; FrontPage 2002: The Complete Reference; Windows 2000, A Beginner’s Guide; Office 2000 Answers, Certified Tech Support; Windows 98 Companion; and Windows 98 Answers, Certified Tech Support.