Adobe Photoshop CS3 Revealed (Revealed (Thomson)) [Paperback]

Elizabeth Eisner Reding (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 142831959X | ISBN-13: 978-1428319592 | Publication Date: July 23, 2007 | Edition: 001

Discover all that Adobe Photoshop CS3 has to offer! With detailed attention to artistic and technical features alike, Adobe Photoshop CS3 Revealed provides a solid foundation for those looking to learn this industry-standard program. Real-world, practical examples and step-by-step instruction throughout offer well-rounded, comprehensive coverage. With extensive four-color artwork and screenshots that support and clarify key concepts, Adobe Photoshop CS3 Revealed is a valuable resource that will give readers the confidence they need to edit images with skill and ease using Photoshop CS3.

Product Details

• Paperback: 584 pages
• Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning; 001 edition (July 23, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 142831959X
• ISBN-13: 978-1428319592
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.3 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #668,262 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars CS3 Photoshop Revealed, February 18, 2008

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B. Shores - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Adobe Photoshop CS3 Revealed (Revealed (Thomson)) (Paperback)

I purchased this book along with CS3 Photoshop Classroom in a Book. I can only compare the two, and I have to say that I like CIAB better. Revealed is hard to follow if you are just started out. As you get further into the class, if you are taking one, there are some helpful things things that you can't find in CIAB. My suggestion: Purchase both books together.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommend this book for Photoshop CS3, July 5, 2008

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Belles "Belles" (Phoenix) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Adobe Photoshop CS3 Revealed (Revealed (Thomson)) (Paperback)

Finally, a great book to really delve into Photoshop nuances and secrets. I love the well-written chapters and it's alot of fun going through each one. I've learned so much and the author was very clear and concise. I also bought Classroom in A Book for CS3. It's also a great tool, but lacks some of the in-depth detail that I needed. I'll be buying the In-Design Revealed next. I can't wait - definitely worth the higher price!

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Should've been titled "The Drop Shadow Handbook" ..., November 11, 2009

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ennta - See all my reviews

This review is from: Adobe Photoshop CS3 Revealed (Revealed (Thomson)) (Paperback)

Simply put, this book is full of examples of how *not* to use Photoshop. The author appears to have been under the impression that Photoshop exists solely in order to add drop shadows, beveled edges, and rainbow gradients to hastily-cut-out images and run-of-the-mill fonts (here's looking at you, Papyrus!). This entire book reads like an extended entry from--or a justification of the existence of--the Photoshop Disasters website. Please save your money for a book that will teach you the basics of decent design as well as the basics of Photoshop. And remember, kids: A rainbow gradient and ~super duper krazy!!! warped text~ do not a slick, portfolio-ready image make.