Master Visually Photoshop 6 (with CD-ROM) [Paperback]

Ken Milburn (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 15, 2001 | ISBN-10: 0764535412 | ISBN-13: 978-0764535413

The most complete visual reference for this powerful image editing software is fully updated to cover all of the nuances of this summer's release of Photoshop.

You've never seen a Photoshop book like this before: completely designed for the visual learner with each task storyboarded across the bottom of every spread in clear, oversized, screenshots. Extensive coverage allows new and seasoned users alike, as well as those familiar with previous versions of the software, to get up and running with image editing for print or the Web in no time.

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From the Back Cover

"One picture is worth a thousand words." If you prefer instructions that show you how rather than tell you, then this comprehensive reference is for you. Hundreds of succinctly captioned, step-by-step screen shots reveal how to accomplish more than 280 Photoshop 6 tasks, including:

• Setting preferences for saving files
• Organizing projects by folder
• Creating contact proof sheets
• Making a picture package print
• Controlling overall image quality
• Merging channels
• Using brushes and palettes
• Applying artistic filters
• Preparing Web images
• Animating photographs

• "Master It" tips answer questions and present shortcuts
• High-resolution screen shots demonstrate each task
• Succinct explanations walk you through step-by-step
• Two-page lessons break big topics into bite-sized modules

Hot graphics software on CD-ROM!

• RAYflect Four Seasons
• Eye Candy 4000 demo
• Plus a fully searchable e-version of the book, sample artwork, and more!

System requirements; Pentium PC running Windows 98 or later, Windows NT 4 or later; or a Power Mac running Mac OS 8.5 or higher. See What's on the CD-ROM Appendix for details and complete system requirements.

About the Author

About the Authors Ken Milburn is a photo-digital illustrator and author. More than 250 of his articles and reviews on computer graphics and multimedia have appeared in InfoWorld, PC World, MacWeek, Mac User, Popular Computing, PC Computing, Computer Graphics World, Publish, and Windows magazines, and Ken is a contributing editor to Pictureit.msn.com. Ken has also worked as a user-interface design consultant for Mannequin, an application developed by the HumanCAD division of Biomechanics Corp. of America and the predecessor to Fractal Design's Poser. Milburn began his career as a fashion and travel photographer in Beverly Hills and now specializes in photo-digital illustration.

Product Details

• Paperback: 648 pages
• Publisher: Visual (April 15, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764535412
• ISBN-13: 978-0764535413
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 8.1 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,130,966 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for beginner or experienced user, September 29, 2004

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G. Scimeca "GDS" (Richmond, VA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Master Visually Photoshop 6 (with CD-ROM) (Paperback)

This is a great book whether you're a beginning user or you've been around the block a few times with the program. It is very clearly organized around the various program functions which, makes it great for reading straight through or picking out the functions as you need them. I borrowed the book for options on cropping and removing backgrounds and wound-up purchasing my own copy for its versatility and ease of use. It comes with an accompanying CD that has demo versions of some useful programs, as well as sample artwork and a full copy of the book you can search through on your computer. This book is superior to the "Teach Yourself Visually" series also from Maran, which tends to really hold your hand through the most basic functions. It is also much clearer than the text-oriented books which have more words than examples. A nice balance overall that all but the most advanced users will appreciate.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful books for beginners, January 23, 2010

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Jo E. Keith (Bay Area, California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Master Visually Photoshop 6 (with CD-ROM) (Paperback)

I have purchased several 'Master Visually' books. They are the best at guiding you through complicated material.