Photoshop CS3 All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies (For Dummies (Computers)) [Paperback]

Barbara Obermeier (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 047011195X | ISBN-13: 978-0470111956 | Publication Date: May 29, 2007 | Edition: 1

Get your picture-perfect guide to using all the cool features of Photoshop CS3.

Whether you're new to Photoshop, want to take your skills up a notch, or want to quickly master the new features and enhancements in Photoshop CS3, you've come to the right place. Nine easy-to-follow minibooks cover Photoshop fundamentals plus the newest tools and techniques. "Putting It Together" exercises give you hands-on experience. This is your one-stop guide to Photoshop. You'll learn to:

• Specify size and resolution.
• Correct contrast, color, and clarity.
• Create top-notch selections.
• Composite images with layers and blending modes.
• Make adjustments with levels and curves.
• Prep graphics for print or the Web.

Order your copy of this 9 books in 1 - with hundreds of examples in full color -- today!

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

9 books in 1 — with hundreds of examples in full color!

Your picture-perfect guide to using all the cool features of Photoshop CS3

Whether you're new to Photoshop, want to take your skills up a notch, or want to quickly take advantage of the new features and enhancements in Photoshop CS3, you've come to the right place. Nine easy-to-follow minibooks cover Photoshop fundamentals plus the newest tools and techniques. "Putting It Together" exercises give you hands-on experience. This is your one-stop guide to Photoshop.

• Specify size and resolution

• Correct contrast, color, and clarity

• Create top-notch selections

• Composite images with layers and blending modes

• Make adjustments with levels and curves

• Prep graphics for print or the Web

About the Author

Barbara Obermeier is the principal of Obermeier Design, a graphic design studio in California specializing in print and Web design. She is currently a Visual Communication faculty member at Brooks Institute of Photography.

Product Details

• Paperback: 720 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies; 1 edition (May 29, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 047011195X
• ISBN-13: 978-0470111956
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #253,587 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Barbara Obermeier is the principal of Obermeier Design, a graphic design studio in California specializing in print and web design. She is currently a faculty member in the School of Design at Brooks Institute. She is the author of Photoshop CS5 All-in-One For Dummies and co-author of Photoshop Elements 9 for Dummies (Wiley). Barb has contributed as author or coauthor to over two dozen books on Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, Illustrator, PowerPoint, and digital photography.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A perfect pick for any who find detailed Photoshop coverages confusing., September 7, 2007

By 

Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Photoshop CS3 All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies (For Dummies (Computers)) (Paperback)

Plenty of Photoshop CS3 books on the market update information to this latest Photoshop release, but few offer an extensive desk reference packing in the latest tools and techniques of the latest program with easy details on how to do everything from simple adjustments such as specifying size to using layering and blending modes for advanced compositions and refinement. From full color screen shots and color examples of modified photos to techniques and strategies, Photoshop CS3 All-in-One Desk Reference for Dummies is one of the most extensive coverages on the market - and a perfect pick for any who find detailed Photoshop coverages confusing.

Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch

33 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A usable practical guide for serious readers., August 14, 2007

By 

Boca Buddy (Boca Raton, FL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Photoshop CS3 All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies (For Dummies (Computers)) (Paperback)

If you are like me -- an intelligent (I hope) experienced computer person who has never used Photoshop but wants to learn how to do useful work (not just play around) -- this book is for you. For example, you can actually look in the index and find what you are looking for.

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent full explanation reference, July 19, 2007

By 

Floyd L. Nordin "Fondly sewed by Floyd" (Orem UT) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Photoshop CS3 All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies (For Dummies (Computers)) (Paperback)

I liked "Photoshop CS3 for Dummies" as a good overview text - then I use this "Photoshop CS3 All-in-one Reference for Dummies" as a detailed text on most of the heavy features of Photoshop. I was pretty good with Photoshop CS and all the versions of the program before - but I am learning a GREAT deal from this tome on the more sophisticated features.