Photoshop 6 In Depth: New Techniques Every Designer Should Know for Today's Print, Multimedia, and Web [Paperback]

David Xenakis (Author), Benjamin Levisay (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 21, 2001

Takes the mystery out of the new Photoshop functions! Readers will learn layering, channel selection, color corrections, prepress, integration with other applications, and how to prepare images for the Web. The linear format in each chapter addresses individual topics, allowing readers to select according to their needs and skill levels. This book includes two CD-ROMs, which contain a collection of third-party software such as filters, plug-ins, and also stock photos and all files needed to complete the book's tutorials.

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About the Author

David Xenakis (Sioux Falls, SD) has experienced the entire spectrum of Photoshop development as the owner of Xenakis Design Services, a corporate consulting and high-end color print preparation firm that also offers digital prepress training. He presents Photoshop and prepress seminars nationwide,and was elected a life member of Who's Who Worldwide for his achievements in digital prepress.

Benjamin Levisay (Sioux Falls, SD) serves as principal trainer for MacDoctors, and Apple and Adobe reseller and service provider in Southeastern South Dakota, specializing in Font and Image Management and Imaging. Benjamin has lectured and trained in Adobe Photoshop.

Product Details

• Paperback: 912 pages
• Publisher: Coriolis Group Books (March 21, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1576107884
• ISBN-13: 978-1576107881
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.5 x 1.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,346,301 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Needs work, August 14, 2001

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This review is from: Photoshop 6 In Depth: New Techniques Every Designer Should Know for Today's Print, Multimedia, and Web (Paperback)

I have Photoshop 5 In Depth and ordered PS 6 ID, assuming it would be as good as the first.

I discovered immediately that it was a poorer version of PS5 and was highly disappointed. It's a basic repeat of PS 5 In Depth with very little to add sprinkled with SO many mistakes.

It's not as thick as the PS5 ID and most of the new material is on the CD. It's very difficult to try to follow directions when you have to use your computer to read...or print it out, costing you even MORE money after paying so much for the book already. Even then, the book and ebook just skimmed the surface of all the new functions Photoshop has to offer.

I feel the authors were lazy in compiling this book and were just waiting for the money to roll in. Productions costs were cut (less ink and paper than the previous issue) but the cost of the book remained unchanged.

It's a good book if you don't already have it as part of your Photoshop book collection, but it's not a good upgrade if you already have it. Be ready for stupid mistakes. I don't feel they really reviewed the PS6 upgrade before publishing the book.