Photoshop CS5 Digital Classroom, (Book and Video Training) [Paperback]

Jennifer Smith (Author), AGI Creative Team (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 24, 2010 | ISBN-10: 0470607777 | ISBN-13: 978-0470607770 | Edition: 1

Photoshop CS5 is included with the Creative Suite 5.5 bundle. This book covers the version of Photoshop that ships with both Creative Suite 5 and Creative Suite 5.5. Photoshop is the world’s most popular image-editing software, with more than four million users worldwide. This full-color book with video tutorials works together to create an entire Photoshop training which photographers, Web designers, and graphic designers can complete at their own pace. Fourteen lessons cover the features and capabilities of the newest version of Photoshop while teaching all the essential skills.

• Photoshop is the image-editing software preferred by professional photographers and designers around the world; the latest version includes new functionality and enhanced tools
• Each of the 14 lessons developed by Adobe certified instructors includes step-by-step instructions, lesson files, and video tutorials
• Covers Adobe Bridge, Camera RAW, masks and layers, painting and retouching, selections and layers, and more, taking you from the basics through intermediate-level skills

Photoshop CS5 Digital Classroom allows you to learn Photoshop from the experts who create official Adobe training materials, and do it at your own speed.

Note: DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file. These materials are available for download upon purchase.

Editorial Reviews

Review

‘This book offers a complete package for those who want to learn Photoshop CS5 inside out'. (Photoshop Daily.com, August 2010).

From the Inside Flap

Photoshop is a program that offers unlimited possibilities, and that is why you see more books on Photoshop than any other creative application. It is important to choose the book that is most appropriate for you. The Digital Classroom for Photoshop CS5 is geared for beginners to intermediate users who need to understand the core capabilities of Photoshop and how to best take advantage of the tools needed to complete a task.
This book is perfect for graphic, web, interactive designers, and introductory photographers but may not be the book for you if you are just looking for new features. If you are just starting out with Photoshop, then every feature is new, and you will want to see how they fit into a successful workflow.
If you're a new user looking to get started, or have been self-taught, or are looking for a broad survey of everything that is possible with Photoshop, then the Digital Classroom is a good choice. After teaching Photoshop to thousands of people at American Graphics Institute, I've discovered that even long-time users who are self-taught can benefit from coverage of fundamentals. The step-by-step instructions, the lesson files and the videos on the included DVD are helpful for those starting out with Photoshop. Have fun discovering!

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Product Details

• Paperback: 416 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (May 24, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470607777
• ISBN-13: 978-0470607770
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,403 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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  • #45 in Books > Computers & Technology > Graphic Design

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

34 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Learning CS5, May 20, 2010

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This review is from: Photoshop CS5 Digital Classroom, (Book and Video Training) (Paperback)

I have used CS2, CS3 and now recently upgraded to CS5. There were a few changes and improvements, and I wanted some help. I ordered this book because it was the first available, but I am not disappointed in the least. I think a novice or intermediate will be happy with the walkthrough style lessons, clear and easy to understand. The new features in CS5 are well covered, as well as all the basics. Included is a DVD with all lesson files.
I have used Kelby, Deke, and Eisenman in past, I rate this as good.....

23 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific!, June 28, 2010

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Lady B. (AZ) - See all my reviews

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The very first lesson jump starts you into the world of photoshop. Never having had any experience with photoshop before, I learned very quickly how to create, enhance and completely change images. The DVD is a lifesaver. In roughly five minutes, the instructor teaches the concepts in the chapter that usually take an hour to absorb by reading. I would recommend this book to anyone new to photoshop.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Learned so much!, September 13, 2010

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This review is from: Photoshop CS5 Digital Classroom, (Book and Video Training) (Paperback)

It was amazing to me how quickly I was able to get started in Photoshop CS5 with the help of this book. The instruction is clear, and the lessons are informative and helpful. The DVD is great too! It offers high quality video tutorials based on the lessons in the book. Its nice to see live examples of written text, for about the same price as most stand alone books. I was very happy with this purchase!