Photoshop Most Wanted 2: More Effects and Design Tips [Paperback]

Colin Smith (Author), Al Ward (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 2003

After the success of the first Photoshop Most Wanted book, Colin and Al were deluged with feedback from readers wanting more: this new book is the result. Jam-packed with great effects and design tips to achieve these in Adobe Photoshop, this book teaches how to create a whole range of textures, use Masks, Gradients, and Filters, and also uncovers some of the most sophisticated effects possible in Photoshop including realistic 3D objects.

This book assumes a competent skill level in Photoshop. It is aimed at intermediate Photoshop users who aspire to pro status, and also for professional users working with Photoshop every day who are looking for fresh inspiration and insider tips.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Al and Colin have received loads of positive comments from happy customers who bought the first; Photoshop Most Wanted book, and due to public demand they are back with more totally new effects and design tips. This is NOT a reworking of the old book - it's ALL completely new material. We've also listened to readers comments and one recurring request was to add a CD to the next book - so we have!

Once again, Al Ward and Colin Smith have teamed up to deliver a book on effects and techniques that visitors have been asking for...

As with all Friends of ED books, we offer efficient, comprehensive email support absolutely free. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

A certified Photoshop addict and webmaster of Action FX Photoshop Resources (ActionFX.com), Al Ward hails from Missoula, Montana. A former submariner in the U.S. Navy, Al now spends his time creating add-on software for Photoshop and writing on graphics-related topics. Al has been a contributor to Photoshop User Magazine and a contributing writer on Foundation Photoshop 6 and Photoshop Most Wanted: Effects and Design Tips, Inside Photoshop 6 and Special Edition Inside Photoshop 6 from New Riders. Al was also a panelist at the Photoshop World 2001 Los Angeles Conference, and contributes to the official National Association of Photoshop Professionals website as the actions area coordinator.

Colin Smith is an award-winning graphic designer who has caused a stir in the design community with his stunning photorealistic illustrations that he composes entirely in Photoshop. He is also founder of the popular PhotoshopCAFE web resource. He has won several design contests and awards including: first place, illustration, Photoshop World Guru Awards 2001, Los Angeles; finalist, Macworld Design Contest 2002, New York; and first Place, illustration, Photoshop World Guru Awards 2002, San Diego. Colin has coauthored six books for friends of ED, including From Photoshop to Dreamweaver, Photoshop Most Wanted 2, and Photoshop 7 Trade Secrets. His latest book is How to Do Everything with Photoshop CS (McGraw-Hill Osborne, 2003). Colin writes weekly columns for Planet Photoshop and the National Association of Photoshop Professionals member site, and is a contributing writer for the Photoshop User and Mac Design magazines.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: A-Press; 1 edition (September 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 159059262X
• ISBN-13: 978-1590592625
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 8.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,635,624 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing, February 5, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Photoshop Most Wanted 2: More Effects and Design Tips (Paperback)

Whilst the book looks great, it's obvious the writer was not in communication with the person who put together the accompanying CD. The files referred to in the book are not in the location described, nor do they have the filename described.
Also, don't expect to get the results shown, even when following the instructions precisely.
For $50 I expect better attention to detail.

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars An Unsatisfactory Mess, May 31, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Photoshop Most Wanted 2: More Effects and Design Tips (Paperback)

A $49.99 incomplete book. The files for this book are somewhere, just not on the CD. So, you must WASTE time trying to find a replacement.
The instructions for the tutorials render a poor version compared to the book's outcome, regardless of how closely you follow instructions. Again, one must WASTE time trying to figure out what you have already paid for.

To conclude, if you have time to WASTE, buy this book. Otherwise, you can get more detailed information/results by internet tutorials & save $49.99.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This book is a real eye opener for me!, February 28, 2004

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P Keur (The Netherlands) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Photoshop Most Wanted 2: More Effects and Design Tips (Paperback)

I started to work with photoshop 6 months ago and felt really stupid because i didn't know how to use photoshop at all. But then i came across this book 'photoshop most wanted 2', it showed me the way how to use photoshop like the pro's do and believe me, this book is also a breathtaker especially 'design project 1' WOW!

Colin and Al, thank you for showing me the way!

P.S. The pictures in the book are sometimes very small to read other than that i did get the results not always how they appear in the book but hey... i am just starting!