Teach Yourself VISUALLY Photoshop CS [Paperback]

Mike Wooldridge (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 24, 2003 | Series: Teach Yourself Visually

Are you a visual learner? Do you prefer instructions that show you how to do something – and skip the long-winded explanations?

If so, then this book is for you. Open it up and you’ll find clear, step-by-step screen shots that show you how to tackle more than 140 Photoshop tasks, from launching the program and setting preferences to scaling images, replacing colors, correcting shadows, and generating patterns.

"I write to extend my thanks and appreciation for your books. They are clear, easy to follow, and straight to the point. Keep up the good work!"
– Seward Kollie (Dakar, Senegal)

"Your books are extraordinary! THANK YOU! I buy them for friends, family, and colleagues."
— Christine J. Manfrin (Castle Rock, CO)

• "Teach Yourself VISUALLY" sidebars offer practical tips and tricks
• Full-color screen shots demonstrate each task
• Succinct explanations walk you through step by step
• Two-page lessons break big topics into bite-sized modules

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Are you a visual learner? Do you prefer instructions that show you how to do something -- and skip the long-winded explanations?

If so, then this book is for you. Open it up and you’ll find clear, step-by-step screen shots that show you how to tackle more than 140 Photoshop tasks, from launching the program and setting preferences to scaling images, replacing colors, correcting shadows, and generating patterns.

"I write to extend my thanks and appreciation for your books. They are clear, easy to follow, and straight to the point. Keep up the good work!"
-- Seward Kollie (Dakar, Senegal)

"Your books are extraordinary! THANK YOU! I buy them for friends, family, and colleagues."
— Christine J. Manfrin (Castle Rock, CO)

• "Teach Yourself VISUALLY" sidebars offer practical tips and tricks
• Full-color screen shots demonstrate each task
• Succinct explanations walk you through step by step
• Two-page lessons break big topics into bite-sized modules

About the Author

Mike Wooldridge is a Web developer in the San Francisco Bay area. He has authored several other VISUAL books, including Teach Yourself VISUALLY Photoshop Elements 2, Photoshop Elements 2: Top 100 Simplified Tips & Tricks, and Master VISUALLY Dreamweaver MX and Flash MX.

Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Visual; illustrated edition edition (November 24, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764541811
• ISBN-13: 978-0764541810
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,402,699 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Mike Wooldridge is a user-interface designer and Web developer. He has authored more than 20 books for Wiley's Visual series.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy To Understand - Adobe Photoshop CS Quick Answers, July 6, 2004

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Diane Cipollo (Editor at BellaOnline.com) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Teach Yourself VISUALLY Photoshop CS (Paperback)

As a digital artist I am visually oriented. So it is only natural that the first book I buy when I get new software or an upgrade to my favorite software is a Teach Yourself Visually book. I found the Teach Yourself Visually Adobe Photoshop CS by Mike Wooldridge very useful for two reasons. First the book quickly familiarized me with the changes and additions for the newest Photoshop upgrade. Secondly I keep it close to my computer for those times when I need a quick "how-to" answer and not a long explanation.

The book is divided into logical task oriented sections so it is easy to find any topic such as color modes, how to use layers or contact sheets. Each topic has short, step-by-step, easy to follow instructions and matching screen shots. The screen shots are labeled to correspond with the instructions. So you won't waste time searching for the button, palette or drop-down list being discussed.

Along with the step-by-step instructions there are helpful sidebars that explain how, why and when to use some of the 140+ Photoshop features.

The author has written several other books in the VISUAL series including Teach Yourself VISUALLY Photoshop Elements, Teach Yourself VISUALLY Illustrator 10, and Teach Yourself Visually Dreamweaver 4. Besides his technical writing his is also an educator and web designer. He lives in San Francisco.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A book for right-brainers!, January 12, 2005

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KC "Wildlife photographer" (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Teach Yourself VISUALLY Photoshop CS (Paperback)

I have many Photoshop books... but none of them helped me as much as this straightforward manuscript. If you consider yourself "right-brained", buy this book first... then all of the other great books will make more sense.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Makes it so easy!, August 9, 2005

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B. Mason "Photo Gal" (Benicia, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Teach Yourself VISUALLY Photoshop CS (Paperback)

This is an excellent, easy tool- the kind of book you truly just pull off the shelf for a reference, find what you need to do, and put it back. It's been super helpful to me, an intermediate Photoshop user.