Adobe Photoshop CS3 On Demand (Paperback)

~ Andy Anderson (Author), (Author), Perspection Inc. (Author)
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Adobe® Photoshop® CS3

FOR THOSE WHO WOULD RATHER BE SHOWN HOW THAN TOLD HOW

SEE HOW TO

• Browse, organize, and process files using Adobe Bridge and Version Cue

• Use automatic layer alignment and blending to work with objects

• Use live filters to view and modify the results of opening files

• Use more precise color correction to enhance a photo

• Easily convert images to black and white

• Use image trickery to change or enhance an image

• Create eye catching bevels and special effects

• Transform plain text into a show-stopping image

• Create Web animation sequences the easy way

• Use tool presets to construct the right tool for the right job

• Test content on different target devices using Adobe Device Central

 

On the Web

This book uses real world examples to give you a context in which to perform a task. This book also includes workshops to help you put together individual tasks into projects. The Photoshop example files that you need for project tasks are available at www.perspection.com

 

Perspection has written and produced books on a variety of computer software, including Adobe Flash CS3 Professional, Adobe Photoshop CS3 and CS2, Adobe Dreamweaver CS3, Microsoft Office 2007 and 2003, Microsoft Windows Vista and XP, Microsoft Expression Web, and Apple Mac OS X Panther. Perspection was founded in 1991, and is committed to providing information and training to help people use software more effectively. Perspection has written more than 80 computer books, and sold more than 5 million copies.

 

Includes ACE Courseware Objectives!

This courseware meets the objectives for the Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) Program. Upon completion of this courseware you may be prepared to take an exam for ACE qualification. To learn more about becoming an Adobe Certified Expert, visit www.adobe.com/support/certification/ace.html

 

            Introduction    

1          Getting Started with Photoshop CS3    

2          Understanding Navigation and Measurement Systems

3          Customizing the Way You Work 

4          Mastering the Art of Selection     

5          Working with Layers

6          Working with the History Palette   

7          Working with Adjustment Layers, Filters, and Tools      

8          Understanding Colors and Channels       

9          Using the Paint, Shape Drawing, and Eraser Tools       

10        Creating Layer and Channel Masks        

11        Using the Paths Palette      

12        Working with Layer Styles  

13        Getting Creative with Type

14        Manipulating Images with Filters  

15        Automating Your Work with Actions          

16        Controlling Image Output  

17        Working with Automate Commands

18        Managing Color from Monitor to Print

19        Designing for the Web and Devices

20        Extending Photoshop CS3

21        Working Together with Adobe Programs

            Workshops: Putting It All Together

            New Features  

            Adobe Certified Expert  

Index  

About the Author

Andy Anderson is a graphics designer and illustrator who has worked with Photoshop since it was released. A university professor, Andy is a sought-after lecturer in the U.S., Canada, and Europe. The remainder of his time is split between writing graphics and fiction books, and developing graphics, animations, and resource materials for various corporations and seminar companies. His clients include designers and trainers from the U.S. Government, Boeing, Disneyland, and other Fortune 500 companies.

 

Steve Johnson has written more than 45 books on a variety of computer software, including Adobe Photoshop CS2, Microsoft Office 2007 and 2003, Microsoft Windows Vista and XP, Apple Mac OS X Panther, Adobe Flash CS3, Macromedia Flash MX 2004 and 8, and Macromedia Director MX 2004. In 1991, after working for Apple Computer and Microsoft, Steve founded Perspection, Inc., which writes and produces software training. When he is not staying up late writing, he enjoys playing golf, gardening, and spending time with his wife, Holly, and three children, JP, Brett, and Hannah. When time permits, he likes to travel to such places as New Hampshire in October, and Hawaii. Steve and his family live in Pleasanton, California, but can

also be found visiting family all over the western United States.

 

Product Details

• Paperback: 592 pages
• Publisher: Que; 1 edition (May 11, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789736918
• ISBN-13: 978-0789736918
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #464,880 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good Information, Careless Proofing, September 30, 2007

By	CMOS (US) - See all my reviews

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When I purchase a book that sells itself as a path to ACE certifications, I expect many things including depth and detail for every function. What I don't expect are incorrectly labeled captions, and misplaced or erroneous screen shots. This book *does* have many good examples and descriptions of important Photoshop CS3 functions, but this is marred by several pages throughout, that were not carefully proofed. Many beginners will be confused when they read how-to steps that actually contradict the screen shot and labels that are used for the same example.

I typically stay away from SAMS and QUE books for this reason and this book turned out to be no exception. I won't be buying another one again. Try your luck with New Riders, Peachpit and Focal Press. Their Photoshop books are typically high quality and worth every penny (also because they not only proof things carefully but choose amazing authors).

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for Intermediate+ and those seeking ACE certification, July 12, 2007

By	K. Busby - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I don't believe I could have bought a better book, being at an intermediate level on Photoshop. This book is put together in such a well-organized, well-designed way, anyone already having some knowledge of Photoshop, but needing to fine tune certain areas or prepare for the Adobe Certified Expert exam, should find everything they need in its 500+ pages.

Although it starts with the most basic areas: installing, first-time use, basic interface and tool use, the book doesn't go into a lot of discussion about each area. Those with no knowledge of Photoshop may be distressed at how fast the authors go on to other features of the program.

The table of contents lists each task by page, color-coded by chapter. For those upgrading from previous versions, the authors display a "New!" icon next to tasks that are new to CS3.

The whole book is full-color, with many visual examples. Each task is designed to be basic enough to be shown on one page, or two pages facing each other; the authors wanted to make sure readers didn't have to flip pages when learning the same topic. This is where the book gets its fast pace. The tasks consist of basic things such as "Creating a Layer Mask," "Selecting Layers" or "Using the Lasso Marquee Tool." Each task normally has a paragraph explaining details and possible uses, and has a sidebar showing step-by-step how to accomplish the task. There are also separate boxes with additional info such as the For Your Information and Did You Know? boxes.

For those interested in taking the ACE exam, each task covering an ACE objective displays the appropriate icon. Also, at the back of the book, in the certification section is a list of certification objectives along with the page that covers that topic. The only thing I would ask to include in the book is some indication in the table of contents as to which topics are ACE objectives. I went through the book and verified each topic and highlighted the page number in the table of contents for my own information.

It's an excellent book, one that will remain close by for reference as I go back over each topic in preparation for the exam.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars CS3 on Demand, July 21, 2007

By	D. Fowler "D. Fowler" (CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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This is an excellent reference for the new Photoshop CS3. The layout is easy to understand and is helpful for both a Photoshop "Newbie" or an advanced user.