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Are you ready for an amazing new version of The Photoshop Book that breaks all the rules? Scott Kelby, Editor and Publisher of Photoshop User magazine—and the best-selling Photoshop author in the world today—once again takes this book to a whole new level as he uncovers more of the latest, most important, and most useful new Adobe Photoshop CS5 techniques for digital photographers.

This major update to his award-winning, record-breaking book does something for digital photographers that’s never been done before—it cuts through the bull and shows you exactly “how to do it.” It’s not a bunch of theory; it doesn’t challenge you to come up with your own settings or figure it out on your own. Instead, Scott shows you step by step the exact techniques used by today’s cutting-edge digital photographers, and best of all, he shows you flat-out exactly which settings to use, when to use them, and why. That’s why the previous editions of this book are widely used as the official study guide in photography courses at colleges and universities around the world.

Each year, Scott trains thousands of professional photographers how to use Photoshop, and almost without exception they have the same questions, the same problems, and the same challenges—and that’s exactly what he covers in this book. You’ll learn:

The sharpening techniques the pros really use.
The pros’ tricks for fixing the most common digital photo problems fast!
The step-by-step setup for getting what comes out of your printer to match exactly what you see onscreen.
A whole chapter on how to process HDR (High Dynamic Range) images using CS5’s new Merge to HDR Pro.
How to master CS5’s new Content-Aware Fill.
How to color correct any photo without breaking a sweat.
How to process RAW images like a pro (plus how to take advantage of all the new Camera Raw features in CS5!).
How to use the included gray card to make color correction just a matter of three clicks.
How to show your work like a pro!
A host of shortcuts, workarounds, and slick “insider” tricks to send your productivity through the roof!

Plus, Scott includes a special bonus chapter with his own CS5 workflow, from start to finish, and each chapter ends with a Photoshop Killer Tips section, packed with time-saving, job-saving tips that make all the difference. If you’re a digital photographer, and if you’re ready to learn all the “tricks of the trade”—the same ones that today’s leading pros use to correct, edit, sharpen, retouch, and present their work—then you’re holding the book that will do just that.

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Scott Kelby is Editor and Publisher of Photoshop User magazine, President of the National Association of Photoshop Professionals, Training Director for the Adobe Photoshop Seminar Tour, and one of the leading seminar instructors in the country today. Scott is the author of the best-selling books The Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3 Book for Digital Photographers, Photoshop Down & Dirty Tricks, and The Digital Photography Book (volumes 1, 2 & 3), among others. His easygoing, plain-English style of teaching makes learning Photoshop fun. He trains thousands in his live seminars each year and knows firsthand which techniques are in hot demand, and now he shares them here in his latest book.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ New Riders Pub; 1st edition (January 1, 2010)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 480 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780321703569
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0321703569
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.45 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 0.75 x 9.75 inches

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Very Good for Photographers

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I'm not quite sure how to summarize this book, but will give it a try of course. Kelby knows his stuff, no question, and he does a pretty good job of filling you in on what you don't already know with respect to fixing those average, as well as good, photos of yours. You WILL learn to make better prints in the end, though Kelby only touches on printing at the end of the book. The book is a Camera Raw (which I really needed) and Photoshop primer, except that you do need to know a lot of the basics, especially of Photoshop, already. (Here's where it's hard to summarize.) He will tell you of some fairly basic stuff, such as how to use Curves, how to Crop in a number of different ways, how to sharpen and/or reduce noise, how to Dodge and Burn, and all the rest to much to mention, but he doesn't really ever explain what a Layer IS. You see? He assumes you know that already, that is, what a Layer is and reasons for using them at all. That's also true of masking and a few other basics of Photoshop. Actually, I think his chapters concerning Camera Raw are some of the best in the book, as it is a bit more explanatory, or so it seemed to me. But then I had less knowledge of Camera Raw than of Photoshop.

So, it's not a book for beginners but it's still a book for beginners. Sorry about that. If you've at least got the basics of Photoshop already then this is a very good book that teaches about all of Photoshop, and Camera Raw, photographic capabilities and what you can do with those. Don't look for a chapter on Photoshop 3D, however, or, say, anything about painting in Photoshop. Those aren't what he teaches. He teaches photography like it says on the cover of the book, "for digital photographers." There are many more tools in Photoshop not necessarily intended for photography, though Photoshop remains first and foremost a digital darkroom, and Camera Raw even more so. Camera Raw is strictly for photography and it should not be ignored, even if Photoshop by itself has most of the same tools. Camera Raw can still outshine Photoshop in certain respects and Kelby points out where as well as how. He's excellent on Camera Raw in particular. I can't possibly list all that's in the book, as it's jam-packed with methods both basic and more advanced, bearing in mind that Kelby is himself a commercial photographer--at least in this book.

At the end of each chapter are his "Photoshop Killer Tips," a lot of which are pretty neat, if not all of them. A few aren't so "killer." But most are and well worth knowing. Can't give any away here, but I'd guess that some of them aren't known by a lot of pros. Kelby will also lead you to a fantastic plug-in to try out and then buy if you can afford it. Man, it's a really good one, in my opinion! I'll probably spend the dough to get it after having tried it out. It includes, though Kelby doesn't say a lot about the plug-in per se, a terrific noise reducing tool, something Photoshop notoriously lacks. Camera Raw's is better.

The book is very well organized, which I always appreciate. Having said that, and after adding that what is in this book could make you into a pro as long as you otherwise take great photos, there are spots where the book suffers from insufficient explanation of some method or other, or of some tool or other; i.e. using Photoshop's new Refine Edge tool. If you work at these things long enough you'll eventually work out how it works, but on these occasions a little more in the way of explanation would help.

I took a star off for that reason in general. In fact, all of these instruction books suffer from a common syndrome that really bugs me; namely, using as illustrations photos that are perfectly suited to the use of a given method or tool. I get why authors do it but I'm still bugged by it. Just once I'd like to see one of them use a really tough example of how to do something. E.g., try that Refine Edge tool on a photo with a background a lot more busy and it doesn't work so well, or try dodging or burning an area not so well defined as in the case of the photo used by an author specifically chosen for the purpose of illustrating dodging and burning. I tried to get the Refine Edge tool to work on a photo of some trees against a fairly dark background, wherein contrast was not so great, and forgetaboutit. Not happening. Against a clear bright sky it would have been easy, but not all photos come like that. And I wonder if there's a way I could do it but just can't find out or if there's just no way. (One way that helps a little with the Refine Edge tool is to temporarily blow up contrast and THEN try the tool. Hey, Adobe, the older tool was better.)

Most all of these instructional writers are lazy about this, including Kelby, who's otherwise an engaging and clear writer 95% of the time. And not to say Kelby isn't ever critical of both programs. He certainly is on several occasions, even chastising Adobe, and I LIKE THAT. The book really is very good and I DO recommend it for serious photographers. Great reference book to have around too.

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Should Be Bundled with Photoshop

Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2010

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I bought the three previous editions of this book for previous versions of Photoshop and refer to them constantly, so buying this one when I upgraded to CS5 was an automatic decision. As a member of a camera club, I process lots of photos for competitions and other purposes and Scott's books have made all the difference in the quality of my final images.

An advantage Scott's books have over some other Photoshop books I've tried is that his books are both descriptive and prescriptive. Some descriptive books tell you, in great detail, how Photoshop features work, but not when to use them, what settings work best, and why you'd use one technique over another. Scott includes some description, but devotes his time to prescribing very specifically what you should do, including exact numbers for such things as the sliders in the HDR panel, for sharpening different types of photos, etc. This is a cookbook, and it's got great recipes.

I keep it right next to my computer and look up techniques, both new ones and ones I've used before whose steps I've forgotten. And the fact that this is a book--and not a YouTube video, instructional DVD, online manual or help forum, or e-book--matters. Those sources all have their place, but for convenience, rapid and random access, and the ability to follow a step-by-step approach at your own pace, a book is the best reference source.

I understand why some reviewers say they don't think it's necessary to buy this edition if you have the previous edition, but I've had that same decision to make three times, and I believe you're missing out if you don't "upgrade" the book when you upgrade the application. If you don't, it's like buying the new model of the car you owned before, but not buying the new owner's manual and instead just using the old one. Sure, some of the features are the same and work the same, like the brake, but you're missing out on learning about and using new features that give you new capabilities, like the navigation system. For most people, those new features are one of main reasons they chose to upgrade in the first place.

The section on HDR in the new book is good example. There was a section on HDR in the CS4 book, but Scott's take-away message was, Don't use it--use Photomatix instead. In this book he says, "Photoshop CS5's HDR Pro is one of the biggest stars of the entire CS5 upgrade ... which makes this a really usable and powerful tool ...". To take advantage of the new functionality you paid for--like HDR, the new Mini Bridge, and so on--you need the new book.

One more point on the comparison between new and older editions of the book: The sections that appear in both books are similar, but not identical. They've been revised to reflect changes in the program, include new demo images, and have some changed sub-sections. Also, don't throw out your CS4 (and previous) books--some really useful techniques in each book don't make it into the new book; not because they're outdated but because if everything gets carried over from book to book, there would be no room for the new material.

I also like the addition of the Killer Tips section at the end of each chapter. Using them saves time and make you feel like a power user.

All in all, this book is such a key to producing much-improved images with Photoshop that Adobe should bundle it with the program.

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Scott Kelby's latest CS5 Book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 24, 2010

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As a regular user of Photoshop and a big fan of Scott Kelby's work I found this book excellent. Written in Scott's memorable style (and humour) it shows how to take advantage of the latest developments in this version of CS5 with lots of examples of the best settings for a particular tool or a specific effect. Invaluable to users of CS5 and a must have for your collection. You will refer to it many times.

But, their is one big problem. The first book I received had missing or illegible print on approximately ten pages. An unsatisfactory report was sent to Amazon who arranged for a replacement. Although I highlighted that their stock needed to be checked for similar problems I was advised that my copy was the only one affected and a replacement copy was sent. This copy displayed similar faults (although not the same pages) and additionally the depth of colour was very poor on the cover and on various photos inside. In fact some of the text was even poorer quality than the first copy. I have since seen reports of this problem on the internet and additionally the one and only copy in my local bookshop displayed the same faults so there is obviously a batch problem. (confined to the UK?).

I arranged for this copy to be returned under the very efficient Returns arrangement but as Amazon were displaying that they were unable to send a replacement (due to a customer complaining that their was a problem with the book) I have decided to keep it as the information within the book is invaluable to me. I will just have to put up with the missing text / photos.

I do appreciate that the failure in the printing process is out with the control of Amazon but I do feel that having been advised of a problem and having been asked to check their stocks they seem to have failed to do so in an efficient manner and consequently have incurred a lot of unnecessary work in returns and replacements and upset a lot of customers along the way.

If you find a copy anywhere then I advise you to thoroughly examine it for missing / illegible text / pictures before parting with your money!!

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J. Haynes

Kelby Strikes Again...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 3, 2011

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Scott Kelby is a prolific writer on the Adobe "Photoshop" range of products, a photographer in his own right and very knowledgeable. I am a long time user of Photoshop and over the years have bought various reference books because whilst I use it mainly for photography, it is a "huge program" that can be used in many different ways for web and graphic design. Photoshop itself is more of a evolutionary program but every so often and beyond the marketing hype, there are significant changes and version 5(CS5) has a few so worth me buying a new book I decided.

The "Kelby Format" is for chapter lesson/step throughs that illustrate various aspects of the software, the pictures used you can download so that you can work on the same images. These books do not have to be read in sequence, Chapter 1 onwards, you can dip into them as you choose which is what I do to focus on those things that are "different" in this version of Photoshop. As I only buy this series once in a while, this book serves another purpose for me, it makes me review my personal techniques in using PS, how I do this or that when working on images which might have been fine in an earlier versions of Photoshop but now there is a better tool or "wrinkle" to be used.

Because of the original cost of a Photoshop licence, it is not software for the casual user and whilst this is an excellent book for people who use PS in a photographic context, if you are totally new to PS and don't yet understand the software and want an introduction to it, likely not the book you need at this stage. Not because it is so difficult, this book and the software will get you well ahead but only in using it as a photographer, PS does a lot more than just that. Adobe CS5 Photoshop (PC)[[ASIN:B003DZ0DUQ Adobe CS5 Photoshop, Upgrade Version from Photoshop CS2/CS3/CS4 (Mac)

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The Adobe Photoshop CS5 Book for Digital Photographers

Reviewed in Canada on June 30, 2014

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I first 'met' this series of books at the Photoshop CS2 edition, following the recommendation from a local photo store. Didn't regret it as Scott seems able to select and explain just the editing functions and techniques that a digital photographer really needs to have to hand. He tries to bring some levity to the explanation of the techniques but I must confess that his idea of humour doesn't quite match mine. :-)

Note, the book isn't an all encompassing manual on CS5 and not all of the necessary techniques covered in earlier books (for earlier versions of CS) are re-hashed in this particular edition. I certainly still keep my CS2 edition to hand. This may seem just like a ploy to get you buying a complete set of books but Scott makes the point that including everything previously covered would result in one VERY thick book.

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Ivan Strahan

Absolutely indispensible

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 13, 2010

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There are three things that you have to know about Scott Kelby: i) he is possibly the most knowledgeable person about Photoshop on the face of the planet; ii) he has a rare ability to explain complex processes clearly, backed up by illustrations which are large and actually helpful; and iii) the man is as mad as a hatter.
Once you accept the fact that parts of this book will wander into a world largely populated by Monty Python, you will find that this is the one book that you absolutely have to have, if you are going to use Photoshop CS5 both effectively and enjoyably.
Each step is described with such crystal clarity that even someone as technically inept as myself can quickly grasp both the principle and the practice of the various techniques to take your photographs from RAW to a final state that reflects exactly where you want to go with the image.
There are times when I get the feeling that Scott Kelby actually knows more about Photoshop than the Adobe wizards who created it in the first place.
If you are a CS5 user, the bottom line about this book is this: just buy it.

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Dickydark

Voices - and images - that matter!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 31, 2012

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I bought Scott Kelby's book when I got CS2 and found it ideal for my needs i.e. being able to dip in and out of things I needed to be able to do in Photoshop. This book follows the same style. No need to read from cover to cover - just look up what you want in the index, find the relevant page and follow the step by step guide. Really good photo images and screenshots allow you to easily follow what Scott is saying. There is a bit more emphasis on Camera Raw and I probably will need to get into this. But unless you're some sort of genius with software you're going to need a book like this to find your way round. CS5 is so different from CS2 that I wouldn't be without this bible.

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