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Photoshop
6: The Complete Reference
"A
Very Thorough Instruction and Reference Book!"
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Title:
Photoshop
6: The Complete Reference
Author: Adele Droblas Greenberg & Seth Greenberg
Publisher: Osborne McGraw-Hill http://www.osborne.com
Publication Date: March 2001
Pages: 791 with CD
ISBN: 0-07-213167-5
Price: $49.99
Photoshop
6: The Complete Reference by Adele Droblas Greenberg and Seth Greenberg,
can be used as an instruction book and a reference manual. It covers virtually
every command and dialog box in the program from basic image manipulation
to advanced layering and masking techniques--plus a special focus on Web
graphics. The book is filled with instructions, hints, tips, step-by-step
tutorials, and full-fledged Photoshop projects. You can re-create these
projects with the images included on the CD-ROM that comes with the book.
There is also a bonus chapter on color theory on the CD that takes a thorough
look at the difference between the RGB and CMYK color models, as well
as discussing the HSB and Lab color models. |
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Beginning to advanced computer users.
The book is appropriate for everyone. This resource gives professionals
detailed coverage of new features, while beginners and intermediate users
can follow tutorials and step-by-step projects. |
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Inside
you'll find information on the following:
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Maneuver inside the Photoshop studio and color management system;
- Incorporate
substantial tool upgrades and Web graphics capabilities;
- Perform
image retouching and color correction;
- Use
actions and history palettes to locate and select your image's best
iteration;
- Import
and export files, use masks and layers, and more;
- Work
with animations, rollovers, and other Web effects;
- Learn
painting techniques as a means of mastering image manipulation;
- Prepare
your images for print or Web publication with full instructions for
using ImageReady;
- CD-ROM
includes Alien Skin filters, Adobe tryout software, and useable images.
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How
The Book Is Organized |
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Photoshop
6: The Complete Reference consists of: an Introduction; 19 chapters (plus
a bonus chapter on the CD); appendixes; and is divided into four parts. |
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Introduction |
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Introduction:
The book begins with a special Introduction which includes an overview
of the book. |
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Part
I: Photoshop Basics |
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Chapters
1 through 5
are introductory chapters that guide you through the fundamental tools
and basic features of the program.
- Chapter
1: Getting Started in Photoshop:
Introduces you into the world of Photoshop with a tour of the program's
menus, palettes, options, and tools. It also discusses how to separate
and dock palettes to customize your workspace.
- Chapter
2: Using Photoshop's Color Management System:
Provides a guide to Photoshop 6's Color Management System. This chapter
helps ensure that your monitor is properly calibrated, and that when
you start your Photoshop work, the colors on your screen are displayed
as accurately as possible.
- Chapter
3: Using Type in Photoshop and ImageReady:
Introduces you to the type capabilities of Photoshop 6. It provides
a detailed look at Photoshop's numerous type options and includes several
tutorial exercises for creating type effects. It also looks at the new
Type Warp command.
- Chapter
4: Working with Selections:
Gives you an overview of the selection tools and how you can use them
to create montages, collages, and vignettes.
- Chapter
5: Using the Painting and Eraser Tools:
Covers Photoshop's painting tools. You find out how to create custom
brushes and how to get the most out of Photoshop's different blending
modes.
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Part
II: Image Editing Fundamentals |
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Chapters
6 through 10
focus on image editing to bring you to an intermediate level.
- Chapter
6: Introduction to Image Editing:
Offers an introductory look at image-editing techniques. You learn how
to use the Blur/Sharpen, Dodge/Burn/Sponge, and Clone Stamp tools. You
also get a chance to try out Photoshop 6's History palette and History
brush.
- Chapter
7: Digitizing and Changing Image Size:
Covers the steps involved in digitizing images and understanding how
to use Photoshop's Image Size dialog box. The chapter features an in-depth
discussion of how to choose the correct resolution when creating and
digitizing images.
- Chapter
8:
Cropping, Transforming, and Adjusting Images:
Discusses how to transform images. It includes a discussion on cropping
and rotating images. It also explains the Image>Rotate Canvas and
Edit>Transform commands.
- Chapter
9:
Preparing Images for the Web with Photoshop
and ImageReady: Provides an introduction to Web file formats,
such as GIF, JPEG,a nd PNG. The focus is on preparing high-quality images
for the Web, using both Photoshop and ImageReady.
- Chapter
10:
Creating Web Effects with Slices, Animation,
and Rollovers: Focuses on the special effects you can create
for the Web with ImageReady. Topics include: creating Web animation
and learning to use rollovers, image maps, and image slices.
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Part
III: Applying Effects to Your Images |
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Chapter
11 through 19
provide more advanced techniques.
- Chapter
11:
Working with Actions and History States:
Shows you how to use Photoshop's Actions and History palettes. The chapter
also explains how to use the Photoshop 6 Batch command to apply actions
to multiple files.
- Chapter
12:
Using Filters in Photoshop and ImageReady:
Covers the filters that are available in Photoshop: Unsharp Mask, Gaussian
Blur, Motion Blur, Lighting Effects, Emboss, and Spherize.
- Chapter
13:
Converting Modes for Printing, Multimedia,
and the Web: Provides an in-depth discussion of switching
modes--in particular, converting an RGB file to CMYK and converting
from RGB mode to Grayscale mode. This chapter also leads you, step by
step, through the processes of creating duotone and mezzotint images.
- Chapter
14:
Creating Paths and Masks with the Pen Tool:
Introduces you to Photoshop's Pen tool. You try your hand at creating
paths and Bezier curves. You also learn how to use the Magnetic Pen
and Freeform Pen tools. The chapter concludes with step-by-step instructions
for creating clipping paths, which allow you to silhouette images for
use in other programs.
- Chapter
15:
Advanced Masking Techniques, Alpha Channels
and Spot Colors: Details the processes of creating masks
and using channels and introduces Photoshop's versatile Quick Mask feature.
You learn how to save and load sections. The chapter concludes with
step-by-step instructions for creating spot colors with Photoshop's
Spot Color channels.
- Chapter
16:
Working with Layers: Provides a
thorough look at Photoshop's powerful layering features and explains
how to use the Layers palette. The techniques presented include creating,
viewing, hiding, moving, linking, blending, merging, and flattening
layers.
- Chapter
17:
Advanced Layer Techniques: Leads
you through the more advanced features of layers, including creating
shapes in layers and clipping groups. The chapter features a detailed
discussion of Photoshop's powerful layer masks, which allow you to blend
layers seamlessly. Also covered are Photoshop's adjustment layers, which
let you undo and redo your color corrections as often as needed.
- Chapter
18:
Still More Special Effects: Show
you how to create special effects with the Layer Style commands. Tutorials
also show you how to create special effects using filters and layers.
- Chapter
19:
Retouching and Color Correction:
Leads you through the processes of retouching and color correction.
The exercises show you how to correct old and damaged photographs. You
also learn how to use the Curves and Levels dialog boxes and the Color
Sampler tools. The Channel Mixer is also covered.
- Bonus
Chapter on CD:
Color Theory: Takes a thorough look
at the difference between the RGB and CMYK color models, as well as
discussing the HSB and Lab color models.
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Part
IV: Appendixes |
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- Appendix
A:
Importing and Exporting Files: Provides
a look at how to import into Photoshop and how to save files in different
formats for use in other programs.
- Appendix
B:
Calibration and Output: Covers printing
and calibration. This appendix provides a detailed look at the options
in the Print and Page Setup dialog boxes. It also includes a section
on how to print using Photoshop 6's Color Management options.
- Appendix
C:
On the CD-ROM: Lists the contents
of the book CD-ROM.
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Photoshop
6: The Complete Reference
is very thorough, indeed and an excellent reference book, and having the
work-along images on the CD is great. |
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For
running Photoshop 6, you need:
Windows
Pentium
or faster Intel processor;
Windows 98, Windows Millennium, Windows 2000 or Windows NT 4.01;
64 MB of RAM (128 MB required to run Photoshop and ImageReady concurrently);
125 MB of available hard-disk space;
Color monitor with 256 color (8-bit) or greater video card;
800x600 or greater monitor resolution;
CD-ROM drive.
Macintosh
PowerPC
processor;
Mac OS software version 8.5, 8.6, or 9.0;
64 MB of RAM w/Virtual Memory on (128 MB required to run Photoshop and
ImageReady);
125 MB of available hard-disk space;
Color monitor with 256 color (8-bit) or greater video card;
800x600 or greater monitor resolution;
CD-ROM drive.
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Graphics:
Adobe Photoshop 6.0
Web Page Design: Macromedia Dreamweaver
4.0 |
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