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InDesign CS for Macintosh and Windows (Visual QuickStart Guide)

Sandee Cohen

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Now that you've finally figured out that InDesign's increasingly tight integration with the rest of Adobe's creative products will enable you to work more creatively and efficiently, all you want to do is get up to speed on it--yesterday, if possible! Enter InDesign CS for Macintosh and Windows: Visual QuickStart Guide. Using the task-based, visual approach that has become the hallmark Peachpit's popular Visual QuickStart Guides, this volume provides a fast, easy, comprehensive introduction to everything InDesign. You'll learn about all aspects of the InDesign interface, including its tools and palettes, as well as how to create and navigate documents, import and style text and objects, automate your work, manage long documents, use the Bezier pen tools, and work with color. You'll also find complete coverage of more advanced topics (like preflighting and advanced text control) and a thorough introduction to all of InDesign CS' new features: an updated Story Editor, nested styles, separation previews, and the Package for GoLive command.

The Filmmaker's Guide to Final Cut Pro Workflow

Dale Angell

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The Filmmaker's Guide to Final Cut Pro Workflow is the comprehensive roadmap to affordable postproduction workflow using Final Cut Pro, Cinema Tools, and Pro Tools. Illuminating workflow and the interrelationship of these software applications, it also focuses on cost saving and efficiency, aiding low-budget, independent moviemakers as well as students trying to take their skills to the professional level.

Author Dale Angell offers a practical guide to complete film postproduction workflow, describing low-cost workflow that can be used for 35mm film, High Definition digital video, or DV/Red Camera.

The Filmmaker's Guide to Final Cut Pro Workflow will help the independent filmmaker working on a tight budget:
. Understand capturing picture when shooting on film or digital video
. Finishing the project on either film or video
. Audio edit workflows for both film and video
. Comprehend NTSC and PAL video as well as modern digital video formats
. Understand timecode and the file architecture in Final Cut Pro, Cinema Tools, and Pro Tools

* A practical guide to a complete film postproduction workflow that integrates FCP, Cinema Tools and Pro Tools
* Describes a low-cost workflow that can be used for 35mm film, High Definition digital, or DV/Red Camera
* Appendices detail all current video formats and timecode formats with descriptions and uses, and example workflows from low budget films

Photoshop CS for Windows & Macintosh (Visual QuickStart Guide)

Elaine Weinmann, Peter Lourekas

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Total reviews: 4 Average rating: 2.5 of 5

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If you're interested in weaving multiple images into a seamless panorama, placing text on paths and shapes, or any of the countless other things you can do with Photoshop CS' myriad new features, this is the place to get up to speed on them fast! In these pages best-selling authors and Photoshop masters Elaine Weinmann and Peter Lourekas use task-based instruction and strong visual aids to teach you all of the Photoshop essentials: from basic color manipulation and image correction to painting, masking, using filters, importing and editing digital photos, and more. Incisive text, crystal-clear screen shots, and step-by-step instructions bring the art of digital image manipulation to your desktop. Now you can take the ball and run with it, creating your own composite masterpieces that take full advantage of Photoshop's tight integration with the other products in Adobe's Creative Suite. Armed with the tips and techniques Elaine and Peter share here, you'll be ready for any Photoshop CS project.

Adobe Acrobat 8 for Windows and Macintosh (Visual QuickStart Guide)

John Deubert

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Easy read 4 out of 5 stars.
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Going from Acrobat 6 Pro to Acrobat 8 was much easier with this book. I have bought books from Peachpit press before and their structure is easy to follow. Even for just looking up what you need, it is easy to get it then get out. I would recommend this book to anyone.

Editorial Review:

Adobe Acrobat 8 for Windows and Macintosh: Visual QuickStart Guide uses a combination of task-based instruction and strong visuals to teach beginning and intermediate users how to be more productive with Adobe Acrobat. Author John Deubert takes readers step by step through all of the Adobe Acrobat 8 essentials, both basic--creating and viewing electronic documents, streamlining document reviews, using Acrobat's commenting and reviewing tools--and advanced--using digital signatures, creating interactive forms, and protecting sensitive documents. Both beginning users who want a thorough introduction to the topic, and more advanced users looking for a convenient reference will find what they need here in straightforward language, clear steps, and practical tips. By the end of the book, users will be able to smoothly integrate Adobe Acrobat 8 into their workflow.

Teach Yourself Visually Mac OS X v. 10.3 Panther

Ruth Maran, Kelleigh Johnson

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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 scores of Mac OS X Panther tasks, like browsing the Web with Safari™, managing fonts with Font Book, sending and receiving faxes on your computer, using iCal™ to track appointments, switching users quickly and easily, and much more.

"I am an avid buyer and reader of the Visual series. These are the greatest computer books I’ve seen."
– Alex Diaz (Las Vegas, NV)

"I just purchased my third Visual book (my first two are dog-eared now!) Once again, your product has surpassed my expectations. Keep up the wonderful work!"
—Tracey Moore (Memphis, TN)

• "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

The Wireless Networking Starter Kit

Adam Engst, Glenn Fleishman

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Once authors Adam C. Engst and Glenn Fleishman discovered that the freedom of a wireless network meant they could access the Internet from bed, the living room, the coffee house down the street, most major airports, and even some city parks, there was no going back to the days of clumsy wired networks. Now they¿re here to share their knowledge in the new book The Wireless Networking Starter Kit Whether you¿re a Mac or PC user, if you¿re ready to embrace the freedom of wireless, this is the place to start. In these pages you¿ll learn first about the underpinnings of wireless technology and network basics before getting down to the real business at hand: setting up, configuring, and maintaining a wireless network. Step-by-step instructions delivered in easily digestible chunks make it easy to get your own network humming. Along the way you¿ll learn about security, sharing Internet connections among multiple computers, bridging two Ethernet networks, and more. And if you do run into trouble, there¿s a handy troubleshooting guide to answer your questions. If you have a couple of computers and the desire to connect them, you¿ll find everything you need to do so here.

MAC OS 9 for Dummies

Bob LeVitus

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Mac OS 9 is a big, complicated personal computer operating system. Mac OS 9 For Dummies is a not-so-big, not-very-complicated book that shows you what Mac OS 9 is all about without boring you, confusing you, or otherwise making you uncomfortable. Take a deep breath and get ready to have some fun.

Whether you're brand-spanking new to the Mac or a grizzled old Mac-vet, discovering the ins and outs of Mac OS 9 will be easy and fun. Mac OS 9 For Dummies is ready to help you to

• Master Mac basics
• Customize your Mac for multiple users
• Share resources on a network
• Save time with simple tweaks
• Automate with AppleScript
• Harness the advanced Sherlock 2 search engine

This book is chock-full of information and advice and explains everything you need to know about Mac OS 9 in language you'll understand. It's also supplemented with tips, tricks, techniques, and steps, served up in generous quantities. Mac OS 9 For Dummies covers all of the following topics, and more:

• The startup process revealed
• Desktop and menu basics
• File management made simple
• Memory of all kinds
• Timesaving tips
• Helpful control tweaks
• Introduction to AppleScript
• Internet surfing
• Troubleshooting

In addition to the wealth of tips, tricks, and techniques that you'll find in every chapter, the most useful element of this book just might be the chapter covering every inch of your System Folder. Finally, you can figure out just what each file is and why you need it or don't. If you think your Mac runs like a champ now, just wait'll you see it after spending time with this book.

Focal Easy Guide to Final Cut Pro 4: For new users and professionals (The Focal Easy Guide)

Rick Young

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Total reviews: 2 Average rating: 3.0 of 5

good small book 4 out of 5 stars.
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Small, concise. Binding and small size doesn't allow you to open it up flat without damaging binding.

A beginners book 2 out of 5 stars.
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Very very basic introduction to FCP. Do not be fooled by the word "professional" in the title. It is aimed for complete new comers. As a professional editor I found that the book answered very little to any questions I may had. It is a good beginners book.

Editorial Review:

In this highly visual, color book Rick Young covers all the essential areas: the interface, set-up and capture, editing, rendering, effects, audio and output, as well as a unique, invaluable introduction to the power LiveType and Soundtrack add to Final Cut in this upgrade.

With this book you can start cutting immediately, whatever you edit, whatever the format. This is an ideal introduction whether you are a professional moving over to Final Cut Pro from another package or system, a new user, or a real-world film maker who wants to get the best results from Final Cut Pro, fast!

* Save time, learn all you need to know to edit professionally with FCP4 fast!
* Concise color coverage, written for FCP4 but relevant to all versions
* Unique coverage of the new power of Soundtrack and LiveType, now free with FCP4

Photoshop 7 for Windows & Macintosh (Visual QuickStart Guide)

Elaine Weinmann, Peter Lourekas

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Adobe Photoshop is one of those programs that both dazzles and dismays: You can do extraordinary things with it--as long as you don't get lost in its maze of palettes and toolbars. Luckily for you, with Photoshop 7 for Windows and Macintosh: Visual QuickStart Guide,, that needn't be a problem! If you're ready to take on image editing in Photoshop 7, this straight-ahead visual reference is the place to start.

Veteran authors Elaine Weinmann and Peter Lourekas are back with a completely revised edition of the guide that's become the standard for Photoshop instruction in classrooms, homes, and offices. Through clear, concise instructions and a multitude of screen shots, this book steps you through the basics of photo editing, manipulation, optimization, and correction. It also provides complete coverage of all that's new in version 7: native Mac OS X support, a new painting engine that facilitates wet and dry brush effects, and more--all in a task-based format that constantly reminds you of where you are in the program and what you're trying to accomplish.

SAP R/3 Administration for Dummies

Joey Hirao, Jim Meade

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SAP R/3 For Dummies targets the SAP R/3 administrator. The administrator for a SAP implementation will be working with all business functions to help facilitate the use and accessibility of data and reports and provide help in navigating the system. This book will advise the administrator on installation, implementation, user administration, and system administration. There will be plenty of coverage on troubleshooting, performance monitoring, processing data, installing, and upgrading SAP Modules, as well as configuring clients, integrating Oracle databases, and ensuring that security levels have been implemented. The book will also put the SAP Business Framework into context, which will help the administrator when upgrading various modules in the SAP environment. SAP R/3 For Dummies includes a glossary of SAP terms that may be unfamiliar to the new users and administrators. The CD packaged with this book includes administrator tools for effectively installing and administering a SAP client/server system.