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Adobe Photoshop CS3 How-Tos: 100 Essential Techniques (How-Tos)

Chris Orwig

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Adobe Photoshop CS3 is more than just the world's most popular image-editing tool: as part of Adobe's Creative Suite, it's a key component of an overall design workflow that lets users work seamlessly among all of their graphics applications to create graphically rich content for print, Web, motion graphics, and mobile devices. This info-packed guide lets users get right down to work by focusing on the Photoshop CS3 features they're most likely to use and showcasing each in a stand-alone tip--complete with a relevant hint or two and a graphic example. In this fashion, readers learn just what they need to know, exploring the program in a way that makes sense to them. Before they know it, users will be using the Bridge to manage their files, exploring the revamped Photomerge tool to effortlessly combine multiple images, tweaking color with Photoshop's enhanced color-correction features, and will enjoy taking advantage of Photoshop's built-in integration with Photoshop Lightroom to import, select, develop, and share their digital photos.

Paint Shop Pro Photo X2 for Photographers

Ken McMahon

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Great pictures dont just happen, you make them.

Unleash your creative potential with this essential guide to the myriad of features in Paint Shop Pro Photo X2. Written specifically for photographers by a working professional, it tells you exactly what you need to know to master the powerful creation and editing techniques of this award-winning software.

* Unlock the full potential of your photographs to get professional-looking results every time, turning everyday images into exceptional ones
* Let your creativity flourish, seeing every tool, feature and technique of this powerful package through a photographers eyes
* Log on to the accompanying website, www.guide2psp.com, to follow along with the projects in the book as you learn.

Packed with a wide variety of real life workflow projects, eye-catching visuals and numerous tips and tricks, Paint Shop Pro X2 for Photographers shows you how to:

* expertly utilize Express Lab to quickly view and fix several photos at a time
* use Layer Styles to apply a wide range of effects including embossing, drop shadows, and reflections
* enhance your workflow, organize your files, and easily share your photos

Every chapter in the book is methodically organized and easily accessible, so you can pick and choose to get the effect you need, when you need it. No matter what your skill level, this lavishly illustrated resource provides detailed, step-by-step instruction that guarantees stunning results every time.

Ken McMahon is a graphic designer, freelance journalist and best-selling author. He runs Pelican Graphics, a digital design consultancy specializing in design and artwork production for print media and the web.

* Unlock the full potential of your photographs to get professional-looking results every time, turning everyday images into exceptional ones
* Let your creativity flourish, seeing every tool, feature and technique of this powerful package through a photographers eyes
* Log on to the accompanying website, www.guide2psp.com, to follow along with the projects in the book as you learn.

Photoshop CS2 for Windows & Macintosh (Visual QuickStart Guide)

Elaine Weinmann, Peter Lourekas

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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 CS2's 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 CS2 project.

Photoshop CS3 Raw: Get the Most Out of the Raw Format with Adobe Photoshop, Camera Raw, and Bridge

Mikkel Aaland

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Book Description
Because RAW files remain virtually untouched by in-camera processing, working with them has given digital photographers greater flexibility and control during the editing process -- for those who are familiar enough with the format. Camera RAW, the plug in for Adobe Photoshop CS3, has emerged as one of the best and most familiar tools for editing RAW images, and the best way to master this workflow is with Photoshop CS3 RAW.

Award-winning author Mikkel Aaland explores the entire RAW process, from the practical reasons to shoot RAW, to managing the images with the new features of Bridge 2.0 navigation software, to processing your images with the new power of Adobe Camera RAW 4 and Photoshop CS3. The book's unique four-color, photograph-rich design helps you grasp the subject through visual instruction and clear explanation.Photoshop CS3 RAW focuses on Photoshop editing techniques, such as:

• Automating RAW workflow
• Correcting exposures
• Extending exposure range
• Manipulating grayscale
• Working with the DNG open standard

Aaland helps you establish the best tool for each phase of your workflow, from managing shoots to perfecting photos. A digital photography pioneer and author of eight books, including O'Reilly's groundbreaking tutorial Photoshop Lightroom Adventure, Aaland's trademark ability to teach complicated topics on digital imaging with straightforward, easy-to-follow text makes this book a valuable learning tool for anyone serious about digital photography.

Required reading for professionals and dedicated photo hobbyists alike.

Seven RAW & Photoshop CS3 TIPS by Mikkel Aaland
#1) Shoot RAW when technical quality is critical, memory plentiful, and post processing is feasible. Shoot JPEG if capture speed is an issue, camera memory is limited, and processing time is of the essence.
#2) When shooting RAW critical camera settings include ISO (sensor sensitivity), and exposure--even though with a RAW file you have a greater margin of error. Not-so-critical settings include: white balance, sharpening, color space, and the choice between grayscale and color. These settings can all be applied later, using RAW processing software such as Photoshop Lightroom or Adobe Camera Raw.
#3) When shooting RAW with grayscale images in mind, don't bother using different color filters over your lens to produce dramatic black and white effects. Adobe Camera Raw provides graysale conversion which provide color sliders that "dial" in a filter effect.
#4) To recreate accurate colors in your RAW file, when possible, include in the shot a xRite ColorChecker target which cost around $50.
#5) To safeguard your images against unwanted usage, use Adobe Bridge's Photodownloader and have it automatically add a copyright notice to every image downloaded. (The Photodownloader is found under Bridge's File menu,"Get Photos from Camera".)
#6) Create and use different Bridge workspaces to work with your RAW files. For example, the default workspace displays small thumbnail versions of your images so you can see the entire collection at a glance for quick editing. The Horizontal and Vertical Filmstrip presets display large previews of your images for close examination and comparison. You can create custom workspaces as well.
#7) RAW files remain untouched when worked on with Adobe Camera Raw (and Adobe Lightroom), and developing instructions are saved separately, in XMP sidecar files. Avoid confusion, and the possibility of unreadable data, by converting your native RAW files in DNG, an open-standard RAW file format championed by Adobe.

About the Author
Mikkel Aaland is an award-winning photographer and and the author of nine books, including Photoshop CS2 RAW (O'Reilly 2006), Shooting Digital (2nd edition, Sybex, 2006), Photoshop Elements 4 Solutions (4th edition Sybex/Wiley, 2006), Photoshop for the Web, 2nd edition (O'Reilly, 1999), Still Images in Multimedia (Hayden, 1996), and Digital Photography (Random House, 1992), Since 2001 Aaland has been a regular guest on G4's Call For Help TV Program with Leo Laporte. In 2003 he was a guest columnist for newsweek.com. In 2004, Shooting Digital was named the best "Digital Photography" book of the year by the Designer's Bookshelf.

Aaland's documentary photographs have been exhibited in major institutions around the world, including the Bibliotheque Nationale in Paris and the former Lenin Museum in Prague. In 1981 he received the National Art Directors award for photography. He has contributed both text and/or photography to Wired, Outside, Digital Creativity, American Photo, The Washington Post, and Newsweek, as well as several European publications.

Aaland has been a pioneer in digital photography, an interest that dates back to a 1980 interview he conducted with Ansel Adams. When Aaland asked Adams what he would be pursuing if he were just starting out, Adams discussed at length his fascination with digital photographs of the planets. Aaland has pursued this new technology since its infancy. During the 1980s he reported on digital photography as west coast editor of the Swedish FOTO magazine, and wrote a column on the subject for American Photographer magazine. Aaland is one of the few orginal Adobe Lightroom's alpha and beta user, and he served as an unpaid advisor on the project for over a year.

Photoshop CS3 Workflow: The Digital Photographer's Guide (Tim Grey Guides)

Tim Grey

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Total reviews: 7 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

a must have (even if you already have several PS books) 5 out of 5 stars.
4 of 5 people found this review helpful.

i practically own a library of photoshop books, manuals, & tutorials, and this has absolutely become my go-to reference.
(for those times when i need something not covered in this book my other fave is martin evening's adobe ph cs3 for photographers).

b/c i'm somewhat lazy, (you can read details elsewhere) here are the things that set this book apart from all too many of the other photoshop guides out there:

1) it is useful for just about all experience levels (other than the pros, i suppose). if some of the individual tricks he illustrates are more basic than you need, they work to illustrate the thought process behind the *workflow*
2) tim's descriptions, instructions, and explanations are actually intuitive and flexible

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If you’re like most artists, the idea of structuring your work may seem at odds with true creativity, but you’ll be surprised to learn from digital imaging expert Tim Grey that just the opposite is true. This latest edition of his bestselling guide shows you how proper workflow can free you from the repetitive parts of a project and let you focus on your vision. Discover techniques that streamline processes, reduce your time and effort, and produce striking results.

New Epson Complete Guide to Digital Printing (A Lark Photography Book)

Rob Sheppard

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Epson is the company at the cutting edge of quality digital photo printing, and their superb equipment makes it possible for everyone to print sparkling photographs at home. With the help of Rob Sheppard, editor of Outdoor Photographer and PCPhoto magazines, amateurs can enter Epson's brave new world with all the latest information. This latest edition of the Epson guide reflects the increasing sophistication of ink jet printing, with its faster speed and better tonal and color reproduction. It helps today's photographers select a model that has the right features, choose from the new options of quality papers and inks, and succeed in creating excellent prints and have fun while doing it. Sheppard passes on valuable knowledge on developing a consistent workflow, sizing and sharpening images properly, making black-and-white and panoramic prints, and much more. To complete the picture: the guide includes gallery sections from well-known photographers who are all Epson spokespeople and users.

Photoshop CS2 : Top 100 Simplified Tips & Tricks

Lynette Kent

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Easy to Follow 4 out of 5 stars.
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I gave this book only four stars as it was a little to basic for me. This was the only reason!

There is lots of valuable information and it is very easy to follow the instructions to get the desired results/effects. Some things I had already learned either on my own, from another book, or from a two day Photoshop CS2 class I took.

Would recommend to beginners or maybe beginner/intermediate looking to expand with fast tips.

I bought "Hacking Photoshop CS2" use off of Ebay, Amazon has them new, but this book really paid for itself just in the first chapter of tweaking the Photoshop preferences, etc. Starts up noticiably faster on my laptop now! Would recommend that book highly for intermediates and up.

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Master Photoshop CS2 with this completely updated guide. You'll find:

• timesaving tips, cool secrets, and productivity tricks.
• highly visual two-page tutorials and step-by-step screenshots on cool Photoshop techniques.
• a task-oriented approach that helps visual learners, at any level, edit and create images like a pro.

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Canon Speedlite System Digital Field Guide

J. Dennis Thomas

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Photography is all about light. Canon Speedlites give you the next best thing tocumbersome studio lighting - wireless flash units that you can actually pack in your camera bag and take along. Tuck this full-color book in there, too. It will help you maximize the effectiveness of your Speedlites and help you create professional lighting effects in more than a dozen unique settings. With this Digital Field Guide you'll: Learn all your Speedlite's settings and how to use E-TTL metering. Experiment with bounce flash, fill flash, and using multiple flash units. Set up a portable wireless studio with backgrounds, umbrellas, and soft boxes. Use Speedlites to light professional-quality shots ranging from studio portraits to concerts to product photography. Explore exposure, lens choices, and lighting for outdoor portraits, still lifes, and much more. J. Dennis Thomas has been an avid photographer since his teens, eventually earning a degree in Photographic Technology. Denny currently owns Dead Sailor Productions, a photography and graphic design business. He has worked with companies including RedBull Energy Drink, Obsolete Industries, Secret Hideout Studios, and Digital Race Photography. Denny's work has been published in several regional publications and continues to be shown in various galleries throughout the country.

Photoshop CS3 Restoration and Retouching Bible

Mark Fitzgerald

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The Photoshop CS3 Restoration and Retouching Bible is a full-color comprehensive reference to retouching and restoring photographs using Adobe Photoshop CS3. Written by an Adobe Certified Expert and Adobe Certified Instructor in Photoshop CS & CS2, Mark Fitzgerald, the Photoshop CS3 Restoration and Retouching Bible provides training, tips, and techniques for amateur to professional photographers who want to complete expert quality photo restorations and retouchings. The book begins by reviewing the fundamentals of working with digital images - covering adjusting image brightness and contrast, working with color, understanding RAW and high-bit files, working with layers, and getting organized. Fitzgerald guides readers through all of the relevant Photoshop tools and techniques including a full chapter on creating flexibility with layer masks. A robust four-chapter section on rescuing damaged photos enables readers to bring their damaged images back to life. The final section of the book focuses on adding the final touches to images - retouching, with hands-on examples of retouching portraits and architectural projects.

The National Geographic Field Guide to Photography: Digital

Rob Sheppard, Bruce Dale, Charles Kogod

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disappointed 1 out of 5 stars.
7 of 7 people found this review helpful.

ok, the quality of the printing, the images, the layout, the paper used are all excellent as you'd expect from a Nat Geo book.

problem is the written content which runs from the most basic:

"All digital cameras use image sensors to capture pictures"

to the very advanced (this was found under the heading "Tools of the Digital Darkroom", subsection: "Duplicate Layers", discussing tricks in Photoshop):

"To fix a washed out image, duplicate the photo so there are two idential layers. The Pallette will have a mode setting (it will say Normal at first): change it to Miltiply (ignore all the other choices), and the image will intensify as if by magic."

having used Photoshp for a while, i tried to follow most of his examples. i couldn't. he skipped steps that made that impossible for me.

all the time he seemed to either be speaking below me, as if i had no idea what "Digital" meant, or was talking as if i was very well versed in all aspects of it.

and why it's called a "Field Guide" is beyond me. it has few tips for taking outdoor photos, but once read you wouldn't need to carry this book and refer to them in the field.

yet had lots and lots of discussions about the types of digital equipment you'd use at home.... so, why call it a field guide?

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The world of photography has been transformed by the digital realm; both professionals and amateurs alike are abandoning traditional film cameras for new technology. Now, in the fifth of the acclaimed Photography Field Guide series, National Geographic presents an easy-to-understand, step-by-step guide to this new media with tips on everything from picking the right camera to producing exotic infrared images.

This reference provides all the information necessary to get the most out of new digital technology, including the background and development of digital technology, the ethics of when a photographer should and should not alter images, differences in various file types (JPEG, TIFF, etc.), and tips for producing excellent panoramic images.

Featuring information from one of the field's most revered experts, this guide is the quintessential tool for photographers of all levels of experience who wish to be on the cutting edge of photography's exciting new frontier.