Photoshop CS4: The Missing Manual

by Lesa Snider

Photoshop is the world's most widely used photo-editing and graphics program. But with all its fantastic new features and options, the CS4 version can bewilder even the most seasoned professional. That's where Photoshop The Missing Manual comes packed with tips, tricks, and lots of practical advice, this visually rich four-color guidebook teaches you everything you need to know to edit photos and create beautiful documents in Photoshop.Whether you're an absolute beginner or a power user ready to try some advanced techniques, author and graphics pro Lesa Snider King offers crystal-clear, jargon-free instructions to help you take advantage of these powerful tools -- not only how they work, but when you should use them. You'll quickly get up to speed on new CS4 features such



Photoshop's completely revamped workspaceSmoother image display and quick zoom, including the new pixel grid viewNew Masks and Adjustments panelsThe Vibrance adjustment layerHand-painting adjustments and using graduated filters in Camera RawEnhanced Adobe BridgeAnd much more. You'll also find out which features work well, and which aren't worth your time. Written with the clarity, humor, and objective scrutiny that are hallmarks of the Missing Manual series, Photoshop The Missing Manual is the friendly, thorough resource you need. Why settle for anything less?"Lesa did a great job on the book, and in my mind, it is the new Photoshop Bible."-- Scott Kelby, Photoshop Insider

Genres: Software

1483 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2008

Reviews

[James F. · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a valuable addition to the Missing Manual series. This edition, like many others in the series, is best utilized by its owner by the hands-on, doing-is-learning approach.

Owners will get the most out of their purchase by downloading the sample files to practice what is preached. The index and tutorials are of great assistance in learning to use just some of the capabilities of the software program, Photoshop CS4.

[Adrianna · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book helped show me the ins and outs of Photoshop. I highly recommend this book for learning Photoshop as opposed to the other "learn to" books because this one goes much more in depth and is (I feel) laid out and categorized better.

[Jana Bouc · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fantastic book. Easy to read and understand. Why aren't all manuals written like this!