Photoshop CS4 For Dummies

by Peter Bauer

This latest version of Photoshop has a few new tricks up its sleeve and "Adobe Photoshop CS4 For Dummies" will teach you how to use them. From the basics like getting your images into and out of Photoshop to enhancing, cropping, and color correction, it's all here You'll get all of the basics of digital images and master the importing and exporting of images. You'll find out how to create easy enhancements like adding shadows and highlights and making color natural, in addition to learning how to use the Adobe camera raw plug-in. Before you know it, you'll be making beautiful "art" with Photoshop by combining images, precision edges, dressing up images, painting in Photoshop, and using filters. You can even streamline your work in Photoshop using advanced techniques. Find out how to: Import images and use all the tools and processesReduce digital noise, make colors look natural, add highlights and shadowsOptimize images for print or the WebEdit imagesExplore the Painting function and master the daunting Brushes panelAdd layer stylesCreate on-screen presentations, contact prints, and more

Complete with lists of ten reasons to love your Wacom tablet, ten reasons to own a digital camera, and ten favorite tips and tricks, "Adobe CS4""For Dummies" is your one-stop guide to setting up, working with, and making the most of Photoshop CS4 for all your digital photography needs.

416 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2008

Reviews

[Brian · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a really good book that teaches users how to use Adobe Photoshop CS4. Each tool and actions are explained very precisely and carefully. Examples and pictures have a really good caption stating exactly what it is

The message in this book is how to use Photoshop the professional way. That is because it teaches people how to use tools and make effects on Photoshop.

This can relate to me because I read it to learn how to properly use Photoshop. This book is pretty self-explanatory from the book title.

[Julie Ferguson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Will always be on my currently-reading shelf. Not always easy to understand for beginners, but necessary. I had to get a mentor to explain some of it!!

[Hanady · Rating 3 out of 5]

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[Ray Evangelista · Rating 5 out of 5]

great read! Because of the skill given by this book - I can use it again and again! Hurray for Photoshop!