The most comprehensive guide to Photoshop, fully updated to cover all new features

If you are looking to create exciting Web graphics and need to define and edit images quickly and easily, then this book is for you-whether you're new to Adobe's latest graphics editing software or you need a refresher on Photoshop's wide range of resources. Open the book and you'll discover clear, easy-to-follow instructions for more than 250 key Photoshop tasks, each presented in ten quick steps-or less. Easy - to - navigate pages, lots of screen shots, and to-the-point directions guide you through every common (and not so common) Photoshop challenge-and help you get more done in less time. * Each solution is ten steps-or less-to help you get the job done fast * Self-contained two-page spreads deliver the answers you need-without flipping pages * A no-fluff approach focuses on helping you achieve results * A resource packed with useful and fun ways to get the most out of Photoshop cs * Make it simple and get productive fast! - find full-color images and links to resources, downloads, and companion and plug-in software on this book's Web site

Today serious photographers shoot raw images only. Real World Camera Raw with Adobe Photoshop was the first book devoted exclusively to the topic, explaining the advantages and challenges of using Adobe Camera Raw to produce magnificent images. Real World Camera Raw in Adobe Photoshop CS5 keeps pace with new directions in digital photography and raw image processing. Jeff Schewe, a contributor to the development of Adobe Camera Raw from its beginnings, updates Bruce Fraser’s bestselling book with insider knowledge of how new features let photographers optimize and convert images for the best results in Adobe Photoshop CS5. Hands-on techniques show readers how to expose and shoot for raw image capture as well as use features such as the Adjustment Brush and the Graduated Filter and the new and improved Noise Reduction, Perspective Crop, and automatic Lens Correction. Readers will also learn how to use the latest version of Adobe Bridge to manage the thousands of images--and gigabytes of data--that result from shooting in raw. This edition: Builds on the latest version of Camera Raw to extend control over your digital camera's raw file format to produce the best quality images. Shows you how to take advantage of new features in Adobe Bridge CS5 to select, sort, annotate, and edit thousands of raw images quickly and efficiently. Guides you in developing an efficient raw workflow incorporating Adobe Photoshop CS5, Camera Raw 6, and Bridge CS5

The first book to apply Photoshop tricks and techniques specifically to the exciting world of glamour and fashion photography is a unique resource for Photoshop users as well as photographers. Sixteen projects illustrated with large, full-color images reveal a master digital photographer's secrets to perfect images.

Through twenty-one stunning, full-color artistic projects and clear step-by-step explanations of how to complete them, Adobe Photoshop CS Image Effects will help you master the advanced image effect techniques of Photoshop CS. Use Photoshop CS to apply a variety of effects to your images, including the faded texture of crumbling bricks, the illuminated effect of dancing lights, and the tranquil effect of a cloudy sky. Master Photoshop's diverse filters and graphic-editing features to create extraordinary image effects. All of the original artwork that you need to complete your projects is included on the book's CD- ROM.

When what one is going for is museum-quality art prints, high-end advertising effects, and dizzyingly beautiful digitally manipulated images, this is the place to start. Providing a focused approach to the advanced features of Photoshop CS, this beautiful full-color guide tackles complex yet essential topics like color calibration and correction. Includes step-by-step exercises on the companion CD.

CD-ROM contains movie tutorials for PC and MAC.