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 more than 150 Photoshop CS3 tasks. Each task-based spread includes easy, visual directions for performing necessary operations, including: Finding images and video clips. Changing size and resolution. Using the Quick Selection tool. Adjusting hue and saturation. Applying Smart Filter effects. Creating a contact sheet. Helpful 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. Order your copy today and master Photoshop CS3.

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"Photoshop channels and masks are complex and powerful tools that give designers tremendous control over color and make it easy to create composite images. This title aims to untangle the complexities of channels and masks, and shows Photoshop users how to use them like the pros do, offering real-world examples"--Publisher's description.

A step-by-step visual guide to using all aspects of the iPhoto application iPhoto does a lot more than just allow you to crop your photos and fix red-eye! Packed with full-color illustrations and designed for those who learn best when they see how things are done, Teach Yourself VISUALLY iPhoto helps you take advantage of all the things iPhoto can do. Easy, step-by-step instructions in the highly successful Visual format show you how to enhance your photos, create photo books and greeting cards, organize your photo library, and even create Web galleries. You'll learn to retrieve photos from your iPhone, camera, or card reader; retouch scans of old photos; add special effects; print your pictures; and more with iPhoto. Written by an expert videographer and digital video specialist whose experience includes national commercials, news and TV shows, and sports videography Designed for visual learners, with full-color illustrations showing how to accomplish each task Shows you how to navigate the iPhoto interface, set preferences, and import photos from cell phones, digital cameras, card readers, or scanners Demonstrates how to retouch photos, fix amateur mistakes, enhance photos with effects, and create slideshows, photo books, calendars, and greeting cards Covers creating online galleries, e-mailing photos, burning DVDs, and making prints If you prefer instructions that show you how rather than tell you why, Teach Yourself VISUALLY iPhoto is the easiest way to make the most of iPhoto.

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