Photoshop Essentials: CS6 Edition (Computer Training)

Learn the power of photoshop the easy way, no jargon. Clear, concise and to the point...

Photoshop Essentials is the essential reference guide to getting around and using Photoshop providing a complete resource for both the beginner and the enthusiast.

This book explores

• Photoshop interface - not as scary as it looks,
• the tools at your disposal for all the tasks you would do in your every day needs
• magic wands,
• layers,
• clone tools,
• quick masks,
• filters,
• special effects,
• lighting effects,
• text, fonts and effects
• image adjustment,
• burn tools,
• vectors, brush, crop and select
• a look at the new 3D features.
• and more...

Techniques are illustrated in full colour step-by-step using photography and screen prints throughout, together with concise, easy to follow text from an established expert in the field, provides a comprehensive reference guide to Photoshop.

Whether you are a new Photoshop user, learning to use Photoshop, a digital photographer, or use it in your work, this book will provide you with a reference guide, a firm grasp of the underpinning foundations and equip you with the skills needed to use Photoshop like a expert.