Photoshop CS4 All-in-one for dummies [FM94]

Your one-stop Photoshop reference, filled with the latest tips and techniques

There’s a reason why Photoshop is the industry standard for image-editing software. But it’s also that big, Photoshop has so many facets and features that a handy one-stop guide is exactly what you need. And you’ll love the “Putting It Together” exercises that give you hands-on experience – in rich, full color!

* Learn the parts — the desktop, menus, panels, and key tools, and how to use Adobe Bridge
* Make your selection — learn about each of the selection tools plus the powerful Pen tool and Paths panel
* Brush up — on the Brush and Pencil tools and how to create vector shapes, create and edit type, and put type on a path
* Restore and retouch — correct and enhance color, improve contrast, and use the Clone Stamp and Healing tools to fix flaws and damage
* Print it — learn how to get the right resolution, image mode, and file format, and prepare your work for printing

Open the book and find:

* How to crop images and increase their canvas size
* Tips for creating gradients and patterns
* Advice on resizing images
* How to composite images with layers and blending modes
* Filter techniques to correct or alter images
* How the Vanishing Point feature makes editing easier
* Steps for making adjustments with levels and curves
* How to create contact sheets


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