Photoshop 6: The Complete Reference (Osborne Complete Reference Series) - Softcover

Droblas Greenberg, Adele; Greenberg, Seth

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0072131675 ISBN 13: 9780072131673

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education, 2001

Synopsis

This text provides comprehensive coverage of the basics of Photoshop 6 as well as focusing on the applications of the product tools and features. It also provides a guide to developing, editing and exporting images to the Web. This book is designed for new and existing users of Photoshop who are looking for a foundation in the features and their applications and how to make the most of them. There are step-by-step tutorials and projects that teach the product. The CD-ROM includes QuickTime tutorials, sample backgrounds and patterns for Web pages as well as images from the book's tutorials and trial software from Adobe and Macromedia.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

The Ultimate Guide to the Most Complete Graphics Application!

Mastering Photoshop is the surest way to tap into the infinite possibilities of digital graphics communication, and Photoshop 6: The Complete Reference is the only book to offer a comprehensive review of all Photoshop's features. Inside this volume, you'll learn not only the facets of every feature and tool, but also how to make the most of them in real-world applications. From basic image manipulation to advanced layering and masking techniques-plus a special focus on Web graphics, this resource gives professionals detailed coverage of new features, while beginners and intermediate users can follow tutorials and step-by-step projects.

Inside, you'll find out how to:

-Get around inside the Photoshop studio and color management system
-Incorporate substantial tool upgrades and Web graphics capabilities
-Learn painting techniques as a means of mastering image manipulation
-Use actions and history palettes to locate and select your image's best iteration
-Import and export files, use masks, layers, and more
-Work with animations, rollovers, and other Web effects
-Perform expert image retouching and color correction
-Prepare your images for print or Web publication with full instructions for using ImageReady
-CD-ROM guides you through tutorials, gives useable image samples, trial software, and filters

About the Author:

Adele Greenberg and Seth Greenberg (New York, NY) are accomplished digital artists and authors who have written books on Photoshop, Illustrator and Painter. They operate AD Design Graphics, a graphic design firm that offers design for the web and print.

About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0072131675
• ISBN 13: 9780072131673
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 802