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 complete reference not only explains all the features of every Photoshop 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. The bonus CD-ROM guides you through tutorials, and contains useable image samples, trial software, and filters

About this title

About the Authors

Adele Droblas Greenberg is an artist, image editor, and prepress/desktop publishing/multimedia design consultant. She teaches at Pratt Institute and Columbia University, and is the former director of training at a prepress house.

Seth Greenberg is a computer consultant and multimedia, Web, and database programmer. He has worked as a television producer and scriptwriter and has written for several computer magazines.

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

Edition details

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