The Adobe Photoshop CS4 Dictionary: The A to Z desktop reference of Photoshop - Softcover

Andrews, Philip

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0240521323 ISBN 13: 9780240521329

Publisher: Routledge, 2009

Synopsis

Find solutions fast with this handy encyclopedic guide to Photoshop's multitude of terms and options. Conveniently organized in a clear A to Z format, this attractive, illustrated desktop reference covers every action you are likely to make as you manipulate photographs and digital images in Photoshop.

Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned Photoshop user, there'll be tools and features you've forgotten, missed or never memorized, but that needn't slow down the creative process. As well as complete A-Z listings that answer all the questions you'll come up against, a step-by-step techniques section covers the everyday tasks you'll refer to again and again.

This visual resource is the ideal companion to every Photoshop book on your shelf. Don't start working in Photoshop unless it's by your side!

About this title

About the Author

Philip Andrews is Adobe Australia's official Photoshop and Elements Ambassador. He is an experienced photographer, author, magazine editor and online course creator. He was previously a lecturer at the Queensland School of Printing and Graphic Arts, Australia and Nescot, England. He is a beta tester for Photoshop, an alpha tester for Photoshop Elements and a Photoshop specialist demonstrator for Adobe Australia. Contributing numerous articles and videos to AdobeTV and the inspirational browser, Philip is a leading source in adobe information and instruction.
Philip is also co-founder of photo-college.com an online photography training college. He's a regular contributor to several magazines including Shutterbug, Amateur Photographer, Australian Photography and Better Photography, he is senior contributing editor for Better Digital, columnist for What Digital Camera and Co-editor and publisher of Better Photoshop Techniques magazine.

From the Back Cover

Whether you are a total novice or a hardened veteran, a program as complicated as Adobe Photoshop is always going to stop you in your tracks at some point and that s when you need to reach for The Adobe Photoshop CS4 Dictionary.

This easy to navigate guide provides quick answers to the inevitable 'what does that do?' questions that all too often bring progress to a grinding halt. The full color A to Z format covers hundreds of tools, features and menu options clearly and succinctly, with cross-references to related topics, screen shots and illustrative examples to help things fall into place.

*Intuitive A-to-Z format and clear, concise definitions make this the ideal quick reference guide to Photoshop's multitude of tools, options and features

*Provides Photoshop users of all levels with the explanations, answers and practical advice they need to get on with the task in hand

*Fully updated with all the new features of CS4

In addition to the comprehensive A-Z listings, an invaluable techniques section delves deeper into key areas, providing more instruction on essential tasks such as sharpening, cropping and retouching your images in an easy to understand, step-by-step format. Fully updated with new CS4 features throughout, this is the Photoshop desk reference to adorn every digital image-maker's shelf.

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0240521323
• ISBN 13: 9780240521329
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 336