Adobe Photoshop CS4 for Photographers: A Professional Image Editor's Guide to the Creative use of Photoshop for the Macintosh and PC | Date: 28 April 2011, 06:47
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Adobe Photoshop CS4 for Photographers: A Professional Image Editor's Guide to the Creative use of Photoshop for the Macintosh and PC
By Martin Evening
* Publisher: Focal Press
* Number Of Pages: 704
* Publication Date: 2008-12-15
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0240521250
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780240521251
Description
Martin Evening's Adobe Photoshop for Photographers titles have become classic reference sources for photographers at all skill levels. Whether you are an accomplished user or just starting out, the Adobe Photoshop CS4 for Photographers book contains a wealth of practical advice, hints and tips to help you achieve professional-looking results.
Adobe Photoshop CS4 for Photographers begins with an overview of the Photoshop interface and the fundamentals of how to use Photoshop, followed by how to configure and optimize your computer's performance to run the program and then it dives straight into the essentials of Camera Raw image editing. The Sharpening chapter shows how to use the Camera Raw controls to obtain optimum capture sharpening and noise reduction and the Essentials chapter outlines how to work with all the basic image adjustment tools that are in the program, some of which have been there since the very beginning.
Practical workshops show you how to master the essential techniques, such as color correction, retouching techniques, toning a black and white image, creating composite images and so on. Each technique is described in step-by-step detail, showing exactly which command to use, whether you are working with a Mac or PC computer.
The accompanying DVD contains a Photoshop for Photographers Help Guide. This is supplied in a web browser format that you can either run from the DVD or copy to your computer hard disk for off-line viewing. The Help Guide contains a complete guide to all the tools and panels in Photoshop as well as other items in the program. It is like having an off-line manual with which to learn more about what each Photoshop tool and palette does. The guide also provides 120 minutes of movie tutorials on Photoshop CS4. If you are just beginning to work with digital images or are looking for new ideas, the best techniques and ways to improve the quality of your work, this is the book for you!
* Learn Photoshop the Martin Evening way! Get up to speed fast with the essential information you need to create superb images in Photoshop CS4.
* Accompnying DVD includes the images you need to follow along as you read, with QuickTime movie tutorials for hands-on learning
* Contains over 750 professional, color images
Reviews
'When it's all said and done, tools-whether hardware or software-are just tools, and it's your ideas and images that matter. You'll find that Martin knows both sides of the equation and never lets the techniques distract from the vision. I think you'll find his perspective and experience invaluable.'
John Nack, Principal Product Manager, Adobe Photoshop
'Evening's Adobe Photoshop for Photographers titles have become classic reference sources, written to deal directly with the needs of photographers and filled with a wealth of practical advice, hints and tips to help you achieve professional results.'
Professional Photographer
'Richly illustrated with photos and screen grabs, this is an invaluable guide for anyone serious about Photoshop at a very reasonable price.'
What Digital Camera
'...the bible for digital photographers. Wonderfully illustrated and incredibly detailed to help you master all aspects of the program.'
ephotozine
Contents
Introduction; Chapter 1: Photoshop Fundamentals; Chapter 2: Configuring Photoshop; Chapter 3: Camera Raw Image Processing; Chapter 4: Sharpening and noise reduction; Chapter 5: Image Editing Essentials; Chapter 6: Black and white; Chapter 7: Extending the dynamic range; Chapter 8: Image Retouching; Chapter 9: Layers, Selections and Masking; Chapter 10: Essential filters for photo editing; Chapter 11: Image Management; Chapter 12: Color Management; Chapter 13: Print Output; Chapter 14: Output for the Web; Chapter 15: Automating Photoshop;
Summary: An outstanding contribution
Rating: 5
I have seen many books which give instruction about specific Photoshop (PS) techniques but without providing a solid foundation about the structure and components of PS. Those books leave one feeling he is in a giant maze and give no clue about where the exit is.
Martin Evening's book about CS4 has been carefully thought out from the perspective of someone who is new to PS and does give a broad enough introduction to the structure of PS and related applications which one would likely use, like Bridge, Camera Raw, Lightroom. For example, he even takes the time to identify the rationale behind specific recommended settings in PS preferences. He provides basic details about what someone needs to know if she or he is new to PS. I found useful tips on most every page! I am confident that if a serious student reads with full attention to what Martin covers in each of the almost 700 pages of this book he or she will end this study with a solid working understanding of the essentials of PS and ready for study of advanced topics. He then can move to other books which have what I call "circus tricks" as they do ilustrate some neat techniques but require a solid foundation first. Martin's book will give that foundation.
Additionally, Martin writes from the perspective a working photographer who obviously uses PS, LR, and other products every day in his commercial work. This perspective provides a valuable extra edge to the book.
This book is a major contribution to the field of PS education.
Summary: Great book for photographers
Rating: 5
It is a great book for photographers that are looking to enhance their photoshop skills
Summary: excellent
Rating: 5
This book is simply very cool. From the foundation to being an expert, this books explains in a very thorough way. Highly recommendable.
Summary: Martin Evening did it again!
Rating: 5
Martin Evening will not disappoint you if you decide to purchase this book. It has excellent photos and specific step-by-step instructions on using the tool and much more. I refer this to book every day. I highly recommend it.
Summary: Answers EVERY question I've got
Rating: 5
10 years ago I always bought several "bibles" about each major software product I used. Now I usually buy 0 or perhaps 1. The web (via Google and other search engines) has made owning a large library unnecessary: the answer I need is almost always just a search away. However, every question I looked up about Photoshop came first to this book on Google books. And the answers given were always clear, concise, helpful and correct.
I bought Martin Evening's book both to reward the author for maing it available for searching, and to learn more. I wanted to learn about what I hadn't even thought of about photoshop. I have been greatly rewarded. There are 650+ pages of well-written and well-illustrated detailed information. The images he uses are "real world" and extremely professional. The text is well-written, tight, and just "human" enough to be fun to read - no sophomoric jokes, but not dry as dust either.
When the index in this book fails, I still use Google to find answers. But now I generally flip to the book page and easily (and guilt-free) read related pages as well. In the evening, I'll take Mr. Evening to the sofa and skim a whole chapter. The next day I've got a fist-full of new solutions ready to go.
If you are interested in really learning to use Photoshop CS4, and you are serious about using its features, I recommend that you GET THIS BOOK. You'll know more about everything Photoshop - from Camera Raw to HDR to Layer Blending to ... well, you get the picture.
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