Adobe Photoshop CS3 On Demand

by Anderson, Andy; Johnson, Steve; Perspection Inc.

• ISBN13: 9780789736918
• ISBN10: 0789736918
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-05-01
• Publisher: Que Publishing

Summary

Perfect for users who want to spend less time reading and more time learning!

Author Biography

Andy Anderson is a graphics designer and illustrator who has worked with Photoshop since it was released. A university professor, Andy is a sought-after lecturer in the U.S., Canada, and Europe. The remainder of his time is split between writing graphics and fiction books, and developing graphics, animations, and resource materials for various corporations and seminar companies. His clients include designers and trainers from the U.S. Government, Boeing, Disneyland, and other Fortune 500 companies.

 

Steve Johnson has written more than 45 books on a variety of computer software, including Adobe Photoshop CS2, Microsoft Office 2007 and 2003, Microsoft Windows Vista and XP, Apple Mac OS X Panther, Adobe Flash CS3, Macromedia Flash MX 2004 and 8, and Macromedia Director MX 2004. In 1991, after working for Apple Computer and Microsoft, Steve founded Perspection, Inc., which writes and produces software training. When he is not staying up late writing, he enjoys playing golf, gardening, and spending time with his wife, Holly, and three children, JP, Brett, and Hannah. When time permits, he likes to travel to such places as New Hampshire in October, and Hawaii. Steve and his family live in Pleasanton, California, but can

also be found visiting family all over the western United States.

 

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. xix
Getting Started with Photoshop CS3	p. 1
Understanding Navigation and Measurement Systems	p. 33
Customizing the Way You Work	p. 51
Mastering the Art of Selection	p. 77
Working with Layers	p. 97
Working with the History Palette	p. 119
Working with Adjustment Layers, Filters, and Tools	p. 135
Understanding Colors and Channels	p. 167
Using the Paint, Shape Drawing, and Eraser Tools	p. 205
Creating Layer and Channel Masks	p. 231
Using the Paths Palette	p. 253
Working with Layer Styles	p. 273
Getting Creative with Type	p. 295
Manipulating Images with Filters	p. 319
Automating Your Work with Actions	p. 347
Controlling Image Output	p. 369
Working with Automate Commands	p. 397
Managing Color from Monitor to Print	p. 419
Designing for the Web and Devices	p. 441
Extending Photoshop CS3	p. 475
Working Together with Adobe Programs	p. 491
Workshops: Putting It All Together	p. 509
New Features	p. 535
Adobe Certified Expert	p. 539
Index	p. 545
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