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9780136612827

The Hidden Power of Photoshop Mastering Blend Modes and Adjustment Layers for Photography

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    9780136612827

  • ISBN10:

    0136612822

  • Edition: 1st
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2020-08-18
  • Publisher: Adobe Press
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Summary

Adobe Photoshop holds an incredible amount of power, which is sometimes locked behind a dizzying array of features and tools. Scott Valentine not only shows you the keys to unlocking that power, he also demonstrates how the keys work. You will get hands-on experience with experiments and examples as you explore new techniques for editing your images.

 

Written for both professionals and hobbyists, this book presents essential techniques and discusses when and how to try innovative solutions. By focusing on two core capabilities blending modes and adjustment layers—you will discover how Photoshop gives you deep control over your images to address some of photography’s most challenging problems. Photoshop users of all levels will find clear explanations and step-by-step procedures for expert techniques. Advanced users will enjoy exploring new ideas that can inform their own workflow. Through richly illustrated examples with clear explanations, The Hidden Power of Adobe Photoshop teaches you:

  • Multiple approaches to problem solving and creative exploration
  • How to see your images as data that you can control
  • Underlying principles that drive industrial-strength techniques
  • Instructions for building your own Photoshop experiment files


Author Biography

Scott Valentine has spent 25+ years teaching and writing about Photoshop, and developed a unique approach and perspective that relies on his background in physics: mastery through experimentation. Sought by colleges, camera clubs, and national conferences, he has two goals for you: to smile, and to never let your tools get in the way of your art. He writes to help your creative spark grow into a flame, by breaking down common digital tools and techniques and reassembling them in unique new ways. He has been an invited speaker at ADIM and MAX, and writes a monthly column for Photoshop User Magazine. Learn more about him at scoxel.com.

Table of Contents

Part 1: The Core Tools - Blending Modes and Adjustment Layers
1. Introduction to How Photoshop 'Sees' Your Image
2. Adjustment Layers
3. Blending Modes

Part 2: Recipes
Section 1: General Corrections
Section 2: Targeted Corrections and Enhancements
Section 3: Effects and Finishing
Section 4: Project Examples

Part 3: Reference

Appendix: Suggested Plugins

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