Product Description

Adobe Photoshop is arguably the most comprehensive and popular photo editor around. Here are a couple of reasons why: When you work in Photoshop, you're not drawing from scratch; you're editing photos. Secondly, the program keeps you interested with a depth of capabilities that few pieces of software can match. Unlike other computer programs that have caught on like wildfire over the years, Photoshop is both powerful and absorbing.

Just because Photoshop is a pleasure to use doesn't mean that it's easy to master. Directed toward making you comfortable and productive with the program, Photoshop 7 For Dummies points out the features you need to know and shows you exactly how to use them ­– no pain; all gain. You'll discover ways to

• Work with the program window
• Switch between Photoshop and other programs
• Change the number of pixels in an image
• Define colors using the Color Palette
• Get ride of red eye
• Blur the edges of a selected area
• Apply filter effects

Photoshop guru and author Deke McClelland reveals his own techniques for quick and creative image editing, along with specific tips that Photoshop veterans can use to take advantage of the software's new features. Plan to get the hang of

• Producing high quality scans
• Adding background textures, bevels, and text effects
• Harnessing Photoshop's layering features and professional pre-press capabilities
• Applying different types of gradients
• Making a Web Photo Gallery
• Placing your image into PageMaker of InDesign
• Creating your own custom brush

Graphics abound in Photoshop 7 For Dummies, with 16 pages of glossy pictures to show off special issues related to color. You'll find commands for both PCs and Macs and lots of step-by-step instructions to guide your image-editing efforts for print or the Web – in no time!

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #28719 in Books
• Published on: 2002-05-15
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 480 pages

Book Info
Loaded with tips on fixing flaws and creating extraordinary effects. The secrets of Photoshop image-editing are explained in English. Covers Version 7. Softcover.

From the Back Cover
Edit and retouch images like a pro - no experience required!

Loaded with tips on fixing flaws and creating extraordinary effects

The secrets of Photoshop image-editing - explained in plain English!

Photoshop gives you total control over digital images, whether you want to correct a minor flaw or liven things up with a spectacular special effect. But how do you get the hang of all those tools, palettes, and settings? Relax! With this fun and easy reference, you'll be editing images for print or the Web in no time.

The Dummies Way
* Explanations in plain English
* "Get in, get out" information
* Icons and other navigational aids
* Tear-out cheat sheet
* Top ten lists
* A dash of humor and fun

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About the Author
Deke McClelland is one of the world's leading experts on digital graphics. Over 3 million copies of his books are in print.
Barbara Obermeier is a graphic designer, university instructor, and coauthor of several For Dummies books.

Customer Reviews

Beats around the bush too much!!
I wanted to learn Photoshop, not just be entertained. Had to get to page 20 something before any meat. Gave up and have a better book now.

So far, so good!
I'm only a few chapters into this book, but so far I'm really enjoying it both for the readability and the information. I have average computer skills: I recognize the usual icons in Photoshop (eraser, crop, etc) but I have no clue what to do when it comes to layers. This book is written both for Windows and Macs and so far everything (words and pictures) have matched up perfectly to what I see on the screen (I use a Mac). I suggest reading this book while you have Photoshop open...it'll make much more sense!

I also bought another Photoshop book- Adobe Classroom. Although it looks like it has much more technical information, it was so technical that I couldn't even get myself to slog through it. If you want a starter course in Photoshop, grab this Dummies book! (PS- The 4 stars is only because I haven't completed the book yet.)

Confused me even more...
I have photoshop 7, it was given to me by a friend. I bought this book to help me figure out how to use it. I was confused before, and this book just confused me even more. A few times I wondered if the author was actually talking about the same program. I lent the book to my friend (who also was trying to figure out the program) and she was as confused as I was while reading the book.

I really like the "For Dummies" books. I have many of the other books about various things and they have been very helpful. This one was not helpful at all, and what really sucks is that I still cannot figure out this stinking program!!!