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

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #47696 in Books
• Published on: 2002-05-15
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 480 pages

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• ISBN13: 9780764516511
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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.

About the Author
Deke McClelland (Boulder, CO) is the author of more than 60 books published in 20 different languages with over 3 million copies in print. Fifteen years ago, Deke oversaw the implementation of the first personal computer based production department in Boulder, Colorado. He later served as artistic director for one of the earliest all digital service bureaus in the United States. The winner of seven Computer Press Association Awards, Deke is also host of the video training series Total Photoshop and a contributing editor at Macworld and Photoshop User magazines.

Barb Obermeier (Ventura, CA) is principal of Obermeier Design, a graphic design studio in California. She is co-author of Illustrator 10 For Dummies, Photoshop 6 For Dummies, and CorelDRAW 9 For Dummies. She has also contributed writing, technical editing or design and layout for many publications including, Look and Learn Photoshop 6, Look and Learn Dreamweaver 4, Photoshop 6 Visual Quick Start Guide and others. Barb also teaches computer graphics at UC Santa Barbara and Ventura College.

Customer Reviews

John Nemerovski MyMac.com Book Review
I'm saving the best for last, so I hope you're still reading! Deke McClelland sets the standard for Photoshop authors, and MyMac.com plans to cover every item he publishes on the topic. What makes this Dummies entry into the Photoshop 7 arena worth raving about?

Two pages (four sides) of card stock are the first items you encounter when opening Photoshop 7 for Dummies. These quick reference "cheat sheets" present separate Windows and Macintosh keyboard commands for toolbars, selections, layers, palettes, and more. Worth a hefty portion of the price of this book, all on their own.

These authors write with a zippy, witty style that makes learning and using Photoshop fun (almost) and enjoyable (always). Did you know about "Dr. Photo and Mr. Shop"? If not, you need to begin with Chapter One and turn off the phone until you understand the difference.

Both Windows and Mac (OS X) screen shots are plentiful, making this book truly cross platform. Illustrations are bold and easy on the eyeballs, and tutorial steps are printed in bold type. Why don't other publishers realize how important printing and inking are to readers learning difficult material from scratch?

You want tips? How about warnings? Photoshop 7 for Dummies has them in profusion, on page after page. Special mention is given to each feature new to Photoshop 7, for all you upgraders. The brief color section has some mind-expanding examples of projects enumerated within the text.

I'm having a difficult time maintaining focus on this review, friends, because I'm itching to use the book to help me learn tons more about Photoshop 7. So let's stop here, with our highest recommendation of MacMice Rating: 5 out of 5. Bravo, Deke and Barbara. Thanks for your terrific book.

WOULD I BUY IT? Yes, and give it as a gift.

WOULD I USE IT IF IT WAS THE ONLY PHOTOSHOP BOOK AVAILABLE? We should be so lucky!

DO I RECOMMEND IT? Ubetcha.

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A Little Too Advanced...
I have always loved the Dummies Series and I will continue to purchase these informative books in the future; However, if you are not familliar with Photoshop to begin with, it's not the best choice.

A lot of the book refers back to previous editions of Photoshop, but the authors swing from one side to another - either thinking that the reader is using a computer for the very first time, or have just purchased 7.0 as an upgrade.

There is no middle ground for folks who have a solid computer background but just need to know what all the Photoshop options and icons do. Way too much of one chapter is dedicated to changing how the main screen is configured.

I would say anyone who is a complete computer novice, yet managed to have moderate usage of the previous PhotoShop versions should benefit from this book.

(And I hate it when authors offer to give a hint, but only if you purchase their OTHER book...)

Photoshop 7 for Dummies
Reads like stereo instructions. Too many technical graphics terms for a novice photo editor. I usually like the "for dummies" books but this one falls way short of the mark. I would recomend this book only to a seasoned graphic artist that was already familiar with the terminology.