Adobe Photoshop 5.5 for Photographers : A Professional Image Editor's Guide to the Creative Use of Photoshop for the Macintosh and PC

Adobe Photoshop 5.5 for Photographers : A Professional Image Editor's Guide to the Creative Use of Photoshop for the Macintosh and PC

by Martin Evening (Author)

Synopsis

The leading book written for the needs of photographers - now updated to include Photoshop version 5.5. Adobe Photoshop for Photographers has become a classic reference source written to deal directly with the needs of photographers. Whether you are an accomplished user or are just starting out, this book contains a wealth of practical advice, hints and tips to help you achieve professional-looking results. Adobe Photoshop 5.5 for Photographers begins with an introduction to working with digital images, providing essential information on everything from file compression to proofing and output issues. Practical workshops show you how to master the essential techniques, such as adjusting brightness, color and contrast, toning a black and white image, advanced retouching techniques, adding filters and so on. Each technique is described in step-by-step detail, showing exactly which command to use, whether you're working with a Mac or PC. The accompanying free CD-ROM contains tryout software, including a digital watermarking system that helps protect your images. 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!

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 400
Edition: 1
Publisher: Focal Press
Published: 11 Feb 2000

ISBN 10: 0240515919
ISBN 13: 9780240515915

Media Reviews
REVIEWS OF PREVIOUS EDITION ...

Someone has just re-written the bible, the Photoshop bible...Whether you are an expert or a beginner, this is a book that talks your language.
Digital PhotoFX ...

You are a photographer and new to digital imaging and Photoshop - this is just the book for you. A teaching CD-ROM of short walkthrough movies enhances the value of the book as a really sound instruction manual - likely to be revisited many times as experience grows
The Photographic Journal ...

A mine of useful information, aimed at not only helping photographers to produce the very best quality images, but also gives techniques for image manipulation. For anyone involved with image processing this is a must have book!
Photo Technique ...

Whether you're a newcomer to Photoshop or a more experienced user seeking some guidance, Evening's easy to follow book is on the only guide aimed specifically at photographers .
Amateur Photographer ...

Every instructor of photoshop should have Photoshop for Photographers in their library and use it as a resource
A photoshop student ...

If you're one of those people who hates manuals - this book comes as a breath of fresh air.
British Journal of Photography ...

Covers all the most useful features in understandable terms. This book will save you hundreds of hours of heartache.
Total Imaging ...

This publication is a must for all photographers, independent of your level of experience with the package, as it's written by a practising professional photographer with you, the photographer in mind
The Association of Photographers ...

Adobe Photoshop 5.0 for Photographers is a great choice for any photographer who has finally been dragged, perhaps a little reluctantly (or perhaps kicking and screaming), into the brave new world of digital imaging.
David Herman ...

This is the book I wish I'd had five years ago when I was first learning Photoshop.
Russell Williams, Adobe Photoshop engineer.

This book was 5th in Amazon.co.uk's 'Choices of 2000' titles in the computer graphics section!

Author Bio
Martin Evening is a professional photographer and digital imaging consultant, an experienced Photoshop user and key demo artist for Adobe. Based in London, UK, Martin was inducted into the legendary Photoshop Hall of Fame in 2008.