You already know Photoshop CS4 basics. Now you'd like to go beyond with shortcuts, tricks, and tips that let you work smarter and faster. And because you learn more easily when someone shows you how, this is the book for you. Inside, you'll find clear, illustrated instructions for 100 tasks that reveal cool secrets, teach timesaving tricks, and explain great tips guaranteed to make you more productive with Photoshop CS4.
How easy is it?
Look for these symbols marking the difficulty of each task.
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Demonstrates a new spin on a common task
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Introduces a new skill or a new task
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Combines multiple skills requiring in-depth knowledge
Requires extensive skill and may involve other technologies
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Minimal text and maximum illustrations
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Task-oriented, step-by-step approach
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Navigational aids connect instructions to illustrations
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Self-contained, two-page lessons
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Uniform layout makes it easy to read less, learn more
About the Author
Lynette Kent (Huntington Beach, CA) studied art and French at Stanford University, where she received a Master’s degree. A photographer and artist, Lynette writes books and magazine articles on digital imaging and photography. She enjoys traditional and digital painting and often blends these techniques with her photographs. Her photos and those permitted per agreement can be found at www.wiley.com/go/photoshopcs4top100. In addition to the
Top 100 Simplified Tips & Tricks titles for Photoshop CS2, CS3, and CS4, her latest book is
Teach Yourself VISUALLY Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2. She has also written
Teach Yourself VISUALLY Mac OS X Leopard and
Teach Yourself VISUALLY Digital Photography, 3rd edition. Lynette helps run the Adobe Technology Exchange of Southern California, a professional organization for photographers, graphic designers, and fine artists.