If you work with Adobe Photoshop, you've already tasted how powerful a graphics tool it can be. Universally recognized as the standard for image editing and production, Photoshop is used by close to 20 million people worldwide. But how many can say they've fully tapped its vast functionality? Whether you're a first-timer looking to learn Photoshop, or a seasoned Photoshopper interested in the cool new features of CS2, Deke McClelland's Adobe Photoshop CS2 One on One will have you completing rewarding projects in no time at all. A Photoshop expert, sought-after computer graphics and design lecturer and author of over 70 books, Deke brings his passion and easy, conversational style to the new edition of his bestselling Photoshop tutorial, updated for CS2. A straightforward, step-by-step guide to the features and functions of Photoshop-with plenty of real-world projects and insider tips applied along the way-Adobe Photoshop CS2 One on One also covers the new features of CS2 in depth, including Adobe Bridge, the new file browser that makes it possible to process multiple images at once. Learn how to use new workflow and file handling features, how to batch process digital camera raw files, search metadata, quickly review images in Slideshow mode, and much more. If that sounds like Greek to you, don't worry. Deke uses highly effective One-on-One teaching methods and creates a classroom environment that combines written instruction with more than two hours of video training (provided on DVD). As host of the "Best of Photoshop" disk that ships with every Photoshop order, he's uniquely qualified to present the material in this dynamic, interactive format. Whatever your skill level, Adobe Photoshop CS2 One on One will soon have you speaking fluent Photoshop CS2.

This Learn by Video title is specifically geared toward photographers who use or want to use Photoshop to make the most of their images. It combines over 10 hours of exceptional video training with a 120-page full-color guide to teach you what every photographer needs to know about Adobe Photoshop CS5. After helping you master the program's interface, expert trainers and authors Mikkel Aaland and Tim Grey tap into their years of photography experience to teach you core functions and new features in Photoshop CS5 including file management, image retouching, noise reduction, and making lens corrections. Other topics include: / Using Adobe Camera Raw / Managing images in Bridge / Masking layers / Creating HDR (high dynamic range) images / Making complex selections / Color correction And in the live action "Shop Talk" portion of the course, Mikkel and Tim meet in a North Beach photo studio to compare thoughts on everything from CMYK and the Pen tool to Content Aware Fill. The lessons are wrapped in a feature-rich interface that lets you jump to any topic and bookmark individual sections for later review. Full-Screen mode provides a hi-def, immersive experience, and Watch-and-Work mode shrinks the video into a small window so you can play the videos alongside your application. As with all titles in the Learn by Video series, the project files used in the lessons are included with the course, and interactive review questions help reinforce what you've learned. Selected videos are also provided ready to be downloaded for viewing on your iPhone, iPod, or other compatible mobile device.

Create brilliant designs in Adobe Photoshop with this ultimate collection. Using brushes in Adobe Photoshop is one of the basic elements in using this software. Brushes allow you to paint and draw on images and are a major part in basic graphic/web design and photography. This gorgeous collection is a must-have for any serious Photoshop user. You will find brushes for every style and taste, ranging from always popular decay grunge brushes, over abstract and tech, to gothic, coffee spills or fra

Packed with essential explanations, color graphics, tips, and how-to steps, this A-to-Z reference covers hundreds of Photoshop cs2 tools and techniques in alphabetical order using full-color illustrations and screen shots. Author Stephen Romaniello illustrates everything from color modes, concepts, file formats, file saving, filters, history, and icons to menu items, palettes, preferences, terminology, tools, and navigation. * Step-by-step techniques describe how to achieve a specific result, such as actions and automations, alpha channels, color correction, and color management * Features definitions and examples of coverage of layers, painting, photo retouching, quick mask, scanning, selections, sizing and transforming, and advanced layer techniques * Also addresses advanced topics such as adjustment layers, clipping groups, compositing, difficult selections, and much more

Adobe Photoshop CS5 Extended software is the ultimate solution for advanced digital imaging, delivering all the editing and compositing capabilities of Photoshop CS5 plus breakthrough tools that let you create and edit 3D and motion-based content. Go beyond traditional image editing by bringing 3D elements to your 2D artwork directly Explore new creative possibilities with breakthrough tools that enable you to select, adjust, paint, and recompose images with tremendous precision and freedom Accelerate your workflow with fast performance on 64-bit hardware systems The following individuals are eligible to use Adobe Student and Teacher Editions: University and college students-students enrolled at a higher education institution defined as an accredited public or private university or college (i ncluding community, junior, or vocational college) that grants degrees requiring not less than the equivalent of two years of full-time study Primary and secondary school students-students enrolled at an accredited public or private primar y or secondary school providing full-time instruction Faculty and staff-teachers and staff employed by an accredited primary or secondary school, or a public or private university or college Please see the customer requirement s tab for more details.