Read the Lessons. Watch the Video. Do the Exercises.
ISBN: 0596529759
Pages: 544
Publisher: O’Reilly
Topic: Design
Pioneering computer graphics author Deke McClelland updates his bestselling hands-on tutorial for Adobe Photoshop CS3, the latest version of this industry-standard image editing and production program. As with previous editions, Adobe Photoshop CS3 One-on-One (O’Reilly) guides readers step by step through the program’s features and functionality. A key appeal of the One-on-One series is the two hours of DVD-video material included. Once you read about a particular technique, you can see how it’s done first hand in the video. The combination is uniquely effective. And hugely popular.
Whether you’re a first-timer looking to learn Photoshop, or a seasoned user interested in the groundbreaking features of CS3, Deke’s conversational style and carefully structured lessons guide you through everything you need to know to get up and running, and then takes you well into mastery. Using Deke’s expert advice you’ll be entertained and learn the fundamentals fast. This book includes:
12 self-paced tutorials let you learn at your own speed
Engaging real-world projects let you try out real techniques
More than two hours of video instruction shows you how to do the work real time
850 full-color photos, diagrams, and screen shots illustrate every key step
Multiple-choice quizzes in each chapter help you test your knowledge
A Photoshop expert, sought-after computer graphics, and design lecturer, and author of over 70 books, Deke creates a classroom environment in Adobe Photoshop CS3 One-on-One with written instruction and video training–except that you get one-on-one attention as you proceed from lesson to lesson at your own pace. It’s like having private lessons with the author.
Whether you’re an enthusiast, creative pro, technical pro, or newcomer, Deke’s book will have you speaking fluent Photoshop CS3 in no time.