Photoshop CS4 All-in-One For Dummies

<b>Your one-stop Photoshop reference, filled with the latest tips and techniques</b> <p>There’s a reason why Photoshop is the industry standard for image-editing software. But it’s also that big, Photoshop has so many facets and features that a handy one-stop guide is exactly what you need. And you’ll love the “Putting It Together” exercises that give you hands-on experience – in rich, full color!</p> <ul> <li>Learn the parts — the desktop, menus, panels, and key tools, and how to use Adobe Bridge</li> <li>Make your selection — learn about each of the selection tools plus the powerful Pen tool and Paths panel</li> <li>Brush up — on the Brush and Pencil tools and how to create vector shapes, create and edit type, and put type on a path</li> <li>Restore and retouch — correct and enhance color, improve contrast, and use the Clone Stamp and Healing tools to fix flaws and damage</li> <li>Print it — learn how to get the right resolution, image mode, and file format, and prepare your work for printing</li> </ul> <p><b>Open the book and find:</b></p> <ul> <li>How to crop images and increase their canvas size</li> <li>Tips for creating gradients and patterns</li> <li>Advice on resizing images</li> <li>How to composite images with layers and blending modes</li> <li>Filter techniques to correct or alter images</li> <li>How the Vanishing Point feature makes editing easier</li> <li>Steps for making adjustments with levels and curves</li> <li>How to create contact sheets</li> </ul>