Creative professionals know how to tap Photoshop CS3's Layers to achieve spectacular results, and now you can learn their secrets in this comprehensive book. How do you combine layers and masks? What's the best way to work with Web images? From the newest CS3 features to successful layering strategies, you'll discover the professional techniques and hands-on examples you need to succeed. Create composites that make an impact, organize your workflow, create great-looking and quick-loading Web images, and more.

About the Authors.

Preface.

Acknowledgments.

Introduction.

Part I: Layer Basics.

Chapter 1: Introducing Layers.

Chapter 2: Managing and Organizing Layers.

Chapter 3: Resizing and Transforming Layers.

Part II: Exploring Special Layer Types.

Chapter 4: Creating Text with Type Layers.

Chapter 5: Working with Shape Layers.

Chapter 6: Exploring Adjustment and Fill Layers.

Part III: Advanced Layer Features.

Chapter 7: Combining Layers with Blending Modes.

Chapter 8: Exploring Smart Objects.

Chapter 9: Working with Masks.

Chapter 10: Discovering Layer Styles.

Chapter 11: Using Layer Comps.

Part IV: Using Layers in Real-World Situations.

Chapter 12: Exploring Layer Strategies.

Chapter 13: Using Layers in Other Applications.

Chapter 14: Designing with Layers.

Chapter 15: Manipulating Photos by Using Layers.

Chapter 16: Creating Personal Projects with Layers.

Part V: Appendixes.

Appendix A: Using the CD-ROM.

Appendix B: Shortcuts for Working with Layers.

Index.

Matt Doyle is cofounder of ELATED, a company dedicated to helping people build better Web sites. He has been professionally involved with system administration, software development, and Web site building since 1993.

Simon Meek is cofounder of ELATED. He has been a professional designer since 1996, specializing primarily in online work.

Get the most out of Photoshop Layers with this in-depth guide

Creative professionals know how to tap Photoshop CS3's Layers to achieve spectacular results, and now you can learn their secrets in this comprehensive book. How do you combine layers and masks? What's the best way to work with Web images? From the newest CS3 features to successful layering strategies, you'll discover the professional techniques and hands-on examples you need to succeed.

• Create composites that make an impact
• Add depth and dimension with layer blend modes
• Retouch with layers and get unlimited Undos
• Work with Smart Objects and organize your workflow
• Create great-looking, quick-loading Web images

What's on the CD-ROM?
The CD includes over 90 stock images, plus Photoshop files and source images for most of the book's examples and figures.
See the CD Appendix for details and complete system requirements.

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Distributor: John Wiley & Sons
Publication Date: 10-29-2007
Pages: 761
Measurements: 236.20mm X 189.20mm X 44.1mm X 42.56oz