Steve Johnson has written more than 45 books on a variety of computer software, including Adobe Photoshop CS3 and CS2, Adobe Flash CS3, Dreamweaver CS3, Microsoft Office 2007 and 2003, Microsoft Windows Vista and XP, Microsoft Office 2008 for the Macintosh, and Apple Mac OS X Leopard. In 1991, after working for Apple Computer and Microsoft, Steve founded Perspection, Inc., which writes and produces software training. When he is not staying up late writing, he enjoys playing golf, gardening, and spending time with his wife, Holly, and three children, JP, Brett, and Hannah. Steve and his family live in Pleasanton, California, but can also be found visiting family all over the western United States.

Adobe Photoshop CS4 on Demand

 

What you need, when you need it!

 

Need answers quickly? Adobe Photoshop CS4 on Demand provides those answers in a visual step-by-step format. We will show you exactly what to do through lots of full color illustrations and easy-to-follow instructions.

 

Inside the Book

• Improve productivity with the CS4 interface and templates

• Use automatic layer alignment and blending to work with objects

• Use live filters to vie w and modify the results of opening files

• Use more precise color correction to enhance a photo

• Easily convert images to black and white

• Use image trickery to change or enhance an image

• Create eye-catching bevels and special effects

• Transform plain text into a show-stopping image

• Create web animation sequences the easy way

• Use tool presets to construct the right tool for the right job

• Test content on different target devices

 

Bonus Online Content

Register your book at queondemand.com to gain access to:

• Workshops and related files

• Keyboard shortcuts

 

Visit the author site: perspection.com

 

 

Introduction      xix

1          Getting Started with Photoshop CS4     1

2          Understanding Navigation and Measurement Systems    33

3          Customizing the Way You Work           51

4          Mastering the Art of Selection   77

5          Working with Layers    97

6          Working with the History Panel 121

7          Working with Adjustment Layers, Filters, and Tools      135

8          Understanding Colors and Channels      167

9          Using the Paint, Shape Drawing, and Eraser Tools         205

10        Creating Layer and Channel Masks       231

11        Using the Paths Panel    253

12        Working with Layer Styles        273

13        Getting Creative with Type        295

14        Manipulating Images with Filters            319

15        Automating Your Work with Actions    347

16        Controlling Image Output          369

17        Working with Automate Commands      397

18        Managing Color from Monitor to Print  413

19        Designing for the Web and Devices       435

20        Extending Photoshop    469

21        Working Together with Adobe Programs          487

W        Workshops: Putting It All Together       503

Index    531

 

Publisher: Pearson Education
Distributor: Pearson Education
Publication Date: 11-10-2008
Pages: 576
Measurements: 9.06in X 7.5in X 0.942in X 934gr