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Completely mastering Photoshop may be impossible because of the range and flexibility of its tools. The abundance of online and printed resources can also make choosing an introduction difficult for newcomers.
Heico Neumeyer’s compendium, first published in 2004 and repeatedly updated, offers broad assistance across more than 1,000 pages. It covers basic operation, image optimization, contrast correction, simple retouching, complex composites, and Photoshop CS4 additions including the Adjustments and Masks panels, depth-of-field series, content-aware image scaling, improved 3D functions, and the revised interface. It also explains differences between Photoshop CS4 Standard and Extended.
The principal topics are:
- Fundamentals
- Basic tasks
- Correction
- Creative effects
- Selections
- Layers
- Online presentation
The subjects are explained clearly and illustrated with many examples. Practical advice and an informal writing style make the book accessible.
Adobe Photoshop CS4 – Compendium
Pixel Perfection from Retouching to Compositing
Heico Neumeyer
Publisher: Markt & Technik
1,056 pages, DVD
ISBN: 978-3-8272-4450-5
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