Photoshop CS4 All-in-One For DummiesEdición 1

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!

• Learn the parts — the desktop, menus, panels, and key tools, and how to use Adobe Bridge
• Make your selection — learn about each of the selection tools plus the powerful Pen tool and Paths panel
• Brush up — on the Brush and Pencil tools and how to create vector shapes, create and edit type, and put type on a path
• Restore and retouch — correct and enhance color, improve contrast, and use the Clone Stamp and Healing tools to fix flaws and damage
• Print it — learn how to get the right resolution, image mode, and file format, and prepare your work for printing

Open the book and find:

• How to crop images and increase their canvas size
• Tips for creating gradients and patterns
• Advice on resizing images
• How to composite images with layers and blending modes
• Filter techniques to correct or alter images
• How the Vanishing Point feature makes editing easier
• Steps for making adjustments with levels and curves
• How to create contact sheets