When Photoshop guru Matt Kloskowski was asked why he wrote this book, he replied, "It's simple: I wanted to write the Photoshop book that I wished was around when I was learning Photoshop". You've always known that layers were the key to understanding Photoshop, and now you have a resource to show you exactly how. With Matt's clear, easy-to-follow, and concise writing style you'll learn about: Working with and managing multiple layers Building multiple layered images Blending layers together Exactly which of the 25+ ...
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When Photoshop guru Matt Kloskowski was asked why he wrote this book, he replied, "It's simple: I wanted to write the Photoshop book that I wished was around when I was learning Photoshop". You've always known that layers were the key to understanding Photoshop, and now you have a resource to show you exactly how. With Matt's clear, easy-to-follow, and concise writing style you'll learn about: Working with and managing multiple layers Building multiple layered images Blending layers together Exactly which of the 25+ Blend Modes you need to worry about (there's just a few) Layer Masking and just how easy it is. Using layers to enhance and retouch your photos All of the tips and tricks that make using layers a breeze. If you want to finally understand layers in Photoshop, this book is the one you've been waiting for.
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I've been using Photoshop since 2001 and am pretty much self-taught. At this time I'd consider myself a ?fairly advanced? user of this beastly program.
On various forums I surf, e.g. Adobe, DPReview, Fred Miranda, etc. a question that frequently comes up goes something like, "I'm fairly new at Photoshop... What book do you recommend?" Based on mostly favorable reviews, I purchased this book for a friend who is just getting into PS. I'm very glad I did, as is she.
After thumbing through it I sure wish it had been available when I was just getting started. It would have considerably shortened the steep Photoshop learning curve. It's well suited for one who has poked around with Photoshop and come to the conclusion, "I want to learn more, but I'm not sure where to start."
Why I would recommend it:
* It focuses on basics and fundamentals. If you?re having trouble connecting the dots between things like layers, layer masks, adjustment layers, blend modes, channels, selections, alpha channels, this will help you get there without a lot of frustration and confusion.
* Practical value. Concepts and techniques presented are useful regardless of the type of photography one does (or plans to do), e.g., portrait, fashion, jewelry, scenic, animals, kids, family snapshots, etc.
* Small doses, easy read. For the most part methods are presented step-by-step via multiple screenshots without a whole lot of confusing text. Some books can bury a rookie with pages and pages of gory detail. Not this one.
* Very good detail. Commands and setting details are presented via screenshots and/or clearly written text. No need to ?guess? how a result was achieved.
* Photos used in the book are available for download so one can replicate techniques on your own computer.
* Mac and PC friendly.
What's not to like?
Probably not a great deal of value to one (like me) who has fairly extensive Photoshop background. More appropriate for those with less than 2 years experience.
WaltP
Sep 17, 2009
Very Good Book
Did a very good job of giving me a working understanding of Photoshop Layers. Much more so than four previous books on Photoshop. Well written.
