Introductory Adobe Photoshop CS2 basics is an introductory project-based book. The two most distinguishing features about the book are the pedagogical approach and the projects. Pedagogically, it is based on the belief that people tend to be active, experiential learners who gain knowledge from doing rather than merely listening. There is a certain level of experimentation in this book. The instructor's role is a facilitator. Students take responsibility for their learning. The projects are based on real scenarios and tasks that real people in the industry perform every day. We concentrated on three main career industries that use Adobe Photoshop: photography, graphic design, and illustration. - Preface.
After years of fielding questions at seminars from Photoshop users, Dave Cross realized there was a lot of common ground: there were many questions that were indeed "frequently asked." In addition, most questions seemed start with “How come I can’t...." "How do I...." or "Why won’t the (fill in the blank) tool work?" This book addresses the most common problems and questions in Photoshop by both providing answers to the most frequently asked questions, and outlining strategies that can help you avoid problems in the first place. You’ll see: • Where to start when things don't work: from tool settings to re-installing Photoshop • The most common warning dialogs: why they appears, how to fix them, and how to avoid them • The Photoshop CS2 Checklist: what to check when things go wrong, or before you start working, to help avoid problems • Solutions to typical problems when using the Adobe Creative Suite • How to avoid problems by creating flexible documents (adjustment layers, layer masks, groups, smart object, layer comps, and more) • Frequently asked questions—and their answers—in all key areas of Photoshop CS2: • general operations (palettes, workspaces, menus, etc.) • color (CMYK, color management, spot color, choosing color, etc.) • type • selections • making adjustments • layers • preferences and settings • image capture (resolution, Camera Raw, file size) • sizing (canvas size, image size, copping) • automation (actions, batch, built-in automation commands) • common image problems (exposure, focus, noise, color cast, etc.) • painting (brushes, choosing color) • output (web, PDF, video, printing) • special effects (filters, layer styles) • tools (that don't fit into any other category) • How to customize Photoshop CS2 to work the way you want it to (actions, menus, workspaces, shortcuts, preferences) • How to make your own brushes, swatches, shapes, styles, and patterns
Advanced Adobe Photoshop CS2 BASICS builds upon the foundation that students have gained from having taken a basic Photoshop class. Using this textbook, students will be able to explore and learn many of the advanced Photoshop skills not covered in most introductory textbooks. Students will be provided with a thorough but concise explanation of Photoshop tools and processes followed by step-by-step instructions that guide the students in learning new skills.
"If you're just beginning to learn AdobePhotoshop CS2, this online training video by Dave Cross, senior education and curriculum director for the National Association of Photoshop Professionals, is your perfect jumping-on point. Photoshop CS2 for Beginners will walk you through a full range of Photoshop functions, tools and techniques, and place you well on your way to working like a pro."--Resource description p.
Photoshop can be an intimidating and time-consuming program to learn. Wouldn't you rather spend your time learning by doing rather than reading? Adobe Photoshop CS 2 On Demand features step-by-step instructions with accompanying visuals so that you spend more time learning and less time reading. The in-depth, wide-ranging coverage will enable you to get the most out of Photoshop CS 2 and included tool, such as: File browser Brush special effects Photo retouching Enhanced web output features Healing brush Studying for the Adobe Certified Exam for Photoshop? This tutorial also includes exam objectives throughout its pages. You will become a master of Photoshop CS 2 with the help of Adobe Photoshop CS 2 On Demand.
Developed with the needs of first time learners in mind this new BASICS series book is ideal for a lower-level course on Adobe Photoshop CS2. Though introductory in nature, this text is comprehensive enough to cover the most popular features of this software.
