ABSTRACT

This inspirational guide to creative image editing will help you master the essential features and tools of Adobe Photoshop CSX. Broken into three parts to form a structured, self-study guide, Photoshop CSX: Essential Skills covers the foundation skills and more advanced techniques you need to enhance photographs creatively and professionally. Practical, step-by-step imaging projects then give you the chance to practice your skills and see what you can achieve with the right tools and knowledge.

Written by two internationally recognised authors and Adobe Photoshop Ambassadors, this established book and DVD package cuts through the complexities of Photoshop to deliver essential, clear guidance on how to get the best results. Fully updated with the latest CSX features, it also contains vital information on how to optimize your photography and digital imaging workflow.

Now includes a free DVD, packed with more than 8 hours of detailed video tutorials to accompany the projects in the book, royalty-free hi-resolution images, indispensable RAW files for editing practice and much more.

chapter 2|22 pages

Bridge

chapter 3|42 pages

Workflow

chapter 4|34 pages

Raw Processing

chapter 5|18 pages

Digital Printing

chapter 6|14 pages

Layers and Channels

chapter 7|20 pages

Selections

chapter 8|16 pages

Layer Blends

chapter 9|24 pages

Filters

chapter 10|56 pages

Retouching Projects

chapter 11|72 pages

Advanced Retouching

chapter 12|70 pages

Montage Projects

chapter 13|30 pages

Align and Blend Projects