Photoshop CC - The Missing Manual 1st Edition  (English, Paperback, Lesa Snider)

Photoshop CC is truly amazing, but it can also be overwhelming if you are just getting started. This book makes learning Photoshop as easy as possible by explaining things in a friendly, conversational style without technical jargon. After a thorough introduction to the program, you ll delve deep into Photoshop secrets with expert tips and practical editing advice you can use every day.

The important stuff you need to know:

• Learn your way around. Take a tour of Photoshop workspace and learn how to customize it.
• Unlock the magic. Use layers, masks and Smart Objects to safely edit your images.
• Perfect your photos. Learn techniques for cropping, color-correcting, retouching and combining photos.
• Master color. Drain, change and add color; create gorgeous black-and-whites, partial-color effects and duotones.
• Be artistic. Create illustrations, paintings and pro-level text; use filters effectively, edit video and create 3D art.
• Share your work. Produce great-looking images for print, presentations and the Web.
• Work smarter and faster. Automate common chores and install plug-ins for complex tasks.