The Adobe Photoshop CS4 Book for Digital Photographers |  | Author: Scott Kelby
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Scott Kelby, the best-selling Photoshop author in the world today, once again takes this book to a whole new level as he uncovers the latest, most important, and most exciting new Adobe Photoshop CS4 techniques for digital photographers. This major update to his award-winning, record-breaking book does something for digital photographers that's never been done before it cuts through the bull and shows you exactly "how to do it." It's not a bunch of theory; it doesn't challenge you to come up with your own settings or figure it out on your own. Instead, Scott shows you step-bystep the exact techniques used by today's cutting-edge digital photographers, and best of all, he shows you flat-out exactly which settings to use, when to use them, and why. That's why the previous editions of this book are widely used as the official study guide in photography courses at colleges and universities around the world.
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 Just what I needed January 17, 2009
Julie Neal (Sanibel Island, Fla.)
73 out of 77 found this review helpful
If you're like me, when you sit down to process photos you don't really have the time to explore options and try out new techniques. You just have time to do the work. Though my byline above IDs me as a book author, I also do color correction for the photos in my books, and have done commercial photo retouching since those dark days in darkrooms. I learned Photoshop on version 1.0 (we upgraded from Digital Darkroom, anyone else remember that?), and since that time haven't kept up much with all the new improvements. I just get photos in and need to get them out. Quickly.
Anyway, I haven't bought a Photoshop book in years. I saw the other good reviews this book is getting and thought I'd give it a try.
And boy am I glad I did!
There are four chapters here I'm going to use a lot:
CHAPTER 6 is filled with shortcuts, tips and tricks. Many other books are too, yes, but this one has a straightforward presentation filled with doses of humor. (Whereas many software guides are about as interesting as a dead fish, this one is filled with a lively, witty writing style that nevertheless gets its points across cleanly.)
CHAPTER 7 is all about color correction, which is my main concern. A section called "The trick pros use to make color correction simple" is nice to know. It suggests using black, gray and white cards in your photo, and the Curves adjustment in Photoshop to almost automatically correct the color.
CHAPTER 10 focuses (sorry, bad pun) on problematic photos. Included are:
a. Fixing color in indoor shots
b. When your subject is in the shadows
c. 15-second fix for under- or overexposed photos
d. Dodging and burning in CS4
e. Instant red-eye removal
f. Fixing reflections in glasses
g. The CS4 secret to fixing group shots
h. Having Photoshop extend your depth of field
i. The fastest way to resize brushes ever (plus you can change their hardness, too)
CHAPTER 13 finally explained the configuration of color space to me in a way I, after all these years, now understand. There is also both the lame way and the correct way to calibrate your monitor.
Also covered thoroughly: Bridge, Camera Raw, black and white photography, HDR, special effects and sharpening.
With crisp text, clear descriptions, a pleasing layout and great organization, this is a book I'll be using every day. What a resource!
The author has written two other books, both of which our company uses often:
The Digital Photography Book
The Digital Photography Book, Volume 2
concise information where you need it February 3, 2009
Emanuele Marano (jacksonville, fl)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
this book is excellent if you are "entry level" or "intermediate" as far as knowledge required to use CS4. If you are already intermediate and looking for "expert" knowledge or under the hood tips and tricks this book does not have much.
Solution to your problems January 28, 2009
Computer Nut (California)
10 out of 11 found this review helpful
Scott Kelby writes a beautifully illustrated book. The quality and pictures make the pages come alive. He writes for people who want to get more involved in photography. This particular book is good for a person who has had some experience with Photoshop, but who is not an expert. I would highly recommend it!
The Adobe Photoshop CS4 Book, Kelby February 24, 2009
L. Greenbaum (Minneapolis, MN USA)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Scott Kelby is true to his form with his CS4 book as he was in my first experience with the CS2 book. Kelby is a teacher, and the beauty of his presentation is that it is a recipe style how to approach directed at helping photographers use CS4 for specific tasks. To the benefit of his readers/users, Kelby explains exactly what to do in the exact sequence to set up CS4; understand Bridge and image storage; edit pictures; and solve common image problems. He makes using Camera Raw; and the application's many tools and adjustment layers easy and meaningful. He takes one of the most complex software programs and teaches it from the angle of simplicity and practicality, presenting it with a fun approach. The book is successful because it's not a manual. It is successful because Kelby writes to everyday photographers, not to the application. Other CS4 books in this hefty price range are merely manuals that best serve as a tomes to be large paper weights. Scott Kelby makes learning CS4 fun as he shortens the learning curve. My one complaint is that the book's suggested retail price of $54.99 is a bit over the top - even at discount, this is expensive.
Excellent CS4 Book July 2, 2009
Thomas R. Mclehaney
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
This book is perfect for those photographers who are not yet experts at either photography or CS4. It has step by step instructions that are very clear and concise.
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