Photoshop 7 for Dummies

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Photoshop 7 for Dummies
Barbara Obermeier, and Deke McClelland (Paperback - May 15, 2002)
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Adobe Photoshop is arguably the most comprehensive and popular photo editor around. Here are a couple of reasons why: When you work in Photoshop, you're not drawing from scratch; you're editing photos. Secondly, the program keeps you interested with a depth of capabilities that few pieces of software can match. Unlike other computer programs that have caught on like wildfire over the years, Photoshop is both powerful and absorbing.

Just because Photoshop is a pleasure to use doesn't mean that it's easy to master. Directed toward making you comfortable and productive with the program, Photoshop 7 For Dummies points out the features you need to know and shows you exactly how to use them – no pain; all gain. You'll discover ways to

Work with the program window

Switch between Photoshop and other programs

Change the number of pixels in an image

Define colors using the Color Palette

Get ride of red eye

Blur the edges of a selected area

Apply filter effects

Photoshop guru and author Deke McClelland reveals his own techniques for quick and creative image editing, along with specific tips that Photoshop veterans can use to take advantage of the software's new features. Plan to get the hang of

Producing high quality scans
Adding background textures, bevels, and text effects
Harnessing Photoshop's layering features and professional pre-press capabilities
Applying different types of gradients
Making a Web Photo Gallery
Placing your image into PageMaker of InDesign
Creating your own custom brush

Graphics abound in Photoshop 7 For Dummies, with 16 pages of glossy pictures to show off special issues related to color. You'll find commands for both PCs and Macs and lots of step-by-step instructions to guide your image-editing efforts for print or the Web – in no time!

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photshop 7 for dummies, November 30, 2008
By Jsnowden (tauranga New Zealand)
Photoshop 7 for Dummiesgreat easy to follow and a good humerous read even if you didn't have a computor. !

2.0 Customer Rating

Beats around the bush too much!!, June 1, 2008
By John E. Henderson (Orlando, FL)
I wanted to learn Photoshop, not just be entertained. Had to get to page 20 something before any meat. Gave up and have a better book now.

4.0 Customer Rating

So far, so good!, May 19, 2008
By N. Deboeck (Virginia, USA)
I'm only a few chapters into this book, but so far I'm really enjoying it both for the readability and the information. I have average computer skills: I recognize the usual icons in Photoshop (eraser, crop, etc) but I have no clue what to do when it comes to layers. This book is written both for Windows and Macs and so far everything (words and pictures) have matched up perfectly to what I see on the screen (I use a Mac). I suggest reading this book while you have Photoshop open...it'll make much more sense!

I also bought another Photoshop book- Adobe Classroom. Although it looks like it has much more technical information, it was so technical that I couldn't even get myself to slog through it. If you want a starter course in Photoshop, grab this Dummies book! (PS- The 4 stars is only because I haven't completed the book yet.)

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Confused me even more..., March 26, 2008
By Linsey L. Murker (Heart of Texas!)
I have photoshop 7, it was given to me by a friend. I bought this book to help me figure out how to use it. I was confused before, and this book just confused me even more. A few times I wondered if the author was actually talking about the same program. I lent the book to my friend (who also was trying to figure out the program) and she was as confused as I was while reading the book.

I really like the "For Dummies" books. I have many of the other books about various things and they have been very helpful. This one was not helpful at all, and what really sucks is that I still cannot figure out this stinking program!!!

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Love those dummy books, October 28, 2007
By F. A. Harrington (Michigan)
Sometimes you just need a book that doesn't act like you already "know it all". That's when I buy the "dummy" books. I've only read a little of this but I think it will help along with my other books on Photoshop. Also...I love buying from Amazon because the books come so quickly (unlike most of the "used" book dealers").