Photoshop CS2 Workflow: The Digital Photographer's Guide
by Tim Grey
This highly anticipated full-color book from best-selling author Tim Grey is the first workflow-oriented guide to Photoshop. If you're a digital photographer interested in maximizing the quality of your images using Photoshop or Photoshop Elements, here is your definitive guide to image optimization. Emphasizing the processes for making images as good as they can be, topics covered in this book include: sorting images, RAW conversion, basic adjustments and cleanup, advanced adjustments, automation, and output processing. An accompanying website provides you with images from the book.
Christopher Robinson, Editor, Digital Photo Pro says:
"The real strength of this book is in how it will help any photographer establish a workflow that is simple and doesnÕt become a distraction."
If you're like most artists, the concept of planning and structuring your work may sound limiting and inhibiting. You'll be surprised to learn that quite the opposite is trueÑa proper workflow can free you from the monotonous aspects of your work and let you exercise your imagination.
Digital imaging expert Tim Grey is the first to present a guiding process for you to follow and fine-tune as you optimize your images in Photoshop and Photoshop Elements. In Photoshop Workflow, you'll discover a natural flow for adjusting images; youÕll learn how to perform techniques that make your images as striking as they can be while reducing cost in time and effort. Covering the full spectrum of adjustments, this book is suitable for all levels of digital photographers who strive to maximize image quality.
Inside, you'll find the principles of a good foundation and figure out how to do the following:
- Prioritize an image-optimization workflow
- Download, sort, and organize digital images on your computer
- Process RAW captures to retain maximum detail
- Crop and rotate images
- Adjust tone and color by using basic to advanced options
- Repair flaws in your images
- Create selections by using basic to advanced methods
- Apply targeted and creative adjustments
- Save your files safely and logically
- Automate repetitive tasks
- Prepare your images for final output
- And more!
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Photoshop CS2 Workflow: The Digital Photographer's Guide
by Tim Grey
Paperback: 336 pages; Publisher: Sybex Inc.; List Price: $39.99 - buy now: Price: $26.39 and You Save: $13.60 (34%)
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