Master Photoshop 5 Visually

Clear, concise steps and timesaving tips help readers master the latest features of Photoshop. The book visually describes the functions and includes easy-to-understand text and graphics. The CD-ROM contains all the artwork from the book, valuable utility software, and a searchable PDF version of the book.

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Master Photoshop(R) 5.5 Visually(TM) "A publishing concept whose time has come!" -- The Globe and Mail Read Less, Learn More The Revolutionary Way to Learn!

Visual Learning With text and visuals tightly integrated, Master Photoshop 5.5 Visually's cutting-edge graphic presentation style makes it quicker and easier than ever to become a Photoshop expert.
Practical Know-How This hands-on guide shows you how to make real-world use of Photoshop 5.5 with step-by-step instructions on how to accomplish specific tasks to solve specific problems.
Complete Mastery Master the features of Photoshop 5.5 and ImageReady -- import images; adjust color balance; retouch; make selections, paths, and masks; add and merge layers; prepare images with channels; enter and edit type; integrate images into collages; work with brushes and textures; use filter effects; warp and morph; automate tasks with Actions; and prepare images for the Web with Adobe ImageReady.

CD-ROM packed with demos of some of the hottest graphics software:

ScanPrepPro from ImageXpress
RAYflect Four Seasons V1 from RAYflect SA
Digital Darkroom 1.2 from MicroFrontier
Cinematte plug-in from Digital Dominion (Windows)
Powertone and Silvertone Plug-ins from Intense Software
Eye Candy 3.0.1 from Alien Skin
SmartGIF from Site Jazz Corp. (Mac)
Auto F/X Graphic Goodies from Auto F/X

Plus the searchable, on-screen version of the book and sample artwork! "A master tutorial/reference -- from the leaders in visual learning!" -- Infoworld System Requirements: Mac: PowerPC processor, System 7.6 or later, 64MB RAM, 125MB available hard disk space PC: Pentium or faster processor, Windows 9/NT, 64MB RAM, 125MB available hard disk space www.idgbooks.com