E-raamat: Photoshop CS5 Pocket Guide, The

A technical writer who has made other Abode applications accessible does the same for Photoshop CS5, the popular professional digital photo-editing software. In chapters organized mainly by task, she offers tips and resources for both new and experienced Photoshop users on such topics as Photoshop basics, editing in camera raw, special effects, and optimizing images for the Internet. Photoshop Extended features is not covered. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

In this handy new Pocket Guide, Photoshop expert Brie Gyncild introduces readers to the powerful features in Photoshop CS5, including new features like content-aware fill, HDR Pro, Bristle effects, Mixer Brush, and Puppet Warp. The book covers everything from navigating the interface and making basic edits to working with images in Camera Raw, making image corrections, and applying effects. There are chapters on merging photos, printing, and preparing images for the Web, as well as on organizing images in Bridge and automating tasks. This appealing, low-priced book is packed with quick results for people who want to jump in and get up to speed in Photoshop. This Pocket Guide offers a quick introduction to Photoshop CS5 and acts as a handy reference. It’s exactly the guide many new Photoshop users want--no fluff; just the important stuff.