Photoshop CS4 One-on-One: Advanced

The second part of the popular and comprehensive series delving into Photoshop CS4.Photoshop is one of the world’s most powerful image editors, and it can be daunting to try to use skillfully. Photoshop CS4 One-on-One: Advanced, the second part of the popular and comprehensive series, follows internationally renowned Photoshop guru Deke McClelland as he dives into the workings of Photoshop. He explores such digital-age wonders as the Levels and Curves commands, edge-detection filters, advanced compositing techniques, vector-based text, the Liquify filter, and Camera Raw. Deke also teaches tried-and-true methods for sharpening details, smoothing over wrinkles and imperfections, and enhancing colors without harming the original image. Exercise files accompany the course. Recommended prerequisite: Photoshop CS4 One-on-One: Fundamentals. Download Deke's customized keyboard layouts and color settings for Photoshop from the Exercise Files tab. Topics include: Using blend modes, adjustment layers, and layer styles Organizing a layered composition so it is fluid and editable Creating and editing type in Photoshop Using blur effectively Using adjustment layers to add color Combining layers into a clipping mask Working with Camera Raw