With easy-to-follow exercises, the book gives you a visual walk-through of meaningful hands-on functions and design projects. The book begins with a clear-cut introduction to essential concepts and terminology. Newly learned skills are then put to the test by following the step-by-step exercises. Full color, crisp screenshots on every page give readers a clear picture of what’s possible, and the CD included with the book contains all of the source files needed to complete the exercises.
Dozens of real-world examples, from straightforward to advanced, demonstrate how to integrate techniques. In the end, you will know how to enhance your designs and photos with all the new features that Photoshop CS 3 has to offer, including how to:
- Design transparent pages for the web
- Apply texture to 3D text
- Simulate neon lights and fireworks using paths
- Create reflections and shadows
- Create and add artistic effects with filters
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced Photoshop user, this book will help you grow in your skills and learn the ins and outs of this version of Photoshop.
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Blues Kim has written several books on Photoshop and has had a successful career as an artist/designer for numerous companies and magazines in South Korea. A graduate of the Seoul National University of Technology, Blues Kim is currently a principal and co-owner of the Green Art Institute in Incheon, South Korea. His other books have included: Fast Work- Photoshop CS; Designing the Designer-The Ideas Style Book: Photoshop CS in 20 Hours; and Flash MX in 20 Hours.
Additional Resources:
For more information about the book, see the catalog page for Photoshop CS3 Accelerated.
Publisher: YoungJin
Blues Kim
ISBN: 9788931434378, 280 pages, $24.99 USD, £14.99 GBP
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