Photoshop Cs5 for Dummies

Learn the ins and outs of Photoshop -- the fast and easy way! Whether you're just learning Photoshop or want to take your skills up a notch, you've come to the right place. Photoshop expert Pete Bauer shows you how, using the latest features of Photoshop CS5. Whether you want to remove a background from a photo, adjust brightness, improve color, or fix flaws -- just for starters -- this book gives you the tools. Breeze through the basics -- if you're a beginner, check this section for details on how to get started, get around, and get comfortable Enhancements made easy -- learn about Levels and Curves, make color look natural, work with Camera Raw, create selections, and more Walk on the creative side -- learn how to build composite images and add layer styles to turn your photo into a work of art Make your images pop -- use Photoshop's tools to adjust the tonality and create sharper, more colorful images Power Photoshop -- unleash the capabilities of Photoshop's advanced features Open the book and find: How to get images into Photoshop and keep them organized What you can do to take advantage of Camera Raw Tips for designing composite images by using layers and blending modes Techniques for curing red-eye, wrinkles, and more How to use vector paths and layer styles Steps for automating tasks by using the Adobe Bridge Tools menu Advice on what you need to know about HDR (High Dynamic Range) images