LEARN HOW THE PROS DO IT
Each year Scott trains thousands of professional photographers how to use Photoshop, and almost without exception they have the same questions, the same problems, and the same challenges–and that's exactly what he covers in this book. You'll learn:
- The sharpening techniques the pros really use (there's an
entire chapter just on this!)
- The pros tricks for fixing the most common digital photo
problems fast!
- The step-by-step set-up for getting what comes out of your
printer to match exactly what you saw on screen
- The retouching secrets of how the pros retouch portraits
- How to process raw digital camera images (plus how to take
advantage of all the new Camera Raw features of CS2!)
- How to color correct any photo without breaking a sweat
(you'll be amazed at how easy it is–once you know the
secret)
- A whole chapter on the latest, most requested Photoshop
special effects
- How to reduce noise, deal with lens problems, avoid halos,
and more
- How to show your work like a pro!
- Plus a host of shortcuts, workarounds, and slick "insider"
tricks to send your productivity through the roof!
If you're a digital photographer and you're ready to learn the "tricks of the trade"–the same ones that today's leading pros use to correct, edit, sharpen, retouch, and present their work–then this is the book for you.
Chapter 1 Love can build a bridge : bridge essentials
Chapter 2 Give me the bridge : advanced bridge techniques
Chapter 3 Raw hide : mastering camera raw
Chapter 4 Super size me : resizing and cropping
Chapter 5 Anger management : color management
step-by-step
Chapter 6 The color of money : color correction secrets
Chapter 7 Black & white : Photoshop in black and white
Chapter 8 Modern problems : dealing with image problems
Chapter 9 Take me away : removing unwanted objects
Chapter 10 Photograph : retouching portraits
Chapter 11 38 special : photographic special effects
Chapter 12 Wide receiver : creating panoramas
Chapter 13 Look sharp : sharpening techniques
Chapter 14 Men at work : how to show your work
Chapter 15 Showtime : showing your client