Photoshop CS4: Top 100 Simplified Tips & Tricks (Top 100 Simplified Tips & Tricks)

Beyond-the-basic techniques show you how to take your Photoshop CS4 skills to the next level With more than 4 million users worldwide, Photoshop is the world-standard image-editing solution for print and the Web and the CS4 release promises exciting new creative possibilities for adventurous Photoshop users Packed with 100 cool and useful tips and tricks, this visual tutorial investigates the bells and whistles that come with the new CS4 release Features full-color screen shots, step-by-step instructions, and updated photo examples all aimed at elevating your Photoshop skills to new heights You already know Photoshop CS4 basics. Now you’d like to go beyond with shortcuts, tricks, and tips that let you work smarter and faster. And because you learn more easily when someone shows you how, this is the book for you. Inside, you’ll find clear, illustrated instructions for 100 tasks that reveal cool secrets, teach timesaving tricks, and explain great tips guaranteed to make you more productive with Photoshop CS4. How easy is it? Look for these symbols marking the difficulty of each task. Demonstrates a new spin on a common task Introduces a new skill or a new task Combines multiple skills requiring in-depth knowledge Requires extensive skill and may involve other technologies Minimal text and maximum illustrations Task-oriented, step-by-step approach Navigational aids connect instructions to illustrations Self-contained, two-page lessons Uniform layout makes it easy to read less, learn more