Your one-stop Photoshop reference, filled with the latest tips and techniques

There's a reason why Photoshop is the industry standard for image-editing software. But it's also that big, Photoshop has so many facets and features that a handy one-stop guide is exactly what you need. And you'll love the "Putting It Together" exercises that give you hands-on experience -- in rich, full color!

• Learn the parts -- the desktop, menus, panels, and key tools, and how to use Adobe Bridge
  
  
• Make your selection -- learn about each of the selection tools plus the powerful Pen tool and Paths panel
  
  
• Brush up -- on the Brush and Pencil tools and how to create vector shapes, create and edit type, and put type on a path
  
  
• Restore and retouch -- correct and enhance color, improve contrast, and use the Clone Stamp and Healing tools to fix flaws and damage
  
  
• Print it -- learn how to get the right resolution, image mode, and file format, and prepare your work for printing
  
  

Open the book and find:

• How to crop images and increase their canvas size
  
  
• Tips for creating gradients and patterns
  
  
• Advice on resizing images
  
  
• How to composite images with layers and blending modes
  
  
• Filter techniques to correct or alter images
  
  
• How the Vanishing Point feature makes editing easier
  
  
• Steps for making adjustments with levels and curves
  
  
• How to create contact sheets