Photoshop CS4 All-in-One For Dummies

Your one-stop Photoshop reference, filled with the latest tips and techniquesThere'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 BridgeMake your selection -- learn about each of the selection tools plus the powerful Pen tool and Paths panelBrush up -- on the Brush and Pencil tools and how to create vector shapes, create and edit type, and put type on a pathRestore and retouch -- correct and enhance color, improve contrast, and use the Clone Stamp and Healing tools to fix flaws and damagePrint it -- learn how to get the right resolution, image mode, and file format, and prepare your work for printingOpen the book and find:How to crop images and increase their canvas sizeTips for creating gradients and patternsAdvice on resizing imagesHow to composite images with layers and blending modesFilter techniques to correct or alter imagesHow the Vanishing Point feature makes editing easierSteps for making adjustments with levels and curvesHow to create contact sheets