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