Adobe Photoshop CC For Dummies

Peter Bauer is highly respected Photoshop instructor and author. He has been honored with membership in the Photoshop Hall of Fame and was named a Pioneer of Photoshop by the National Association of Photoshop Professionals (now KelbyOne.com). He has written more than a dozen books on Photoshop, digital photography, and computer graphics.

The fast and easy way to grasp Photoshop CC essentialsPhotoshop is the gold standard when it comes to photo and image editing tools. But unless you've ever taken a class or gotten help from a Photoshop guru, you may find yourself a bit confused on where to start and how to get things done. Photoshop CC For Dummies, 2nd Edition is the book for those of us who don't know a layer from a level and just want to learn how to make photos look better. This update to Photoshop CC For Dummies, the first since the product launched, packs an even more powerful punch to help you manage and enhance your images.In Photoshop CC For Dummies, 2nd Edition you'll find clear explanations of the menus, panels, tools, options, and shortcuts you'll use the most. Plus, you'll discover invaluable tips for fixing common photo flaws, improving color quality, adjusting brightness, removing unwanted background elements, and more. Whether you want to improve how your family photos look or need to add a new skillset to your resume, this friendly guide gives you all the steps to navigating the software and getting top-notch results.* Get a handle on the most common tools* Improve focus and color in photos* Add text and illustrations to create stunning graphics* Find insider tips and tricks the pros useThe sky's the limit for stunning photos and innovative images when you have Photoshop CC For Dummies, 2nd Edition in your design toolbox!

Introduction. 1Part 1: Getting Started with Photoshop CC. 5CHAPTER 1: Welcome to Photoshop! 7CHAPTER 2: Knowing Just Enough about Digital Images. 17CHAPTER 3: Taking the Chef's Tour of Your Photoshop Kitchen. 37CHAPTER 4: Getting Images into and out of Photoshop. 59CHAPTER 5: What's New in Photoshop CC?. 79Part 2: Easy Enhancements for Digital Images. 89CHAPTER 6: Making Tonality and Color Look Natural. 91CHAPTER 7: The Adobe Camera Raw Plug-In. 131CHAPTER 8: Fine-Tuning Your Fixes. 157CHAPTER 9: Common Problems and Their Cures. 185Part 3: Creating "Art" in Photoshop. 201CHAPTER 10: Combining Images. 203CHAPTER 11: Precision Edges with Vector Paths. 221CHAPTER 12: Dressing Up Images with Layer Styles. 245CHAPTER 13: Giving Your Images a Text Message. 267CHAPTER 14: Painting in Photoshop. 293CHAPTER 15: Filters: The Fun Side of Photoshop. 313Part 4: Power Photoshop. 339CHAPTER 16: Streamlining Your Work in Photoshop. 341CHAPTER 17: Working with Video and Animation. 357Part 5: The Part of Tens. 371CHAPTER 18: Ten Specialized Features of Photoshop CC. 373CHAPTER 19: Ten Reasons to Love Your Wacom Tablet. 381CHAPTER 20: Ten Things to Know about HDR. 387Appendix: Photoshop CC's Blending Modes. 399Index. 403