Peter Bauer - Adobe Photoshop CC For Dummies

Adobe Photoshop CC For Dummies, 2nd Edition

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1. Table of Contents

Adobe Photoshop CC is one of the most important computer programs of our age. Its made photo editing a commonplace thing, something for the everyperson. Still, Photoshop can be a scary thing, comprising a jungle of menus and panels and tools and options and shortcuts as well as a bewildering array of add-ons and plug-ins. And thats why youre holding this book in your hands. And why I wrote it. And why John Wiley & Sons published it.

You want to make sense of Photoshop or, at the very least, be able to work competently and efficiently in the program, accomplishing those tasks that need to get done. You want a reference that discusses how things work and what things do, not in a technogeek or encyclopedic manner, but rather as an experienced friend might explain something to you. Although step-by-step explanations are okay if they show how something works, you dont need rote recipes that dont apply to the work you do. You dont mind discovering tricks, as long as they can be applied to your images and artwork in a productive, meaningful manner. Youre in the right place!

This is a For Dummies book, and as such, it was produced with an eye toward you and your needs. From Day One, the goal has been to put into your hands the book that makes Photoshop CC understandable and usable. You wont find a technical explanation of every option for every tool in every situation, but rather a concise explanation of those parts of Photoshop CC youre most likely to need. If you happen to be a medical researcher working toward a cure for cancer, your Photoshop requirements might be substantially more specific than what youll find covered here. But for the overwhelming majority of the people who have access to Adobe Photoshop, this book provides the background needed to get your work done with Photoshop.

As I updated this book, I intentionally tried to strike a balance between the types of images with which youre most likely to work and those visually stimulating (yet far less common) images of unusual subjects from faraway places. At no point in this book does flavor override foundation. When you need to see a practical example, thats what I show you. I worked to ensure that each piece of artwork illustrates a technique and does so in a meaningful, nondistracting way for you.

Youll see that I used mostly Apple computers in producing this book. Thats simply a matter of choice and convenience. Youll also see (if you look closely) that I shoot mostly with Canon cameras and use Epson printers. That doesnt mean that you shouldnt shoot with Nikon, or that you shouldnt print with HP or Canon. If thats what you have, if its what youre comfortable with, and if it fulfills your needs, stick with it! You'll also find that I mention Wacom drawing tablets here and there (and devoted one of the final chapters to the subject). Does that mean you should have one? If you do any work that relies on precise cursor movement (like painting, dodging, burning, path creation and editing, cloning, healing, patching, or lassoing, just to name a few), yes, I do recommend a Wacom Cintiq display or Intuos tablet. Next to more RAM and good color management, it's the best investment just about any Photoshop user can make. There are other brands of tablets that are compatible with Photoshop, but Wacom is the only brand I use and recommend.

One additional note: If youre brand new to digital imaging and computers, this probably isnt the best place to start. I do indeed make certain assumptions about your level of computer knowledge (and, to a lesser degree, your knowledge of digital imaging). But if you know your FileOpen from your FileClose and can find your lens cap with both hands, read , and youll have no problem with Photoshop CC For Dummies