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Layers: The Complete Guide to Photoshop's Most Powerful Feature

by Matt Kloskowski

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Publisher Comments:

When Photoshop guru Matt Kloskowski was asked why he wrote this book, he replied, “It’s simple: I wanted to write the Photoshop book that I wished was around when I was learning Photoshop”. You’ve always known that layers were the key to understanding Photoshop, and now you have a resource to show you exactly how. With Matt’s clear, easy-to-follow, and concise writing style you’ll learn about:

  • Working with and managing multiple layers
  • Building multiple layered images

  • Blending layers together
  • Exactly which of the 25+ Blend Modes you need to worry about (there’s just a few)
  • Layer Masking and just how easy it is.
  • Using layers to enhance and retouch your photos
  • All of the tips and tricks that make using layers a breeze.
If you want to finally understand layers in Photoshop, this book is the one you’ve been waiting for.

Synopsis:

Kloskowski offers a resource which explains exactly how to use the layers feature of Photoshop. From working with and managing multiple layers to using layers to enhance and retouch photos, this Photoshop guru covers it all.
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Table of Contents

1. Layer Basics

2. Blending Layers

3. Adjustment Layers

4. Layer Mask Basics

5. Type and Shape Layers

6: Enhancing Photos With Layers

7: Retouching With Layers

8: Layer Styles

9: Smart Layers

Index

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Product Details

ISBN:
9780321534163
Subtitle:
The Complete Guide to Photoshop's Most Powerful Feature
Author:
Kloskowski, Matt
Publisher:
Peachpit Press
Subject:
Computer Graphics - General
Subject:
Computer Graphics - Photoshop
Subject:
Photography
Subject:
Computer graphics
Subject:
Photography -- Digital techniques.
Copyright:
2008
Edition Description:
Trade paper
Publication Date:
February 2008
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
255
Dimensions:
8.98x7.50x.49 in. 1.14 lbs.
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