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Sep 13, 2004
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Hi Group-I’ve got $55 worth of coupons at Amazon that are burning a hole in my pocket and have to use them by 15th. I have the PS CS Bible, paperback version. I’m going to order PS CS Book for Digital Photographers but wonder about some other books that sound interesting and authoritative. I only do photography, no graphics. I’m probably a step above novice-I haven’t worked with layers. I am familiar with most of the tools as to their basic uses but don’t know what the color picker, paint bucket and those related tools are about.

Apart from the fact that I haven’t spent much time with 1100 page soft cover Bible, between the following books what 2 or 3 that you use would you suggest for me and why. I obviously would want to avoid duplication as much as possible and also want a clear writing style so that I understand what I read (I’m aware this is subjective). The books are:

Adobe PS CS Artistry
Real World Adobe PS CS by Fraser etc
PS Restoration and Retouching by Eismann
PS Color Correction by Kieran
PS CS Bible, hard cover ed.

Thanks for any illumination you can throw on this issue. BTW, went to Borders yesterday and spent time with the Artistry book-I kind of liked the style but don’t have any idea of how it rates to the others or what subject matter would be duplicated by 1 or more of the other books.
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deco_time
Sep 13, 2004
In news:outtasight typed:
Hi Group-I’ve got $55 worth of coupons at Amazon that are burning a hole in my pocket and have to use them by 15th.

I consider Dan Margulis "Professional Photoshop" a must have item and it’s applicable to any field that Photoshop might be used in, although specializing in print work. More than a step by step tutorial type, it’s really about understanding color, how they interact with each other, what the "numbers" in PS represent, new technique and how to decide which one is best to use and why. It’s really advanced though, and I wouldn’t advise on trying to go trough it in one go.

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The Doormouse
Sep 13, 2004
"outtasight" wrote:

I’m probably a step above novice-I haven’t worked
with layers.

No, still very much a novice. Layers are "beginner" and above. Don’t forget to read the manual.

Try browsing "Photoshop for Dummies", and do a search on Amazon. They have reviews of books that can help you alot.

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Stephan
Sep 14, 2004
"outtasight" wrote in message
Hi Group-I’ve got $55 worth of coupons at Amazon that are burning a hole
in
my pocket and have to use them by 15th. I have the PS CS Bible, paperback version. I’m going to order PS CS Book for Digital Photographers but
wonder
about some other books that sound interesting and authoritative. I only
do
photography, no graphics. I’m probably a step above novice-I haven’t
worked
with layers. I am familiar with most of the tools as to their basic uses but don’t know what the color picker, paint bucket and those related tools are about.

Apart from the fact that I haven’t spent much time with 1100 page soft
cover
Bible, between the following books what 2 or 3 that you use would you suggest for me and why. I obviously would want to avoid duplication as
much
as possible and also want a clear writing style so that I understand what
I
read (I’m aware this is subjective). The books are:

Adobe PS CS Artistry
Real World Adobe PS CS by Fraser etc
PS Restoration and Retouching by Eismann
PS Color Correction by Kieran
PS CS Bible, hard cover ed.

Thanks for any illumination you can throw on this issue. BTW, went to Borders yesterday and spent time with the Artistry book-I kind of liked
the
style but don’t have any idea of how it rates to the others or what
subject
matter would be duplicated by 1 or more of the other books.
Because I am a Photographer I’d buy the latest Katrin Eismann, check it out next time you are there

Stephan
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Hecate
Sep 14, 2004
On Mon, 13 Sep 2004 21:58:10 GMT, "outtasight" wrote:

Adobe PS CS Artistry

Very good teaching book

Real World Adobe PS CS by Fraser etc

Good

PS Restoration and Retouching by Eismann

Absolutely excellent

PS Color Correction by Kieran

Never heard of it

PS CS Bible, hard cover ed.

The Adobe manual rewritten in colour

Thanks for any illumination you can throw on this issue. BTW, went to Borders yesterday and spent time with the Artistry book-I kind of liked the style but don’t have any idea of how it rates to the others or what subject matter would be duplicated by 1 or more of the other books.
Take a look at Professional Photoshop by Dan Margulis (it’s only available as a v.7 edition, but it doesn’t matter, it’s the principles that are important). Also, Adobe Photoshop for Photographers is good. And if you want to *really* understand colour management, then get Real World Color Management by Fraser et al.

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Tiswat
Sep 14, 2004
Try: Classroom in a Book.
It works for me.

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"outtasight" wrote in message
Hi Group-I’ve got $55 worth of coupons at Amazon that are burning a hole
in
my pocket and have to use them by 15th. I have the PS CS Bible,
paperback
version. I’m going to order PS CS Book for Digital Photographers but
wonder
about some other books that sound interesting and authoritative. I only
do
photography, no graphics. I’m probably a step above novice-I haven’t
worked
with layers. I am familiar with most of the tools as to their basic
uses
but don’t know what the color picker, paint bucket and those related
tools
are about.

Apart from the fact that I haven’t spent much time with 1100 page soft
cover
Bible, between the following books what 2 or 3 that you use would you suggest for me and why. I obviously would want to avoid duplication as
much
as possible and also want a clear writing style so that I understand
what
I
read (I’m aware this is subjective). The books are:

Adobe PS CS Artistry
Real World Adobe PS CS by Fraser etc
PS Restoration and Retouching by Eismann
PS Color Correction by Kieran
PS CS Bible, hard cover ed.

Thanks for any illumination you can throw on this issue. BTW, went to Borders yesterday and spent time with the Artistry book-I kind of liked
the
style but don’t have any idea of how it rates to the others or what
subject
matter would be duplicated by 1 or more of the other books.
Because I am a Photographer I’d buy the latest Katrin Eismann, check it
out
next time you are there

Stephan

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outtasight
Sep 18, 2004
Just wanted to thank all of you for giving me great book ideas and comments. I’ve made my decision and am ready to order, thanks to you.

Jim

"outtasight" wrote in message
Hi Group-I’ve got $55 worth of coupons at Amazon that are burning a hole
in
my pocket and have to use them by 15th. I have the PS CS Bible, paperback version. I’m going to order PS CS Book for Digital Photographers but
wonder
about some other books that sound interesting and authoritative. I only
do
photography, no graphics. I’m probably a step above novice-I haven’t
worked
with layers. I am familiar with most of the tools as to their basic uses but don’t know what the color picker, paint bucket and those related tools are about.

Apart from the fact that I haven’t spent much time with 1100 page soft
cover
Bible, between the following books what 2 or 3 that you use would you suggest for me and why. I obviously would want to avoid duplication as
much
as possible and also want a clear writing style so that I understand what
I
read (I’m aware this is subjective). The books are:

Adobe PS CS Artistry
Real World Adobe PS CS by Fraser etc
PS Restoration and Retouching by Eismann
PS Color Correction by Kieran
PS CS Bible, hard cover ed.

Thanks for any illumination you can throw on this issue. BTW, went to Borders yesterday and spent time with the Artistry book-I kind of liked
the
style but don’t have any idea of how it rates to the others or what
subject
matter would be duplicated by 1 or more of the other books.
MC
MArtin Chiselwitt
Sep 18, 2004
outtasight wrote:
Just wanted to thank all of you for giving me great book ideas and comments. I’ve made my decision and am ready to order, thanks to you.

Ready to order?
Has anyone recommended "Photoshop for Photographers" by Martin Evening. There is none better complete and authorative guide to mastering Photoshop.. *imho*

mc
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Hecate
Sep 19, 2004
On Sat, 18 Sep 2004 17:44:03 GMT, MArtin Chiselwitt
wrote:

outtasight wrote:
Just wanted to thank all of you for giving me great book ideas and comments. I’ve made my decision and am ready to order, thanks to you.

Ready to order?
Has anyone recommended "Photoshop for Photographers" by Martin Evening. There is none better complete and authorative guide to mastering Photoshop.. *imho*
Yes, you’re right, and I did. 😉

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