num_pages: 496
description: Adobe Photoshop is arguably the most comprehensive and popular photo editor around. Here are a couple of reasons why: When you work in Photoshop, you're not drawing from scratch; you're editing photos. Secondly, the program keeps you interested with a depth of capabilities that few pieces of software can match. Unlike other computer programs that have caught on like wildfire over the years, Photoshop is both powerful and absorbing. Just because Photoshop is a pleasure to use doesn't mean that it's easy to master. Directed toward making you comfortable and productive with the program, Photoshop 7 For Dummies points out the features you need to know and shows you exactly how to use them -- no pain; all gain. You'll discover ways to:Work with the program windowSwitch between Photoshop and other programsChange the number of pixels in an imageDefine colors using the Color PaletteGet ride of red eyeBlur the edges of a selected areaApply filter effectsPhotoshop guru and author Deke McClelland reveals his own techniques for quick and creative image editing, along with specific tips that Photoshop veterans can use to take advantage of the software's new features.Plan to get the hang of:Producing high quality scansAdding background textures, bevels, and text effectsHarnessing Photoshop's layering features and professional pre-press capabilitiesApplying different types of gradientsMaking a Web Photo GalleryPlacing your image into PageMaker of InDesignCreating your own custom brushGraphics abound in Photoshop 7 For Dummies,  with 16 pages of glossy pictures to show off special issues related to color. You'll find commands for both PCs and Macs and lots of step-by-step instructions to guide your image-editing efforts for print or the Web - in no time!
language: English
title: Photoshop 7 For Dummies
titlecomplete: Photoshop 7 For Dummies
ratings_count: 31
publisher: For Dummies