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

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

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Author: Matt Kloskowski
Publisher: Peachpit Press
Category: Book

List Price: $39.99
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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 91 reviews
Sales Rank: 1641

Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 288
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 8.7 x 7.4 x 0.6

ISBN: 0321534166
Dewey Decimal Number: 006.696
EAN: 9780321534163
ASIN: 0321534166

Publication Date: February 22, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
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.



Customer Reviews:   Read 86 more reviews...

4 out of 5 stars Great for newbies to photoshop   October 15, 2008
This book is best written for those that are new to photoshop and don't quite understand the amazing power of layers. But, there are many tips and techniques for the more advanced in later chapters. I would mostly recommend it for someone who is wanting to learn the power of layers.


5 out of 5 stars Refined Simplicity   October 10, 2008
 1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Perfect book for my needs. I'm a photographer who wanted a book that would allow me to get familiar with the basics of Photoshop quickly. Some of the posters feel this book is repetitive of other Kelby products, nonetheless you won't be disappointed. If you aren't at all familiar with Photoshop, you may not want to jump chapters. As you progress through the book, Matt assumes you have done the previous projects, and doesn't re-explain how to execute certain tasks. As per what some previous posts have stated, this book may be too basic for them. If this is you, not a problem, there are many more advanced titles to be purchased. But for what this book IS, it delivers. Next stop, Restoration & Retouching by Katrin Eismann.


4 out of 5 stars Layers   October 10, 2008
After trying to use Layers in Photoshop Elements 6, going to the website and buying other help books, Layers: The Complete Guide to Photoshop's Most Powerful Feature, was the best in showing me how to use the softwear. The author gave clear instructions on using the tools. I found that you had to do each step in the exact order or it wouldn't work. No skipping steps.


5 out of 5 stars Great learning tool   October 6, 2008
 1 out of 1 found this review helpful

This is an excellent book for anyone who does not understand layers. I had some experience with layers going into the book, but I have come out with a lot more knowledge and tricks than I did before.

Matt really takes his time to slow down and explain every step for the reader. His online resources are a great help, as well.



5 out of 5 stars Layers of help   September 24, 2008
 1 out of 1 found this review helpful

My first book "Adobe Photoshop Elements 6 MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE" (Focal Press) by Mark Galer opened the door for this first time user of Photoshop but when I bought this reference manual I had the answers to the many questions of how do I do that. If your enhancing your family album or making a poster, "LAYERS" is an excellant addition to your library.


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