Photoshop X QuickSteps


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Aimed at users who are new to Photoshop X, as well as intermediate users who need a reference for a specific task, this guide features a combination of reference and tutorials.




Mac OS X Panther QuickSteps


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Brace youself, because here comes QuickSteps: The fast, easy, accessible information on Mac OS X Panther in a full-color cookbook-style format.




Photoshop CS4 QuickSteps


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Special emphasis on the needs of digital photographers using Photoshop




HTML QuickSteps


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We know a picture is worth a thousand words--so we went heavy on pictures and light on words in this easy-to-use guide. Color screenshots and brief instructions show you how to use HTML to build your own Web site in no time. Follow along and learn to write HTML code that works on all browsers and platforms, create a customized Web site, add graphics and links, use tables and frames, build forms, and much more. Each chapter's How to list and color-coded tabs make it easy to flip straight to the tasks you need to do. Get the book that gets you started writing HTML code right away.




PC QuickSteps


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Learn instantly from step-by-step graphics! We know a picture is worth a thousand words--so we went heavy on pictures and light on words in this easy-to-use guide. Color screenshots and brief instructions show you how to manage, customize, and troubleshoot your desktop or laptop PC. Follow along and learn to install and configure hardware and software, manage files, access the Internet, set up a home network, secure your PC, and much more. Each chapter’s “How to” list and color-coded thumb tabs make it easy to flip straight to the tasks you need to do. Get the book that gets you up and running on your PC right away. In each chapter: Shortcuts for accomplishing common tasks Need-to-know facts in concise narrative Helpful reminders or alternate ways of doing things Bonus information related to the topic being covered Errors and pitfalls to avoid Screenshots with callouts show and explain exactly what you’ll see on your computer screen while you’re doing a task Guy Hart-Davis is the author of more than 30 computer books, including Windows XP and Office 2003 Keyboard Shortcuts, Windows XP Professional: The Complete Reference, and Mac OS X Panther QuickSteps.




Microsoft Office Outlook 2010 QuickSteps


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Step-by-Step, Full-Color Graphics! Start using Outlook 2010 right away--the QuickSteps way. Color screenshots and clear instructions make it easy to ramp up the latest release of Microsoft's powerful communications application. Follow along and quickly learn how to send, receive, and manage e-mail; enter contacts; schedule appointments; track tasks; keep a journal; use notes; manage files and folders; and set up instant messaging. Get up to speed on Outlook 2010 in no time with help from this practical, fast-paced guide. Use these handy guideposts: Shortcuts for accomplishing common tasks Need-to-know facts in concise narrative Helpful reminders or alternate ways of doing things Bonus information related to the topic being covered Errors and pitfalls to avoid




Photoshop for Video


Book Description

Master the graphic design and production skills required of today's video editors and motion graphic professionals with this comprehensive guide to the video tools in Adobe Photoshop CS3 Extended. Every page is filled with techniques to help the video professional make graphics for use in television, video, the Internet, and DVD. Lively discourse, full-color presentations, and hands-on tutorials demonstrate everything you need to know about how to combine still and moving images. Fundamental concepts such as transparency, pixel aspect ratio, and alpha channels are made precisely clear, and advanced techniques show how to use Photoshop as a character generator, color corrector, and animation tool. This edition features expanded coverage of DVD and motion graphics design, as well as addressing recent developments in High Definition video, 3D models, and 32-bit imaging. This indispensable reference includes: * real-world solutions for making graphics for video * introduction to third party plug-ins * automation and shortcut methods that cut production time * profiles of notable editors and motion graphic artists that include their favorite tips and tricks The downloadable resources offer a hands-on multimedia experience with hundreds of images to work on, tutorials to complete and 2 1⁄2 hours of video training to watch. Authored in CS3, CS4 updates are provided to readers by the publisher.




Adobe Photoshop cs in 10 Simple Steps or Less


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If you are looking to create exciting Web graphics and need to define and edit images quickly and easily, then this book is for you-whether you're new to Adobe's latest graphics editing software or you need a refresher on Photoshop's wide range of resources. Open the book and you'll discover clear, easy-to-follow instructions for more than 250 key Photoshop tasks, each presented in ten quick steps-or less. Easy - to - navigate pages, lots of screen shots, and to-the-point directions guide you through every common (and not so common) Photoshop challenge-and help you get more done in less time. * Each solution is ten steps-or less-to help you get the job done fast * Self-contained two-page spreads deliver the answers you need-without flipping pages * A no-fluff approach focuses on helping you achieve results * A resource packed with useful and fun ways to get the most out of Photoshop cs * Make it simple and get productive fast! - find full-color images and links to resources, downloads, and companion and plug-in software on this book's Web site




HTML QuickSteps


Book Description

We know a picture is worth a thousand words--so we went heavy on pictures and light on words in this easy-to-use guide. Color screenshots and brief instructions show you how to use HTML to build your own Web site in no time. Follow along and learn to write HTML code that works on all browsers and platforms, create a customized Web site, add graphics and links, use tables and frames, build forms, and much more. Each chapter’s “How to” list and color-coded tabs make it easy to flip straight to the tasks you need to do. Get the book that gets you started writing HTML code right away.




Camera Raw with Photoshop For Dummies


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Offered by Canon, Nikon, Minolta, Sony, and other leading camera manufacturers, the Camera Raw format lets photographers create high-resolution "digital negatives"-uncompressed, unprocessed images that they can then manage and convert using Photoshop Cameras featuring Camera Raw capabilities are now priced as low as $300 This book explains what Camera Raw is, why serious amateur and professional photographers need it, and how to make the most of it using Photoshop's powerful Camera Raw plug-in Topics covered include evaluating and working with Camera Raw images, harnessing Photoshop Camera Raw tools, using metadata, understanding color, and correcting images