How to Do Everything Adobe Photoshop CS4

Master Adobe Photoshop CS4Filled with full-color examples, this hands-on guide explains how to use the latest release of the industry standard program for graphics professionals. How to Do Everything: Adobe Photoshop CS4 takes you step-by-step through the process of bringing your creative concepts to completion. Real-world examples reveal how cutting-edge design techniques are achieved. With this book, you'll learn how to use all the program's tools and settings to create and edit compelling images for print, the Web, and animation.Manage and customize the interface Create, manage, and blend layers and apply layer stylesWork with color, brushes, painting tools, gradients, and vector shapesPick pixels with selectionsEdit, repair, and enhance images and Camera Raw filesTransform objects without degrading image qualityCreate and format textUse the 3D and video features of Photoshop ExtendedApply special effects with filters, warping, and texturesOptimize your work for print, the Web, and mobile devicesSave time using automation tools