Adobe Photoshop CS6 Essentials

The perfect primer for learning Adobe Photoshop, whether you’re new to it or updating your skills

Create logos, edit images, and design without fear in Adobe Photoshop, once you learn the essentials. This clear, task-based book covers them all, from navigating the user interface to how to identify design elements, paint and draw in Photoshop, apply layer styles, correct and adjust color, and much more. Each chapter provides clear step-by-step instruction as well as illustrative, full-color images and examples. Before you know it, you’ll have the skills to start a design career with Photoshop.

What’s more, if you’re preparing for the Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) exam for Visual Communication using Photoshop, this thorough guide is the perfect preparation.

• Covers Photoshop essentials for beginners and assists ACA candidates preparing for the Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) for Visual Communication using Photoshop certification exam
• Explores how to identify design elements, paint and draw in Photoshop, apply layer styles, correct and adjust color, and more
• Covers the five basic areas required for the ACA Photoshop exam, including setting project requirements, identifying design elements when preparing elements, understanding Adobe Photoshop, manipulating images, and evaluating digital images
• Provides downloadable files that readers can use while going through the tutorials in the book

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Design Basics
Chapter 2. Get ting Acquainted with Photoshop’s User Interface
Chapter 3. Digital Imaging Fundamentals
Chapter 4. Painting
Chapter 5. Drawing
Chapter 6. Writing
Chapter 7. Selecting Pixels
Chapter 8. Working with Layers and Masks
Chapter 9. Using Layer Styles and Comps
Chapter 10. Transforming Paths, Layers, and Smart Objects
Chapter 11. Adjusting and Filtering
Chapter 12. Developing Photos
Chapter 13. Retouching Photos
Chapter 14. Merging Photos
Chapter 15. Working with Color
Chapter 16. Creating Output