Up to Speed: Photoshop CS4

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Author: Ben Willmore
Paperback, 153 pages
ISBN: 0321580052

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Long established as a must-have guide for Photoshop users upgrading to the newest version, Up to Speed goes right to the heart of Photoshop CS4 what has changed, what is new, and how you can get the most out of the features as quickly as possible. Rather than sift through hundreds of pages detailing every last Photoshop feature and function (both old and new), you can go directly to the new features that interest you the most and get the explanations you desire in the classic Ben Willmore style-- intuitive, crystal clear, and in-depth. By focusing on a single topic--what's new in this version--the award-winning author provides precisely what experienced Photoshop users have been clamoring for, in exactly the depth they demand. After reading this book even if you've been using CS4 for awhile don't be surprised to hear yourself say, I didn't know CS4 did that!

• In-depth coverage of every new feature in Photoshop CS4, including full chapters dedicated to Bridge, Camera Raw, Interface Changes, Layers, Adjustments, and Tools.

• Quickly learn what’s been moved, renamed or eliminated from the previous version, making your transition to CS4 as painless as possible.

• If you have a working knowledge of Photoshop CS3, this book is for you. It’s designed to get you up to speed with the new features in the most efficient and useful way possible. Easy to read for upper-level beginners through advanced, but not designed for absolute beginners.

What the Critics Are Saying

“Ben is, without a doubt, one of the most gifted and talented Photoshop teachers on the planet, and this book is a brilliant way to learn the new features fast, in a way that only Ben can teach it. Highly recommended!”

—Scott Kelby
President, National Association of Photoshop Professionals
Editor & Publisher, Photoshop User Magazine (www.photoshopuser.com)

“I don’t read Photoshop books anymore, except one—Ben Willmore’s Up to Speed. Even though many of us in the photographic community are members of the Photoshop development and beta teams, we still read this book. You don’t need to read another thing. Ben is a force of Nature.”

—George DeWolfe

Senior Editor, ViewCamera and Camera Art Magazines  (www.georgedewolfe.com)

“Tastes Great - Less Filling!!! That’s right, Ben delivers ALL the meat about what’s new in CS4, with none of the wasted calories associated with wading through giant buffet-sized books! An absolute must-have! Don’t hesitate. Without this book, you are wasting precious time, energy and money.”
—Jack Davis
Author of the best-selling Photoshop Wow and How to Wow series (AdventuresInPhotoshop.com)

“Thanks to Ben Willmore’s Up to Speed, the journey from one Photoshop version to another has never been faster or easier. Adobe should give this book to every user who buys a copy of Photoshop.”

-George Lepp
Columnist Outdoor Photographer Magazine
Owner The Lepp Institute  (www.theleppinstitute.com)