• Inside Advantage: Written for photographers by a photographer! Martin shares his expert knowledge to help you combine photography and Photoshop to develop memorable images
  
  Complete updates: 704 pages of fully updated content plus 30 pages of Photoshop Shortcuts on the free CD-ROM
  
  Master Photoshop CS2: More than 300 pages of information show you how to make tonal corrections, sharpen images, use filters, create montages, simulate darkroom effects and automate Photoshop
  
  Conquer color obstacles: Over 100 pages devoted to explaining the basic principles of color management, how to calibrate your equipment and how to achieve consistent color and produce perfect prints
  
  Expanded areas: Provides more detailed examples, diagrams, simple step-by-step explanations, improving accessibility for the advanced
  beginner
  
  The latest edition to join Martin Evening's bestselling 'Adobe Photoshop for Photographers' titles, gives you completely updated and revised coverage providing a professional photographer's insight into Photoshop CS2.
  
  Inside you'll find invaluable information on Bridge, the new file browser that is set to become a very useful image management tool for photographers. Other new developments covered include the new Digital Negative (DNG) file format, improvements in Camera Raw file processing and High Dynamic Range imaging.
  
  Packed full of all the latest features and instructive information on key elements from color management to printing, Martin Evening passes on his famous techniques and professional experience in this commanding and authoritative resource.
  
  * Over 450 professional, color illustrations make this book stand above the rest
  * New interior design and reorganised contents make this book even easier to use
  * Master the power of Photoshop CS2 under the instruction of an internationally recognised Photoshop expert ________________________________________________________________

Product Reviews:

   
More than 5 stars..., June 21, 2005
Reviewer: Darwin's Bulldog

If you are an experienced photographer, this may be the only Photoshop book you'll need. This book is expressly written for people who understand f-stops and shutter speeds, color temperature (white balance) etc. If you are an experienced photographer moving from film to digital, stop here; this is what you are looking for. There's also some guidance on digital equipment selection with details on Martin's web site.

What makes this book standout? First, it's written by a photographer. Not just any photographer, but a famous, working fashion phpographer, Martin Evening. Many Photoshop books seem to be written by people who are clearly skilled enough to earn their living with Photoshop, but are not photographers. Their books are filled with pictures taken on vacation. This is the real thing; top quality photographs; real world skills.

Second, this book is 100% color. Some Photoshop books have only a small selection of color photos stitched into the middle of the book; the bulk of the pictures are black and white. (OK... there is small section on converting color to B&W.)

Third, top quality paper; coated stock. Of course, it weighs a ton, but then it won't turm to pulp if your model spills her wine on it <g>!

If you are an experienced photographer, and want to get the most out of Photoshop, this is the book you need.
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 The right book for imaging professionals, June 28, 2005
Reviewer: Stephen Laskevitch "Adobe Certified Instructor"

I teach digital photographic workflows in the Puget Sound region: an area with more than its share of hardworking photographers needing to keep their technical edge. These folks need direct, relevant, thorough but easy to find methods of getting the job done. This is what I strive to provide in my classes, and this is what Martin Evening provides in this book.

Although my working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop is extremely solid, I always appreciate Martin's keen insights. I have recommended his previous editions to my students whether they're new to the medium or old pros. I'm more enthused than ever to recommend this edition as both a class text and desk reference.

One minor quibble carried over from the last edition: I wish that image acquisition chapter were earlier in the book. However, the book is so excellently laid out that no one will have the slightest difficulty finding whatever they seek.

It's such a relief to find such a standout text on the overcrowded Photoshop bookshelf.
 

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