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[...]... key concepts from each chapter The quizzes use Adobe Flash Player 9.0.124, so be sure that is loaded on your system UNDERSTANDING ADOBE PHOTOSHOP CS4 xii Understanding Abobe Photoshop CD and Downloads Web and Other Resources Video training and extra images You can jump to the head of the line for our popular podcast series (called Understanding Adobe Photoshop) You get early access to 54 videos that... practice—regular and thorough—you can understand and master Photoshop Understanding Abobe Photoshop CD and Downloads To help you get the most from Adobe Photoshop CS4, we’ve included several handson and interactive exercises These are free to access for readers who purchased this book—enjoy! CD Lesson files You’ll fi nd 234 images as well as Photoshop actions on the CD-ROM to bring the lessons to life... be sure to visit www.rastervector.com and www.peachpit com/understandingphotoshop for updates and bonus downloads If you are learning Photoshop in a classroom, this book should combine with your instructor’s knowledge to give you a rich, interactive learning experience For those working professionals looking to fi ll in their understanding of Photoshop, this book answers and reinforces the essential... read on With the knowledge you’ve gained so far, you can jump into using Photoshop and start to navigate around its interface 2 Photoshop s Interface Photoshop s interface can be pretty intimidating Among all those windows, tools, and menu commands it’s easy to get lost However, it’s worth it to master these components Adobe Photoshop is by far the most-used image editor and knowing how to harness... Learning Photoshop is a very doable task, especially if you take a balanced and measured approach, balancing learning new features with practical application At this point in my career, I have seen older professionals as well as young students become 3 VIDEO TRAINING Setting Preferences 12 Chapter 2 Photoshop s Interface proficient Photoshop users In fact, learning Photoshop is the best way to learn other Adobe. .. quick tour of the Photoshop interface Adobe offers two versions of the application: Photoshop and Photoshop Extended The standard version of Photoshop is suited for all users, whereas Photoshop Extended offers specialized features for medical researchers, architects, engineers, and video professionals This book will show the Photoshop Extended interface, because many users have access to that version of... or Web page design Understanding the Interface 4 VIDEO TRAINING Managing Workspaces TIP A Great Frame-Up Photoshop CS4 keeps all of your documents and panels in an application frame to keep the interface cleaner You can toggle the frame off or on by choosing Window > Application Frame Experiment to see which look you prefer So let’s start with a quick tour of the Photoshop interface Adobe offers two... labeled Free Video Training to gain access You can also access by visiting www.peachpit.com/ understandingphotoshopvideos and entering the username: Photoshop, and password: expert Then bookmark the page on your browser so you can access the videos as you need them Bonus exercises You can download 10 additional Photoshop exercises to hone your skills These projects include all of the images you’ll need,... strengths and weaknesses) Throughout this book, you’ll learn how to effectively use these tools With patience, you’ll get the most from Photoshop s powerful feature set Understanding the Interface Tools shaded in blue are only available in Photoshop CS4 Extended 15 16 Chapter 2 Photoshop s Interface Options The Options bar is essential, because it contains the majority of controls for the currently active... Options Layers In Photoshop, a layer can contain artwork and transparency information This allows you to combine (or composite) multiple images into a new piece (such as a postcard or advertisement) Originally, Photoshop did not have layers You could open a picture to process it, but that was about it However, over time the demands placed on Photoshop by its users led to its evolution As Photoshop moved . thorough—you can understand and master Photoshop. x Introduction Understanding Abobe Photoshop CD and Downloads To help you get the most from Adobe Photoshop CS4, we’ve included several hands- on. system. 2ICHARD(ARRINGTON!LLRIGHTS RESERVED)NDIVIDUALITEMSONTHISDISC MAYBECOPYRIGHTEDBYTHEIRAUTHORS 0%!#(0)402%33 4(%%33%.4)!,4%#(.)15%3&/2)-!').'02/&%33)/.!,3 UNDERSTANDING ADOBE PHOTOSHOP CS4 -!#).4/3(7).$/73#$2/- xii Understanding Abobe Photoshop CD and Downloads Web and Other Resources Video. 334 Bonus Exercises 335 Index 338 The Role of Photoshop in Education Learning Adobe Photoshop is essential to success in digital media industries. Photoshop is a gateway into several related technologies.