Book Reviews by d.a.w. DESIGN
How to do Everything with Photoshop CS2
By Colin Smith
REVIEW
This book has 14 chapters packed with fun and knowledgeable facts about Photoshop CS2, ranging from basic to advanced techniques.
It all starts with getting to know Photoshop CS2 Workspace and Organizing Palettes.
Some nice and clean diagrams of the tool box and a good brief rundown of each tool, (ideal if you are an absolute beginner). Intermediate/Advanced users will probably know this. Also a nice section for the beginner is the common color modes and common file types.
Through out the book there are Notes, Shortcuts, Tips and cautions which are pretty easy to see, they are in blue type.
If you are an Intermediate or/Advanced user and just want to brush up on the new features/tools in Photoshop CS2, this bookis for you, they are all in here, Spot Healing brush, Smart Objects, Vanishing Point etc…. There is far too much good information in the book to put it all in this review.
The book also involves Image Ready when you take it to the web.
At the back of the book there is a section called, “Behind the Scenes” which is a gallery with techniques from some of the pros, it shows what you can do in Photoshop.
This book is well put together and very easy to follow.
Basic beginners will have no trouble understanding PhotoshopCS2, plenty of clear visual figures.
All in all, there is something for everyone in this book. Very handy for the beginner and intermediate, advance users will pick up some good tips and tricks.
It may lose a point/star for not having a CD-Rom with the book, but that would be from a beginner’s point of view. As an advanced user, I don’t feel you need a CD-Rom; the easy to follow style of the book makes it a good choice for everyone.
I give it 
Suggested retail $29.99
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