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Summary: Guitars on fire
Review: The entire book is about Jello, Jelly, Wooden and Chrome stuff. I have never as many bad taste ugly effects in one place my entire life. There is a BIG difference between knowing a software and knowing about design. We all know how to write but only few of us are writers. the book teaches you how for example how to ad RED flames to a GREEN guitar. Make wooden text. Lots of Jelly buttons and interfaces. I am very dissapointed, go buy a book writen about a designer, about basic principles of graphic design if you are a beginner and stay away from this book, it won't do you any good. Please excuse my English.
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Summary: nice tricks, but could include more variety
Review: I like Scott Kelby's writing - and Down and Dirty Tricks for Photoshop 7 does contain some absolutely terrific hints -- but reading the book left me wanting more. The tips are clearly explained, with step-by-step instructions. However, for [the price], I feel that more variety of tips and tricks could have been included. There is a bit of overlap from Scott's previous D and D book for Photoshop 6.) Still, it is nice to have all tips in one place. This book is perfect for someone just starting out with Photoshop and also intermediate level users as well.
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Summary: A great book for jazzing up photos or adding effects
Review: This is one of my favorite Photoshop books. Scott Kelby has a very straightforward writing style; he lays out the steps for each technique in a clear manner. Highly recommended for Photoshop 7 users who already know a few Photoshop basics.
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Summary: The title should be changed to Down Dirty Old Tricks
Review: All the tutorials in this book are old and available on the web. The only good thing is that it covers a lot shortcuts for both MAC and Win users
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Summary: Very good book, but
Review: A wonderful book. It did what it said it gonna do. Helps develop cool stuffs even without knowing much of photoshop. But, if you wanna learn the basics of Photoshop its not the one.
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Summary: Not Professional Enough
Review: The quick tutorials in this book are very nice and useful for total beginners, but the quality of them is sometimes not all too great. Kelby only teaches the very basic techniques - he never really gets into anything deeply, and doesn't show how to do stuff absolutely professionaly.
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Summary: Photoshop on Steroids and lots of gamma rays !
Review: I learn photoshop only by browsing thru various websites' tutorials but with this book, you can do professional, high quality magazine pictures. This book is funny, witty, and straight to the point, no fat but pure meat and it will make you stay up all night. Got 3 books from S. Kelby and so very happy with my investment!
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Summary: A PHOTOSHOP CLASSIC
Review: IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BECOMING A PHOTOSHOP ARTIST , THIS BOOK IS YOUR CHOICE , 80% OF THE TIPS WORK GREAT , THE EXPLAINING OF STEPS IS EASY , BUT SOME TIPS NEED TO BE EXPLAINED IN MORE DETAIL , NEVER THE LESS , A REALY GOOD BOOK TO BUY , ONE MORE THING , THE GRAPHICS ARE COOL .
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Summary: Scott Kelby did it again! GREAT BOOK!!!!!
Review: I did not think I could have more fun with a Photoshop book than the 6 version of this...and here it is Photoshop 7 Tricks! Thank you, Scott, for giving us new ideas, new ways to work in Photoshop 7 and for nudging our creativity! I bought every book he has written and enjoyed each one. If you work in Photoshop 7 BUY THIS BOOK - NOW!
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Summary: Fast Forward for Beginners
Review: This book is fantastic for beginners who want to get right into the creation of impressive digital effects. Easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions are provided for every example. Get this book for fast results and one of those "great" reference-style books to help round out your understanding when you have time for long read.
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