50 Fast Photoshop CS Techniques

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Summary: Solid and Useful
Review: I found this book to be loaded with useful, accessible techniques -- all supported by beautiful photographs. So many Photoshop tips books are packed with teasing, stunning images, but with techniques that tend to be difficult and focused on the esoteric. Fortunately, Gregory Georges keeps this one grounded in the real world, beginning with a step-by-step technique for properly setting up Photoshop, and moving on to scores of great effects - some subtle, some "wow" -that have allowed me to take my own photography and "kick it up a notch"! I especially have enjoyed the techniques for revealing detail in shadows and highlights, creating a duotone and adding "punch" to a black and white photo. An added bonus is a set of techniques using third-party plug-ins that are free and easily accessible online, though a few of those were for use with cameras other than the one I own. Mr. Georges is apparently an actual, working photographer, and in this book he always keeps his "focus" on meaningful results.

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Summary: Best digital photography book on the market.
Review: This book is a must for anyone serious about learning to produce, edit and print digital photographs. Mr. Georges presents a clear and concise reference for all of the critical steps necessary for creating beautiful images. Photoshop CS brings digital photographers unprecedeted upgrades and this book will show you how to take advantage of all of them.