Up and Running with Photoshop for Design is a streamlined introduction to Adobe's
flagship image-editing application, specifically geared to lovers of graphic art and
design. Expert Deke McClelland shows how to make designs and artwork come alive, in
the shortest time possible. The course covers the basics of selections, masks, layers,
type, effects, painting, and smart objects. Exercise files accompany the course.
Topics include:
Getting around an image
Creating accurate selections
Creating a layered composition
Scaling and rotating layers
Creating realistic layer effects
Painting with the brush tool
Tracing outlines with the pen tool
Creating editable effects with smart filters
Saving an image and preparing it for print