Adobe Photoshop CS6 Classroom in a Book

Before I bought this book, I tried to look up various tutorials on Photoshop online, but had a hard time following them because I had no previous knowledge of Photoshop. This book helped a lot, and here's why: 1) It is organized by chapters, going from the basics to more advanced topics. I found that structure easy to follow and easy to learn from. 2) Lots of illustration and screen shots -- that helped, too. Photoshop is not an easy software to use, and screen shots, especially in early chapters made it much more manageable and enjoyable to use. 3) I liked the link to download many of the images used in the book to use for practice. Keep in mind that these images are copyrighted and low-resolution, but their intent is to help you learn the software, not use them for any other purpose. And for that purpose, they work just fine. 4) Now that I've gone through the lessons, I use it as a reference/refresher -- and that's excellent, too. Everything is clearly indexed and easy to find. I cannot comment on how it compares to CS5 book or how much detail other people might need about the new CS6 features because I don't have the CS5 book. But this one is perfect for me, a beginner who had never used Photoshop before now.

I think this is a great book for beginners learning about Photoshop, because it can be really hard when first coming into a program as intimidating as this is. The book really does help break down some of the features Photoshop requires, and I am glad I bought it for my class. I have only read a few chapters thus far, but so far they have been very detailed and helpful; especially in Camera Raw. Some of the concepts (Resolution and the ppi's) are a little more difficult to understand, but I think after working with them some more it will be easier and easier to understand. Also, the explanation I think was good. Overall, though I have only read a few chapters thus far, I think this is a good book for those just starting out in Photoshop, because they take it one step at a time and the explanations of each tool was a nice touch; I refer to it often.

I teach Photoshop (high school) and use this book as a supplement. CS6 was the last version before Adobe went to the subscription-based "option" that most software companies now use. I will continue to use CS6 for as long as possible unless Adobe allows schools/businesses/individuals to buy a product outright with the understanding that endless updates will not be provided. Subscription-based software agreements are generally 1-sided. My district will explore open-source alternatives before agreeing to pay Adobe monthly for eternity. Doing so also teaches students about common sense consumerism and capitalism... The book lessons are relatively simple, but provide a good tour/exploration of Photoshop's potential. Perfect for CS6 owners and independent learners.

I originally learned to use Photoshop when version 4.1 came out in the early 90’s. I was taught using Adobe’s Classroom in a Book and found it to be the best way to learn Photoshop. Now that I have Photoshop CS 6 (version 13) I quickly realized that it was time to go back to start and the best way to do that is to use Classroom in a book. Easy to follow directions, step by step tutorials and it includes a disk with all of the examples. Lastly, I would recommend this book for those who are new to Photoshop, to those have skipped a few versions of Photoshop, and those who want to eventually become ACA or ACE certified in Photoshop.

I bought this book and a handful of others about CS6 when I was playing at being an artist. I've seen some other students create wonderful illustrations in class. Creating great art takes some skill and talent. I spend too much time reading and watching fantasy and science fiction. If you like reading try some of my favorite fantasy and sci-fi authors: Richard Adams, Palo Bacigulupi, Suzanne Collins, Abe Evergreen, Diana Gabaldon, Hugh Howey, George Martin, Brandon Sanderson, John Scalzi, and Andy Weir. If you’re looking for good shows to watch consider miniseries like The Astronauts Wives Club (2015), Band of Brothers (2001), Frank Herbert’s Dune (2000), Frank Herbert’s Children of Dune (2003), Into the West (2005), Lonesome Dove (1989), Manhattan (2014-2015), Return to Lonesome Dove (1993), Pride and Prejudice (1995), Taken (2002) and The 10th Kingdom (2000), which are all terrific because they have clear beginnings that establish an objective, then strong middles and conclusive endings where the goal is achieved, like a good novel. Other shows I’ve really enjoyed include Battlestar Galactica (2004-2009), Breaking Bad (2008-2013), Cowboy Bebop (1998), Downton Abbey (2010-2015), Firefly (2002), Game of Thrones (2011-2019), Granite Flats (2013-2015), The IT Crowd (2006-2013), Jericho (2006-2008), Merlin (2008-2012), The Prisoner (1967-1968), Rome (2005-2007), Spartacus: Gods of the Arena (2011), Spartacus: Blood and Sand (2010), Stargate: SG-1 (1997-2007), Stargate: Atlantis (2004-2009), Star Trek (1966-1969), Star Trek Voyager (1995-2001), and The Tudors (2007-2010). I didn’t list any contemporary series I’m following that don’t have an end date yet, not conducive to binge watching from beginning to finish.

Being new to Adobe Photoshop, I wanted something which would teach me the basics. Video tutorials are far and wide, and while useful, cannot easily be collated into one assembly. As a complete novice to Photoshop, I also found some of them confusing, making the whole prospect of mastering something as “complex” as an advanced photo-imaging software, very daunting and almost off-putting. Having said that, now I'm familiar with Photoshop, videos and articles make much more sense. That’s all thanks to this book, Adobe Photoshop: classroom in a book. Having gone through the entire book, I'd say this is a must-read for anyone wanting to learn Adobe Photoshop starting from scratch, and, in my opinion, should be provided with every installation of Photoshop. The authors take you by the hand and move you through each chapter, first making sure you can crawl, then teaching you how to walk your way through lessons. The photographs and images in the lessons are all very clearly labeled and correspond well to the nearby text, making it extremely helpful for someone who doesn’t know their way around the interface. There are mini questionnaires at the end of every chapter, probing your memory to see if you have learnt anything. What this book doesn’t do is blind you with the science of how images are manipulated focusing, rather, on getting the steps right in achieving that end. Directions are straight to the point with minimal digression, yet hold your attention to the end of the chapter. Diagrams of layouts are extremely well presented with precise indications as to where everything is on the Photoshop Interface. If I had to pick faults, I’d say some of the images you’re given to work with are bland and uninspiring. You are given seashells to move off a plate using Photoshop tools (?). In addition, if you are an experienced Photoshop user then this book may offer little. I happen to have bought both the CS6 and CC version of the paperbacks and aside from a few different illustrations and the few updates relevant to CC, the books are identical. These minor points aside, this book is thoroughly recommended if you have no experience of using Adobe Photoshop.

Très bons exercices sur le CD, pour apprendre par la pratique, à son propre rythme. Dommage que l'on retrouve plusieurs exercices repris du livre Photoshop CS5

Cumple con crees todas las espectavias por las que compre el libro. Muy interesante para aprender todo sobre el programa Photoshop.

ALLES SEHR GUT

If you've tried to teach yourself PhotoShop you're braver than me. I was taught one aspect of it, and it's complicated if you're not a computer graphics geek. I'm an artist and use it for photographs of my pieces, for promoting and cataloging them. Without this book I'd have bought a very expensive program without the steering wheel.