Photoshop 7 (R): Tips and Techniques - Paperback

by Wendy Willard (Author)

This work provides tips and techniques with real-world examples targeted for Web design. Users tearn to prepare and plan for Web page development first, before moving on to the design and production phases. It includes specifics on Photoshop for Web design so designers don't have to wade through unnecessary Photoshop print details. The guide deals with Web-specific issues in Photoshop, such as choosing the most appropriate file compression graphics and photographic imagery, creating buttons and icons, and using layers to build Web animation.

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300+ Immediate Solutions from the Pros

Improve your use of Photoshop in Web and print design. Prepare and plan for Web page development and print output, then skillfully apply the latest design and production techniques. Perform simple adjustments as well as complex tasks--optimize photographic imagery, build animation, add rollovers, adjust images to achieve perfect skin tones and transparent drop shadows, make appropriate color adjustments, create duotones, and more. Geared toward designers of all levels looking for exciting visual solutions, "Photoshop 7 Tips & Techniques demystifies the complicated but enormously powerful features of Photoshop.

Inside: Precise, proven techniques--professional-level advice from industry experts Chapter-by-chapter subject indexes--make critical information easier to access Focused information--straightforward explanations for experienced programmers "Use-It" icons--each tip includes instructions for immediate implementation Must-have information--quick and concise solutions that work