This thorough, self-paced guide to Adobe Photoshop CS3--written by the experts at Adobe Systems’ is ideal for beginning users who want to learn key Photoshop concepts and techniques, while readers who already have some experience with Photoshop can use this book to learn Photoshop CS3’s more advanced features and newest tools. Using clear, step-by-step, project-based lessons, each chapter walks readers through the creation of a specific project, with each chapter building on the reader’s growing knowledge of the program, while review questions at the end of each chapter reinforce the skills learned in each lesson. Photoshop CS3, long the industry standard for digital imaging software, offers plenty of new features and enhancements for creative professionals and digital photographers alike. Users can enjoy unrivaled editing with non-destructive Smart Filters, improved curves, and adjustable cloning and healing with Preview Overlay. Increase productivity with Photoshop CS3’s streamlined interface and new Photoshop Lightroom " integration. Anyone who wants to create a composite will benefit from the revamped Photomerge® tool, which lets you apply automatic layer alignment and blending to your images, while the new Quick Selection tool lets you select pixels not just by color, but by texture and shape as well. And digital photographers will be pleased to know that they can now process multiple Camera Raw images in a fraction of the time it used to take.


Educational instructor notes?created to help teachers plan, organize, and time their lessons?are available for this book (and for other Classroom in a Book titles) at www.peachpit.com/instructorresources.

More comprehensive than the "Dummies" books.

Adobe has done a very good job with their "Classroom in a Book" series. I purchased The "Dummies" book when I first started learning Photoshop 7. Then I took a college class that used the Adobe book (which is why I bought this book for CS3). Adobes’ book covers EVERYTHING you can do with Photoshop, albeit briefly. Just follow the book and you will at least touch on everything the software can do. I recommend it highly.

Adobe Photoshop Classroom in a Book

This is well written. It was delivered quickly and in excellent condition and was the textbook required for class. Thank you.

Nicely guided introductory tutorial for Photoshop CS3

The book is easy to follow and tells you exactly what to do during the exercises to reach the intended outcome of the photos you are working with. It teaches you one thing then another, building as you go on with what you have done in previous chapters. It also comes with the CD-Rom of the contents you need for use with the book and exercises.

GREAT BOOK

This is a wonderful book and I think it will be very helpful in the classroom.

Adobe CS3 Classroom in a Book

As a novice with Photoshop, other than Elements, I was looking for something that a beginner could use. This book was just the thing. Broken up into 1-2 hour lessons, it takes the user step by step through each lesson. The included CD with working files and some videos allows the user to see a final product before starting on each lesson.

The only down side to the book, and for some it will be a major downside, is that many of the reasons behind techniques are not well explained.

How about "wonderful in a book" ?

I had been looking for something that taught the basics and purchased the dummies book a week or so prior. I like doing tutorials online but they always skip steps. This book has been a lifesaver because it gives you the tools and practical applications. This is without a doubt, for this person anyway, the best book out there to actually learn how to use PS. I wish I had seen it prior to purchasing Dummies, I haven’t even cracked that book since I go this one. I love the lessons and step-by-step instructions!

Excellent teaching book

Excellent book for the novice to learn photoshop. The CD has the lessons and the descriptions take you through a step at a time, VERY easy to learn. And it’s not necessary to go through in order, you can jump to whatever technique you want to learn next.

Adobe Photoshop Classroom in a book

Very good self-teaching guide for the most part. Early chapters are easy to follow and the concepts are easy to grasp. By the time chapter 6 is reached the material is more difficult to grasp but the chapter is well written but the material should be broken up into either a separate chapter or into more chapters. This is primarily because the subject matter involves sometimes subtle effects. Have not made it past this point in the book yet but at about halfway through the book it looks good.

De-mystify Photoshop

Adobe Photoshop is an incredible tool...if you know how to use it. Like many people, before I read this book, I was able to do some basic Photoshop tasks--cropping, moving, or resizing graphics--and some work with layers and color correction. However, I often left Photoshop wondering why the program wasn’t more user friendly. There were many tools I’d never used and others I’d been using incorrectly. The available online Photoshop tutorials I tried often left me frustrated with the level and quality of instruction. Then, I stumbled up on the Adobe Classroom in a Book series and found exactly what I was looking for.

Adobe Photoshop CS3 Classroom in a Book is organized as 14 separate, step-by-step lessons appropriate for Photoshop users of beginning to intermediate skill levels. The book begins with fundamental concepts and techniques to build the beginning user’s foundational knowledge of the tool. The instruction incorporates best practice uses for the tools and illustrates multiple ways of accomplishing the same tasks. The procedures for each project are clearly detailed, and, even though some tasks are repeated across projects, the authors never skip steps, helping the user commit basic procedures to memory through repetition. The projects increase in difficulty, building on techniques learned in previous chapters. To appeal to users of different skill levels, the book also provides "extra credit" sections to further explore techniques in more complex scenarios. For difficult concepts, the cd-rom provides QuickTime videos with further instruction.

The true test of any training is how well the learner implements their learning on the job. For me, the transfer of knowledge from the "classroom" to my graphic projects has been seamless. I no longer feel lost when I’m using Photoshop, and the quality of graphics I’m able to produce has greatly improved. Because the quality of instruction in this book was so high, I’ve begun purchasing other books in this series to build my knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite.

Good Introduction for What It Does

I purchased this book as the textbook for a class in Photoshop. In that role it is quite good. It has lessons that are easy to follow along and build on one another. It is better written than many other intoductory texts, and the practical lesson format gets you hands on early.
However, it lacks depth. Two examples: In some of the lessons, the student goes through some steps and sets some parameters (say vibrance) at a specified level without the book explaining why that number was selected, or even what was actually going on. The book does not have any reference or look-up value, if you want to what a particular control or process really is, this is not the book.

The book’s intention is to get you going, at a rudimentary level, in Photoshop in a short time. It does that and reasonably well. If this is your first introduction to Photoshop, by getting you hands on, it is very good. However, I also have a very good instructor who supplements and does through the lesson areas in more depth, so I am not sure how good it would be without the classroom time. Without an instructor, you will need a more indepth book to back this one up.

The trick with a piece of software as powerful and complicated as Photoshop is how to get one the basic set of skills to start exploring without getting swamped. This book does that. But you will need more after using this book.

Have fun ...

Photoshop for Dummies.....err sorta

I am fairly happy with the service I recieved, the book was in good condition and I recieved it very quickly in the mail and the book is simple and easy to under stand.

CS3 in the classroom.

This is the required text for my photoshop class at junior college. We read from the book every day and follow the assignments as they say straight from the book. The only thing wrong with it is that I wish they would of gone more in depth with the tools. The lessons that come with it are fun but I still wish there was a little more.

Work For Me

This book is easy to follow and has been a great help. I am using it along with a class but could really just use the book and do fine. There are lots of books out there but this is a good starting point.

Nice to go to class in my own home

I have used these books before and find them to be very helpful. They are clear and concise and the video’s certainly help.

Photoshop CS3

Photoshop CS3 is the industry standard, I am an amatuer Photographer and found it easy to learn and use. Plenty on tutorials online to help.

Classroom in a Book

Anyone learning photoshop for the first time, or upgrading to CS3, should get this book and read it through. Even if you are proficient in previous versions, this book opens up new concepts and introduces the reader to new tools, not available in previous versions of Adobe Photoshop. This book will truly increase productivity and improve quality.

Adobe Photoshop CS3 Class in a book

This book and CD works very well by having you actually do the lessons from the CD so you practice as you read. This is an excellent way to learn. It has been very helpful.

Great Book for Photoshop Beginners

I previously took a Photoshop class and really did not feel I had a very good understanding of the program. This book takes you step by step through th program. I think I learned more from the book than I did the class!

Good Product, Good Price

This product was not quiet as good as promised, but very close. The shipping was fast and the price was great.

CS3-Classroom in a book

The book touches on some of the general broad tools of Photoshop CS3. The problem is that Photoshop CS3 is a very involved and somewhat complex software application. It takes more practice than this book can cover.

basic information

I go through this book periodically to remind myself of the basics. An important reminder.

Classroom in a Book, a novice’s tool

I am completely new to a photo editing program like Photoshop CS3 Using the book "Classroom in a Book" has made the learning process so much simpler. Lesson material used is present so that you can see exactly what is being presented in the lesson by comparing what you have done with the pictures presented with the text. You are provided with an overview of what you are expected to learn at the start of the lesson. Then you are taken step by step through the procedure. The text is written in a way that is easy to understand and not written as if you were an experienced photographer. Having been a classroom instructor I appreciate the manner in which the material is prsented. I have not felt overwhelmed by the material.

classroom in a book

Great experience. Delivered on time and the product was in great shape. Very Happy with the value.

Adobe Photoshop CS3 Classroom in a Book

Great book! I’m using it for a class, but I’m doing the lessons (chapter readings) on my own. You could pretty much learn photoshop just with this book alone! The CD it comes with is VERY helpful. Lots of great .mov files on there to learn from!

Photoshop Tutorial Book

Wow! I received this book before I even had the chance to purchase the software itself. The sender sent the book in the condition posted, and I’d gladly do business with this vendor in the future. Very Pleased!

Adobe Photoshop CS3 Classroom in a book

Sorry I couldn’t give any review about this Photoshop CS3 book. I was very disappointed. I didn’t receive the book from the seller, bayaraa111, he took the money and quietly disappeared. He never responded to my emails. The only review I could give is stay away from this seller, check his reviews if you wanted, 100% negative from about more than a dozen of other unlucky buyers like me. I wish Amazon has a certified seller program to maintain its reputations and don’t let the sellers like bayaraa111 ruins them. I think the book is very helpfull for what we want to know and learn. I will give my thought about this book when I buy it from other sellers and Amazon resolves this matter for me. STATY AWAY FROM BAYARAA111 !!! STAY AWAY FROM BAYARAA111 !!! STAY AWAY FROM BAYARAA111 !!!

Good resource

I have really enjoyed this book. When you commit to doing the work, the book walks you through the tools and benefits from a beginning level to one much more advanced than mine.
An excellent resource!

VERY EASY TO USE

The classroom in a book is a needed companion if you are not a seasoned Photoshop user.

It has been greatly improved since the Photoshop CS version. Easier to understand and more direct to the issues I needed.

Great Learning Tool!

The Adobe Photoshop CS3 Classroom in a Book is the perfect learning tool for any first time user of Photoshop. I had never used photoshop before so I bought this book to learn how and it makes it really easy to learn. Lessons are included in which it takes you through a step by step learning experience so when done you know how to use the tools learned in the particular lesson. I would definetly recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn how to use photoshop!

Adobe Photoshop CS3 Classroom in a Book

Step by Step book. You must have Adobe CS3 for better results. If you’re using an older version software it might not help that much; there are different new features with CS3. So you can’t follow it "step by step" with and older version of photoshop. The book itself is great. I’m always prefer the the books from the software manufacter.

Help a Lot

This product helped me a lot because I’m new using photoshop however for a experienced photographer using photoshop this book is too simple. If you are a beginner like I’m this book is for you. The book has great exercises to help you explore photoshop and practice while you are learning. Practice makes perfect.

written very well

usually i have a really hard time reading books on computer programs, but this book is written very well. I am actually able to read this book, and follow along on photoshop. It goes over the basics, but without seeming to spend entire chapters on how to open or save a file. It moves quickly, but not too quickly. This is definetly the best book, on a computer program, that i’ve ever read.

Great introductory book!

I’m a novice to Photoshop. This book has proven to provide me with all the core details on how to get up and running quickly. A friend has learned all the Adobe products using Classroom in a Book and I agree that you can get a great introduction to the product just by using this book. The CD contains great projects that the book walks you through. Well thought through.

Buyer Beware.

I recently attended a two-day course on Adobe Photoshop CS3 as part of my conversion to digital photography and digital imaging. At the end of that course the students were all given a copy of this book which contains a training CD Rom. As I was already booked onto the "advanced course" in 14 days time, I eagerly put the CD into my computer to practise what I had learned. Only then did I discover the CD would not work without my having first purchased and installed the full Adobe Photoshop CS3 software.

In my case, I had already ordered that software so it was only a matter of a few days delay before I could get started. Just be warned that you cannot use this product without having first installed the full software package - and that is a separate purchase altogether.

Once that’s done, it’s actually great. Anyone who starts at page one - with no previous experience and no knowledge of the difference between a tool bar and a menu bar, will find it all fit slowly into place as the book teaches one step at a time and then builds on each step until you find yourself automatically going back to something already learned as though you have been doing it for years.

My only criticism of the book is some pretty silly typing errors. In one example you are referred back to a previous page only to find they got the page number wrong. In another, a list of tools is incorrect.

I did find such basic errors to be quite surprising (and very annoying at the time) from a team of people who are otherwise so technically competent.

NM

great book

its a great guide. will help newbis much like my self out alot with photoshop.

Adobe Photoshop CS3: Classroom in a Book

The book is great. Just what I needed to learn something new and review what I already know about Photoshop.

Thank you so much

The book came in great shape, it showed up when I needed it for class. I was a little scared if the CD might get damaged from the small mail box but it actually stayed untouched and running beautifully. Thank you again for having the book!

pages missing

Entire pages (specifically, pages 147-162) are referenced in the index, but are absent from the book! And it doesn’t look like someone just tore the pages out. The pages are just not there. Also, as mentioned by other reviewers, this book is NOT for those who have been using Photoshop for at least a couple years.

Extremely Helpful!!

Having never really used Photoshop before, I found this book to be very helpful, instructive and fairly easy to follow. I transferred all of the assignments to my computer to practice.

Book needed for class

This book is very helpful. It was a good buy versus purchasing the book in our bookstore. Very prompt shipping. Thank you.

Great learning tool

A great way to learn Adobe CS3. Am working my way through the book - chapter by chapter and getting to know how to use the program and its many tools.

I heartily recommend this book to anyone who enjoys hands-on learning.

Michael Mindel

Adobe CS3 Classroom in a Book

This book is incredibly helpful! I’m using it in an art class I’m taking right now and I’ve learned so much about using photoshop. I would recommend this book to anyone!

Save your money and pass this one bye

I have this book and just finished chapter 7. The book is adequate at getting you acquainted with the program but does not delve very deep into the "why" of things. It’s easy to work your way through the images on the CD and everything comes out hunky-dory but they don’t do a very good job of explaining the processes and why you’re selecting this item or that. So, when it comes time to work on your own images and attempt similar processes, it is of no use.

Photoshop CS3

This book is great for beginers using Adobe Photoshop CS3. It takes you step by step through projects to get familiar with the tools and effects, it also gives ideas of how effects can be used for different projects. I may be too basic for advanced photoshop users.

Warning!!!

I have never received this book from Amazon even though they have already charged the money from my account hence I need to warn about buying books on Amazon!
Reason why I state this here is because it is impossible to get in contact with Amazon via mail.

Niels

Photoshop CS3

According to the seller this product was fully registerable. Thus far it has denied all attempts to register so I don’t know if it will continue to be useable or not. Not at all satisfied with the purchase.

great how-to guide

I used this book for my Photoshop class and it was extremely helpful and insightful!

Fantastic Self Study Program

I would say these are very similar to the Apple Pro series and I really found it (and the other Adobe books) very helpful in self teaching. I hope to actually attend an Adobe live class soon, but this was well worth the money!

Adobe Photoshop

This is a great book. It gives you detailed information on how to use the software. The step by step directions are great. I would recommend to anyone.