Photoshop CS2 Commercial Art Creation Guide (Includes Disc)

Author: Xiao Lei, Jiang Hong
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Features: In the field of commercial design, the frequency of use and the role of Photoshop are self-evident. This book is a technical manual specifically tailored for "commercial design." The core emphasis of this book is the word "commercial," which distinguishes it from creating beautiful personal works. It focuses on explaining the rules of commercial design and the skilled use of Photoshop techniques, providing a solid foundation for a career in commercial design. Considering the readers' learning efficiency needs, the book presents each exercise in a detailed, step-by-step manner, along with helpful tips or explanations for some techniques. In addition to clear case studies and step-by-step instructions, the book also includes explanations of certain concepts, such as color correction, calibration; 48-bit, 24-bit, and 8-bit file formats; compression, duotone, selections, masks, layers, layer masks, adjustment layers, fill layers, shapes, layer styles, blend modes, history, and channels. This is done to help readers truly understand what they are doing and the concepts behind it, rather than blindly following instructions, so they can learn what they truly need in their design career. This book is suitable for commercial designers, commercial photographers, and computer artists, as well as serving as a self-study reference for computer design enthusiasts.