In The Photoshop Toolbox, photographer and bestselling author Glyn
Dewis breaks down Photoshop into just three main features: layer masks,
brushes, and blend modes. Written specifically for photographers with
little knowledge of Photoshop, this book breaks down the how, what, and
why of Photoshop basics.
Adobe Photoshop is one of the most powerful image-editing applications
ever created, but it is also widely thought to be difficult to learn,
infinite in scope, and nearly impossible to master. For these reasons,
many photographers choose to stay exclusively with Lightroom for all
their photography needs. But for those photographers who subscribe to
the Adobe Creative Cloud Photography plan--which includes both Lightroom
and Photoshop--to leave Photoshop unopened and unexplored is to deny
yourself the ability to take your creativity and expression to a whole
new level.
In The Photoshop Toolbox, photographer and bestselling author Glyn
Dewis breaks down Photoshop into just three main features: layer masks,
brushes, and blend modes. Glyn has taught thousands online, in person,
and through his bestselling books The Photoshop Workbook and
Photograph Like a Thief. Over and over, he has recognized that once a
user truly understands these three tools, there is nothing holding them
back from achieving whatever they want to accomplish in Photoshop. With
Glyn explaining not only the "what" but also the "why" behind layer
masks, brushes, and blend modes, you're empowered to think beyond each
specific example and to ask that all-powerful question, "What would
happen if I used that technique on this other image?"
Written expressly for photographers with little knowledge of Photoshop,
in The Photoshop Toolbox you'll learn:
Photoshop basics:
Layer masks:
Brushes:
Blend modes:
Additional tips, tricks, and techniques:
Finally, in the last chapter of the book, Glyn brings it all together
with a start-to-finish project concentrating on photo retouching skills.
