Official Adobe(R) Photoshop(R) 5.0 Studio Techniques

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Summary: Just Amazing
Review: As a web designer I have bought a couple of photoshop books. And by far this is the best 1. Not only was it extremely well written, I couldn't put the book down. I use photoshop quite frequently and I never realized how many shortcuts and tricks and actual techniques that I missed. Ben did great work on this book and is just amazing. He even integrated the book for both platforms(macintosh, pc). If thats not enough for you, Ben even made a cd that comes with it that has extra tips, tricks and even a demo of Adobe Photoshop 5. There is no way to explain how good this book is. The difference between my images before and after I read this book is immense. The only regret I have is the fact that I got the cover dirty. I hope you not only buy this book but you learn as much as I did. Chears -Aaron Schiff

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Summary: If you wanna learn Photoshop buy this book
Review: cool book! It really took me step by step through photoshop

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Summary: Great Buy, especially for NEWCOMERS!
Review: Great book, it is easy to use and is MUST for people new to Photoshop. The author uses concise and easy to understand explanations and examples. This will unlock many(but DEFINATELY not ALL) the secrets of Photoshop. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in learning Photoshop...as a matter of fact, I have and my friend here at work is planning on buying it!

I still have not finished it, as I have only had it for a week, but that won't last!

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Summary: No longer a novice photoshopper....
Review: I agree with the other reviewers in that the book itself is an excellent Photoshop learning tool. My copy, too, has clearly been "used" a LOT. My only major criticism is that the accompanying disk does not contain very many of the sample images used in the book itself. This would be extremely helpful in learning each technique (without having to spend a lot of extra time trying to locate an image to work on with similar qualities to the ones Mr. Willmore uses in his examples.) And when the disk DOES contain a sample image Mr. Willmore uses in the course of demonstrating a certain technique, it's very difficult and time-consuming to locate. Images are not organized by chapters, but rather in separate folders according to the image's original source.

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Summary: No longer a novice photoshopper....
Review: I agree with the other reviewers in that the book itself is an excellent Photoshop learning tool. My copy, too, has clearly been "used" a LOT. My only major criticism is that the accompanying disk does not contain very many of the sample images used in the book itself. This would be extremely helpful in learning each technique (without having to spend a lot of extra time trying to locate an image to work on with similar qualities to the ones Mr. Willmore uses in his examples.) And when the disk DOES contain a sample image Mr. Willmore uses in the course of demonstrating a certain technique, it's very difficult and time-consuming to locate. Images are not organized by chapters, but rather in separate folders according to the image's original source.

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Summary: Easy to understand and really teaches how.
Review: I have purchased several books on Photoshop 5 and never got past any particular chapter. As instructional books most read like the manual that comes with the application.

The Official Adobe Photoshop 5.0 Studio Techniques by Ben Willmore gave more than its promise.I never really understood levels, curves,and color corrections until I read Willmore's book.He writes like he really understands the novice and experience amateur. I've been using Photoshop to do photo imaging, greeting card, enhancing or fixing damaged photos, etc. and thought I knew enough about these subjects.Willmore's book taught me more things that I never really knew or understood and I can now work more efficiently.

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Summary: Official Adobe Photoshop 5.0 Studio Techniques
Review: I received this book at a 3 day seminar put on by Ben (of which was, by far, THE best seminar that I have ever been to). My copy of this book looks like it has been through the ringer simply because it is the only reference book that I use anymore. It is a MUST HAVE for any level Photoshop user.

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Summary: Photoshop 5.0 by Ben Willmore is a must read book.
Review: If I could recommend one book on Photoshop, this is it.Simply put, it's easy to understand,and Ben Willmores way of explaining any function that may have been intimidating in photoshop, is no longer so.

He uses great examples, and covers the truly essential uses of this powerful application.Being a novice in Photoshop, & having read a couple of books, this is the only one that made me say ,"I get it." Infact, there are pro's I know that need to read a few chapters.

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Summary: Photoshop TECHNO-BABBLE addicts need not apply...
Review: This is the first Photoshop book that ever made sense in NORMAL English. The author seemed to go throught great lengths to try to de-mistify the secrets of Adobe's Photoshop 5.0 without going into lengthy chapters of technical information. Information that only an Adobe Certified Expert would need or even want to bother memorizing.

Not only has the author avoided as much technical babble he has included a 'magic decoder ring' at the end of every chapter to explain exactly what he means with some of the more confusing terms for the beginner.

What really sets this book apart is though it's simple to read as common english, it teaches the reader about the tools, their functions AND some great techniques on how to use them in nearly any given situation.

Filled with great tips, tricks and FULLY COLOURED pages though the whole book, I couldn't think of a bad point the book has (other than it not being coffee stain proof). The CD on the other hand... Could use a little more usefull stuff instead of demo filters and a trial version of photoshop. Though I did enjoy the sample ACE Exam.