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Mastering Adobe Photoshop 2024

By : Gary Bradley
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Mastering Adobe Photoshop 2024

By: Gary Bradley

Overview of this book

Unlock the full potential of Photoshop, the go-to app for content creators by mastering its complex tools and features. This book quickly builds on your existing Photoshop knowledge with proven industry techniques, serving as a launchpad to develop professional skills and transformative personal growth. You’ll start by fine-tuning color and tone in your images with non-destructive adjustment layers and conceal content like backdrops with precise masking techniques for fine details like hair. Working through a series of real-world editing projects, crafting realistic brand mockups and traditional marketing collateral, you’ll learn robust methods for building social media assets in Photoshop, from images to animated GIFs and videos. You’ll also be able to bring your typography to life with styles and effects that are simple to edit and store as preset effects. The final section of the book encapsulates all of your learning to create complex montages using advanced masking and compositing techniques. You’ll have fun elevating your designs with surreal art styles and conceptual imagery using retouching, blending, and liquify filters. By the end of this Adobe Photoshop book, you’ll soar to new heights with your designs, creating captivating visuals that leave a lasting impression on your audience.
Table of Contents (19 chapters)
1
Part 1:Raising Your Photoshop Game
5
Part 2:Bringing Brands Front and Center
10
Part 3:Building Visual Components
14
Part 4:World Building

Preface

Mastering Adobe Photoshop 2024 will guide you step by step through the in-demand skills required by the industry. This book will build on your existing Photoshop knowledge, helping you become a more productive image editor and improve the quality of your work. It will teach you about essential resources for graphic designers or marketers looking for transformative career growth.

As a digital content creator, whether you’re working on projects for print, screen, or social media, having a solid understanding of Adobe Photoshop is essential. This powerful application can take your designs to new heights, allowing you to create captivating visuals that leave a lasting impression on your audience. So, if you are ready to elevate your skills and expand your capabilities, Mastering Adobe Photoshop 2024 is the book you’ve been waiting for.

This book takes a step-by-step approach, breaking down each technique into easily understandable terms, making it accessible even to those who are new to advanced editing. The jargon-busting approach ensures that you can grasp the concepts without feeling overwhelmed. Then, through a series of hands-on exercises, you’ll have the opportunity to practice your newfound knowledge, learning about each tool’s strengths and limitations.

In the book’s final section, you’ll bring everything together and learn how to produce your digital media projects from start to finish. From project planning and organization to final delivery, this book provides a comprehensive framework to streamline your workflow and achieve remarkable results.

From creating captivating visuals for social media to mastering retouching and compositing, this book equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in digital imagery. Embrace this opportunity to unlock your creative potential and propel your career forward.