Introduction
Welcome to the incredible world of Photoshop! I use this program every day and it never ceases to amaze me. Photoshop is like one of those “learn a new word every day” calendars. I always discover something new about Photoshop every time I use it, even if it’s just a keyboard shortcut that makes things go quicker or a different approach to solving a sticky problem.Photoshop cs Timesaving Techniques For Dummies is jam packed with ideas and information. Whether you’re familiar with Photoshop and want to find out more or you know a lot about Photoshop and you’re looking for new ideas, these pages have something for everyone.
Saving Time with This Book
Photoshop cs Timesaving Techniques For Dummies focuses on high-payoff techniques that help you get the job done. Although a technique may take time when you first use it, after you’ve got the steps under your belt, it saves you time down the road.This book gets to the point in a hurry with an easy-to-use, two-column format and step-by-step instructions that speed you through the tasks you need to do. I don’t spend any time on extra talk or irrelevant explanations. The 64 techniques zero in on key Photoshop features that you can use to work faster and smarter, not harder.In Photoshop cs Timesaving Techniques For Dummies, you can find out how to
Bam! Take your skills up a notch: You’re already familiar with the basics of using Photoshop. Now use this book to take your skills to the next level.
Customize the Photoshop workspace to meet your needs: Spending some upfront time customizing the workspace helps you work more proficiently and saves you time later on.
Tame time-consuming tasks: Do you need to perform the same command over and over? Don’t drive yourself batty; make it easy by creating a custom keyboard shortcut or action. From there, you can quickly batch process files by using the custom action. Let Photoshop do the work for you — you’re in the driver’s seat.
Print your projects right the first time: Printing at home or in the office can be a frustrating process. Preparing images for high-end commercial presses can be a nightmare — but it doesn’t have to be that way. Wake up, sit back, and have a latte. This book shows you the ins and outs of printing one step at a time.
Create tool presets: If you’re working under a deadline, you don’t need to be fiddling with tool settings. Create the tool settings you need at the beginning of a project and save them in a custom library. Then you’ll have the tools that you need with the right settings anytime.
Expand Photoshop’s capabilities: Installing plug-ins, third-party software, or downloading tool presets or actions from the Web can save you oodles of time. If you need to do something in Photoshop, chances are that someone has done it before. Where relevant, I list Web sites that you can go to and third-party software products that you can use to find the solutions that you need.