Creative professionals know how to tap Photoshop CS3’s Layers to achieve spectacular results, and now you can learn their secrets in this comprehensive book. How do you combine layers and masks? What’s the best way to work with Web images? From the newest CS3 features to successful layering strategies, you’ll discover the professional techniques and hands-on examples you need to succeed. Create composites that make an impact, organize your workflow, create great-looking and quick-loading Web images, and more.

• Photoshop layers allow designers to create complex compositions by stacking one or more images on top of a background, providing designers with greater design flexibility
• This unprecedented guide delivers 700 pages of in-depth information and how-to instructions that show how to unleash the full potential of Photoshop layers-and gain total creative control
• Packed with hands-on examples that demonstrate concepts and functions as well as scores of undocumented techniques and secrets
• Techniques covered include adding special effects to image layers, experimenting with different blending modes, and making stunning collages with layers

* Photoshop layers allow designers to create complex compositions by stacking one or more images on top of a background, providing designers with greater design flexibility
* This unprecedented guide delivers 700 pages of in-depth information and how-to instructions that show how to unleash the full potential of Photoshop layers-and gain total creative control
* Packed with hands-on examples that demonstrate concepts and functions as well as scores of undocumented techniques and secrets
* Techniques covered include adding special effects to image layers, experimenting with different blending modes, and making stunning collages with layers

Improved my Photoshop skills no end
I found this book really useful. I’ve used Photoshop for a couple of
years already, but I learnt lots of new techniques from reading the
book. Who would’ve thought there was so much to layers.

The book is clearly written, with many useful examples. In fact the
whole of the last section of the book contains long real-world
examples, which were a big help with understanding the concepts.

Highlights of the book for me include the masks chapter (first time
I’ve properly understood layer masks in Photoshop), the shape layers
chapter, and the chapter on adjustment layers - particularly the
detailed descriptions of the Levels and Curves adjustments. The
montage and photo retouching examples at the end of the book also
have some great techniques in.

Highly recommended.

Photoshop CS3 Layers Bible
The book lets me to get into the nuts and bolts of all Photoshop layer features. Authors have produced a superb work giving a wealth of useful layer-based tips, examples, and techniques. The reader is not bombarded with tedious jokes, the style of writing makes the book enjoyable. I really want to express my appreciation to the authors for a well done job.
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Great for improving your knowledge of photoshop
What I really like about this book is that it doesn’t assume you’re either a novice or an advanced photoshop user. It explains clearly what the various features do and offers loads of practical examples to help you get the most out of them.

The first three parts of the book act as a comprehensive reference, but where this book really stands out from the crowd is in the fourth part - "Using layers in real world situations". For me, non-destructive editing is a revelation which has made a world of difference to my work.

I have learned LOTS from this book, both new ideas for making my work look more professional, and small tips from the reference chapters that allow me to work much more productively.

Poor choice
This is poorly written. It is the worst book on photoshop that I have ever encountered. I have read at least a dozen photoshop books. Don’ waste your time on this book. There are too many good ones out there.

Any library specializing in Photoshop guides will find this a popular lend indeed.
Advanced Photoshop CS3 users know that layers is one of the most attractive - and challenging - aspects of the program, so having a book entirely devoted to this - rather than just a chapter or two in an overall Photoshop guide - is special. PHOTOSHOP CS3 LAYERS BIBLE comes with a cd-rom of over ninety stock photos for use and source images from the book, and covers all the basics and advanced-level uses, from how to create a smart object from an image file to using layers in other applications outside of Photoshop. Any library specializing in Photoshop guides will find this a popular lend indeed.

Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch