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	• Photoshop 7 Down and Dirty Tricks (Down & Dirty Tricks) Scott Kelby New Riders Press, 2002 - 304 pages average customer review:based on 56 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

In his introduction he does talk about if you need Photoshop 7 to purchase the book or can someone use Photoshop 5 and use the book and he lets the reader know that in previous books, to make certain shapes you needed to go through quite a few steps but with Photoshop 7, it's much easier and less time consuming to do certain tricks which he had in his previous books and also he has added a lot of new tricks using the latest Photoshop version.
He also points out the advantages of Photoshop 7 and how the newer features will benefit photographers but he mentions that P6 owners can take advantage of the book.

I like to think that I know Photoshop very well but what I love about his book is learning how he does certain tricks so quickly, I seem to do some of those tricks in a more time consuming manner. So, to see his way of doing certain tricks definitely helps. You see, I'm not a manual reader and as
much as I would like to sit back and learn every new feature of Photoshop 7, I don't have the time and maybe I'm just too hard headed that would rather learn on my own. And if you are like me, then you will definitely love this book.

Anyway, for those who are not familiar with his books. You don't have to read it like a usual book, just peruse the pages and if there is a trick you like, you can learn it. He explains step by step how he creates the trick and on each page at it's sides, there are tips for Photoshop 7 users and how to utilize the best image for print or web work.

Kelby takes a look at the current Photoshop trends that he sees in magazines within the last year and incorporates it into his book. From metallic effects to 3D effects to advanced shadow techniques and many of the popular effects you see on print and the web from popular fad/tricks such as the tv scan lines, Matrix text, halftone pop dots effect, glassy reflections and so
much more. Kelby's "Down & Dirty Tricks" has never disappointed me and has only been a big positive to adding his techniques to my print and web work but also to learn to do certain techniques quicker.

An excellent Photoshop reference book! Check it out!

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So good, but left me wanting more!

I bought my first photoshop program several months ago, and couldn't figure out how to work the darn thing (was use to Fireworks). So I went online to buy a book that was easier to understand than the Photoshop manual. I found this book and bought it, little did I know that it would make such cool effects so easy to learn.
Being a total newbie to Photoshop, I found this book to be alittle light on the instructional side (i.e. what's a layers palette pop-down menu), but once you figure that out, it is smooth sailing from there.
Very cool effects. Easy to read...and funny! This book kicks...! But now, I have done all of the effects, and I WANT MORE!!!!!

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cool, no-nonsense book on creating "wow" effects

While it is relatively easy to discover how to do most of the effects contained in this book (try searching the internet), this book provides the convenience of a concise, one-stop resource. The time and effort to collect the same number and quality of tips makes the book well worth its price. Take note that this book does not guide you through the basics of Photoshop; instead, it shows you step-by-step how to create cool effects without too much background information. This method is ideal for Photoshop beginners who just want to jump right in and start designing.

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Great fun. Not a rehash of the previous book!

When I first saw this book I thought it would be a rehash of the Photoshop 6 Down & Dirty Tricks, but it's not. What a pleasant surprise. There are dozens of new and unusual graphic effects you can do, making if more of a playbook than instructional. Total fun. And you learn as you play. Make sure you buy this one.

Your only problem will be finding enough projects to incorporate your new skills!

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