

* Exploring the full range of luminance with HDR Pro * Merging multiple images into seamless panoramas * Exploring the capabilities of Bristle brushes and the Mixer Brush * Employing Smart Filters to create complex effects * Transforming and maximizing Smart Objects * Using masks and blend modes in radically new ways Discover the vast possibilities of traditional tools, such as masking and blend modes, and then delve into Smart Objects, Photomerge, as well as the new Puppet Warp, Mixer Brush, and HDR features. In the all-new Photoshop CS5 One-on-One: Mastery, the third and final installment of the popular series, join industry expert and award-winning author Deke McClelland for an in-depth tour of the most powerful and empowering features of Photoshop CS5. * Organizing a layered composition so it is fluid and editable

* Using blend modes, adjustment layers, and layer styles Deke also teaches tried-and-true methods for sharpening details, smoothing over wrinkles and imperfections, and enhancing colors without harming the original image. He explores such digital-age wonders as the Levels and Curves commands, edge-detection filters, advanced compositing techniques, vector-based text, the Liquify filter, and Camera Raw. Photoshop CS5 One-on-One: Advanced, the second part of the popular and comprehensive series, updated for CS5, follows internationally renowned Photoshop guru Deke McClelland as he dives into the workings of Photoshop. * Correcting the brightness and color of images * Understanding image size and resolution Gain expertise with real-world projects that make sense. Join Deke as he explores such indispensable Photoshop features as resolution, cropping, color correction, retouching, and layers. Fortunately, nobody knows the program like award-winning book and video author Deke McClelland. Photoshop is the world’s most powerful image editor, and it’s arguably the most complex, as well.
