Adobe Photoshop CS4 for Photographers begins with an overview of the Photoshop interface and the basics of how to use Photoshop, followed by how to configure and optimize the performance of your computer to run the program and then dive straight into the essence of editing Camera Raw images. Sharpening chapter shows how to use the Camera Raw controls to obtain optimal capture sharpening and noise reduction and Essentials chapter describes how to work with all the basic image adjustment tools in this program, some of whom have been there since the beginning. Practical workshops show you how to master the essential techniques, such as color correction, retouching techniques, toning black and white images, creating composite images and so forth. Each technique is explained in detail step-by-step, showing exactly which command to use, whether you work with a Mac or PC. The accompanying DVD contains a Photoshop Photographers Help Guide. Help Guide contains a complete guide to all the tools and panels in Photoshop and other items in this program. Get up to speed quickly with important information you need to create exceptional images in Photoshop CS4. * Accompnying DVD includes images that you need to follow as you read, with a QuickTime movie tutorials for hands-on learning * Contains more than 750 professional, color images