LocalHero1953 Posted August 24, 2014 Share #1 Posted August 24, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) I'm a book person really; I don't like having to wait for 5minutes of chatty video (plus titles and ads) to unwind before I get to the help I want, and then have to keep repeating the section until I've got it all. So can someone recommend a comprehensive reference book for Photoshop that avoids waffle, hyperbole, enthusiasm and unfunny anecdotes? One that goes through all the functionality in logical order and from first principles, and has a full index to take you to specific issues? This sort of book is way out of fashion, but I hope there is one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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sanyasi Posted August 24, 2014 Share #2 Posted August 24, 2014 Martin Evening Photoshop CC for Photographers. The best of the bunch and I have at least a dozen. I am a book person, but don.t overlook videos. The search phrase on google "how do I do x in Photoshop" usually returns a 5 minute video that answers a specific question. But Evenings book is a systematic way to learn Photoshop, but you gotta put the time in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocalHero1953 Posted August 24, 2014 Author Share #3 Posted August 24, 2014 Thanks, I've seen several recommendations for that book - I'll have a look. I'm not totally anti-video: I learned Lightroom from Julieanne Kost's videos. But LR was fairly intuitive anyway and I used the videos as back up. I'm about to make a serious effort to learn PS and would like to do it by practice with a book at my elbow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wda Posted August 24, 2014 Share #4 Posted August 24, 2014 I think a blend of both is the solution. A book gives you all the theory, whereas a video shows the actual chronological workflow. I also found David duChemin's book Vision & Voice most helpful when wishing to extend my use of Lightroom. His 20 examples certainly helped me. Since I do most of my processing in LR, I haven't found the need for updating my Photoshop general books. One exception was Matt Kloskowski's The Complete Guide to PHOTOSHOP'S LAYERS which helped me make better use of that facility, together with Blending Modes. So my references have been general and specific, chosen to suit my particular needs. There is no magic solution. I resort to evening homework and the benefits have been most worthwhile. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leica dream Posted August 24, 2014 Share #5 Posted August 24, 2014 I agree, the Martin Evening book is really good. I have one and refer to it plenty. It is easy to read and extremely well structured. Richard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill W Posted September 3, 2014 Share #6 Posted September 3, 2014 I agree, the Martin Evening book is really good. I have one and refer to it plenty. It is easy to read and extremely well structured.Richard +1 It is sitting by my Mac at all times. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocalHero1953 Posted September 4, 2014 Author Share #7 Posted September 4, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) After the recommendations here, I have it on order - may even arrive today! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leica dream Posted September 4, 2014 Share #8 Posted September 4, 2014 You will not regret that purchase, Paul. Good Luck. Richard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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