Product Description

When Photoshop guru Matt Kloskowski was asked why he wrote this book, he replied, “It’s simple: I wanted to write the Photoshop book that I wished was around when I was learning Photoshop”. You’ve always known that layers were the key to understanding Photoshop, and now you have a resource to show you exactly how. With Matt’s clear, easy-to-follow, and concise writing style you’ll learn about:

• Working with and managing multiple layers
• Building multiple layered images
  
• Blending layers together
• Exactly which of the 25+ Blend Modes you need to worry about (there’s just a few)
• Layer Masking and just how easy it is.
• Using layers to enhance and retouch your photos
• All of the tips and tricks that make using layers a breeze.

If you want to finally understand layers in Photoshop, this book is the one you’ve been waiting for.

---

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #13876 in Books
• Published on: 2008-02-22
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 264 pages

---

Customer Reviews

This is the first time I've actually started to feel comfortable in Photoshop.
I have to say this is a great book just what I was looking for.. I’m a newbie to photoshop and have been reading Scott’s book for digital photographers which was great for getting my photo’s tweaked to print but I was still craving more details on how to use photoshop better and not just for photo retouching.. The layers book seems to fit exactly what I was looking for and I am having a blast working through the chapters and trying out the examples with your pictures.. It's great that you make sure to give all the keyboard shortcuts for everything as it seems to be the key to success. Also the "How Do I" pages at the end of each chapter really help and saves me from flipping back to find where you first mention the stuff. This is the first time I've actually started to feel comfortable in Photoshop.

The F word is FEAR
Layers + Masks = FEAR.
I'm a fan of Matt Kloskowski from podcasts and video tips on National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP) website. So when I saw this book I thought I'd try it despite the lack of reviews on the book at the time. In this book Matt writes as clearly and simply as he presents tips and concepts in the mentioned videos. Easy to read, this book has virtually changed how I approach building composite photographs and most importantly I can understand what the process is that is going on as I experiment and apply the concepts on projects. My confusion and fear with Masking particulary has been replaced with confidence and has opened up a whole world of experimenting with image results that are extremely professional and artistic.
I've not completed this book as I have sidetracked with working on several complicated projects putting these new found skills to work. Results have been impressive. Worth the dollars.
Excellent for beginners or anyone else wanting to take the next step and create at a whole new level.
now....Layers + Masks = FUN

A Delightful Book to Work Through
I've been a fan of Matt's for a few years now and he has really put together a gem here. As you work through the chapters and assignments you really get feeling like a pro. This gets your creative juices flowing as you see how really simple the processes are once you understand how they work. Scott Kelby's 7-Point System is another must have for a new Photoshop User. Once you have been through them both you will be well on your way to becoming an expert with Photoshop.