本書作者Scott Kelby是Photoshop User雜誌的主編，曾撰寫過多本Photoshop方麵的暢銷書。他一直從事Photoshop專業人員的培訓工作，瞭解Photoshop專業人員及數碼攝影師共同關心的問題。本書就是針對這些問題而編寫的一本實用教程，其內容組織獨具匠心，書中沒有介紹大套的理論，而是一些具體的方法和技巧，並針對每個問題詳細地列齣所有處理步驟和具體的設置參數。讀者在閱讀之後，可以學會當今專業人員所使用的照片分類和排序、原始圖像處理、照片裁剪與尺寸調整、顔色管理、顔色校正、黑白轉換、問題圖像處理、多餘對象的刪除、人像修飾、攝影特效、創建全景圖、照片銳化以及照片展示等方麵的技巧與方法。

本書適閤數碼攝影、廣告攝影、平麵設計、照片修飾等領域各層次的用戶閱讀。無論是專業人員，還是普通愛好者，都可以通過本書迅速提高數碼照片處理水平。

ARE YOU READY FOR AN AMAZING NEW VERSION OF THE PHOTOSHOP BOOK THAT BREAKS ALL THE RULES? Scott Kelby, the best-selling Photoshop author in the world today, once again takes this book to a whole new level as he uncovers the latest, most important, and most exciting new Adobe Photoshop CS4 techniques for digital photographers. This major update to his award-winning, record-breaking book does something for digital photographers that's never been done before-it cuts through the bull and shows you exactly "how to do it." It's not a bunch of theory; it doesn't challenge you to come up with your own settings or figure it out on your own. Instead, Scott shows you step-by-step the exact techniques used by today's cutting-edge digital photographers, and best of all, he shows you flat-out exactly which settings to use, when to use them, and why. That's why the previous editions of this book are widely used as the official study guide in photography courses at colleges and universities around the world. LEARN HOW THE PROS DO IT Each year Scott trains thousands of professional photographers how to use Photoshop, and almost without exception they have the same questions, the same problems, and the same challenges-and that's exactly what he covers in this book. You'll learn: * The sharpening techniques the pros really use. * The pros' tricks for fixing the most common digital photo problems fast! * The step-by-step setup for getting what comes out of your printer to match exactly what you see onscreen. * A whole chapter on how to process HDR (High Dynamic Range) images. * How to master new CS4 interface and workflow features. * How to color correct any photo without breaking a sweat. * How to process RAW digital camera images (plus how to take advantage of all the new Camera Raw features in CS4!). * How to add real automation to your work. * How to show your work like a pro! * A host of shortcuts, workarounds, and slick "insider" tricks to send your productivity through the roof! Plus, Scott included a special bonus chapter with his own CS4 workflow, from start to finish. If you're a digital photographer, and you're ready to learn the "tricks of the trade"-the same ones that today's leading pros use to correct, edit, sharpen, retouch, and present their work-then you're holding the book that will do just that.