A reference manual for Photoshop?

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Pavel_Muller
Nov 15, 2008
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There is a huge number of how to tutorials and books on the web in the books etc. What I really want is a reference manual where each command/feature is explained and options defined in the way manuals used to be written. I have some Scott Kelby books and others, but they all tell you how top do this and that, but I would really like to understand better what I am doing and then I will not need so much the how to books. Is there nothing like that available? Please tell me there is. Pavel
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J_Maloney
Nov 15, 2008
<http://help.adobe.com/en_US/Photoshop/11.0/>
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Pavel_Muller
Nov 15, 2008
Thank you very much. This is very helpful, although it would be nice to have a bit more detail. Is there something more detailed available? . Thanks again. Pavel
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J_Maloney
Nov 15, 2008
Pavel, the PDF version of the html is over 700 pages. But here’s another reference text < http://www.amazon.com/Real-World-Adobe-Photoshop-CS3/dp/0321 518683/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=122672318 9&sr=8-1> I would recommend. You probably should wait until the CS4 version comes out (which will undoubtedly be very soon). From this listing < http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw?url=search-alias%3Daps& amp;field-keywords=real+world+photoshop&x=0&y=0>, I’d say they might be breaking the book up into parts… It was a bible.

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Jerome_Knyszewski
Nov 15, 2008
without a doubt, my best purchase was Martin Evening’s books.

highy recommend them.
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Pavel_Muller
Nov 17, 2008
Thank you very much J Maloney. I really got into the Adobe reference that you gave me a link for. It is great! I finally understand what is the difffernce between objects and adjustment layers and masks. I think I get the concept of channels as well. Suddenly Kelby’s books are not just inexplicable sequence of buttons pressed. I actually at least in part understand (I think) on a conceptual level what is happening. This is an important breakthrough for me – the biggest since I have been able to calibrate my system and being able to sofproof the photos, so that in strong Solux (white) lighting I get images in print that are very similar to those on my monitor, when I put the two next to each other. I now beleive I will be able to learn to use PS reasonably effectively over time. I appreciate your help.

I also appreciate your most recent suggestion and your endorsement Jerome as well. I purchased the CS3 version of the Bible. I will see how well this will serve me. If I find that I need more or if I will not be able to breach the gap between CS 3 and 4 (I suspect I will be able to), I will get the reference you two suggest.

I am very appreciative of your help. PS is a challenge for me and you kicked me in the right direction. Pavel

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