Photoshop 4 for Windows for Dummies Author:Deke McClelland, Julie Adair King In the fields of graphic design, desktop publishing, and Web graphics creation, no program can hold a candle to Adobe Photoshop in popularity or all-around performance and functionality. Now, with the release of Version 4 for Windows, Photoshop shows every sign of remaining the must-have software title for anyone engaged in graphics wo... more »rk. For all its ubiquitousness, though, Photoshop presents users with a steep learning curve. Whether you're new to Photoshop or just new to Version 4 for Windows, Photoshop 4 For Windows For Dummies not only gives you the boost you need to get over that learning curve but also presents the best how-to, hands-on there is for using Photoshop productively. With leading Photoshop expert and bestselling author Deke McClelland to guide you, you master all the fundamentals and discover how to . . . Create special effects just like a pro -- including twisting, melting, and manipulating images into works of art Save files in the proper format for their intended use Retouch bad scans and enhance the quality of inferior images Put Version 4's exciting new features to work for you -- features that include improved text-editing tools, grids and guides, and more flexible layering Prepare Web graphics that load fast and look good no matter the user's platform or browser Plus, in addition to a tear-out "cheat sheet" containing all the keyboard shortcuts you're likely to use, Photoshop 4 For Windows For Dummies features 16 full-color pages illustrating the techniques detailed in the text.« less