Graphic Design References

Adobe Photoshop 6.0 Classroom in a Book In Adobe Photoshop 6.0 Classroom in a Book, Adobe's own training experts provide readers with a comprehensive tutorial to this powerful image editing software. Readers tackle the basics of Photoshop, starting with navigating the interface, creating layers and selections, and working with Photoshop tools. From there, readers will move on to more complex Photoshop features, including masks, channels, retouching techniques, and special effects. The cross-platform CD includes all the images and project files needed for each lesson.

Adobe Photoshop 5.5 Classroom in a Book Adobe Photoshop 5.5 Classroom in a Book, Special Web Edition, like others in the fine Classroom in a Book series, is somewhere between a manual and a tutorial; the lessons can be read straight through or referenced on a need-to-know basis. The writing is thorough and concise, and each step is well-illustrated. A full-color section demonstrates selected tutorial steps, finished projects, and toolbox overviews. Similarly effective are the pages with thumbnails of different mode selections (multiply, dissolve, soft light, and so on). And throughout the book, sidebars address special Web issues and tips.

Silver Pixels: An Introduction to the Digital Darkroom Using brilliant photographs and clear explanations, Silver Pixels compares conventional and digital photography, showing the new world of effects that can be as subtle or extreme as desired, produced in black-and-white or in color. Technical sections cover equipment, the central component of resolution, color reproduction, output to print, and scanners. An extensive glossary and relevant tips on the World Wide Web are also included.

Graphic Design Links

Resources

Adobe.com
Visit Adobe's tutorials page to get tips on Illustrator, Photoshop, and Pagemaker.

Free Photoshop 6 Class

Barnes and Noble University
I think it's law that every graphic designer needs to know Photoshop, so sign up for a free Photoshop 6 Basics class at Barnes and Noble University. Take a look at the other graphic and web design classes while you're there.