Any good books on photoshop CS3?

[clarkad]

Hi All,

Ive recently been given a copy of Photoshop CS3, and being new to photoshop I'm totally lost. So can anyone recommend a good book to get started with on it? I'm talking, right from the basics here. Ive seen a lot of on-line tutorials. But I'm really after a book to read and refer to as im working.

Any thoughts?

[theArchitect]

The main books I use are:

1) The Adobe CS3 Book for Photographers by Scott Kelby.
It's more of a receipe book showing you step by step how to achieve different effects. It's very accessible and you can dip in and out of it. However some of his humour can get a bit annoying. He also co-presents a weekly video cast: The weekly Photoshop TV show featuring "The Photoshop Guys" Scott Kelby, Dave Cross and Matt Kloskowski. Presented by the National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP). | Photoshop User TV

2) Adobe Photoshop CS3 for Photographers by Martin Evening.
This is more of a technical book that describes how each tool/filter/etc. works and gives some examples. This is another really useful book as it helps you to understand how each tool works and what it can do - so when you want to achieve xyz you know what to use and how to use it.

[NimishC]

Originally Posted by theArchitect

The main books I use are:

1) The Adobe CS3 Book for Photographers by Scott Kelby.
It's more of a receipe book showing you step by step how to achieve different effects. It's very accessible and you can dip in and out of it. However some of his humour can get a bit annoying. He also co-presents a weekly video cast: The weekly Photoshop TV show featuring "The Photoshop Guys" Scott Kelby, Dave Cross and Matt Kloskowski. Presented by the National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP). | Photoshop User TV

2) Adobe Photoshop CS3 for Photographers by Martin Evening.
This is more of a technical book that describes how each tool/filter/etc. works and gives some examples. This is another really useful book as it helps you to understand how each tool works and what it can do - so when you want to achieve xyz you know what to use and how to use it.

I am looking for a nice book on Photo effects, black and white photos, Photo correction, etc..which one out of these 2 would you recommend?

[theArchitect]

Originally Posted by NimishC

I am looking for a nice book on Photo effects, black and white photos, Photo correction, etc..which one out of these 2 would you recommend?

They would both cover that (not in great detail on black & white conversions though). Maybe the Kelby book for quick results.

There are some sample pages online so you can get an idea of the style of the book:

Kelby book:

• CS3 edition - bounus chapters 8-12

Evening book:

• CS3 edition - Google books
• CS4 edition - Google books
• CS3 edition - sample pages
• CS4 edition - sample pages

[NimishC]

thanks a lot. Will go through these before i zero in on the book

[Samanax]

You might want to take a look at these books as well...

Black and White in Photoshop CS3 and Photoshop Lightroom: Create stunning monochromatic images in Photoshop CS3, Photoshop Lightroom, and beyond

Photoshop CS3 Photo Effects Cookbook: 53 Easy-To-Follow Recipes for Digital Photographers, Designers, and Artists

Adobe Photoshop CS3 A-Z: Tools and features illustrated ready reference

Photoshop CS3 Restoration and Retouching Bible

Real World Adobe Photoshop CS3

[NimishC]

Thanks Samanax. Are e-copies of these books available on the net?

[sotelo]

Originally Posted by clarkad

Hi All,

Ive recently been given a copy of Photoshop CS3, and being new to photoshop I'm totally lost. So can anyone recommend a good book to get started with on it? I'm talking, right from the basics here. Ive seen a lot of on-line tutorials. But I'm really after a book to read and refer to as im working.

Any thoughts?

Try what I do, go to Barnes and Noble, go to the Photoshop or digital camera section and not only can you find exactly what you want, but you get to glance through it before you buy it, that way you are sure that's what you want.