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Adobe Photoshop
CS4 Revealed
Author: Elizabeth Reding
Copyright 2010
ISBN: 9781435482777
The “Revealed” Approach
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A team of design professionals including multimedia
instructors, students, authors, and editors worked
together to create this series.
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Students gain practical experience with the software
as they work through end-of-chapter projects and
step-by-step tutorials.
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Full-color illustrations and a user-friendly design
combine to create a solid learning experience that
reveals how to master the latest features of
Photoshop CS4.
Overview
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With detailed attention to artistic and technical features alike,
Adobe Photoshop CS4 Revealed provides a solid foundation for
students looking to learn this industry-standard program.
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Real-world, practical examples and step-by-step instruction
throughout offer well-rounded, comprehensive coverage.
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With extensive four-color artwork and screenshots that support
and clarify key concepts, Adobe Photoshop CS4 Revealed is a
valuable resource that will give students the confidence they

need to edit images with skill and ease using Photoshop CS4.
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Adobe Photoshop CS4 Revealed is approved courseware to
prepare students for the Adobe Certified Associate certification.
Conceptual Lessons
Before jumping into
instructions, in-depth
comprehensive
conceptual information
tells students “why” skills
are applied. This book
provides the “how” and
“why” through the use of
professional examples.
Also included in the text
are tips and sidebars to
help students work more
efficiently and creatively,
or to teach the history or
design philosophy behind
the skill they are using.
Each chapter
begins with a
visual overview
of the tools that
will be used in
the chapter.
Tools You'll Use
Each lesson starts
with a What You’ll

Do figure. This
figure gives
students an at-a-
glance look at
what’s to come in
the chapter and a
detailed description
of the following
lesson.
What You'll Do
Lessons walk through each process, step by step with
detailed images, icons, tips and notes.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Skills Reference
The Skills
Reference
table
highlights
power user
shortcuts to
tools used in
the chapter
Skills Review
The Skills Review contains
hands-on practice
exercises that mirror the
progressive nature of the
lesson material and
provides a concise review
of all of the Photoshop skills

learned in the chapter.
Each set of steps guides
students through a brief
lesson where they will
create, modify, or enhance
a project file. The data Files
for the steps are provided
on the back of book CD.
Two Project Builder activities offer a cumulative review where students create a
finished piece of work. Examples of the finished projects are shown with the
project steps so the student can compare their work to the finished project shown
in the book, making it easy to see and fix their mistakes.
Project Builder
Design Project
A Design Project is
featured at the end of
each chapter. The
Design Project tests the
student’s ability to
design a piece of
finished work. The
student’s work will not
look exactly the same
as the image in the
book as students are
encouraged to take
artistic license in
creating their work.
Portfolio Project
Portfolio Projects are included

at the end of each chapter and
encourage students to solve
challenges based on the content
explored in the chapter. These
projects differ from other projects
and lessons in the text because
strategies and methods for
achieving the finished product are
suggested rather than following a
step-by-step approach.
This method allows students to
utilize skills learned in the book
and pick up some new tips and
tricks along the way
Extensive Data Files provided on a CD at the back of the
book that correspond with Lessons and Projects in the text.
The Data Files list provided in the back of the book helps
keep students organized.
Student CD (back of book)
An Instructor Resource CD
available with this book
includes:
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Instructor’s Manual
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Chapter overviews
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Detailed lecture topics
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Teaching tips

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PowerPoint presentations
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Solutions to exercises
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Test banks
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ExamView test generator and
testbank
Instructor Resources
Instructor Resources Online
Adobe Photoshop
CS4 Revealed
Author: Elizabeth Reding
Copyright 2010
ISBN: 9781435482777