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Publisher:
O'Reilly Media
Published Date:
December 2008
ISBN:
978-0-596-52296-4
Pages:
776 Anyone will tell you that Photoshop is a monster program. I would consider myself a long time and proficient PSD user and yet I still discover or rediscover features on a regular basis. Fortunately PSD CS4 The Missing Manual will help you tame the beast one tasty treat at a time! This was my first foray into the Missing Manual Series and I was not disappointed. It is a hefty companion at nearly 800 pages but nothing less could begin to tame the beast. However, any would-be dragon slayer need not fear! The Missing Manual is for beginners and seasoned veterans alike. The author starts with the very basics- the user interface and tools and builds mightily from there. No stone is left unturned. For those who are no stranger to PSD there is still plenty to be gleaned from this rich manual. The book is very well organized so you can jump to what interests you most. The author provides plenty of information on shortcuts and little known features to challenge your experience. |
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Publisher:
O'Reilly
Published Date:
2008
ISBN:
978-0-596-52234-6
Pages:
274 Good overview of Power Point design fundamentals, both from a design and content point-of-view, including real-world examples. The underlying philiosophy of the book could be stated as "A Power Point presentation should be simple and support the communication, not be the communication", i.e., your audience is likely only going to either listen to the speaker or read the PPT slides, not both. Less is more. Part of my job involves developing PPT slide decks, and the most practical section of the book for me would be the pages full of sample diagram templates. It's easy to fall back on the same tired old Excel bar and pie charts. The book includes a lot of alternatives that I will definitely be looking at for future projects. There is also a Chart Makeover section with good ideas on how to spruce up boring charts. |
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