Chapter 8, "Levels" provides an introduction to what levels are, and how you can enhance color and tone with them, as well as modifying color. Chapter 9, "Curves" begins to show you how to use curves with channels to enhance contrast, tone, and color.
Chapter 10, "Burning and Dodging" examines how to burn with blend modes, bring down highlights, and balance color. Chapter 11, "Black and White Conversion" takes you through the new CS3 Black and White conversion tool.
Chapter 12, "Image Correction" explains how to clean up dust, scratches, apply Smart Filters, and work with the Healing tools. Chapter 13, "Retouching" finishes the lessons with techniques for removing fly-away hair, brightening eyes, changing eye color, and cleaning teeth.
Compared to the full training, I was a little disappointed. Adobe Photoshop CS3 for Photographers: Video Training Book appears to be very thrown together. Primarily bits and pieces of the online course compiled with the book. To the average person, I think, it would be very confusing.
I think to someone with advance novice to intermediate skills, Adobe Photoshop CS3 for Photographers: Video Training Book could work to help you learn some new techniques and skills. The other thing is that if you purchase this book and have never tried Lynda, you get a one month free pass in which you could view the full 13 hour training course and that would be a deal!
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