Chapter 11, "Look Sharp" gives you techniques for sharpening your photos. No, this won't make a blurry picture clear; rather it adjusts for areas within a photo that need more definition and crispness. You will use manual techniques as well as the Smart Sharpen filter. You will even learn how to make photos look sharper than they really are. Chapter 12, "Best in Show" will explore methods for you to show your work. You will add copyright info, watermarks, and signatures. You will create an online photo gallery and learn how to email photos, create a fine art poster layout, and create a simple three-photo balanced layout. Finally, chapter 13 "Working for a Livin'" is a mini-chapter that the author explains his work flow by taking an image from import to done in 23 easy steps.
In my opinion, The Adobe Photoshop CS3 Book is one of those books that contains so much information that it really is a must have. If you are a beginner to Photoshop, you will have everything you need to create better photos. You will be able to learn things in a step-by-step approach that will fine tune your learning. If you are experienced, The Adobe Photoshop CS3 Book will fill in many of the holes that you may have because of the depth and breath of Photoshop itself.
Now Scott Kelby admits that not everyone appreciates his humor; in fact he anticipates the emails that continue to tell him to stop. I guess I understand it, because I have the same kind of humor (and people around me tell me to stop; it doesn't work here either.) So my advice is to get over it, there is too much information here to let slip by just because you can't take his humor.
One other note, if you find yourself entertained by Scott Kelby, you can keep up with him and all things Photoshop on his blog Photoshop Insider. Also a must read!
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