Providing new Photoshop users with concise, practical information on this world-standard software solution, this book shows photographers how to manipulate photos for print media and the web. Techniques show photographers how to avoid common mistakes andfrustrations while creating high-quality, imaginative images. Each topic is broken down into short, easy-to-digest sections (usually only two or three pages long) with clear, jargon-free discussions and plenty of examples. Topics covered include basic image editing, selection techniques, using layers, and creating original artwork. As users' skill levels increase, they will learn how to make selections for more precise image control and how to use the artistic tools in Photoshop for painting, drawing, airbrushing, and correcting image flaws.