Photoshop CC for Dummies

Photoshop CC has a completely different look than previous versions and has many more menus and options. If any app cries out for the "missing manual," this is the one. Experienced Photoshop users can quickly find most of the familiar tools and settings, but it would be almost impossible to figure out how to utilize the full power of the CC on one's own. I learned almost everything I know about Photoshop from my 10-year old, dog-eared copy of "Photoshop 6 for Dummies," and so I assumed that this book would provide the same kind of help. Wrong! Deke McClelland, the author of the old manual, was a lively and opinionated writer who could steer you through the maze of tools and menus by pointing out which were essential and which were repetitious or of little practical use. The CC manual, on the other hand, is a sleep-inducing compilation that adds little or nothing to what is available for free from Adobe's help file and online tutorials. There's not one opinion in this manual nor any other indication that the author has actually USED CC for work or pleasure. I suspect that when the Wiley Corporation,a giant publisher of technical books, acquired the "Dummies" brand they replaced the editors and writers who gave the books their distinctive character, I'm sure that they will find their way to innovative publishers. I just hope it will happen soon.

Unfortunately, I'm having a hard time with this book. I was expecting it to be like other "Dummies" book; meaning I expected it to take me step by step through the processes of Photoshop one incredibly easy motion at a time. Instead, I felt like I was supposed to have already graduated from the beginner's class into the intermediate level with this book. I haven't.I knew nothing about photoshop before I bought this book...and I still know nothing. Was kind of disappointed to tell the truth.

Some of the Photoshop menus and functions are very complex and the book often does not do an adequate job explaining. It is a helpful book, though.

This book has been terrific in helping me to learn Photoshop. I had absolutely no experience in photo editing and needed to learn quickly. I've got the basics down and I'm going through the book learning various aspects of PS as needed. I have started at the beginning again (especially since I've had no previous experience) and taking my time and reading and practicing as I go. I would highly recommend this book to novices like myself or anyone needing to brush up or learn something new.

this is a review for Photoshop CC For Dummies 1st Editionthe book isnt as easy to understand as i was hoping. the book is heavy and flexible making it prone to damage. I dont reccomend this book. seriously, youtube is your best bet for photoshop help

The product shipped fast but the book itself was not impressive. If you are a beginner and are starting out with creative cloud- you will waste your time with this book. It is not really what you will need.

everything ok but I have poor eyesight. Type could be larger

Am finding a little to understand but am working through it

This book has much useful information for people who are already familiar with the basics of CC and if it was aimed at those people I would have given it 4 stars. I am not unintelligent and have some experience with earlier Photoshop programs but I found this difficult and confusing. There is far too much unnecessary verbosity, and use of words and language that a beginner would not understand. So much time is taken telling you 'WHAT' can be done in CC but not clearly 'HOW' to do it.If you are already OK with the basics it's 4 stars. If you are a beginner it's 1 star. I firmly consider that this should definitely not be in the 'For Dummies' category.

I bought this book as a basic guide for the uninitiated, but it did not really fit the bill, though I worked through it all systematically and, I think, fairly carefully. The introductory chapters about setting up and organising the system were good and quite easily understandable. However, when it came to the processes of actually using the editing tools - Oh dear! It really skimped the basics of how you actually use the tools - actually selecting things using the Lasso and other tools, for example. When it came to "Layers", apparently the heart of Photoshop, and for things on from there on in, it really left the idea of "For Dummies" far behind, heaping complication upon complication to the point of (my) befuddlement. The author has impressive credentials as a Photoshop expert and no doubt all he writes is accurate and well-informed, but it was just too complicated and seemed to take too much for granted for this Dummy.

Nothing wrong with book. I got it because I felt like a dummy trying to use photoshop. After using book, still felt like a dummy. Programme too advanced for me to make use of it, will not be renewing when renew time comes round.

It's still hard going but I suppose Photoshop has so many facets to it, it was never going to be easy even with this book not a good as I thought it would be

Husband uses all the time for support with photoshop. Very easy to follow.