Adobe Photoshop 5.5

* Maximize your Photoshop work with power tools such as the History brush, actions, and a huge collection of in-depth tips on hidden features and uses * Make the most of Photoshop's many file formats for importing and exporting * Use retouching tools to repair and improve old, flawed, or damaged images * Create special effects with type, gradients, adjustment masks, and blending modes * Prepare files for flawless paper and electronic publishing, including color separations, spot colors, image maps, and Web-safe color selection * Learn how to improve your Web image creation, manipulation, and optimization with ImageReady 2,0, new to Photoshop 5.5 This book is for you if you already know: * How to use other Adobe products or another pixel-editing program * The basics of the Photoshop interface * How to add, delete, and relocate elements such as layers and channels