Mastering Photoshop CS3 for Print Design and Production
Chapter One
Getting Started
Before you start using Photoshop to edit images for print design/production, there are several
things you may want to do, including setting up your preferences, arranging your workspace, and
choosing the proper color settings. It's also important to have a firm understanding of image resolution.
The more you know about image resolution, the easier it will be for you to size your images
properly for high-quality output.
This first chapter can help get you up and running with Photoshop CS3. Along the way, you'll
also learn about the new features in CS3 that matter most to print designers.
In this chapter, you will learn to:
* Set up your preferences for print design/production
* Create and save a print design/production workspace
* Customize menus and keyboard shortcuts
* Choose the proper color settings for a print production workflow
* Save images at the proper print resolution
What's New in CS3
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