Adobe Photoshop CS6 classroom in a book
Explains the many tools in Photoshop CS6 step by step and features a supplementary DVD-ROM with the images and examples that are in the book.
| Main Author: | Gyncild, Brie. |
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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Berkeley, Calif. :
Adobe Press/Peachpit,
Ã2012.
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| Series: |
Classroom in a book.
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Table of Contents:
- Getting to know the work area : Starting to work in Adobe Photoshop ; Using the tools ; Using the options bar and other panels ; Undoing actions in Photoshop ; Customizing the workspace ; Finding resources for using Photoshop ; Checking for updates
- Basic photo corrections : Strategy for retouching ; Resolution and image size ; Adjusting the color in camera raw ; Straightening and cropping the image in Photoshop ; Replacing colors in an image ; Adjusting saturation with the sponge tool ; Repairing areas with the clone stamp tool ; Using the spot healing brush tool ; Applying a content-aware patch ; Applying the unsharp mask filter ; Saving the image for four-color printing
- Working with selections : About selecting and selection tools ; Using the quick selection tool ; Moving a selected area ; Manipulating selections ; Using the magic wand tool ; Selecting with the lasso tools ; Rotating a selection ; Selecting with the magnetic lasso tool ; Cropping an image and erasing within a selection
- Layer basics : About layers ; Using the layers panel ; Rearranging layers ; Applying a gradient to a layer ; Applying a layer style ; Adding an adjustment layer ; Updating layer effects ; Adding a border ; Flattening and saving files
- Correcting and enhancing digital photographs ; About camera raw files ; Processing files in camera raw ; Applying advanced color correction ; Correcting digital photographs in Photoshop ; Correcting image distortion ; Adding depth of field
- Masks and channels : Working with masks and channels ; Creating a mask ; Refining a mask ; Creating a quick mask ; Manipulating an image with puppet warp ; Working with channels
- Typographic design : About type ; Creating a clipping mask from type ; Creating type on a path ; Warping point type ; Designing paragraphs of type
- Vector drawing techniques : About bitmap images and vector graphics ; About paths and the pen tool ; Using paths with artwork ; Creating vector objects for the background ; Working with defined custom shapes ; Importing a smart object
- Advanced compositing : Assembling a montage of images ; Applying filters ; Hand-coloring selections on a layer ; Applying smart filters ; Adding drop shadows and a border ; Matching color schemes across images ; Automating a multistep task ; Stitching a panorama ; Finishing the image
- Editing video : Creating a new video project ; Animating text with keyframes ; Creating effects ; Adding transitions ; Adding audio ; Muting unwanted audio ; Rendering video
- Painting with the mixer brush : About the mixer brush ; Selecting brush setting ; Mixing colors ; Creating a custom brush preset ; Mixing colors with a photograph
- Working with 3D images : Creating a 3D shape from a layer ; Manipulating 3D objects ; Adding 3D objects ; Merging 3D layers to share the same 3D space ; Positioning objects in a scene ; Applying materials to 3D objects ; Lighting a 3D scene ; Rendering a 3D scene
- Preparing files for the web : Creating slices ; Exporting HTML and images ; Using the zoomify feature ; Creating a web gallery
- Producing and printing consistent color : About color management ; Specifying color-management settings ; Proofing an image ; Identifying out-of-gamut colors ; Adjusting an image and printing a proof ; Saving the image as a CMYK EPS file ; Printing.