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Book Synopsis
Gets visual learners up to speed on the newest enhancements in Photoshop Photoshop is constantly evolving, and the newest version offers great new tools for photographers. This popular guide gets visual learners up to speed quickly; previous editions have sold more than 150,000 copies.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Getting Started
Work with Images 4
Understanding Photoshop 6
Start Photoshop on a PC 8
Start Photoshop on a Mac 9
The Photoshop Workspace 10
Find Images for Your Projects 11
Set Preferences 12
Save a Workspace 14
Open an Image 16
Browse for an Image in Bridge 18
Sort and Filter Images in Bridge 20
Display a Slide Show in Bridge 22
Import Images from a Camera in Bridge 24
Create a New Image 26
Exit Photoshop 27

Chapter 2 Understanding Photoshop Basics
Introducing the Photoshop Toolbox 30
Work with Toolbox Tools 32
Magnify with the Zoom Tool 34
Adjust Views 36
Change Screen Modes 38
Using Rulers and Guides 40
Undo Commands 42
Revert an Image 43
Manage Image Windows 44

Chapter 3 Changing the Size of an Image
Change the On-Screen Size of an Image 48
Change the Print Size of an Image 50
Change the Resolution of an Image 52
Crop an Image 54
Crop and Straighten Photos 56
Trim an Image 57
Change the Canvas Size of an Image 58

Chapter 4 Making Selections
Select with the Marquee Tools 62
Select with the Lasso Tool 64
Select with the Magnetic Lasso Tool 66
Select with the Quick Selection Tool 68
Select with the Magic Wand Tool 70
Select with the Color Range Command 72
Select All the Pixels in an Image 74
Move a Selection Border 75
Add to or Subtract from a Selection 76
Invert a Selection 78
Grow a Selection 79
Create Slices 80

Chapter 5 Manipulating Selections
Move a Selection 84
Copy and Paste a Selection 86
Delete a Selection 88
Rotate a Selection 89
Scale a Selection 90
Skew or Distort a Selection 92
Perform Content-Aware Scaling 94
Refine a Selection Edge 96
Feather the Border of a Selection 98
Create Vanishing Point Planes 100
Copy between Vanishing Point Planes 102
Using the Content-Aware Move Tool 104

Chapter 6 Painting and Drawing with Color
Select the Foreground and Background Colors 108
Select a Color with the Eyedropper Tool 110
Select a Color with the Swatches Panel 111
Using the Brush Tool 112
Change Brush Styles 114
Create a Custom Brush 116
Using the Mixer Brush 118
Apply a Gradient 120
Fill a Selection 122
Using Content-Aware Fill 124
Stroke a Selection 126
Using the Clone Stamp 128
Using the Pattern Stamp 130
Using the Spot Healing Brush 132
Using the Healing Brush 134
Using the Patch Tool 136
Using the History Brush 138
Using the Eraser 140
Replace a Color 142
Fix Red Eye in a Photo 144

Chapter 7 Adjusting Lighting and Colors
Change Brightness and Contrast 148
Using the Dodge and Burn Tools 150
Using the Blur and Sharpen Tools 152
Adjust Levels 154
Adjust Curves 156
Adjust Hue and Saturation 158
Using the Sponge Tool 160
Adjust Color Balance 162
Using the Variations Command 164
Match Colors between Images 166
Correct Shadows and Highlights 168
Create a Duotone 170
Convert to Black and White 172
Adjust Vibrance 174

Chapter 8 Working with Layers
What Are Layers? 178
Create and Add to a Layer 180
Hide a Layer 182
Move a Layer 183
Duplicate a Layer 184
Delete a Layer 185
Reorder Layers 186
Change the Opacity of a Layer 188
Merge Layers 190
Rename a Layer 192
Transform a Layer 193
Create a Solid Fill Layer 194
Create an Adjustment Layer 196
Edit an Adjustment Layer 198
Apply an Adjustment-Layer Preset 200
Link Layers 202
Blend Layers 204
Work with Smart Objects 206
Create a Layer Group 210
Filter Layers 212
Add a Layer Mask 214
Edit a Layer Mask 216

Chapter 9 Applying Layer Styles
Apply a Drop Shadow 220
Apply an Outer Glow 222
Apply Beveling and Embossing 224
Apply Multiple Styles to a Layer 226
Edit a Layer Style 228
Using the Styles Panel 230

Chapter 10 Applying Filters
Turn an Image into a Painting 234
Blur an Image 236
Sharpen an Image 238
Distort an Image 240
Add Noise to an Image 242
Turn an Image into Shapes 244
Turn an Image into a Charcoal Sketch 246
Apply Glowing Edges to an Image 248
Add Texture to an Image 250
Offset an Image 252
Using the Liquify Filter 254
Apply Multiple Filters 256
Using Smart Filters 258

Chapter 11 Drawing Shapes
Draw a Shape 262
Draw a Custom Shape 264
Draw a Straight Line 266
Draw a Shape with the Pen 268
Edit a Shape 270

Chapter 12 Adding and Manipulating Type
Add Type to an Image 274
Add Type in a Bounding Box 276
Change the Formatting of Type 278
Change the Color of Type 280
Warp Type 282

Chapter 13 Automating Your Work
Record an Action 286
Play an Action 288
Batch Process by Using an Action 290
Create a PDF of Images 292
Create a Web Photo Gallery 294
Create a Panoramic Image 298
Create an HDR Image 300
Convert File Types 302
Batch Rename Images 304
Using Tool Presets 306

Chapter 14 Saving and Printing Images
Save in the Photoshop Format 310
Save an Image for Use in Another Application 312
Save a JPEG for the Web 314
Save a GIF for the Web 316
Save a PNG for the Web 318
Add Descriptive and Copyright Information 320
Save a Sliced Image 322
Print by Using a PC 324
Print by Using a Mac 326

Index 328

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    Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
    Publication Date: 12/06/2012
    ISBN13: 9781118196670, 978-1118196670
    ISBN10: 1118196678

    Description

    Book Synopsis
    Gets visual learners up to speed on the newest enhancements in Photoshop Photoshop is constantly evolving, and the newest version offers great new tools for photographers. This popular guide gets visual learners up to speed quickly; previous editions have sold more than 150,000 copies.

    Table of Contents

    Chapter 1 Getting Started
    Work with Images 4
    Understanding Photoshop 6
    Start Photoshop on a PC 8
    Start Photoshop on a Mac 9
    The Photoshop Workspace 10
    Find Images for Your Projects 11
    Set Preferences 12
    Save a Workspace 14
    Open an Image 16
    Browse for an Image in Bridge 18
    Sort and Filter Images in Bridge 20
    Display a Slide Show in Bridge 22
    Import Images from a Camera in Bridge 24
    Create a New Image 26
    Exit Photoshop 27

    Chapter 2 Understanding Photoshop Basics
    Introducing the Photoshop Toolbox 30
    Work with Toolbox Tools 32
    Magnify with the Zoom Tool 34
    Adjust Views 36
    Change Screen Modes 38
    Using Rulers and Guides 40
    Undo Commands 42
    Revert an Image 43
    Manage Image Windows 44

    Chapter 3 Changing the Size of an Image
    Change the On-Screen Size of an Image 48
    Change the Print Size of an Image 50
    Change the Resolution of an Image 52
    Crop an Image 54
    Crop and Straighten Photos 56
    Trim an Image 57
    Change the Canvas Size of an Image 58

    Chapter 4 Making Selections
    Select with the Marquee Tools 62
    Select with the Lasso Tool 64
    Select with the Magnetic Lasso Tool 66
    Select with the Quick Selection Tool 68
    Select with the Magic Wand Tool 70
    Select with the Color Range Command 72
    Select All the Pixels in an Image 74
    Move a Selection Border 75
    Add to or Subtract from a Selection 76
    Invert a Selection 78
    Grow a Selection 79
    Create Slices 80

    Chapter 5 Manipulating Selections
    Move a Selection 84
    Copy and Paste a Selection 86
    Delete a Selection 88
    Rotate a Selection 89
    Scale a Selection 90
    Skew or Distort a Selection 92
    Perform Content-Aware Scaling 94
    Refine a Selection Edge 96
    Feather the Border of a Selection 98
    Create Vanishing Point Planes 100
    Copy between Vanishing Point Planes 102
    Using the Content-Aware Move Tool 104

    Chapter 6 Painting and Drawing with Color
    Select the Foreground and Background Colors 108
    Select a Color with the Eyedropper Tool 110
    Select a Color with the Swatches Panel 111
    Using the Brush Tool 112
    Change Brush Styles 114
    Create a Custom Brush 116
    Using the Mixer Brush 118
    Apply a Gradient 120
    Fill a Selection 122
    Using Content-Aware Fill 124
    Stroke a Selection 126
    Using the Clone Stamp 128
    Using the Pattern Stamp 130
    Using the Spot Healing Brush 132
    Using the Healing Brush 134
    Using the Patch Tool 136
    Using the History Brush 138
    Using the Eraser 140
    Replace a Color 142
    Fix Red Eye in a Photo 144

    Chapter 7 Adjusting Lighting and Colors
    Change Brightness and Contrast 148
    Using the Dodge and Burn Tools 150
    Using the Blur and Sharpen Tools 152
    Adjust Levels 154
    Adjust Curves 156
    Adjust Hue and Saturation 158
    Using the Sponge Tool 160
    Adjust Color Balance 162
    Using the Variations Command 164
    Match Colors between Images 166
    Correct Shadows and Highlights 168
    Create a Duotone 170
    Convert to Black and White 172
    Adjust Vibrance 174

    Chapter 8 Working with Layers
    What Are Layers? 178
    Create and Add to a Layer 180
    Hide a Layer 182
    Move a Layer 183
    Duplicate a Layer 184
    Delete a Layer 185
    Reorder Layers 186
    Change the Opacity of a Layer 188
    Merge Layers 190
    Rename a Layer 192
    Transform a Layer 193
    Create a Solid Fill Layer 194
    Create an Adjustment Layer 196
    Edit an Adjustment Layer 198
    Apply an Adjustment-Layer Preset 200
    Link Layers 202
    Blend Layers 204
    Work with Smart Objects 206
    Create a Layer Group 210
    Filter Layers 212
    Add a Layer Mask 214
    Edit a Layer Mask 216

    Chapter 9 Applying Layer Styles
    Apply a Drop Shadow 220
    Apply an Outer Glow 222
    Apply Beveling and Embossing 224
    Apply Multiple Styles to a Layer 226
    Edit a Layer Style 228
    Using the Styles Panel 230

    Chapter 10 Applying Filters
    Turn an Image into a Painting 234
    Blur an Image 236
    Sharpen an Image 238
    Distort an Image 240
    Add Noise to an Image 242
    Turn an Image into Shapes 244
    Turn an Image into a Charcoal Sketch 246
    Apply Glowing Edges to an Image 248
    Add Texture to an Image 250
    Offset an Image 252
    Using the Liquify Filter 254
    Apply Multiple Filters 256
    Using Smart Filters 258

    Chapter 11 Drawing Shapes
    Draw a Shape 262
    Draw a Custom Shape 264
    Draw a Straight Line 266
    Draw a Shape with the Pen 268
    Edit a Shape 270

    Chapter 12 Adding and Manipulating Type
    Add Type to an Image 274
    Add Type in a Bounding Box 276
    Change the Formatting of Type 278
    Change the Color of Type 280
    Warp Type 282

    Chapter 13 Automating Your Work
    Record an Action 286
    Play an Action 288
    Batch Process by Using an Action 290
    Create a PDF of Images 292
    Create a Web Photo Gallery 294
    Create a Panoramic Image 298
    Create an HDR Image 300
    Convert File Types 302
    Batch Rename Images 304
    Using Tool Presets 306

    Chapter 14 Saving and Printing Images
    Save in the Photoshop Format 310
    Save an Image for Use in Another Application 312
    Save a JPEG for the Web 314
    Save a GIF for the Web 316
    Save a PNG for the Web 318
    Add Descriptive and Copyright Information 320
    Save a Sliced Image 322
    Print by Using a PC 324
    Print by Using a Mac 326

    Index 328

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