Contents. Getting Started with Adobe Photoshop CS6. Acknowledgments... xxxi. Introduction... xxxiii. Chapter 1: Introducing Adobe Photoshop CS6...

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1 Contents AL Acknowledgments xxxi Getting Started with Adobe Photoshop CS6 1 TE Part I: RI Introduction xxxiii Chapter 1: Introducing Adobe Photoshop CS D MA Discovering the Versatile World of Photoshop... 3 Knowing when to use Photoshop... 4 Understanding the limitations of Photoshop... 5 Looking at What s New in Photoshop CS Summary Chapter 2: Exploring the Photoshop Workspace CO PY RI GH TE Touring the Workspace Cruising the Photoshop menu bar Looking at the document workspace Changing the view size of a document Viewing document information Arranging the view of multiple documents Understanding the Toolbox and tool options bar Understanding panels Using workspace presets Exploring the Photoshop Menu Bar Using the File menu Exploring the Edit menu Using the Image menu Ruler Tool Count Tool Record Measurements Set Measurement Scale Select Data Points Place Scale Marker Understanding the Layer menu Examining the Type menu Using the Select menu Exploring the Filter menu ix

2 Understanding the 3D menu Using the View menu Proof Options Extras and Show Rulers Snap and Snap To New Guide, Lock Guides, and Clear Guides Lock Slices and Clear Slices Exploring the Window menu Using the Help menu Photoshop Help Deactivate Exploring Panels Understanding the Tools in the Toolbox Configuring Presets Selecting tool presets Managing presets Creating presets Setting Preferences Updating General preferences Arranging Interface preferences Setting File Handling preferences Adjusting Performance preferences Configuring Cursors preferences Setting Transparency & Gamut preferences Using Units & Rulers preferences Adjusting Guides, Grid, and Slices preferences Configuring Plug-ins preferences Setting Type preferences Adjusting 3D preferences Customizing Shortcuts and Menus Customizing menus Customizing shortcuts Summary Chapter 3: Performing Image Basics Exploring File Types Understanding compressed versus uncompressed Using raster versus vector Introducing HDR images Understanding image files Photoshop (*.PSD; *.PDD) Tagged Image File Format (*.TIF; *.TIFF) Joint Photographic Experts Group (*.JPG; *.JPEG; *.JPE) x

3 JPEG 2000 (*.JP2; *.JPX) CompuServ GIF (*.GIF) Portable Network Graphics (*.PNG) Bitmap (*.BMP; *.RLE; *.DIB) RAW (*.RAW; *.CR; *.CR2; *.DNG; and several others) Portable bitmap (*.PBM; *.PGM; *.PPM; *.PNM; *.PFM; *.PAM) Wireless bitmap (*.WBM; *.WBMPI) Encapsulated PostScript (*.EPS; *.AI3; *.AI8; *.PS; *.EPSP; *.EPSF) Photoshop PDF (*.PDF; *.PDP) Personal Computer exchange (*.PCX) PICT (*.PCT; *.PICT) Pixar (*.PXR) Flash XML Graphics (*.FXG) Google Earth 4 (*.KMZ) Photoshop Big (*.PSB) OpenEXR (*.EXR) Cineon (*.CIN) Interchange File Format (*.IFF; *.TDI) Scitex CT (*.SCT) Targa (*.TGA; *.VDA; *.ICB; *.VST) Radiance (*.HDR; *.RGBE; *.XYZE) Understanding video files Supporting 3D file formats Supporting the DICOM file format Creating and Opening Images Creating a new image Opening an existing image Opening an existing image as a specific file type Saving an image Resizing Files and Adjusting Resolution Understanding resolution Changing the image size and resolution Understanding the resolution and size relationship Understanding resizing algorithms in Photoshop Adjusting the image size and resolution Changing the canvas size Cropping and Straightening Images Using general guidelines for cropping a photo Getting rid of background clutter Preserving aspect ratio Applying the rule of thirds Giving your subject somewhere to go Closing in on your subject Telling a story with a photo xi

4 xii Cropping an image Using the Crop tool Cropping an image to a different perspective Cropping using the Selection tools Straightening an image Rotating and flipping images Rotating while cropping Using the Crop and Straighten tool Using the Ruler tool Trimming a border Summary Chapter 4: Understanding Colors, Histograms, Levels, and Curves Knowing Color Basics Understanding color Looking at color, intensity, and the human eye Understanding Channels and Levels Adjusting with Histograms Understanding histograms Determining overexposure and underexposure in an image Determining color balance in an image Using the Histogram panel Setting Histogram panel options Selecting channels Selecting a source Understanding statistics Adjusting images with the histogram tools Using the handles to adjust the histogram Using the eyedroppers to adjust the histogram Adjusting levels with the Curves tool Understanding curves Using the Curves tool Working in Different Color Modes Understanding the different color modes Bitmap Grayscale Duotone Indexed color RGB color CMYK color Lab color Multichannel Learning about bits per channel Choosing Colors Choosing colors with the Color Picker tool Using the Color panel...144

5 Using the Swatches panel Selecting color from an image with the Eyedropper tool Understanding the Color Sampler tool Using the HUD Color Picker Summary Chapter 5: Applying History and Actions Understanding Photoshop s Non-Destructive Features Using the History Panel Understanding the History panel Configuring the History panel Navigating through history states Using snapshots Creating documents Deleting history Painting from history Using the Eraser tool in the History panel Using the History Brush Making use of the Art History Brush Using selections when painting history Creating and Using Automated Actions Understanding the Actions panel Loading existing action sets Creating custom actions Editing actions Adding a stop Adding operations Moving operations Duplicating actions and operations Modifying operations Deleting an operation Modifying the action name and function key Saving actions Adjusting action settings temporarily by using the toggle boxes Playing actions Managing the action list Summary Chapter 6: Using Bridge to Organize and Process Files Working in the Bridge Workspaces Examining the Bridge utility Main menu bar Toolbar Window panes Content view controls Using the Bridge workspaces xiii

6 Organizing Files in Bridge Importing images from cameras and card readers Get Photos From Location Create Subfolder(s) Rename Files Open Adobe Bridge Convert to DNG Delete Original Files Save Copies To Apply Metadata Working with image metadata Assigning ratings and labels to files Assigning keywords to files Adding an existing keyword to a file Adding a new keyword Inserting a new subkeyword Finding a keyword in the list Renaming and deleting keywords Renaming files Finding files Locating files using the Filter panel Tracking files using the Find tool Viewing files using the Review Mode utility Using collections Creating collections Creating smart collections Creating stacks Deleting versus rejecting files Processing Images Using Bridge and Photoshop Opening images in Photoshop Placing images in Photoshop Loading files as Photoshop layers Opening in Camera Raw Processing Multiple Files Using the Batch Interface Using the Image Processor Interface Merging photos Using Photoshop Photomerge Using Photoshop Merge to HDR Auto-merging images into HDR and panoramic images Creating PDFs and Web Galleries Creating a PDF Creating a Web Gallery Using the Mini-Bridge Tool in Photoshop Summary xiv

7 Part II: Working with Camera Raw Images 209 Chapter 7: Exploring Camera Raw Basics Looking at Camera Raw Benefits Keeping original CMOS information Editing non-destructively Saving time Understanding Camera Raw File Types Creating an XMP sidebar file Converting RAW formats to DNG files Opening Images in Camera Raw Getting to Know the Camera Raw Workspace Changing Your Workflow Options Setting the color space Choosing a bit depth Adjusting image size Setting the resolution Applying output sharpening Opening images as Smart Objects Setting Preferences Saving images Changing image settings Applying Sharpening Changing the default image settings Modifying the Camera Raw cache Handling DNG files Handling JPEG and TIFF file formats Using the Camera Raw Panel Menu Creating Snapshots Saving Presets Exporting Camera Raw Files Summary Chapter 8: Processing Photos with Camera Raw Getting to Know the Camera Raw Tools Synchronizing Adjustments in Multiple RAW Images Adjusting the White Balance Using the White Balance tool Changing the lighting settings Using the Temperature and Tint sliders Adjusting Lighting Adjusting Color and Clarity Tweaking clarity, vibrance, and saturation Adjusting the Tone Curve The Parametric panel The Point tab xv

8 Adjusting hue, saturation, and luminance Hue adjustments Saturation adjustments Luminance adjustments Creating a grayscale photo Using Split Toning Correcting and Retouching Cloning and spot removal Removing red-eye Using the Adjustment Brush Setting the Mask options Using the pins Setting the Brush options Setting the Adjustment options Creating a Graduated Filter Creating Artistic Effects Adding grain to your image Adding a vignette Correcting Camera Quirks Making lens corrections Setting camera calibration Reducing Noise and Adjusting Sharpness Reducing noise Sharpening Summary Part III: Working with Selections, Layers, and Channels 281 Chapter 9: Creating Selections Getting Familiar with the Select Menu Using the Selection Tools Exploring the Marquee tools Using the Rectangular Marquee tool Using the Elliptical Marquee tool Looking at the Lasso tools Using the Lasso tool Using the Polygonal Lasso tool Using the Magnetic Lasso tool Examining the Quick Selection tools Looking at the Quick Selection tool Working with the Quick Selection tool Looking at the Magic Wand tool Working with the Magic Wand tool xvi

9 Refining Your Selection Adjusting a selection Using the selection tools Transforming a selection Using paths Using Quick Mask mode Refining the edges Changing your View Mode Using the Edge Detection options Adjusting edges Choosing Output settings Using the Color Range Selector Summary Chapter 10: Learning All About Layers Introducing Layers Understanding multiple layers Adding new layers Adding another document as a new layer Adding text or shapes as a new layer Creating selections to make a new layer Using the Layer Menus Getting to know the Layer menu Getting to know the Layers panel menu Looking at the Layers Panel Filtering layers Changing the Opacity and Fill settings Changing the lock settings Blending modes Choosing Normal and Dissolve blending modes Using darkening blending modes Using lightening blending modes Adding contrast blending modes Using difference blending modes Looking at the color blending modes Blending images using blending modes Linking layers Creating layer styles, layer masks, and fill and adjustment layers Grouping layers Creating a blank layer Throwing layers away Applying Worry-Free Fill and Adjustment Layers Choosing a fill or adjustment layer Learning the basics of fill layers Learning the basics of adjustment layers Editing the properties of a fill or adjustment layer xvii

10 xviii Creating Layer Style Special Effects Choosing a layer style Adjusting layer style options Creating a separate layer from a layer style Creating Smart Objects Converting a layer to a Smart Object Adding Smart Filters Making changes to Smart Filters Manipulating Layer Masks Creating masks Using the Add layer mask icon Using the Refine Edge dialog box Creating type masks Looking at clipping masks Editing masks Making changes to a mask by painting on the image Editing masks using the Channels panel Editing masks using the Properties panel Unlinking and moving masks Creating Layer Comps Merging Layers Summary Chapter 11: Exploring Channels Understanding Color Channels Using the Channel Mixer Mixing colors with the Channel Mixer Swapping colors Converting color to grayscale Using the Channels Panel Selecting channels Deleting channels Duplicating channels Splitting and merging channels Sharing channels between images Making Channel Selections Understanding the Alpha Channel Creating alpha channels Loading selections from alpha channels Modifying alpha channels Understanding alpha channels versus layer masks Changing the channel options for alpha channels Using Spot Color Channels Creating a spot color channel Merging spot color channels Removing ink overlap using spot color channels Summary...395

11 Part IV: Enhancing, Correcting, and Retouching Images 397 Chapter 12: Optimizing Adjustment Workflow Understanding Workflow Making Auto Adjustments Creating Adjustment Layers Making Adjustments Using the Properties Panel Summary Chapter 13: Lighting and Color Adjustments Applying Quick Adjustments to Light and Color Adjusting brightness and contrast versus exposure Using the Brightness/Contrast tool to adjust lighting Using the Exposure tool to adjust lighting Changing the color balance Making selective color adjustments Applying Photo Filter to images Replacing specific colors Using the Variations tool Changing the shadows and highlights in images Fixing shadows Fixing highlights Adjusting after shadows or highlights are corrected Creating customized black-and-white photos Fine-Tuning Hue and Saturation Using the Hue/Saturation tool Adjusting the hue and saturation to make colors pop Adjusting Levels Using the Levels adjustment tool Configuring the Auto Levels adjustment Adjusting levels to increase detail in images Making Adjustments with Curves Using the Curves tool Configuring the Curves tool Configuring the Auto Curves tool Adjusting the curve to correct color and contrast in images Using the Match Color Tool to Change Colors Working with HDR Images Creating HDR images Converting HDR images to 8 bits per channel Summary Chapter 14: Applying Sharpness, Blur, and Noise Adjustments Using Sharpening Filters to Sharpen Images Understanding basic sharpening filters Using the Unsharp Mask filter Applying Smart Sharpen xix

12 xx Using Blur Filters to Soften Images Understanding the automatic blur filters Using the Gaussian, Box, and Shape Blur filters Gaussian Blur Box Blur Shape Blur Creating a direction blur Adding a Motion Blur to an image Radial Blur Adding a Surface Blur Applying a Smart Blur Faking Lens Blur Preview Depth Map Iris Specular Highlights Noise Introducing the Blur Gallery Using the Blur Gallery Options bar Using the on-image controls Applying a Field Blur Applying an Iris Blur Applying a Tilt-Shift Blur Adding blur effects in the Blur Gallery Reducing Noise in an Image Using the Despeckle filter Applying a Median filter Reducing dust and scratches Reducing noise Adding noise Summary Chapter 15: Cleaning Up Digital Images with Cloning and Healing Tools Using the Healing Brush Tools Using the Spot Healing Brush Proximity Match Create Texture Content-Aware Using the Healing Brush Fixing larger blemishes with the Patch tool Using the Content-Aware fill Using the Remix tool Fixing red-eye Using the Clone Stamp Tool Looking over the Clone Stamp options Learning the basics of cloning Utilizing the Clone Source panel...537

13 Using the Clone and Healing Brushes Together for Optimal Effect Fixing damaged photos Swapping faces with multiple images Summary Part V: Using Paint, Paths, Shapes, and Text Tools 551 Chapter 16: Editing with Paintbrush Tools Painting in Photoshop Understanding the Painting Tools Working with painting tools in blending modes Choosing a basic blending mode option Applying a darkening blending mode Selecting a lightening blending mode Adding contrast blending modes Blending two layers Finishing with a color blending mode Applying color with painting tools Painting with editing tools Making quick fixes with the healing tools Choosing a Stamp tool to replace pixels Using history tools Choosing an eraser tool Selecting the right Sharpen, Blur, or Smudge tool Choosing a Dodge, Burn, or Sponge tool Painting with mixing tools Using the Brush Panel Selecting the brush tip shape Selecting flat brush shapes Choosing bristle brush shapes Selecting erodible tip brush shapes Selecting airbrush shapes Setting the brush behavior Configuring the Shape Dynamics settings Creating a scattering effect Applying a texture effect Applying the dual brush strokes Painting with multiple colors simultaneously Controlling the brush stroke with the Transfer option Using the Brush Presets panel Painting with Non-Brush Painting Tools Applying paint to layers Filling a selection with a color or pattern Applying a gradient fill Creating custom gradients xxi

14 Applying Painting Techniques Painting from a blank canvas Tracing edges from an existing image Using wet paint on an existing image Summary Chapter 17: Working with Paths and Vector Shapes Understanding Paths Building path components Defining types of paths Exploring the Vector Path Using the Pen tools Pen tools Pen tool options Using the Path Selection tools Path Selection tools Path Selection tool options Understanding the Paths panel Free transforming paths Exploring Paths Creating a path Creating vector shapes from paths Creating a clipping mask Creating vector masks Using Vector Shape Tools Working with vector shape tools Rectangle tool Rounded Rectangle tool Ellipse tool Polygon tool Custom Shape tool Adding vector shape layers Adding custom vector shapes Editing a vector shape Summary Chapter 18: Working with Text Learning a Little Bit about Text Using the Text Tools to Add Text to Images Setting type preferences Using the text tools to add text Adding text as a point type Adding text as a paragraph type Editing vector text layers Edit Type Check Spelling xxii

15 Find and Replace Text Rasterize Type Create Work Path Convert to Shape Horizontal/Vertical options Anti-Alias adjustment Faux formatting Convert to Point Text/Paragraph Text Warp Text Layer Style Using the Character panel Applying Paragraph panel settings Using the Character and Paragraph Styles panels Creating and managing character styles Creating and managing paragraph styles Applying Text to Images Adding text on a path Applying text to a path Editing text on a path Constraining text using a vector shape Adding text in a Smart Object Applying text as a mask Summary Part VI: Creating Artistic Effects 683 Chapter 19: Distorting Images Using Transformations Understanding the importance of the reference point Scaling images Rotating images Skewing images Distorting images Changing the perspective of images Using the Warp transformation Using free transform Using the Content-Aware Scale feature Using the Puppet Warp tool Having Fun with the Liquify Filter Identifying the Liquify tools Looking at Tool Options Saving a mesh Restoring your image with Reconstruct and Restore All Modifying the Mask Options selections Using the View Options xxiii

16 xxiv Changing Perspective with Vanishing Point Correcting Wide-Angle Lens Distortions Summary Chapter 20: Applying Filters Looking at Artistic Effects Filters Exploring Artistic filters Discovering Brush Stroke filters Examining Distort filters Checking out the Pixelate filters Considering the Render filters Looking into the Sketch filters Using the Stylize filters Delving into Texture filters Defining the Other menu Exploring the Filter Gallery Looking at the preview pane Checking out the filter thumbnail pane Looking at the options pane Using Smart Objects to Make Filter Adjustments Creating a Custom Filter Summary Chapter 21: Combining Images Creating Seamless Composites Combining files Adjusting and transforming new layers Blending composite files Refining edges Creating a drop shadow Changing fill or opacity settings Changing the Blending mode Creating a Fill or Adjustment layer Using masks to tuck in a composite file Using Multiple Images to Create a Photo Collage Using Photomerge to Create a Panorama Summary Part VII: Working with 3D Images 757 Chapter 22: Creating and Manipulating 3D Objects Understanding 3D File Formats Looking at the 3D Workspace Looking at the 3D panel Learning about the Properties panel when 3D objects are selected Looking at 3D objects in the Layers panel...763

17 Finding the 3D tools Using the Picture in Picture window Opening and Placing 3D Files in Photoshop Creating 3D Files in Photoshop Selecting a source for a 3D object Creating a 3D postcard Creating a 3D Extrusion Defining an extrusion using the Mesh properties Transforming a 3D extrusion using the Deform properties Changing the surfaces of a 3D extrusion using the Cap properties Making a 3D shape from a preset Creating a 3D mesh from a depth map Creating a 3D volume Manipulating 3D Objects Using the 3D tools Turning 3D objects around a central point Moving a 3D object through 3D space Using the 3D Axis Widget Typing in coordinates for your 3D object Summary Chapter 23: Editing 3D Scenes and Settings Looking at the 3D Panel Working with a Whole 3D Scene Changing the properties of a 3D environment Changing the Global Ambient light Using Image Based Lighting Adjusting the Ground Plane properties Changing the Background settings Setting the properties of a 3D scene Creating cross-sections Changing the render properties Changing the Current View Setting the view Changing the perspective Adjusting the depth of field Creating a stereo image Working with Mesh Layers Editing the Textures and Materials of a 3D Object Editing textures Editing materials Creating and Modifying 3D Lights Adding new lights Positioning lights Changing the properties of a 3D light Summary xxv

18 xxvi Chapter 24: Using Photoshop Tools with 3D Layers Using 3D Paint Mode Hiding areas on a 3D object Painting on a 3D object Painting color on a 3D object Painting textures on a 3D object Adjustments, Layer Styles, and Filters Applying an adjustment to a 3D layer Adding a layer style to a 3D layer Applying a filter to a 3D layer Using 3D layers as Smart Objects Creating Composites Flying a carpet over a lake Creating a 3D rug Placing the flying carpet into an image Adding details to complete the flying carpet composite Giving the moon away Creating a gift box Creating the moon Making a present of the moon Summary Part VIII: Working with Video and Animation 839 Chapter 25: Understanding Video Editing Basics Working with Video Files Setting aspect ratios Correcting the pixel aspect ratio Changing video aspect ratios Correcting the aspect ratio of an image Using video filters De-Interlace NTSC Colors Understanding the Features of the Timeline Panel Adjusting time in the Timeline panel Using the work area of the Timeline panel Using the icons on the Timeline panel Exploring the options in the Timeline panel menu Accessing the Video Layers menu Setting clip favorites Creating video groups Opening and Placing Video Files Opening a video file Adding additional video files Importing image sequences...863

19 Importing an image sequence into one layer Importing an image sequence into multiple layers Trimming Video Clips Dragging the clip duration bar Trimming clips using the Timeline menu option Moving Video Clips Changing the clip hierarchy Dragging clips inside the clip duration bar Moving the clip start and clip end points Splitting Clips Lifting and Extracting Unwanted Sections of Video Lifting a section of a video clip Extracting a section of a video clip Adding Still Shots or Other Elements to a Video Project Adding a blank layer Adding a text layer Placing an image file Adding or placing a 3D model Summary Chapter 26: Animating in the Timeline Panel Creating and Editing Keyframes Creating keyframes Editing keyframes Setting interpolation Linear interpolation Hold interpolation Creating comments Animating the Position of a Layer Getting keyframe placement right Animating positions in multiple layers Using Smart Objects to Animate Transformations Animating the Opacity Setting Using Keyframes to Animate Layer Styles Animating the Global Lighting Using Keyframes to Animate Text Animating Masks Building 3D Animations Learning the Basics of Rotoscoping Creating a new video layer Creating modified frames Using onion skins Restoring frames Animating DICOM Files Summary xxvii

20 Chapter 27: Correcting Video Files and Adding Artistic Effects Enhancing Layers with Color Corrections Unclipping an adjustment layer Changing the duration of an adjustment layer Applying Smart Filters to Video Files Cloning and Healing Over an Entire Video Layer Modifying Video Clips Frame by Frame Adding an adjustment to a single frame Adding a filter to a single frame Cloning and healing video files Locking the source frame Summary Chapter 28: Animating Using Frames Using the Timeline Panel s Frame Animation Interface Using the panel features Setting the frame delay time Changing the disposal method Choosing your looping options Tweening using frames Duplicating selected frames Converting to the video Timeline Activating the frame animation version of the Timeline panel menu Looking at the frame animation Timeline panel menu Using the animation features in the Layers panel Creating Tweened Frame Animations Opening an image to animate Creating keyframes Tweening keyframes Creating a Frame-by-Frame Animation Creating an animation from a layered image Building an animation in the animation version of the Timeline panel Rendering Video Summary Part IX: Using Advanced Output Techniques 953 Chapter 29: Printing and Color Management Understanding the Importance of Color Accuracy and Consistency Understanding ICC color profiles Embedding color profiles in image files Using device-independent color profiles Calibrating Color for Monitors and Printers xxviii

21 Using Color Management in Photoshop Configuring color settings in Photoshop Setting color options Configuring color profiles Controlling the color profile in open images Controlling conversion between color profiles Configuring the Advanced Controls options Assigning color profiles to images Converting images to other color profiles Proofing images using color management Printing Images from Photoshop Configuring general printing options Using color management to print accurate colors Adding crop marks and additional output to printed images Summary Chapter 30: Creating Images for the Web Preparing Images for the Web Understanding web image formats Selecting the right color profile Slicing images for web use Understanding slices Creating slices Configuring slices Adding transparency to images Animating images Outputting Images to the Web Using the preview layout and toolbar Setting File output options Manipulating the Color Table Setting the image size Previewing animation controls Previewing output in a browser Adding Zoomable Images to Websites Summary Chapter 31: Automating and Scripting Workflow in Photoshop Automating Workflow in Photoshop Batching multiple images Creating droplets to process images Using Scripting to Speed Up Workflow Using the Photoshop scripts Using stack modes to analyze multiple images and reduce noise Scripting workflow events Summary xxix

22 Part X: Appendixes 1019 Appendix A: Timesaving Keyboard Shortcuts Appendix B: Extending the Capabilities of Photoshop with Plug-Ins Appendix C: Finding Resources Index xxx