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Adobe® Photoshop® CS6 on Demand, Second Edition

Name: Adobe® Photoshop® CS6 on Demand, Second Edition
Author: Steve Johnson
ISBN: 9780132966504

by Steve Johnson

May 2012

Intermediate to advanced

608 pages

21h 16m

English

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Title Page
Copyright Page
Contents
a. Acknowledgments
Perspection, Inc.AcknowledgmentsAbout the AuthorWe Want to Hear from You!
i. Introduction
How This Book WorksWhat’s NewKeyboard ShortcutsStep-by-Step InstructionsReal World ExamplesWorkshopsAdobe CertificationGet More on the Web
1. Getting Started with Photoshop CS6
IntroductionInstalling PhotoshopStarting PhotoshopViewing the Photoshop WindowShowing and Hiding PanelsWorking with PanelsWorking with Photoshop ToolsCreating a New DocumentSelecting Color Modes and ResolutionCreating a New Document Using PresetsWorking with Non-Square PixelsOpening ImagesInserting Images in a DocumentImporting Raw Data from a Digital CameraWorking with Smart ObjectsChanging Image Size and ResolutionChecking for Updates and PatchesGetting Help While You WorkSaving a DocumentUsing the Status BarClosing a DocumentFinishing Up
2. Understanding Navigation and Measurement Systems
IntroductionChanging the View Size with the Navigator PanelChanging the View Area with the Navigator PanelChanging the Color of the Navigator Panel View BoxChanging the Screen Display ModeChanging the View with the Zoom ToolIncreasing or Decreasing MagnificationMoving Images in the Document WindowWorking with Multiple DocumentsWorking with One Image in Multiple WindowsMoving Layers Between DocumentsCreating NotesWorking with the Info PanelChanging How the Info Panel Measures ColorWorking with RulersCreating Tool Presets
3. Customizing the Way You Work
IntroductionOptimizing PhotoshopSetting General PreferencesSetting File Handling PreferencesSetting Interface PreferencesSetting Cursors PreferencesControlling Transparency & Gamut PreferencesWorking with Units & RulersWorking with Guides, Grid & SlicesSetting Plug-Ins PreferencesSelecting Scratch DisksAllocating Memory & Image CacheSetting Type PreferencesManaging Libraries with the Preset ManagerUsing and Customizing WorkspacesBuilding Specialized WorkspacesCreating a Customized User InterfaceDefining Shortcut Keys
4. Mastering the Art of Selection
IntroductionUsing the Rectangular Marquee ToolUsing the Elliptical Marquee ToolUsing the Single Row and Single Column Marquee ToolsUsing the Lasso Marquee ToolUsing the Magnetic Lasso ToolUsing the Polygonal Lasso ToolUsing the Quick Selection ToolUsing the Magic Wand ToolSelecting by Color RangeRefining a Selection EdgeModifying an Existing SelectionWorking with an Existing SelectionCopying and Pasting a SelectionUsing Channels to Create and Store SelectionsUsing Free Transform and TransformUsing the Crop ToolUsing the Perspective Crop ToolUsing Content-Aware ScalingUsing Content-Aware FillUsing Content-Aware PatchUsing Content-Aware Move and ExtendUsing Puppet Warp
5. Working with Layers
IntroductionUnderstanding the Layers PanelDefining Layer Designations and AttributesCreating a New LayerSelecting LayersCreating a Layer GroupCreating a Selection from a LayerCreating a Layer from a SelectionConverting a Background into a LayerControlling Image Information Using the Layers PanelFiltering Layers in the Layers PanelUsing Merge Layer OptionsLinking and Unlinking LayersAligning and Combining LayersWorking with Layer Blending ModesSetting Layer OpacityDuplicating a LayerDeleting LayersMoving Layers Between DocumentsWorking with the Layer Comps PanelExporting Layers as FilesSetting Layers Panel OptionsUsing Smart Guides to Align Layers

6. Working with the History Panel
IntroductionSetting History Panel OptionsWorking with Linear and Non-Linear HistoryControlling the Creative Process with SnapshotsDuplicating a History State in Another DocumentSaving the History State of a DocumentReviewing the History State Text FileCombining the History Brush with a History StateUsing the Art History BrushChanging the Eraser Tool into the History BrushControlling History States
7. Working with Adjustment Layers, Filters, and Tools
IntroductionCreating an Adjustment LayerModifying an Adjustment LayerMerging Adjustment LayersCreating a Temporary Composite ImageControlling Adjustment Layers with Clipping GroupsDeleting an Adjustment LayerUsing Blending Modes and Opacity with LayersUsing Masks with Adjustment LayersCreating Masks with SelectionsUsing the Add Noise FilterUsing the Reduce Noise FilterKeeping Proper Perspective with Vanishing PointWorking with the Lens Correction FilterUsing the Box, Surface, and Shape Blur FiltersUsing the Gaussian Blur and Despeckle FiltersUsing the Unsharp Mask FilterUsing the Smart Sharpen FilterUsing Sharpen, Blur, and Smudge ToolsUsing the Clone Stamp ToolSetting Up Multiple Clone SourcesUsing the Dodge and Burn ToolsUsing the Healing Brush and Patch ToolsWorking with the Spot Healing BrushWorking with the Red Eye ToolControlling Tonal RangeWorking with the Histogram Panel
8. Understanding Colors and Channels
IntroductionWorking with 8-, 16-, and 32-Bit ImagesWorking with the Channels PanelWorking with Color ModesUnderstanding the RGB Color ModeUnderstanding the CMYK Color ModeUnderstanding the Grayscale Color ModeUnderstanding the Bitmap Color ModeUnderstanding the Indexed Color ModeUnderstanding the Lab Color ModeUnderstanding the Duotone Color ModeUsing Multichannel Color ModeUsing the Replace Color AdjustmentWorking with the Color PanelWorking with the Swatches PanelUsing the Stroke and Fill CommandsCreating Spot Color ChannelsUsing the Auto Contrast and Auto Color CommandsUsing Levels Adjustment CommandsUsing the Exposure AdjustmentUsing Curves and Color AdjustmentsAdjusting Hue and SaturationAdjusting VibranceUsing the Selective Color AdjustmentUsing the Channel Mixer AdjustmentUsing the Gradient Map AdjustmentUsing the Photo Filter AdjustmentUsing the Invert and Equalize CommandsUsing the Threshold and Posterize AdjustmentsUsing the HDR Toning AdjustmentUsing the Shadows/Highlights AdjustmentUsing the Black & White AdjustmentUsing the Match Color Adjustment
9. Using the Paint, Shape Drawing, and Eraser Tools
IntroductionSelecting Foreground and Background ColorsUsing the Brush and Brush Presets PanelsModifying the Brush Presets PanelSelecting Brush Tip SetsAdjusting Brush TipsAdjusting Bristle Brush TipsCreating Customized Brush TipsSaving Customized Brush TipsWorking with the Brush and Airbrush ToolsWorking with the Mixer Brush ToolWorking with the Pencil ToolWorking with Auto EraseWorking with the Line ToolWorking with the Shape ToolWorking with the Custom Shape ToolWorking with Shape LayersArranging Shape LayersCreating a Custom ShapeSaving Custom Shape SetsUsing the Paint Bucket ToolWorking with the Eraser ToolsWorking with the Magic Eraser ToolCreating and Applying GradientsCreating and Saving Customized GradientsUsing the Color Replacement Tool
10. Creating Masks
IntroductionUnderstanding Layer and Vector MasksCreating a Layer MaskUsing Paint Tools with Layer MasksUsing Selections to Generate Complex Layer MasksUsing Layer Masks to Generate Soft TransparencyCreating Unique Layer Mask EffectsCreating a Vector MaskModifying Layer and Vector MasksCreating Channel MasksCreating Channel Masks from ScratchModifying Channel Mask OptionsCreating Channel Masks from SelectionsMaking Channel Masks from Native Color ChannelsLoading Channel Masks from SelectionsMoving Channel Masks Between DocumentsCombining Channel MasksUsing the Quick Mask ModeWorking with Quick Mask OptionsModifying Selections with Quick Mask Mode
11. Using the Paths Panel
IntroductionUnderstanding Vector and Raster ImagesConverting a Selection into a PathWorking with Pen ToolsCreating Paths Using the Freeform Pen ToolUsing the Magnetic Option with the Freeform Pen ToolAdding and Deleting Anchor PointsModifying Anchor PointsModifying Existing Direction LinesConverting Straight Points and Curved PointsWorking with Clipping PathsFilling an Area of an Image Using PathsStroking an Area of an Image Using PathsCreating Shapes as PathsExporting Paths to Adobe IllustratorExporting Paths Using the Export Method
12. Working with Layer Styles
IntroductionUnderstanding Layer StylesAdding a Layer StyleCreating and Modifying a Drop ShadowWorking with Bevel and EmbossWorking with Contour and TextureApplying a Color OverlayUsing the Stroke Layer StyleUsing Pattern OverlaysWorking with Outer Glow and Inner ShadowApplying an Inner Glow StyleCreating Customized Layer StylesCreating Customized Styles Using the Styles PanelMoving Existing Layer Styles
13. Getting Creative with Type
IntroductionUsing Standard Type ToolsWorking with Type OptionsWorking with the Character PanelWorking with the Paragraph PanelSetting Anti-aliasing OptionsUsing the Warp Text OptionWorking with Text StylesUsing Spell CheckFinding and Replacing TextUsing the Rasterize Type CommandCreating Work Paths and Shapes from Type LayersCreating Shape LayersCreating a Type MaskIsolating Image Pixels Using a Type MaskCreating Chiseled Type with a Type MaskUsing Masks to Generate Special EffectsCreating and Modifying Text on a Path
14. Manipulating Images with Filters
IntroductionWorking with the Filter GalleryCreating and Working with Smart FiltersApplying Multiple Filters to an ImageModifying Images with LiquifyWorking with Liquify Tool OptionsWorking with Liquify Mask OptionsWorking with Liquify View OptionsCreating a Liquify MeshApplying a Liquify MeshUsing the Adaptive Wide Angle FilterUsing the Oil Paint FilterUsing the Lighting Effects FilterUsing the Blur Filter GalleryUsing the Lens Blur FilterWorking with Photo FiltersBlending Modes and Filter EffectsBuilding Custom PatternsApplying a Fade EffectControlling Filters Using SelectionsUsing a Channel Mask to Control Filter EffectsProtecting Images with WatermarksViewing Various Filter Effects
15. Automating Your Work with Actions
IntroductionExamining the Actions PanelBuilding a New ActionRecording an ActionAdding a Stop to an ActionControlling the Playback of a CommandAdding a Command to an ActionDeleting a Command from an ActionWorking with Modal Controls in an ActionChanging the Order of Commands in an ActionCopying an ActionRunning an Action Inside an ActionSaving Actions into SetsSaving Actions as FilesMoving and Copying Actions Between SetsInserting a Non-Recordable Command into an ActionUsing Enhanced ScriptingEnhancing the Process with DropletsUsing a Droplet
16. Controlling Image Output
IntroductionSetting Document Print OptionsSetting Print Output OptionsSetting Print Color Management OptionsPrinting a Document in MacintoshPrinting a Document in WindowsChanging Printer SettingsPrinting One CopyUnderstanding File FormatsSaving a Document with a Different File FormatInserting File Information into a DocumentUnderstanding File CompressionPreparing Clip Art for the WebPreparing a Photograph for the WebPreparing an Image for the PressPreparing an Image for an Inkjet or Laser PrinterUnderstanding Monitor, Image, and Device Resolution
17. Working with Automate Commands
IntroductionWorking with Batch File ProcessingWorking with Conditional Mode ChangeCropping and Straightening PhotosConverting a Multi-Page PDF to PSDCreating a PDF DocumentCreating a Contact SheetCreating Panoramic ImagesProcessing Lens CorrectionsMerging Images to HDR ProProcessing Multiple Image FilesAdjusting an Image Fit Size
18. Managing Color from Monitor to Print
IntroductionProducing Consistent ColorCalibrating Using Hardware and SoftwareSetting Up Soft-Proof ColorsChanging from Additive (RGB) to Subtractive (CMYK) ColorWorking with Rendering IntentsPrinting a Hard ProofWorking with Color ManagementEmbedding ICC Color ProfilesAssigning a Different Profile to a DocumentConverting Document Colors to Another ProfileUsing Hue/Saturation for Out-Of-Gamut ColorsUsing the Sponge Tool for Out-Of-Gamut ColorsWorking with the Out-Of-Gamut Warning
19. Designing for the Web and Devices
IntroductionSaving for the WebWorking with Save for Web OptionsOptimizing an Image to File SizeWorking with Web File FormatsOptimizing a JPEG DocumentOptimizing a GIF DocumentOptimizing a PNG-8 DocumentOptimizing a PNG-24 DocumentOptimizing a WBMP DocumentSlicing Images the Easy WayWorking with SlicesArranging SlicesSaving a Sliced Image for the WebAdding HTML Text or an URL Link to a SliceDefining and Editing Web Data VariablesExporting an Image to Zoomify
20. Working with Video
IntroductionOpening Video Files and Image SequencesCreating a Video LayerModifying a Video LayerCreating a Video GroupAdding Text to a Video LayerSplitting a Video LayerCloning Video Layer ContentAdding a Transition to a Video LayerAdding Audio to a Video LayerCreating an AnimationWorking with AnimationExporting Directly to VideoCreating an Image from a Video
21. Extending Photoshop
IntroductionCounting Objects in an ImageTaking Measurements in an ImageSetting 3D PreferencesCreating 3D ModelsCreating 3D Models Using Preset ShapesViewing the 3D WorkspaceModifying 3D ModelsCreating 3D TypeAdjusting Light with 3D ModelsRendering and Saving 3D Models
22. Working Together with Adobe Programs
IntroductionExploring Adobe ProgramsExploring Adobe BridgeGetting Started with Adobe BridgeGetting Photos from a Digital CameraWorking with Raw Images from a Digital CameraModifying Images in Camera RawWorking with Images Using Adobe BridgeSetting Preferences in Adobe BridgeApplying Image AdjustmentsCreating a Web Photo GalleryAutomating Tasks in Adobe BridgeUsing Mini BridgeWorking with Adobe Media EncoderWorking with Adobe Extension ManagerScripting with Adobe ExtendScript Toolkit
n. New! Features
Adobe Photoshop CS6Only New FeaturesWhat’s NewPhotoshop CS6Photoshop CS6 ExtendedWhat Happen To ...
c. Adobe Certification
About Adobe CertificationsWhat Does This Logo Mean?About the Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) ProgramWhat Is an ACE?Choosing an ACE Certification LevelPreparing for an ACE ExamGetting ACE RecertifiedTaking an ACE ExamAbout the Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) ProgramWhat is an ACA?Preparing for an Adobe Certified Associate ExamTaking an Adobe Certified Associate ExamGetting More Information
Index
Online Workshop
Bonus Online Content

Overview

Need answers quickly? Adobe Photoshop CS6 on Demand provides those answers in a visual step-by-step format. We will show you exactly what to do through lots of full color illustrations and easy-to-follow instructions.

Numbered Steps guide you through each task

See Also points you to related information in the book

Did You Know alerts you to tips and techniques

Illustrations with matching steps

Tasks are presented on one or two pages

Inside the Book

Improve productivity with the CS6 adjustable interface and templates

Use automatic saving options for better efficiency and protection

Use automatic layer alignment and blending to work with objects

Use more precise color correction to enhance a photo

Use content-aware options for scaling and fill

Create eye-catching images with special effect filters

Transform plain text into a showstopping image

Create character and paragraph styles to manage and use text

Transform video in Photoshop justlike an image

Create and manipulate 3D models using presets and custom options

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