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Photoshop® CS4 All-in-One For Dummies®

Name: Photoshop® CS4 All-in-One For Dummies®
Author: Barbara Obermeier
ISBN: 9780470327265

by Barbara Obermeier

December 2008

Beginner

772 pages

19h 10m

English

For Dummies

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Copyright
About the Author
Author's Acknowledgments
Publisher's Acknowledgments
Introduction
About This BookWhat's in This BookBook I: Photoshop FundamentalsBook II: Image EssentialsBook III: SelectionsBook IV: Painting, Drawing, and TypingBook V: Working with LayersBook VI: Channels and MasksBook VII: Filters and DistortionsBook VIII: Retouching and RestorationBook IX: Photoshop and PrintAbout the Web SiteConventions Used in This BookIcons Used in This Book
I. Photoshop Fundamentals
1. Examining the Photoshop Environment
1.1. Launching Photoshop and Customizing the Desktop1.1.1. Setting display settings with the Window menu1.1.2. Setting up the status bar1.2. Playing with Panels1.3. Working with Your First Photoshop File1.3.1. Opening, printing, and saving files1.3.2. Making selections1.3.3. Making simple image edits1.3.4. Adjusting size, color, and contrast1.3.5. Creating layers1.3.6. Applying filters1.3.7. Unifying with the new Application bar1.3.8. Simplifying your edits with the Options bar1.3.9. Viewing and navigating the image1.3.10. Introducing Adobe ConnectNow
2. Getting to Know the Tools Panel
2.1. Turning On the Tools Panel2.1.1. Selecting tools2.1.2. Getting to know your tools2.2. Introducing the Photoshop Tools2.2.1. Using selection tools2.2.2. Creating and modifying paths2.2.3. Using painting tools2.2.4. Using tools for cloning and healing2.2.5. Creating effects with typographical tools2.2.6. Using focus and toning tools2.2.7. Creating shapes2.2.8. Viewing, navigating, sampling, and annotating tools2.2.9. Using tools for the Web2.3. Saving Time with Tool Presets2.3.1. Creating custom tool presets2.3.2. Managing your presets
3. Starting, Finishing, and Getting It on Paper
3.1. Browsing for Files3.2. Opening an Image3.2.1. Opening special files3.2.1.1. Opening specific files using the Windows OS3.2.1.2. Opening specific files using the Mac OS3.2.2. Opening as a Smart Object3.3. Placing Files3.4. Creating a New Image3.5. Saving a File3.6. Closing and Quitting3.7. Getting It on Paper3.7.1. Taking a look at printers3.7.2. Printing an image3.7.2.1. Page setup in Microsoft Windows3.7.2.2. Page setup in the Mac OS3.7.3. Setting printing options
4. Viewing and Navigating Images
4.1. Looking at the Image Window4.2. Zooming In and Out of Image Windows4.2.1. Zooming with keyboard shortcuts4.2.2. Using the Zoom tool4.2.3. Other ways to zoom4.2.4. Handling the Hand tool4.2.5. Rotating with the new Rotate View tool4.3. Cruising with the Navigator Panel4.4. Choosing a Screen Mode4.5. Getting Precise Layout Results4.5.1. Creating guides4.5.2. Using guides4.5.3. Using grids4.6. Measuring On-Screen4.6.1.4.6.1.1. Measuring an object4.6.1.2. Measuring an angle4.7. Using the Info Panel4.8. Working with Extras4.9. Managing Images with Adobe Bridge4.9.1. Brief anatomy of Bridge4.9.2. Configuring the Bridge window4.9.3. Using the Menu bar and buttons4.9.3.1. File menu4.9.3.2. Edit menu4.9.3.3. View menu4.9.3.4. Stacks menu4.9.3.5. Label menu4.9.3.6. Tools menu4.9.3.7. Window menu4.9.4. Using keywords4.10. Creating PDF Presentations4.11. Creating a Web Gallery

5. Customizing Your Workspace and Preferences
5.1. Creating Workspace Presets5.2. Saving and Deleting Workspace Presets5.3. Customizing Keyboard Shortcuts5.4. Customizing Menus5.5. Setting Your Preferences5.5.1. Setting general preferences5.5.2. Customizing the interface5.5.3. Deciding how you want files handled5.5.4. Handling performance options5.5.5. Adjusting your cursors5.5.6. Adjusting transparency and gamut5.5.7. Setting measurement preferences5.5.8. Setting up guides, grids, and slices5.5.9. Adding plug-ins5.5.10. Specifying type options5.6. Using the Preset Manager
II. Image Essentials
1. Specifying Size and Resolution
1.1. Putting Images under the Microscope1.1.1. Vector images1.1.2. Raster images1.2. Viewing Raster Images On-Screen1.3. Using the Image Size Command1.4. Resampling Images1.4.1. Adding pixels to an image1.4.2. Taking pixels out of an image1.5. Changing the Canvas Size1.6. Cropping an Image1.6.1. Using the Crop tool1.6.2. Cropping with the Marquee tool1.6.3. Using the Trim command1.6.4. Using the Crop and Straighten Photo Command
2. Choosing Color Modes and File Formats
2.1. Selecting a Color Mode2.1.1. RGB Color2.1.2. CMYK Color2.1.3. Grayscale2.1.4. Monotone, Duotone, Tritone, and Quadtone2.1.5. Indexed Color2.1.6. Lab Color2.1.7. Bitmap2.1.8. Multichannel2.2. Converting to a Different Color Mode2.2.1. Converting from RGB to CMYK2.2.2. Converting to grayscale2.2.2.1. Quick-and-dirty method2.2.2.2. Lab Color mode method2.2.2.3. Best channel method2.2.3. Using the Conditional Mode Change command2.3. Choosing the Right File Format2.3.1. TIFF2.3.1.1. Image Compression2.3.1.2. Pixel Order2.3.1.3. Byte Order2.3.1.4. Save Image Pyramid2.3.1.5. Save Transparency2.3.1.6. Layer Compression2.3.2. JPEG2.3.3. JPEG 20002.3.4. GIF2.3.5. EPS2.3.6. PDF: The universal donor2.3.7. Photoshop2.3.8. Photoshop Raw2.3.9. Camera Raw2.3.10. PICT2.3.11. BMP2.3.12. Large Document Format (PSB)
3. Using and Managing Color
3.1. Dealing with Foreground and Background Colors3.2. Defining Color3.2.1. Poking around Color Picker3.2.2. Mixing with the Color panel3.2.3. Grabbing color from the Swatches panel3.2.4. Lifting and sampling color3.2.5. Using the Color Sampler tool to measure color3.3. Finding and Sharing Color Themes with Kuler3.4. Color Management Essentials3.4.1. Setting up your work environment3.4.2. Calibrating your monitor3.5. Establishing Your Settings3.5.1. Handling Photoshop's predefined settings3.5.2. Indicating your working spaces3.5.2.1. RGB working spaces3.5.2.2. CMYK working spaces3.5.2.3. Grayscale working spaces3.5.2.4. Spot working spaces3.5.3. Working with your newly defined settings3.5.4. Setting color-management policies3.6. Getting Consistent Color among Adobe Applications3.7. Proofing Colors in the Final Output (Soft Proofing)
4. Time Travel — Undoing in Photoshop
4.1. Undoing What's Done with the Undo Command4.2. Reverting to What's Saved4.3. Working with the Almighty History Panel4.3.1. Understanding states and snapshots4.3.2. Introducing History panel options and tools4.4. Viewing an Image's Various States4.4.1. Going back to a particular state4.4.2. Reviewing your image at different states4.4.3. Purging and clearing all states4.4.4. Navigating the history list4.5. Looking at the History Options Dialog Box4.6. Taking Snapshots4.7. Restoring Part of an Image4.7.1. Using the Eraser with the Erase to History option4.7.2. Using the History Brush tool4.7.3. Using the Fill with History feature4.7.4. Using the Art History Brush tool
5. Creating Actions for Productivity and Fun
5.1. Using the Actions Panel5.2. Introducing Preset Actions5.2.1. Loading preset actions5.2.2. Playing a preset action5.3. Creating a New Action5.4. Editing and Managing Actions5.4.1. Re-recording an action5.4.2. Editing an action5.5. Creating and Saving Actions Sets5.6. Batch Processing Actions5.7. Creating Droplets
III. Selections
1. Making Selections
1.1. Defining Selections1.2. Marqueeing When You Can1.2.1. Using the Rectangular Marquee tool1.2.2. Using the Elliptical Marquee tool1.2.3. Using the Single Column and Single Row Marquee tools1.2.4. Using the Marquee options1.3. Lassoing (When You Can't Marquee)1.3.1. Selecting straight sides with the Polygonal Lasso tool1.3.2. Attracting with the Magnetic Lasso tool1.3.3. Adjusting the Magnetic Lasso options1.4. Performing Wand Wizardry1.4.1. Selecting with the Magic Wand tool1.4.2. Setting your tolerance1.4.3. Using the Magic Wand Options bar1.5. Saving Time with the Quick Selection Tool
2. Creating and Working with Paths
2.1. Introducing Paths2.2. Creating a Path with the Pen Tool2.2.1. Knowing your Pen tool options2.2.2. Creating your first work path2.2.3. Drawing curves2.2.4. Connecting a straight segment to a curve segment2.2.5. Connecting curve segments with cusp points2.2.6. Closing a path2.2.7. Creating subpaths2.3. Working with the Paths Panel2.3.1. Creating a path2.3.2. Creating a new path2.3.3. Saving a work path2.3.4. Deleting, duplicating, and renaming a path2.3.5. Stroking a path2.3.6. Filling a path2.4. Loading Paths as Selections2.5. Turning a Selection into a Path2.6. Using the Kinder Freeform Pen2.6.1. Curve Fit2.6.2. Magnetic2.6.3. Width, Contrast, Frequency, and Pen Pressure2.7. Creating Paths without the Pen2.8. Editing Paths2.9. Using the Options Bar
3. Modifying and Transforming Selections and Paths
3.1. Achieving Selection Perfection3.1.1. Adding to a selection3.1.2. Subtracting from a selection3.1.3. Intersecting two selections3.2. Getting the Keys to Behave3.3. Using the Select Menu3.3.1. Selecting all or nothing3.3.2. Reselecting a selection3.3.3. Swapping a selection3.3.4. Feathering a selection3.3.5. Using the other Modify commands3.3.6. Applying the Grow and Similar commands3.4. Moving and Cloning Selections3.4.1. Cloning3.4.2. Moving the selection outline, but not the pixels3.5. Transforming Pixels3.6. Transforming Selection Marquees3.7. Using Content-Aware Scaling3.8. Transforming Paths
IV. Painting, Drawing, and Typing
1. Painting and Drawing with Photoshop
1.1. Introducing the Pencil and Brush Tools1.1.1. Finding out what the Pencil tool does1.1.2. Using the Pencil tool1.1.3. Painting with the Brush tool1.1.4. Working with the Brushes panel1.1.5. Choosing a brush-tip shape1.1.6. Using the preset brushes1.1.7. Viewing preset brushes1.2. Drawing with Vector Shapes1.2.1. Drawing a preset shape1.2.2. Drawing multiple shapes in a shape layer1.2.3. Setting Geometry options1.2.3.1. Rectangular-shape Geometry options1.2.3.2. Elliptical-shape Geometry options1.2.3.3. Polygonal-shape Geometry options1.2.3.4. Line Geometry options1.2.3.5. Custom-shape Geometry options1.2.4. Creating your own custom shape1.2.5. Using vector masks1.2.6. Manipulating shapes
2. Filling and Stroking
2.1. Filling a Selection with a Solid Color2.2. Filling Options and Tips2.3. Pouring with the Paint Bucket Tool2.4. Stroking a Selection2.5. Working with Gradients2.5.1. Applying a preset gradient to a selection2.5.2. Customizing and editing gradients2.5.3. Adding transparency to a gradient2.6. Managing and Saving Gradients2.7. Working with Patterns2.7.1. Applying a preset pattern2.7.2. Creating a new pattern
3. Creating and Editing Type
3.1. Selecting a Type Mode3.2. Understanding Different Kinds of Type3.3. Exploring the Type Tools3.4. Entering Text in Point Type Mode3.5. Entering Text in Paragraph Type Mode3.6. Creating Type on or in a Path3.7. Using the Options Bar3.8. Working with the Character Panel3.8.1. Leading3.8.2. Tracking3.8.3. Kerning3.8.4. Vertical and Horizontal Scale3.8.5. Baseline shift and text attributes3.9. Working with the Paragraph Panel3.9.1. Changing paragraph alignment3.9.2. Changing paragraph justification3.9.3. Changing paragraph indentation3.9.4. Changing spacing between paragraphs3.9.5. Breaking long words across two lines3.10. Editing Text3.10.1. Finding and replacing text3.10.2. Checking your spelling3.11. Masking, Shaping, and Warping Type3.11.1. Playing with type layer opacity3.11.2. Creating fade effects3.11.3. Creating type outlines3.11.4. Rasterizing your type layer3.11.5. Transforming type into vector shapes and paths3.11.6. Wreaking havoc on your type
V. Working with Layers
1. Creating Layers
1.1. Getting to Know the Layers Panel1.2. Looking at the Background and Layers1.3. Introducing Different Types of Layers1.3.1. Using plain vanilla layers1.3.2. Using adjustment layers1.3.2.1. Editing adjustment layers1.3.2.2. Isolating your adjustments1.3.3. Taking advantage of fill layers1.3.4. Making use of shape layers1.3.5. Using type layers1.4. Making Layers1.4.1. Creating a new layer1.4.2. Using Layer via Copy and Layer via Cut1.4.3. Duplicating layers1.5. Compositing with Multiple Images1.5.1. Copying and pasting images1.5.2. Dragging and dropping layers1.5.3. Using the Paste Into command1.6. Transforming Layers1.7. Auto-Align Layers1.8. Auto-Blend Layers
2. Managing Layers
2.1. Rearranging Layers2.2. Moving Layer Elements2.3. Aligning and Distributing Layers2.4. Linking Layers2.5. Locking Layers2.6. Color-Coding Layers2.7. Creating Layer Groups2.8. Flattening and Merging Layers2.8.1. Merging layers2.8.2. Flattening layers2.9. Working with the Layer Comps Panel
3. Playing with Opacity and Blend Modes
3.1. Adjusting Layer Opacity3.2. Adjusting the Fill Opacity3.3. Creating Effects with Blend Modes3.3.1. General blend modes3.3.2. Blend modes that darken3.3.3. Blend modes that lighten3.3.4. Lighting blend modes3.3.5. Blend modes that invert3.3.6. HSL color model blend modes3.4. Working with the Advanced Blending Options3.4.1. Advanced options to blend with3.4.2. Blend If options
4. Getting Jazzy with Layer Styles and Clipping Groups
4.1. Layer Styles Basics4.2. Introducing the Many Layer Styles4.3. Applying a Layer Effect4.4. Managing and Editing Layer Styles4.4.1. Managing layer styles4.4.2. Editing drop shadow or inner shadow effects4.4.3. Changing default inner and outer glow effects4.5. Editing Bevel and Emboss Effects4.5.1. Structure4.5.2. Shading4.5.3. Texture4.5.4. Contour4.6. Editing Satin Effects4.7. Changing Overlay Effects4.8. Changing Stroke Effects4.9. Playing with Contours4.9.1. Adjusting contour settings4.9.2. Modifying contours with the Contour Editor4.10. Applying and Modifying Preset Styles4.10.1. Managing preset styles4.10.2. Saving your own style4.11. Clipping Layers into Masks
5. Working with Smart Objects
5.1. Introducing Smart Objects5.2. Creating Smart Objects5.2.1. Placing artwork5.2.2. Copying and pasting5.2.3. Converting a layer into a Smart Object and vice versa5.2.4. Creating one Smart Object from another5.3. Editing Smart Objects5.3.1. Replacing contents5.3.2. Exporting contents
VI. Channels and Masks
1. Using Channels
1.1. Understanding Channels1.2. Working with Channels1.2.1. Viewing channels without a remote1.2.2. Changing the default channel view1.2.3. Duplicating and deleting channels1.2.3.1. Duplicating channels1.2.3.2. Replacing one channel over another1.2.3.3. Deleting unwanted channels1.2.4. Rearranging and renaming channels1.2.5. Splitting channels1.2.6. Merging channels1.3. Using Painting and Editing Tools with Channels1.4. Introducing Alpha Channels1.4.1. Saving a selection as an alpha channel1.4.2. Loading an alpha channel1.5. Using the Channel Mixer
2. Quick-and-Dirty Masking
2.1. Working with Quick Masks2.2. Using the Color Range Command2.2.1. Starting with Color Range basics2.2.2. Executing the Color Range command2.3. Selective Erasing with the Eraser Tools2.3.1. Erasing to the background or transparency2.3.2. Selecting and erasing by color2.3.3. Removing an image's background
3. Getting Exact with Advanced Masking Techniques
3.1. Introducing the Masks Panel3.2. Working with Layer Masks3.2.1. Creating layer masks3.2.2. Using the Gradient and Brush tools on a layer mask3.2.3. Managing layer masks3.3. Creating and Editing Vector Masks3.3.1. Adding a vector mask to a layer3.3.2. Managing vector masks3.4. Creating Channel Masks
VII. Filters and Distortions
1. Making Corrections with Daily Filters
1.1. You Say You Want a Convolution?1.1.1. Corrective and destructive filters1.1.2. Filter basics1.2. Introducing Smart Filters1.3. Sharpening What's Soft1.3.1. Sharpen1.3.2. Sharpen More1.3.3. Sharpen Edges1.3.4. Smart Sharpen1.3.5. Unsharp Mask1.4. Blurring What's Sharp1.5. Smoothing with the Facet and Median Filters1.5.1. The Facet filter1.5.2. The Median filter1.6. Applying a Filter Again1.7. Fading a Filter1.8. Selectively Applying a Filter
2. Applying Filters for Special Occasions
2.1. Working in the Filter Gallery2.2. Getting Artsy2.3. Stroking Your Image with Filters2.4. Distorting for Fun2.5. Pumping Up the Noise2.6. Pumping Down the Noise2.7. Breaking Your Image into Pieces2.8. Rendering2.8.1. Using the Clouds filter2.8.2. Creating fibers2.8.3. Using other rendering filters2.9. Getting Organic with the Sketch Filters2.10. Adding Texture2.11. Looking at the Other Filters
3. Distorting with the Liquify Command
3.1. Exploring the Liquify Window3.1.1. The painting tools3.1.2. The other tools3.2. The Options Areas3.3. Transforming an Image3.4. Mastering Freezing and Thawing3.5. Reconstructing an Image3.6. Extending and Cloning Distortions3.6.1. Reconstruct modes3.6.2. More Reconstruct modes3.6.3. Using Displace, Amplitwist, and Affine
VIII. Retouching and Restoration
1. Enhancing Images with Adjustments
1.1. Introducing the Histogram Panel1.2. Choosing Automatic Color Correctors1.2.1. Auto Tone1.2.2. Auto Color1.2.3. Auto Contrast1.3. Setting Auto Color Correction Options1.4. Using Simple Color Correctors1.4.1. Applying Brightness/Contrast1.4.2. Tweaking with the Color Balance controls1.5. Fixing Lighting with Shadow/Highlight1.6. Adjusting Exposure1.7. Correcting Colorcast with Variations1.8. Washing Out Color with Desaturate1.9. Working with Professional Color Correctors1.9.1. Leveling for better contrast1.9.2. Setting black and white points manually1.9.3. Adjusting curves for hard-to-correct photos1.9.3.1. Working with the Curves dialog box1.9.3.2. Adjusting curves1.9.4. Converting to Black & White1.9.5. Getting colorful with Hue/Saturation1.9.6. Using the Colorize option1.9.7. Pumping up the Vibrance1.10. Matching Color between Documents1.11. Switching Colors with Replace Color1.12. Increasing and Decreasing Color1.12.1. Using the Selective Color command1.12.2. Using gradient maps1.12.3. Adding color with photo filters1.12.4. Playing with the color mappers1.12.4.1. Invert1.12.4.2. Equalize1.12.4.3. Threshold1.12.4.4. Posterize
2. Repairing with Focus and Toning Tools
2.1. Lightening and Darkening with Dodge and Burn Tools2.2. Turning Down the Color with the Sponge Tool2.3. Smoothing with the Smudge Tool2.4. Softening with the Blur Tool2.5. Cranking Up the Focus with the Sharpen Tool
3. Fixing Flaws and Removing What's Not Wanted
3.1. Cloning with the Clone Stamp Tool3.1.1. Using the Clone Stamp tool3.1.2. Tips for excellent cloning results3.2. Digital Bandaging with the Healing Brush Tool3.3. Patching without Seams3.4. Zeroing In with the Spot Healing Brush3.5. Colorizing with the Color Replacement Tool3.6. Getting Rid of Dreaded Red Eye3.7. Working with Vanishing Point
IX. Photoshop and Print
1. Prepping Graphics for Print
1.1. Getting the Right Resolution, Mode, and Format1.1.1. Resolution and modes1.1.2. Screen frequencies1.1.3. File formats1.2. Working with a Service Bureau1.2.1. Getting the ball rolling1.3. Using a prepress checklist1.4. Saving and Printing Vector Data in a Raster File1.5. Choosing Color Management Print Options1.6. Getting Four-Color Separations1.7. Creating Spot Color Separations1.7.1. Creating a spot channel1.7.2. Editing a spot channel
2. Using Photomerge and Merge to HDR
2.1. Using the Photomerge Command2.2. Using the Merge to HDR Command
Bonus Chapter 1. Prepping Web Graphics
BC1.1. Understanding Basic Web OptimizationBC1.1.1. Choosing a resolutionBC1.1.2. Picking a resolution (and sticking with it)BC1.1.3. Selecting a color modeBC1.1.4. Understanding file formatsBC1.2. Choosing the Right File FormatBC1.2.1. GIF pros and consBC1.2.2. JPEG pros and consBC1.2.3. JPEG 2000 pros and consBC1.2.4. Saving a file as JPEG 2000BC1.2.5. PNG pros and consBC1.3. Using a Web-Safe Panel and Hexadecimal ColorsBC1.3.1. Selecting individual Web-safe colorsBC1.3.2. So, what are hexadecimal colors?BC1.4. Keeping Color Consistent in Web ImagesBC1.5. Making Type Look Good On-ScreenBC1.5.1. Anti-aliasingBC1.5.2. Fractional width/system layoutBC1.5.3. Faux stylesBC1.6. Optimizing Images with Save for Web & DevicesBC1.6.1. Exploring the Save for Web & Devices dialog boxBC1.6.1.1. Tools panel and image previewBC1.6.1.2. Change settingsBC1.6.1.3. Introducing Preview optionsBC1.6.2. Optimizing your imageBC1.6.2.1. JPEG optionsBC1.6.2.2. GIF optionsBC1.6.2.2.1. File formatBC1.6.2.2.2. Color Reduction algorithmBC1.6.2.2.3. Dithering algorithmBC1.6.2.2.4. Transparency and matteBC1.6.2.2.5. Transparency ditheringBC1.6.2.2.6. InterlacedBC1.6.2.2.7. LossyBC1.6.2.2.8. ColorsBC1.6.2.2.9. Web SnapBC1.6.2.3. PNG optionsBC1.6.2.4. Image sizeBC1.6.2.5. Optimizing colors
Bonus Chapter 1. Slicing Web Images
BC2.1. Why Slice?BC2.2. Slicing Up ImagesBC2.2.1. Types of slicesBC2.2.2. Creating slicesBC2.2.3. Slicing optionsBC2.3. Selecting and Modifying SlicesBC2.3.1. Showing/hiding slices and slice numbersBC2.3.2. Changing the color of the linesBC2.3.3. Selecting slicesBC2.3.4. Resizing and moving slicesBC2.3.5. Dividing a sliceBC2.3.6. Stacking slicesBC2.4. Setting Slice OptionsBC2.5. Saving Your Slices
Bonus Chapter 3. Other Sources of Information
BC3.1. Applying NotesBC3.1.1. Creating a noteBC3.1.2. Importing and exporting PDF files with notesBC3.2. Working with MetadataBC3.2.1. Camera Data (EXIF)BC3.2.2. File PropertiesBC3.2.3. IPTC CoreBC3.2.4. GPSBC3.2.5. Camera RawBC3.2.6. AudioBC3.2.7. VideoBC3.2.8. Edit HistoryBC3.3. Accessing Help When You Need It

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