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Adobe Photoshop CS Classroom in a Book

Name: Adobe Photoshop CS Classroom in a Book
Author: Adobe Creative Team
ISBN: 9780321193759

by Adobe Creative Team

December 2003

Beginner

704 pages

15h 29m

English

Adobe Press

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Getting Started
About Classroom in a BookPrerequisitesInstalling Adobe Photoshop and Adobe ImageReadyStarting Adobe Photoshop and Adobe ImageReadyTo start Adobe Photoshop or ImageReady in WindowsTo start Adobe Photoshop or Adobe ImageReady in Mac OSInstalling the Classroom in a Book fontsInstalling fonts from the Adobe Photoshop CS Classroom in a Book CDCopying the Classroom in a Book filesTo install the Classroom in a Book lesson filesRestoring default preferencesTo save your current color settingsTo restore your color settingsAdditional resourcesAdobe Certification
1. Getting to Know the Work Area
Starting to work in Adobe PhotoshopStarting Photoshop and opening a fileOpening a file with the File BrowserUsing the toolsSelecting and using a tool from the toolboxSelecting and using a hidden toolUsing keyboard combinations with tool actionsApplying a change to a selected areaUsing the tool options bar and other palettesPreviewing and opening another fileSetting tool properties on the tool options barUsing palettes and palette menusUndoing actions in PhotoshopUndoing a single actionUndoing multiple actions (Photoshop)About the ImageReady Undo commandUsing a context menuMore about palettes and palette locationsExpanding and collapsing palettesSpecial notes about the toolbox and tool options barJumping to ImageReadyUsing Photoshop HelpUsing the Help system keywords, links, and indexCreating custom Help topicsUsing Adobe online servicesReview questionsReview answers
2. Using the File Browser
Getting StartedViewing and editing files in the File BrowserCustomizing the File Browser views and spacesRotating and opening imagesDeleting images from the File BrowserRearranging and renaming image filesEmbedding information for easy identificationRanking and sorting image files in the File BrowserReviewing and editing metadataCreating and applying keywordsEditing keyword terms and categoriesDeleting keywordsSearching with the File BrowserUsing automated features for outputCreating a PDF Presentation from the File BrowserCreating a Web Photo GalleryViewing your Web Photo GalleryCreating a Picture Package for printingReview questionsReview answers
3. Basic Photo Corrections
Strategy for retouchingOrganizing an efficient sequence of tasksAdjusting your process for intended usesResolution and image sizeTypes of resolutionResolution for this lessonGetting startedStraightening and cropping an imageUsing automatic adjustmentsAdjusting the tonal rangeAbout Auto ContrastRemoving a color castReplacing colors in an imageAdjusting lightness with the Dodge toolAdjusting saturation with the Sponge toolApplying the Unsharp Mask filterCompare the manual and automatic resultsSaving the image for four-color printingReview questionsReview answers
4. Working with Selections
Getting startedAbout selecting and selection toolsSelecting with the Magic Wand toolUsing the Magic Wand tool to select a colored areaMoving a selected areaUsing the Magic Wand with other selection toolsWorking with oval and circular selectionsRepositioning a selection marquee while creating itMoving selected pixels with a keyboard shortcutMoving with the arrow keysSelecting from a center pointMoving and changing the pixels in a selectionMoving and duplicating simultaneouslySelecting with the lasso toolsRotating a selectionSelecting with the Magnetic Lasso toolCropping an image and erasing within a selectionReview questionsReview answers
5. Layer Basics
Getting startedAbout layersViewing information in the Layers paletteRenaming a layer and copying it to another image fileViewing individual layersSelecting and removing some pixels from a layerRearranging layersChanging the opacity and mode of a layerLinking layersAdding a gradient layerAdding textApplying a layer styleEditing textFlattening and saving filesCreating a layer set and adding a layerAdding type layers to a flattened backgroundCreating alternate text and designating dictionariesUsing the multilingual spelling checkerUsing layer compsPreparing a full-layered version of the Photoshop fileCreate new layer comps based on layer visibilityUsing layer comps to view document variationsDuplicating and editing layer compsCreating layer comps for position changesCreating layer comps for style changesReviewing layer compsReview questionsReview answers
6. Masks and Channels
Working with masks and channelsGetting startedCreating a quick maskEditing a quick maskAdding to a selection by erasing masked areasSubtracting from a selection by adding masked areasSaving a selection as a maskEditing a maskLoading a mask as a selection and applying an adjustmentExtracting an imageExtracting an object from its backgroundAdding the extracted image as a layerExtracting by forcing the foregroundAdding the forced-foreground extraction as another layerApplying a filter effect to a masked selectionCreating a gradient maskApplying effects using a gradient maskReview questionsReview answers
7. Retouching and Repairing
Getting startedRepairing areas with the Clone Stamp toolUsing the Pattern Stamp toolCreating a patternApplying a patternUsing the Healing Brush and Patch toolsUsing the Healing Brush to remove flawsAbout snapshots and History palette statesTaking a snapshotUsing the Patch toolUsing the History Brush tool to selectively reeditRetouching on a separate layerUsing the Healing Brush on a duplicate layerPatching and softening using the separate layerReview questionsReview answers
8. Painting and Editing
Getting startedDefining a custom workspaceBlending an image with the backgroundPainting shadows and highlights in nontransparent areasSmoothing the edges of a strokeChanging images with the history toolsAbout the history painting toolsUsing the history painting toolsGetting the most from the Brush toolPainting with a specialty brushCreating new color swatches for the umbrella imageAdding brush libraries to the Brushes paletteCreating form and dimension with wet media brushesSaving a customized preset brushPainting from the image onto a created borderCreating a custom brushPainting with a custom brushUsing the Pattern Maker to create a picture frameDefining a new patternComposing the patterned image with your paintingReview questionsReview answers

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9. Basic Pen Tool Techniques
Getting startedAbout paths and the Pen toolDrawing straight pathsMoving and adjusting pathsDrawing straight paths with multiple segmentsCreating closed pathsPainting pathsDrawing curved pathsCreating separate work pathsDrawing a closed curve pathModifying curved pathsStroking and filling pathsCombining curved and straight path segmentsCombining two curved segments at a sharp angleCombining curved path segments with straight onesEditing anchor pointsAdding and subtracting anchor pointsConverting pointsUsing paths with artworkDrawing the outline of a shapeConverting selections to pathsConverting paths to selectionsAdding layers to complete the effectReview questionsReview answers
10. Vector Masks, Paths, and Shapes
About bitmap images and vector graphicsGetting startedCreating the poster backgroundAdding a colored shape to the backgroundAbout shape layersSubtracting more shapes from a shape layerDeselecting pathsDrawing pathsCombining paths into a filled shapeWorking with typeAdding type to the image in edit modeStylizing and warping textAdding a new text layerCreating work paths from textAltering the appearance of the work pathsAdding a gradient layerApplying a work path to a layer as a vector maskCreating a flag image and more textMerging and distorting layer combinationsWorking with defined custom shapesPlacing a custom shapeAdding layer styles to a custom shapeReview questionsReview answers
11. Advanced Layer Techniques
Getting startedCreating paths to clip a layerDrawing the vector work pathCreating a layer mask from the work pathCreating layer setsCreating an adjustment layerCreating a knockout gradient layerImporting a layer from another fileApplying layer stylesDuplicating and clipping a layerLiquifying a layerRasterizing the maskApplying the Liquify filterCreating a border layerFlattening a layered imageReview questionsReview answers
12. Creating Special Effects
Getting startedAutomating a multi-step taskOpening and cropping the filesPreparing to record an actionRecording a new action setPlaying an action on an individual fileBatch-playing an actionSetting up a four-image montageAdding guidesSnapping images into positionSaving selectionsHand-coloring selections on a layerDesaturating a selectionCreating a layer and choosing a blending modeApplying painting effectsAdding a gradientMerging layersChanging the color balanceApplying filtersApplying and fading the Accented Edges filterApplying the ZigZag filterCombining selectionsEditing a selection in Quick Mask modeMoving a selectionCreating a cutout effectMatching color schemes across imagesReview questionsReview answers
13. Preparing Images for Two-Color Printing
Printing in colorUsing channels and the Channels paletteGetting startedUsing channels to change color to grayscaleMixing the woman’s imageMixing the framework’s imageAssigning values to the black and white pointsSharpening the imageSetting up for spot colorAdding spot colorRemoving a grayscale area and adding spot colorRemoving spot color from a grayscale areaAdding solid and screened areas of spot colorAdding spot color to textFor the Web: Creating two-color Web graphicsReview questionsReview answers
14. Arranging Layer Objects in ImageReady
Getting StartedDuplicating and aligning layersCreating a layer groupDuplicating and aligning layer groupsTransforming a layer groupCreating a layer set and applying changesModifying objects within a layer groupDuplicating and editing text objectsAligning and grouping text objectsChanging multiple lines of typeReview questionsReview answers
15. Creating Links within an Image
Getting startedAbout slices and image mapsPreviewing the resultsSlicing an image in PhotoshopPreparing to create slicesUsing the Slice tool to create slicesCreating more user slicesSetting slice options in PhotoshopWorking with slices in ImageReadySetting slice options in ImageReadyCreating a layer-based sliceCreating No Image slicesPreviewing a No Image slice in a Web browserMore about creating slicesWorking with image maps (ImageReady)Using layers to create image mapsUsing the image map toolsUsing selections to create image mapsRefining image map shapes and assigning linksExamining all linked areas and creating an HTML fileEditing link information and updating the HTML fileReview questionsReview answers
16. Optimizing Web Images
Optimizing images using Photoshop or ImageReadyGetting startedOptimizing a JPEG image (Photoshop)Using the Save For Web dialog boxComparing optimized GIF, JPEG, and PNG formatsOptimizing a GIF imageUsing a predefined ImageReady workspaceChoosing basic optimization settings in ImageReadyControlling dither and reducing colorsReducing the color paletteAdding dither to simulate missing colorsLocking colors to preserve image detailsLocking more colors to prevent unwanted ditheringMinimizing browser ditherSpecifying background transparencyConverting the Background into an ordinary layerUsing the Magic Eraser tool to create transparencyConverting isolated areas of white into transparencyFinalizing the Color TablePreviewing transparencyTrimming extra background areasCreating a dithered transparencyAdding a drop shadowAdding transparency dithering to the drop shadowBatch-processing file optimizationReview questionsReview answers
17. Creating Rollover Web Visuals
About rolloversGetting startedCreating rollover statesDefining a workspace for this lessonSetting up work options for the lesson fileCreating a rollover with warped textPreviewing a rolloverCreating and dividing a slice and making a tableRenaming and rearranging slicesCreating rollovers affecting layer visibilityPreviewing layer-visibility rolloversAbout slice symbolsCreating another rollover state using layer stylesFinishing the remaining buttons and previewing the rolloversPreparing to do more rollover workAdding new slices to a slice setTroubleshooting rollover behaviorsCreating a slice from a hidden layerCreating remote rolloversPreviewing rollovers to detect problemsResizing slices to correct visibility problemsGenerating a Web page from the imageReview QuestionsReview Answers
18. Animating GIF Images for the Web
Creating animations in Adobe ImageReadyGetting startedDefining a workspace for animation tasksAnimating by hiding and showing layersPreparing layer compsBeginning the animation processNavigating animation frames and previewing the animationPreparing layer copies for an animationTransforming layers for an animationCreating the simultaneous animationsSetting and previewing the timing sequenceAnimating with layer opacity and positionOpening the image file and starting the animation processSetting layer positions and opacityTweening the position and opacity of layersAnimating a layer styleTweening frames for the layer-style changesPreserving transparency and preparing to optimizeViewing the optimized GIF fileUsing vector masks to create animationsAnimating position changes within a vector-mask layerSmoothing the wave actionPreviewing and saving the vector-mask animationAnimating with layer masksCreating and applying a layer maskAnimating an image within a layer maskRefining the layer-mask animationPreviewing and saving the layer-mask animationReview questionsReview answers
19. Setting Up Your Monitor for Color Management
Getting startedColor management: An overviewAbout the device-independent color spaceAbout ICC profilesAbout color management enginesColor management resourcesCalibrating and characterizing your monitorMonitor adjustment for Mac OSMonitor adjustment on WindowsPreparing to calibrate your monitorCalibrating the monitorSetting the optimal brightness and contrastSelecting phosphor dataSetting the midtonesSelecting a target gammaSetting the monitor’s white pointSetting an adjusted white pointSaving the monitor profileReview questionsReview answers
20. Producing and Printing Consistent Color
Reproducing colorsGetting startedSpecifying color management settingsProofing an imageIdentifying out-of-gamut colorsAdjusting an image and printing a proofSaving the image as a separationSelecting print optionsEntering file informationPrintingPrinting a halftonePrinting separationsReview questionsReview answers
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Chapter 3. Basic Photo Corrections

Adobe Photoshop and Adobe ImageReady include a variety of tools and commands for improving the quality of a photographic image. This lesson steps you through the process of acquiring, resizing, and retouching a photo intended for a print layout. The same workflow applies to Web images.

In this lesson, you’ll learn how to do the following:

Choose the correct resolution for a scanned photograph.
Crop an image to final size.
Adjust the tonal range of an image.
Remove a color cast from an image Auto Color correction.
Adjust the saturation and brightness of isolated areas of an image using the Sponge and Dodge tools.
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