An overview of the book chaptersChapter 1: Photoshop fundamentalsChapter 2: Configuring PhotoshopChapter 3: Camera Raw image processingChapter 4: Sharpening and noise reductionChapter 5: Image editing essentialsChapter 6: Black and whiteChapter 7: Extending the dynamic rangeChapter 8: Image retouchingChapter 9: Layers, selections and maskingChapter 10: Essential filters for Photoshop editingChapter 11: Image managementChapter 12: Color managementChapter 13: Print outputChapter 14: Output for the WebChapter 15: Automating PhotoshopHow to use this bookPhotoshop installationThe Photoshop interfaceTabbed document windowsManaging document windowsImage document window detailsDynamic zoom viewsTitle bar proxy icons (Macintosh)Rulers, Guides & Grid‘Snap to’ behaviorPixel Grid viewApplication barThe Photoshop panelsPanel arrangements and dockingWorkspace settingsCustomizing the menu optionsCustomizing the keyboard shortcutsWorking with a dual monitor setupPhotoshop CS4 Tools panelOptions barTool Presets panelSelection toolsColor RangeModifier keysPainting toolsOn-the-fly brush changesBrushes panelBrushes panel optionsPressure sensitive controlBrush tool presetsTools for fillingTools for drawingImage editing toolsWorking with LayersAutomating PhotoshopMove toolLayer selection using the move toolNavigation and information toolsFlick panningBird’s-eye viewRotate view toolNotes toolScreen view modesPreset ManagerHistoryThe History panelHistory settings and memory usageHistory brushUse of history versus undoSnapshotsNon-linear historyWhen files won’t openSave oftenUsing Save As... to save imagesFile formatsPhotoshop native file formatPSB (Large Document Format)TIFF (Tagged Image File Format)Flattened TIFFsPhotoshop PDFPDF securityAdobe Bridge CS4The Bridge interfaceCustom workspaces in BridgeSlideshowsOpening photos via Camera RawWhat’s new in Camera Raw 5.0Easter eggs