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Adobe Photoshop Elements 6.0 On Demand

by Steve Perspection, Inc. Johnson

February 2008

Beginner

576 pages

16h 33m

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How This Book WorksWhat’s NewKeyboard ShortcutsStep-by-Step InstructionsReal World ExamplesWorkshopGet More on the WebTransition HelpersProductivity ToolsMore Content
IntroductionInstalling Photoshop ElementsPrepare to Install Photoshop Elements 6 for WindowsInstall Photoshop Elements 6 for WindowsLaunching Photoshop ElementsLaunch Photoshop Elements 6Using the Welcome ScreenUse the Welcome ScreenViewing the WorkspacesOrganizer WorkspaceEditor WorkspaceChoosing CommandsChoose a Command from a MenuChoose a Command from a Context MenuSwitching Between the Organizer and EditorSwitch Between the Organizer and EditorWorking with the Task Pane in the OrganizerWork with the Task Pane in the OrganizerWorking with Bins in the EditorWork with the Bins in the EditorWorking with PalettesShow and Hide a PaletteCollapse and Expand a PaletteUse the Palette More Options MenuMoving PalettesDetach a Palette in the EditorAttach a Palette in the EditorUndock or Dock Properties Palette in the OrganizerWorking with Editor ToolsUsing the Options BarUndoing and Redoing an ActionUndo, Redo, or Cancel an ActionGetting Online InformationGet Online Information from AdobeGetting Help While You WorkGet Program HelpGet LiveDocs HelpChecking for Updates and PatchesCheck for Updates Directly from the InternetCheck for Updates from the Help MenuExiting Photoshop ElementsExit Photoshop Elements
IntroductionSetting General Photo Browser PreferencesSet General Photo Browser OptionsModifying Files PreferencesModify Files OptionsSetting Folder Location View PreferencesSet Folder Location View OptionsSetting Editing PreferencesSet Editing OptionsSetting Camera or Card Reader PreferencesSet Camera or Card Reader OptionsSetting Scanner PreferencesSet Scanner OptionsSetting Date View PreferencesSet Date View OptionsSetting Keyword Tags and Albums PreferencesSet Keyword Tags and Albums OptionsSetting Mobile Phone PreferencesSet Mobile Phone OptionsSetting Adobe Partner Services PreferencesSet Adobe Partner Services OptionsSetting E-mail Sharing PreferencesSet E-mail Sharing Options
IntroductionSpecifying Watched FoldersAdd Folders to the Watched Folders ListRemove Folders to the Watched Folders ListChange Watch Folders SettingsImporting Tags Attached to PhotosImport Tags Attached to PhotosImport Tags Attached to Photos Using Advanced OptionsGetting Photos from Files and FoldersImport Photos from Files and FoldersAdd Photos from Specific FoldersGetting Photos by SearchingSearch for Photos on Your ComputerGetting Photos from a CD or DVDImport Photos from a CD or DVDGetting Photos from a Camera or Card ReaderImport Photos from a Camera or Card ReaderGetting Photos from a ScannerImport Photos from a ScannerGetting Photos from a Mobile PhoneImport Photos from a Mobile PhoneGetting Photos from a Video in the EditorCapture Frames from a Digital Video in the EditorAdding Photos to the Organizer from the EditorAdd Photos to the Organizer from the EditorCreating and Opening a CatalogCreate a New CatalogOpen a CatalogManaging CatalogsManage CatalogsMoving Files in a CatalogMove Files in a CatalogDeleting Files from a CatalogDelete Files from a CatalogBacking Up a CatalogBack Up a CatalogRestoring a Catalog BackupRestore a Catalog Backup
IntroductionViewing Photos in the Photo BrowserView Photos in the Photo BrowserChange the View in the Photo BrowserViewing Photos by Folder LocationView Photos by Folder LocationViewing Specific Files in the Photo BrowserView Photos in the Photo BrowserMark Photos as Hidden or VisibleViewing Video Clips in the Photo BrowserView Video Clips in the Photo BrowserSelecting Photos in the Photo BrowserSelect and Deselect Photos in the Photo BrowserViewing Photos in Full Screen ViewView Photos in Full Screen ViewSet Options in the Full Screen View Options Dialog BoxViewing Photos in Side by Side ViewView Photos in Side by Side ViewUsing the Control BarViewing and Finding Photos in Date ViewView and Find Photos in Date ViewAdd a Note or Caption in Date ViewAdd an Event in Date ViewViewing Photos in Map ViewAdd Photos to Map ViewWork with Photos in Map View
IntroductionUsing the Keyword Tags PaletteUse the Keyword Tags PaletteCreating a Keyword TagCreate a Keyword TagWorking with Categories or Sub-CategoriesCreate a Keyword Tag Category or Sub-CategoryCreate a Keyword Tag Sub-CategoryEdit a Category or Sub-CategoryFinding Faces for Keyword TaggingFind Faces for Keyword TaggingAttaching Keyword Tags to PhotosAttach Keyword Tags to PhotosAttaching Keyword Tags Using Folder NamesCreate and Attach Keyword Tags Using Folder NamesRemoving Keyword Tags from PhotosRemove a Keyword Tag from a PhotoSearching for Photos by Keyword TagsSearch for Photos by Keyword TagsSearching for Photos Using the Find BarSearch for Photos Using the Find BarFinding Photos Using the Find MenuFind Photos Using the Find MenuFinding Photos by Metadata DetailsFind Photos by Metadata DetailsModify Search CriteriaFinding Photos Using the TimelineView and Find Photos Using the TimelineFinding Photos with Star RatingsFind Photos with Star Ratings
IntroductionUsing the Albums PaletteUse the Albums PaletteCreating an AlbumCreate an AlbumCreating an Album GroupCreate an Album GroupAdding Photos to an AlbumAdd Photos to an Album or Album GroupCreating and Editing a Smart AlbumCreate a Smart AlbumEdit a Smart AlbumWorking with Albums and Album GroupsDisplay Photos in an AlbumSort Photos in an AlbumChange the Order of Photos in an AlbumFixing Photos Using Auto Smart FixMake Adjustments Using Auto Smart FixCorrecting Color in Photos with Auto ColorCorrect Color in Photos with Auto ColorCorrecting Exposures with Auto LevelsCorrect Photo Exposures with Auto LevelsImproving Contrast with Auto ContrastImprove Contrast with Auto ContrastSharpening Photos with Auto SharpenSharpen Photo with Auto SharpenRemoving Red Eye with Auto Red Eye FixRemove Red Eye with Auto Red Eye FixCropping PhotosCrop PhotosRotating PhotosRotate Photos 90 Degrees Left or RightStacking and Unstacking PhotosStack or Unstack PhotosStack Visually Similar Photos AutomaticallyWorking with StacksView All Photos in a StackRemove Photos from a StackWorking with Version SetsView All Photos in a Version SetRemove Photos from a Version SetChanging the Date and Time of FilesChange the Date and Time of FilesReconnecting to Missing FilesReconnect to Missing Files
IntroductionCreating a New FileCreate a New FileSelecting Color Modes and ResolutionSelecting a Color ModeSelecting Image ResolutionCreating a New File Using PresetsCreate a New File Using PresetsOpening a FileOpen a Document or Image FileOpening a PDF FileOpen a PDF FileInserting Images in a FileInsert an Image in a File Using the Place CommandOpening Raw Files from a Digital CameraOpen a Camera Raw FileWorking with Open FilesUse the Project Bin to Work with Open FilesProcessing Multiple FilesProcess Multiple FilesChanging Image Size and ResolutionChange Image SizeChange Image ResolutionChange Canvas SizeUsing Full and Quick EditUse Full EditUse Quick EditUsing Guided EditUse Guided EditAttaching Information to a FileAttach Information to a FileSaving a FileSave a Document or Image FileReverting to the Last Saved VersionRevert to the Last Saved VersionUnderstanding File FormatsUnderstanding File CompressionClosing a FileClose a File

IntroductionChanging the View Size with the Navigator PaletteChange the View Size with the Navigator PaletteChanging the View Area with the Navigator PaletteChange the View Area with the Navigator PaletteChanging the Color of the Navigator Palette View BoxChange the View Box ColorChanging the ViewChange the ViewChanging the View with the Zoom ToolZoom In the View of an ImageZoom Out the View of an ImageIncreasing or Decreasing MagnificationIncrease the Magnification of an ImageMoving Images in the Document WindowMove an Image in the Document WindowWorking with One Image in Multiple WindowsCreate Two Views of One ImageArrange and Match Multiple WindowsMoving Layers Between Two Open DocumentsMove Layers Between DocumentsWorking with the Info PaletteCreate a Specific Size ObjectChanging How the Info Palette Measures ColorChange How the Info Palette Measures ColorWorking with RulersShow and Hide RulersExamining the Undo History PaletteUsing the Undo History PaletteUse the Undo History PaletteUndoing and Redoing with the Undo History PaletteUndo Actions with the Undo History PaletteRedo Actions with the Undo History PaletteClearing Memory and the Undo History PaletteClear Memory and the Undo History PaletteUsing the Status BarUse the Status BarWorking with GuidesUse Guides from a Photoshop FileViewing NotesView a Note from a Photoshop FileListen to an Audio AnnotationListen to an Audio Annotation from a Photoshop File
IntroductionUsing the Rectangular Marquee ToolUse the Rectangular Marquee ToolUsing the Elliptical Marquee ToolUse the Elliptical Marquee ToolUsing the Lasso Marquee ToolUse the Lasso Marquee ToolUse the Lasso Marquee Tool with the Polygonal Lasso ToolUsing the Magnetic Lasso ToolUse the Magnetic Lasso ToolUsing the Polygonal Lasso ToolUse the Polygonal Lasso ToolUsing the Quick Selection ToolUse the Quick Selection ToolUsing the Magic Wand ToolUse the Magic Wand ToolUsing the Selection Brush ToolUse the Selection Brush ToolUsing the Magic ExtractorUse the Magic ExtractorRefining a Selection EdgeUse the Refine Edge ToolModifying an Existing SelectionModify an Existing SelectionChanging an Existing SelectionExpand or Contract a SelectionFrame a Selection with a New Selection BorderRemove Pixels from a Color SelectionAdd Similar Color to a SelectionAdding, Subtracting, and Cropping a SelectionAdd to an Existing SelectionSubtract from an Existing SelectionCrop an ImageSaving SelectionsSave a New SelectionModify a Saved SelectionLoading and Deleting Saved SelectionsLoad a Saved SelectionDelete a Saved SelectionModify a New Selection with a Saved SelectionCopying and Pasting SelectionsCopy a Selection with the Move ToolCopy and Paste a Selection with Menu CommandsPaste a Selection into AnotherMoving SelectionsMove a Selection
IntroductionUnderstanding the Layers PaletteDefining Layer Designations and AttributesCreating a New LayerAdd Layers to an Active DocumentAdd Layers and Select OptionsSelecting LayersSelect LayersCreating a Selection from a LayerCreate a Selection from a LayerCreating a Layer from a SelectionCreate a Layer from a SelectionSimplifying a LayerConvert a Layer to an Image LayerConverting a Background into a LayerConvert a BackgroundConvert a Multi-Layered Document into a BackgroundWorking with Layers Using the Layers PaletteWork with Layers Using the Layers PaletteStacking and Moving LayersChange Layer Stacking OrderMove the Content in a LayerMoving Layers Between DocumentsMove Layers Between DocumentsUsing Merge Layer OptionsMerge DownMerge VisibleLinking and Unlinking LayersLink LayersUnlink LayersDeleting LayersDelete LayersDelete Linked LayersDuplicating a LayerDuplicate a LayerWorking with Layer Blending ModesMix Layer Information with Blending ModesCreating a Clipping Layer GroupGroup and Ungroup Layers in a Clipping GroupUsing Adjustment and Fill LayersCreating an Adjustment LayerCreate an Adjustment LayerCreating a Fill LayerCreate a Fill LayerChanging Fill or Adjustment Layer ContentChange Fill or Adjustment Layer ContentModifying a Fill or Adjustment LayerModify a Fill or Adjustment LayerDeleting a Fill or Adjustment LayerDelete a Fill or Adjustment LayerUsing Blending Modes with Fill or Adjustment LayersUse Blending Modes with Fill and Adjustment LayersControl Through OpacityMerging Fill or Adjustment LayersMerge Fill or Adjustments LayersCreating a Temporary Composite ImageCreate a Temporary Composite ImageUsing Masks with Adjustment LayersPaint on an Adjustment MaskCreating Masks with SelectionCreate Masks with SelectionSetting Layers Palette OptionsSet Layers Palette Options
IntroductionWorking with Color Modes and DepthSwitching Between Color ModesWorking with Color DepthUnderstanding the RGB Color ModeConvert an Image to RGB ColorUnderstanding the Grayscale Color ModeConvert an Image to GrayscaleUnderstanding the Bitmap Color ModeConvert an Image to BitmapUnderstanding the Indexed Color ModeConvert an Image to Indexed ColorUsing the Color Swatches PaletteChoose a Color Swatch in the Color Swatches PaletteChoose Colors on the Color Swatches PaletteChange the Color Swatches Palette DisplayCreating Custom Color SwatchesAdd Colors to the Color Swatches PaletteSave a Customized Color Swatches PaletteLoad a Customized Color Swatches PaletteWorking with Strokes and FillsCreate a StrokeCreate a FillUsing Automatic Lighting and Color CommandsUse Automatic Lighting and Color CommandsWorking with the Histogram PaletteWork with the Histogram PaletteControlling Tonal Range with LevelsControl Tonal Range with LevelsUsing the Shadows/Highlights AdjustmentUse the Shadows/Highlights AdjustmentUsing the Brightness/Contrast AdjustmentUse the Brightness/Contrast AdjustmentUsing the Color Curves AdjustmentUse the Color Curves AdjustmentUsing the Hue/Saturation AdjustmentUse the Hue/Saturation AdjustmentUsing the Replace Color AdjustmentUse the Replace Color AdjustmentUsing the Color Variations AdjustmentUse the Color Variations AdjustmentUsing the Remove Color Cast AdjustmentUse the Remove Color Cast AdjustmentAdjusting Color for Skin ToneAdjust Color for Skin ToneUsing the Gradient Map AdjustmentUse the Gradient Map AdjustmentUsing the Photo Filter AdjustmentUse the Photo Filter AdjustmentUsing the Invert and Equalize CommandsUse the Invert CommandUse the Equalize CommandUsing the Threshold and Posterize AdjustmentsUse the Threshold AdjustmentUse the Posterize AdjustmentUsing the Black and White AdjustmentConvert an Image to Black and White
IntroductionUsing Free Transform and TransformUse the Free Transform CommandUse the Transform CommandUsing 3D TransformUse the 3D Transform FilterResizing an Image to ScaleUse the Scale CommandsUsing the Cookie Cutter ToolUse the Cookie Cutter ToolUsing Straighten and CropUse the Divide Scanned Photos CommandUse the Straighten and Crop CommandsUse the Crop ToolUsing Rotate and FlipUse the Rotate CommandsUse the Flip CommandsCorrecting Camera DistortionUse the Lens Correction FilterUsing the Adjust Sharpness FilterUse the Adjust Sharpness FilterUsing the Sharpen ToolUse the Sharpen ToolUsing the Unsharp Mask FilterUse the Unsharp Mask FilterUsing the Blur ToolUse the Blur ToolUsing the Clone Stamp ToolUse the Clone Stamp ToolUsing the Dodge and Burn ToolsUse the Dodge and Burn ToolsUsing the Sponge ToolUse the Sponge ToolUsing the Healing Brush ToolUse the Healing Brush ToolWorking with the Spot Healing BrushUse the Spot Healing BrushWorking with the Red Eye ToolUse the Red Eye Tool
IntroductionUnderstanding Foreground and Background ColorsChange the Active Foreground and Background ColorsDefault and Switch the Foreground and Background ColorsViewing the Brushes PaletteView the Brushes PaletteChanging the Brushes Palette ViewChange the Brushes Palette ViewSelecting Brush TipsSelect a Brush TipCreating Custom Brush TipsCreate a New Brush TipModifying or Deleting Brush TipsModify an Existing Brush TipDelete an Existing Brush TipCreating Custom Brush Tip SetsSave a Customized Brush SetLoad a Customized Brush SetWorking with the Brush and Airbrush ToolsWork with the Brush and Airbrush ToolsSetting Dynamic Brush OptionsSet Dynamic Brush OptionsWorking with the Pencil ToolWork with the Pencil ToolWorking with Auto EraseWork with Auto EraseWorking with the Impressionist and Smudge ToolsWork with the Impressionist Brush ToolWork with the Smudge ToolUsing the Paint Bucket ToolUse the Paint Bucket ToolUsing the Pattern Stamp ToolUse the Pattern Stamp ToolWorking with the Eraser ToolsUse the Basic Eraser ToolUse the Background Eraser ToolWorking with the Magic Eraser ToolWork with the Magic Eraser ToolCreating and Applying GradientsCreate a Standard GradientCreating Custom GradientsCreate and Save a Customized GradientUsing the Color Replacement ToolUse the Color Replacement ToolCreating Shapes in a LayerCreate Shapes in a LayerSelecting and Moving ShapesSelect and Move Shapes on a LayerWorking with the Line ToolWork with the Line ToolUsing the Standard Shape ToolWork with the Standard Shape ToolWorking with the Custom Shape ToolWork with the Custom Shape Tool
IntroductionExploring Layer StylesApplying Layer StylesApply a Layer StyleWorking with Layer StylesModify an Existing Layer StyleChange the Scale of a Layer StyleCopy Layer Style Settings Between LayersChanging Drop Shadow Style SettingsChange Drop Shadow Style SettingsChanging Bevel Style SettingsChange Bevel Style SettingsChanging Inner and Outer Glow Style SettingsChange Inner and Outer Glow Style SettingsChanging Stroke Style SettingsChange Stroke Style SettingsExploring Photo EffectsApplying Photo EffectsApply a Photo EffectUsing the Content PaletteAdding Stylized Shapes or GraphicsAdd Stylized Shapes or Graphics to an ImageAdd Stylized Background to an ImageAdding a Stylized Frame or ThemeAdd a Stylized Frame or Theme to an ImageAdding Stylized TextAdd Stylized Text to an ImageAdding Styles and Effects to FavoritesAdd Styles and Effects to the Favorites List
IntroductionWorking with the Filter GalleryWork with the Filter GalleryApplying Multiple Filters to an ImageApply Multiple Filters to an ImageControlling Filters Using a SelectionControl Filters Using a SelectionBlending Modes and Filter EffectsWork with Blending Modes and Filters EffectsUsing the Color Halftone Pixelate FilterUse the Color Halftone Pixelate FilterModifying Images with the Liquify FilterModify Images with the Liquify FilterWorking with Liquify Filter OptionsWork with Liquify Filter OptionsUsing the Lighting Effects FilterUse the Lighting Effects FilterUsing Blur FiltersUse the Smart Blur FilterUse the Radial Blur FilterUse the Motion Blur FilterUsing the Gaussian Blur FilterUse the Gaussian Blur FilterUsing the Despeckle Noise FilterUse the Despeckle Noise FilterUsing the Add Noise FilterUse the Add Noise FilterUsing the Reduce Noise FilterUse the Reduce Noise FilterViewing Various Filter EffectsVarious Filter Effects
IntroductionUsing Standard Type ToolsUse Standard Type ToolsEditing TypeEdit Type in a Text LayerWorking with Asian TypeShow Asian Type OptionsWorking with Type OptionsWork with Type OptionsUsing the Warp Text OptionUse Warp TextSetting the Anti-Aliasing Type OptionSet the Anti-Aliasing Type OptionCreating a Type MaskCreate a Type MaskIsolating Image Pixels Using a Type MaskIsolate Image PixelsCreating Chiseled Type with a Type MaskCreate Chiseled TypeApplying a Gradient Fill to TextApply a Gradient Fill to Text
IntroductionSaving for the WebSave for the WebWorking with Save for Web OptionsWork with Save for Web OptionsChange Image Size Settings with Save for Web OptionsWorking with Transparency and MattesPreserve TransparencyCreate a Matted ImageWorking with DitheringAdjust Dither in ImagesPreview Dither in Photoshop ElementsWorking with Web File FormatsWork with Web File FormatsOptimizing a JPEG DocumentOptimize a JPEG DocumentOptimizing a GIF DocumentOptimize a GIF DocumentOptimizing a PNG-8 DocumentOptimize a PNG-8 DocumentOptimizing a PNG-24 DocumentOptimize a PNG-24 DocumentOptimizing an Image to File SizeOptimize an Image to File SizeCreating an Animated GIFCreate an Animated GIF from ScratchPreviewing an Image in a Web BrowserPreview an Image or Animated GIF in a Web BrowserPreview on Different Color MonitorsPreparing Clipart for the WebPrepare Clipart for the WebPreparing a Photo for the WebPrepare a Photograph for the WebPreparing an Image for the Inkjet or Laser PrinterPrepare an Image for the Inkjet or Laser PrinterUnderstanding Monitor, Image, and Device Resolution
IntroductionFinding and Opening ProjectsFind and Open ProjectsSaving a ProjectSave a ProjectMaking a Photo BookMake a Photo BookModify a Photo BookMaking a Photo CalendarMake a Photo CalendarMaking a Photo CollageMake a Photo CollageCreating Labels and JacketsCreate Labels and JacketsCreating Greeting CardsCreate Greeting CardsCreating an Online GalleryCreate an Online GalleryCreating an Animated or Interactive GalleryCreate an Animated or Interactive GalleryCreating a FlipbookCreate a FlipbookCreating a Slide ShowCreate a Slide ShowSetting Slide Show PreferencesSet Slide Show PreferencesWorking with Content in a Slide ShowWork with Slide Show ContentEditing a Slide ShowEdit a Slide ShowAdding Effects to a Slide ShowWork with TransitionsSet Pan and ZoomAdding Extras to a Slide ShowAdd Clip Art to a Slide ShowAdd Text to a Slide ShowPublishing a Slide ShowPublish a Slide Show as a FilePublish a Slide Show as a CD or DVD DiscCreating a VCD with a Menu of Slide ShowsCreate a VCD with a Menu of Slide ShowsUsing Photomerge FacesUse Photomerge FacesUsing Photomerge Group ShotUse Photomerge Group ShotUsing Photomerge PanoramaUse Photomerge PanoramaKeeping Proper Perspective with Vanishing PointUse the Vanishing Point ToolResizing and Rotating Project PhotosResize and Rotate Photos in a Photo ProjectEditing Photo Projects in Photoshop CS3Edit Photo Projects in Photoshop CS3
IntroductionWorking with Page SetupWork with Page SetupSetting Measurement Units for PrintingSet Measurement Units for PrintingPrinting in the OrganizerPrint in the OrganizerUsing More Print Options in the OrganizerUse More Print Options in the OrganizerSelect More Individual Print Options in the OrganizerPrinting in the EditorPrint in the EditorSetting Print Output OptionsSet Print Output Options in the EditorChoosing Color SettingsChoose Color SettingsSetting Print Color Management OptionsSet Print Color Management Options in the EditorPrinting a DocumentPrint a DocumentPrinting Multiple LayersPrint Multiple LayersUsing the Sharing CenterUse the Sharing CenterSending Files in E-MailSend Files in E-mailSending Files in Photo MailSend Files in Photo MailSending Files to a Mobile PhoneSend Files to a Mobile PhoneUsing the Contact BookAdd an Entry to the Contact BookEdit an Entry to the Contact BookCreate a New Group in the Contact BookMaking a CD or DVD with FilesMake a CD or DVD with FilesMaking a PDF Slide ShowMake a PDF Slide ShowExporting FilesExport FilesCopying or Moving Files to a DiskCopy or Move Files to a Removable DiskUsing Photos as Desktop WallpaperUse Photos as Desktop Wallpaper
IntroductionOptimizing Photoshop ElementsHistory StatesScratch DiskMemory & Image CacheSetting General PreferencesSet General OptionsModifying Saving Files PreferencesModify Saving Files OptionsSetting File AssociationsSet File AssociationsSelecting Scratch DisksSet Scratch Disks OptionsAllocating Memory & Image CacheAllocate Memory & Image Cache OptionsSetting Undo History PreferencesSet Number of History StatesChange the Undo/Redo Keyboard Shortcut CommandSetting Display & Cursors PreferencesSet Display OptionsSet Cursors OptionsSetting Units & Rulers PreferencesSet Units & Rulers OptionsWorking with the GridSet Grid OptionsUse the Grid Along with the Snap To OptionControlling Transparency PreferencesControl Transparency OptionsSetting Type PreferencesSet Type OptionsSelecting Plug-InsSet Plug-Ins OptionsFind Out About a Plug-InManaging Libraries with the Preset ManagerCreate a New PresetReset or Replace a PresetUsing Drawing Tablets
IntroductionGetting and Using the Project FilesProject 1: Creating a Sketch from ScratchSkills and Tools: Multiple Layers, Gaussian Blur, and Blending ModesThe ProjectThe ProcessThe ResultsTweaking the ImageProject 2: Creating a Sharper ImageSkills and Tools: Multiple Layers, Blending Modes, Layer Opacity, and Paint BrushThe ProjectThe ProcessThe ResultsTweaking the ImageProject 3: Restoring Life to Heirloom ImagesSkills and Tools: Levels Adjustment LayerThe ProjectThe ProcessThe ResultsTweaking the ImageProject 4: Colorizing a Grayscale ImageSkills and Tools: Multiple Layers, Blending Modes, Layer Opacity, and PaintbrushThe ProjectThe ProcessThe ResultsTweaking the ImageProject 5: Getting Creative with Adjustment LayersSkills and Tools: Adjustment Layers, Layer Masks, and PaintbrushThe ProjectThe ProcessThe ResultsTweaking the ImageProject 6: Creating the Illusion of DepthSkills and Tools: Multiple Documents, Selection, Adjustment Layers, and Blur FiltersThe ProjectThe ProcessThe ResultsTweaking the ImageWant More ProjectsGet Everything on DVD
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Chapter 12. Using Transformation and Retouching Tools

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Introduction

Once a selection is made, the next step is to get to work. The transform commands let you move, modify, or resize the area enclosed within the selection area. Transform gives you several options, such as Skew, Distort, and ...