PaintShop Photo Pro X3 for Photographers

Table of contents

1. Cover
2. Half Title
3. Full Title
4. Copyright
5. Contents
6. Introduction
7. Chapter 1: The Basics - Introducing PaintShop Photo Pro X3
   1. What's Covered in this Chapter
   2. Introduction: Basic Tools and Functions
   3. Toolbars
   4. PaintShop Photo Pro X3: Advanced Features
   5. New Features
   6. Nearly New Features
   7. Other Features
   8. Equipping Your Digital Darkroom
   9. Step-by-Step Projects
      1. Exploring the Learning Center
      2. Straightening an Image
      3. Perspective Correction
      4. Cropping Pictures
8. Chapter 2: The Organizer - Managing Your Photos
   1. What's Covered in this Chapter
   2. The Tree Panel
   3. Using the Computer Tab
   4. Using the Collections Tab
   5. Using the General Info Panel
   6. Adding a Rating
   7. Adding Keyword Tags
   8. Adding a Caption
   9. Advanced Info
   10. Changing the Date and Time Stamp
   11. IPTC
   12. Searching and Smart Collections
   13. Using Search and Advanced Searching
   14. Saving Searches as Smart Collections
   15. Working with Camera RAW Images
   16. Step-by-Step Projects
       1. Technique: Using Camera RAW Lab to Restore Detail in Overexposed Photos
       2. Technique: Using The Organizer to Apply a Series of Image Edits to Multiple Photos
9. Chapter 3: Improving Your Photos - Basic Editing
   1. What's Covered in this Chapter
   2. One Step Photo Fix
   3. Smart Photo Fix
   4. Using the Histogram
   5. Color Balance
   6. Other Tools for Correcting Color Problems
   7. Other Tools for Correcting Exposure Problems
   8. Using Fill Flash and Backlighting
   9. Making Photos Appear Sharper
   10. Adding Soft Focus Effects
   11. Step-by-Step Projects
       1. Technique: Improving Your Photos Using Smart Photo Fix
       2. Technique: Sharpening Photos Using the High Pass Sharpen Filter
10. Chapter 4: Image Manipulation - Beyond the Basics
    1. What's Covered in this Chapter
    2. Removing Scratches and Blemishes from Scans
    3. Controlling Digital Noise
    4. Retouching Using the Clone Brush
    5. Creating Black and White Pictures
    6. Tinting Black and White Photos
    7. Creating Color Overlay Effects
    8. Using the Warp Tools
    9. Scripting
    10. Step-by-Step Projects
        1. Technique: Restoring Badly Damaged Photos
        2. Technique: Hand-Coloring Black and White Photos
11. Chapter 5: Using Selections - Controlling Change
    1. What's Covered in this Chapter
    2. Understanding Selections: Adding Creative Power
    3. What Else Can You Do With Selections?
    4. Using the Geometric Selection Tools
    5. Alpha Channels and Masks
    6. Step-by-Step Projects
       1. Technique: Creating an Artificial Point of Focus
       2. Technique: Fixing an Overexposed Sky
       3. Technique: HDR Photo Merge
       4. Technique: Object Cut-Out
12. Chapter 6: Combining Images - Layers and Masks
    1. What's Covered in this Chapter
    2. Understanding Layers
    3. Combining Pictures
    4. Advanced Layout Tools
    5. Using Adjustment Layers
    6. Creating Layer Blend Mode Effects
    7. Using Mask Layers
    8. Step-by-Step Projects
       1. Technique: Creating the Perfect Shadow
       2. Technique: Creating Graduated Effects with Masks
13. Chapter 7: Text and Shapes - Understanding Vector Graphics
    1. What's Covered in this Chapter
    2. How Text and Vectors Work
    3. Adding Basic Text
    4. Special Text Effects
    5. Vectors: Learning the Basics
    6. Working with the Pen Tool
    7. Step-by-Step Projects
       1. Technique: Creating a Greetings Card
       2. Technique: Creating a Type Effect Using Text Selections
14. Chapter 8: Special Effects - Advanced Editing Techniques
    1. What's Covered in this Chapter
    2. Using the Materials Palette
    3. Working with Brush Tools
    4. About Deformation Tools
    5. Applying Filter Effects
    6. Adding Lighting Effects
    7. Step-by-Step Projects
       1. Technique: Creating a Panorama
       2. Technique: Creating Realistic Depth Effects Using Displacement Maps
       3. Technique: Having Fun with the Picture Tube
       4. Technique: Adding Edge and Framing Effects
       5. Technique: How to Add an Edge or Frame to a Picture
       6. Technique: Using the Color Changer Tool
15. Chapter 9: Printing
    1. What's Covered in this Chapter
    2. Image Resolution
    3. Resampling
    4. Printing with PaintShop Photo Pro
    5. Color Management
    6. Step-by-Step Project
       1. Technique: Printing Multiple Photos with Print Layout
16. Chapter 10: The Web - Optimizing Images
    1. What's Covered in this Chapter
    2. How the Web Displays Images
    3. Web File Formats
    4. Special Internet Graphics
    5. Step-by-Step Projects
       1. Technique: Creating a Rollover Navbar
       2. Technique: Uploading Web Files to a Web Server
17. Appendix 1: Jargon Buster
18. Appendix 2: Keyboard Shortcuts
    1. General
    2. Paste
    3. View
    4. Image
    5. Adjust
    6. Layers
19. Index