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PaintShop Pro X4 for Photographers

by Ken McMahon

January 2012

Beginner

306 pages

8h 58m

English

Routledge

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What’s Covered in this ChapterIntroduction: Basic Tools and FunctionsThe Manage WorkspaceThe Adjust WorkspaceThe Edit WorkspaceThe Learning CenterThe Menu BarToolbarsPhoto ToolbarEffects ToolbarScript ToolbarWeb ToolbarTool Options and Other PalettesNew and Enhanced FeaturesHDR ToolsPhoto BlendSelective FocusVignetteFill Light/ClarityFacebook and Flickr SharingCamera RAW LabQuick ReviewTabbed WorkspacesNearly New FeaturesMultiphoto EditingSmart CarverObject ExtractorVibrancyOn-Image Text EditingRaw Format SupportAuto-Preserve OriginalsLayer StylesVisible WatermarksSave for Office and Copy SpecialColor Changer ToolSkin SmoothingRiff File Format SupportTime MachineFilm and FiltersDepth of FieldOther FeaturesSmart Photo FixMakeover ToolsRed-Eye ToolObject RemoverOne Step Purple Fringe FixHigh Pass SharpenColor BalanceBlack and White and Infrared Conversion FiltersOne Step Noise Removal16-bit SupportColor ManagementIPTC Metadata SupportFile Open Pre-ProcessingStep-by-Step ProjectsExploring the Learning CenterStraightening an ImagePerspective CorrectionCropping Pictures
What’s Covered in this ChapterThe Navigation PaletteUsing the Computer TabUsing the Collections TabUsing the Info PaletteAdding a RatingAdding Keyword TagsAdding a CaptionThe EXIF TabIPTCSearching and Smart CollectionsUsing Search and Advanced SearchingSaving Searches as Smart CollectionsWorking with Camera RAW ImagesStep-by-Step ProjectsManaging MetadataCaptioning, Rating, and Tagging PhotosUsing the Organizer Applying a Series of Image Edits to Multiple Photos
What’s Covered in this ChapterAdjust or Edit?Using the Adjust WorkspaceSmart Photo FixColor BalanceBrightness/ContrastFill Light/ClarityLocal Tone MappingHigh Pass SharpenDigital Noise RemovalUsing the HistogramUsing the Edit WorkspaceTools for Correcting Color ProblemsColor BalanceChannel MixerFade CorrectionRed/Green/BlueHue/Saturation/LightnessHue MapTools for Correcting Exposure ProblemsBrightness/ContrastClarifyCurvesHighlight/Midtone/ShadowHistogram AdjustmentHistogram Equalize and Histogram StretchLevelsThresholdUsing Fill Flash and BacklightingThe Fill Flash FilterThe Backlighting FilterMaking Photos (Appear) SharperHigh Pass SharpeningAdding Soft Focus EffectsStep-by-Step ProjectsUsing Smart Photo Fix Improving Your PhotosUsing the High Pass Sharpen Filter Sharpening PhotosUsing Camera RAW Lab Restoring Detail in Overexposed Photos
What’s Covered in this ChapterRemoving Scratches and Blemishes from ScansControlling Digital NoiseRetouching Using the Clone BrushCloning in PracticeOther Tools to TryCreating Black-and-White PicturesTinting Black-and-White PhotosHow It’s DoneCreating Color Overlay EffectsUsing the Warp ToolsScriptingStep-by-Step ProjectsRestoring Badly Damaged PhotosHand-Coloring Black-and-White Photos

What’s Covered in this ChapterUnderstanding Selections: Adding Creative PowerUsing the Geometric Selection ToolsAdding to the SelectionThe Magic Wand ToolAlpha Channels and MasksMasksStep-by-Step ProjectsCreating an Artificial Point of FocusFixing an Overexposed SkyHDR Photo MergeObject Cutout
What’s Covered in this ChapterUnderstanding LayersWho Uses Layers?What Can You Do with Layers?Combining PicturesAdvanced Layout ToolsUsing Adjustment LayersAdjustment Layer TypesAdvantages of Adjustment LayersCreating Layer Blend Mode EffectsUsing Mask LayersModifying MasksCombining LayersSaving MasksStep-by-Step ProjectsCreating the Perfect ShadowCreating Graduated Effects with Masks
What’s Covered in this ChapterHow Text and Vectors WorkAdding Basic TextSpecial Text EffectsLayer StylesSpecial Effects FiltersUsing Filter Effects: A WarningAdding Text to a PathEditing Text ShapesMaking Selections from TextVectors: Learning the BasicsWorking with the Pen ToolStep-by-Step ProjectsCreating a Type Effect Using Text Selections
What’s Covered in this ChapterUsing the Materials PaletteWorking with Brush ToolsUsing the Art Media BrushesDeformation ToolsLens Correction FiltersApplying Filter EffectsAdding Lighting EffectsStep-by-Step ProjectsCreating Realistic Depth Effects Using Displacement MapsHaving Fun with the Picture TubeHow to Create a Picture Tube FileFurther FunAdding Edge and Framing EffectsTechnique: How to Add an Edge or Frame to a PictureUsing the Color Changer Tool
What’s Covered in this ChapterImage ResolutionShuffling PixelsResamplingDown-samplingUp-samplingPrinting with PaintShop ProColor ManagementColor ProfilesCalibrationColor Management in PaintShop Pro X4Printing Using Color ManagementNo Profile?Step-by-Step ProjectsPrinting Multiple Photos with Print Layout
What’s Covered in this ChapterSharing Photos on the WebUploading Photos to FlickrUploading Photos to FacebookCreating Your Own Images for the WebHow the Web Displays ImagesWeb File FormatsJPEG in DepthUsing the JPEG OptimizerJudging Picture QualityEstimating Download TimeGIF in DepthUsing the GIF OptimizerDare to DitherTry TransparencyStep-by-Step ProjectsProtecting Your PhotosAdding a Copyright Message and Watermark
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