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Sams Teach Yourself Adobe Photoshop CS4 in 24 Hours

Name: Sams Teach Yourself Adobe Photoshop CS4 in 24 Hours
Author: Kate Binder
ISBN: 9780768686869

by Kate Binder

November 2008

Beginner

552 pages

14h 24m

English

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Copyright
Dedication
About the Author
Acknowledgments
We Want to Hear from You!
Reader Services
Introduction
Downloading the Book’s Source ImagesConventions Used in This Book
I. Getting Started
1. Exploring Photoshop Basics
Finding Your Way AroundThe WorkspaceThe Application Frame and Application BarTabbed WindowsWorkspace PresetsLet Me Count the WaysThe Tools PanelSelection ToolsPainting ToolsPath, Type, and Shape ToolsViewing ToolsTool ShortcutsThe Tool Options BarTool PresetsWhat’s on the Menus?The File and Edit MenusThe Image MenuThe Layer MenuThe Select MenuThe Filter MenuThe View MenuThe Window MenuThe Help MenuSetting PreferencesSummaryQ&AWorkshopQuizAnswersExercises
2. Opening and Saving Files
Working with FilesOpening FilesBrowsing for ImagesCreating and Using MetadataImporting a FileImporting from Digital CamerasScanning PicturesImporting Video ImagesStarting a New ImageImage SizeResolutionColor Mode and Background ContentsThe New FileSaving Your WorkChoosing a FormatMaking Your Files SmallerBackup StrategiesUndoing and RedoingUsing Version CueSummaryQ&AWorkshopQuizAnswersExercises
3. Making Selections
The Selection ToolsRectangular and Elliptical MarqueesThe Lasso ToolThe Polygonal Lasso ToolThe Magnetic Lasso ToolThe Quick Selection ToolMagic WandThe Select MenuModifying SelectionsRefining SelectionsSelecting Large AreasAdvanced Selection TechniquesSelecting by ColorTransforming SelectionsSaving, Loading, and Combining SelectionsCutting and CopyingCroppingSummaryQ&AWorkshopQuizAnswersExercise

4. Specifying Color Modes and Color Models
Color ModelsRGBCMYKHSBCIE LabFrom Models to ModesBitmap and GrayscaleRGBCMYKIndexed ColorConverting Between ModesColor Bit Depth and Why It Matters8-Bit Color16-Bit ColorSummaryQ&AWorkshopQuizAnswersExercise
5. Adjusting Brightness and Color
Evaluating Your Color Adjustment NeedsAdjusting by Eye with VariationsAdjusting Shadows, Midtones, Highlights, and SaturationSaving and Loading CorrectionsMaking Other AdjustmentsConsulting the HistogramAdjusting LevelsAdjusting CurvesAdjusting Color BalanceAdjusting Hue and SaturationAdjusting VibranceAdjusting Brightness and ContrastCorrecting Shadows and HighlightsApplying Photo FiltersWhat Else Is on the Menu?Preserving the Original with Adjustment LayersUnderstanding Color ChannelsMaking Spot FixesThe Toning ToolsDodge and Burn ToolsSpongingThe Color Replacement ToolRed Eye ToolConverting Color to Black and WhiteSummaryQ&AWorkshopQuizAnswersExercise
6. Choosing and Blending Colors
Foreground and Background ColorsSpecifying ColorsThe Color PickerThe Color PanelThe Swatches PanelThe Eyedropper ToolBlending ModesSummaryQ&AWorkshopQuizAnswersExercises
II. Painting with Pixels
7. Drawing and Combining Shapes
Drawing and Editing ShapesChoosing Paths or PixelsSetting Shape OptionsApplying Shape StylesAbout Fill Layers and Shape LayersCombining and Editing ShapesCombining ShapesEditing a Shape’s OutlineCreating Your Own ShapesSummaryQ&AWorkshopQuizAnswersExercise
8. Different Ways to Paint
Making the Most of BrushesChoosing a BrushBrush OptionsUsing the Wet Edges SettingSetting Brush DynamicsMaking Other SettingsUsing the BrushUsing Other Painting ToolsThe AirbrushThe Smudge ToolThe EraserThe PencilUsing the Focus ToolsThe Blur ToolThe Sharpen ToolSummaryQ&AWorkshopQuizAnswersExercise
9. Advanced Painting Techniques
Simulating Different MediaWatercolorsConverting a Photograph to a WatercolorWatercolors from ScratchOil PaintingUnderpaintingOverpaintingPencils and PensChalk and CharcoalThe Chalk & Charcoal FilterThe Charcoal FilterPainting from Your HistoryUsing the History BrushUsing the Art History BrushUsing a Pressure-Sensitive TabletSummaryQ&AWorkshopQuizAnswersExercise
III. Photoshop Power Tools
10. Using Transformations
ResizingResizing an ImageResizing a CanvasResizing a Selected AreaContent-Aware ResizingRotatingRotate 180° and 90° Clockwise or CounterclockwiseRotate by DegreesRotate a Selected AreaFlippingSkewing, Distorting, and Changing PerspectiveUsing Free TransformWarping and LiquifyingSummaryQ&AWorkshopQuizAnswersExercise
11. Creating Layered Images
Using the Layers PanelCreating and Copying LayersReordering LayersHiding and Showing LayersRemoving LayersWorking with Multiple LayersLayer Opacity and Fill OpacityLayer Blending ModesLinking LayersGrouping LayersMerging LayersUsing Layer CompsApplying Layer StylesSummaryQ&AWorkshopQuizAnswersExercise
12. Using Masks
Applying MasksUsing Quick MaskWorking with Layer MasksA Different Kind of Layer MaskCreating a Layer MaskEditing a Layer MaskRemoving a Layer MaskMaking Layer Masks Visible with ChannelsSummaryQ&AWorkshopQuizAnswersExercise
13. Using Paths
Creating PathsPaths via SelectionsPaths via the Path ToolsCorner PointsSmooth PointsPreviewing the PathCompleting the PathEditing PathsThe Path ToolsBasic Path TechniquesUsing PathsTurning Paths into SelectionsFilling a PathStroking a PathUsing a Path to Clip an ImageSummaryQ&AWorkshopQuizAnswersExercise
IV. Fantastic Filters
14. Getting Started with Filters
Using the Filter GalleryApplying and Editing Smart FiltersWhat’s a Smart Object, Anyway?Combining and Fading FiltersUsing Multiple FiltersFading FiltersSummaryQ&AWorkshopQuizAnswersExercise
15. Applying Filters to Improve Your Picture
Sharpen FiltersSharpen and Sharpen MoreSharpen EdgesUnsharp MaskSmart SharpenBlur FiltersBlur and Blur MoreGaussian BlurSmart BlurSurface BlurRadial BlurMotion BlurLens BlurAverage BlurShape BlurBox BlurNoise FiltersAdd NoiseDespeckleDust & ScratchesMedianReduce NoiseSummaryQ&AWorkshopQuizAnswersExercise
16. Applying Filters to Turn Your Picture into Art
Artistic FiltersColored PencilCutoutDry BrushFilm GrainFrescoNeon GlowPaint DaubsPalette Knife and Plastic WrapPoster EdgesRough PastelsSmudge StickSpongeUnderpaintingWatercolorBrush Strokes FiltersAccented EdgesAngled Strokes and CrosshatchDark StrokesInk OutlinesSpatterSprayed StrokesSumi-eSketch FiltersBas ReliefChalk & CharcoalCharcoalChromeConté CrayonGraphic Pen and Halftone PatternNote Paper and PlasterPhotocopy, Reticulation, Stamp, and Torn EdgesWater PaperSummaryQ&AWorkshopQuizAnswersExercise
17. Applying Funky Filters
Distort FiltersDiffuse GlowDisplaceGlass and Ocean RipplePinch, Spherize, and ZigZagShearTwirlPixelate FiltersColor HalftoneCrystallizeFacet and FragmentMezzotintMosaic and PointillizeStylize FiltersDiffuseEmbossExtrudeFind Edges, Glowing Edges, and Trace ContourSolarizeTilesWindSummaryQ&AWorkshopQuizAnswersExercises
V. Using Text and Special Effects
18. Adding Type to Pictures
Using the Type ToolsThe Character PanelThe Paragraph PanelSetting TypeTypesetting PrinciplesCreating Type LayersRasterizing TypeCreating Special Effects with TypeCreating Drop ShadowsCutting and Filling TypeAdding GlowsCreating Bevel and Emboss EffectsWarping TextSetting Type on a PathChecking Your SpellingSummaryQ&AWorkshopQuizAnswersExercises
19. Taking Advantage of a Few Useful Tricks
Creating Special EffectsGlowsLighting EffectsReflectionsMaking NotesPrinting Contact SheetsSummaryQ&AWorkshopQuizAnswersExercise
VI. Repairing and Enhancing Your Photos
20. Creating Composite Images
Making One Picture from Two (or More)Creating Realistic CompositesReplacing a BackgroundTricks to Make Compositing EasierAutoaligning and Autoblending LayersMaking the Most of Smart ObjectsUsing GuidesPutting the Pieces Together with PhotomergeWorking with PhotomergeConsiderations When Shooting a PanoramaSummaryQ&AWorkshopQuizAnswersExercise
21. Repairing Black-and-White Photos
Easy FixesUsing the EyedropperUsing the Clone StampUsing the Healing Brush and Patch ToolsCleaning Up a Picture, Step by StepApplying TintsDuotones“Hand-Tinted” PhotosVignettingSummaryQ&AWorkshopQuizAnswersExercise
22. Repairing Color Photos
Color RetouchingFixing Red (and Green) EyeUsing the Color Replacement ToolHow Much Change Is Okay?Drag-and-Drop RepairsEditing a Picture’s ContentReplacing BackgroundsRemoving ObjectsSummaryQ&AWorkshopQuizAnswersExercise
VII. Publishing Your Pictures
23. Printing and Publishing Your Images
Choosing a PrinterInkjet PrintersLaser PrintersDye-Sublimation PrintersPreparing the ImageWhat’s Color Management?Working SpacesColor Management PoliciesConversion OptionsChecking the GamutPrinting the PagePage SetupThe Print DialogSending the Image to the PrinterPicking the PaperPlacing Photoshop Images in Other ProgramsUsing Photoshop with PowerPointUsing Photoshop with a Word Processor or DTP ProgramSummaryQ&AWorkshopQuizAnswersExercises
24. Going Online with Photoshop
File Formats and File SizeJPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)GIF (Graphics Interchange Format)PNG (Portable Network Graphics)Web TricksPreparing BackgroundsBuilding AnimationsCreating SlicesSharing Your Photos OnlineMaking a Web Photo GalleryEmailing Your PicturesCreating Images for Phones and MoreSummaryQ&AWorkshopQuizAnswersExercise
Appendixes
A. Photoshop CS4 Panel Quick Reference
3D PanelActions PanelAdjustments PanelAnimation PanelBrushes PanelChannels PanelCharacter PanelClone Source PanelColor PanelHistogram PanelHistory PanelInfo PanelLayer Comps PanelLayers PanelMasks PanelMeasurement Log PanelNavigator PanelNotes PanelParagraph PanelPaths PanelStyles PanelSwatches PanelTool Presets Panel
B. A Quick Walk on the Extended Side
Working in 3D and VideoTaking Measurements, Counting Objects, and Analyzing DataExploring New Frontiers
Inside Front Cover
Adobe® Photoshop® CS4 Keyboard Shortcut Quick Reference

Content preview from Sams Teach Yourself Adobe Photoshop CS4 in 24 Hours

Appendix . Inside Front Cover

HOUR 1: Exploring Photoshop Basics
Place a Guide Dock and Undock Panels	23 25
HOUR 2: Opening and Saving Files
Open a File Navigate Within Bridge	33 34
HOUR 3: Making Selections
Make a Selection with the Lasso Tool Create a Selection Using the Polygonal Lasso Tool Make a Quick Selection Make a Feathered Selection Select a Large Area Crop a Picture	57 58 60 64 67 75
HOUR 4: Specifying Color Modes and Color Models
Get Started with Color Modes	90
HOUR 5: Adjusting Brightness and Color
Adjust an Image Using Variations ...

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