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Adobe Photoshop CS6 on Demand (2nd Edition) from Que Publishing by Pearson Education provides you with all the answers you need for effective use of Adobe Photoshop CS6. Using many full color illustrations this On Demand book will guide you step by step with exactly what you need to do. Learn things like how to auto-save, use automatic layer alignment, precise color correcting, special effect filters, text into images, transform video in Photoshop, create and manipulate 3D models, and more.
  • Numbered Steps guide you through each task.
  • Use automatic saving options for better efficiency and protection.
  • See Also points you to related information in the book.
  • Did You Know alerts you to tips and techniques.
  • Use automatic layer alignment and blending to work with objects.
  • Use more precise color correction to enhance a photo.
  • Use content-aware options for scaling and fill.
  • Create eye-catching images with special effect filters.
  • Transform plain text into a show-stopping image.
  • Create character and paragraph styles to manage and use text.
  • Transform video in Photoshop just like an image.
  • Create and manipulate 3D models using presets and custom options
    Inside the Book
  • • Improve productivity with the CS6 adjustable interface and templates
    • Use automatic saving options for better efficiency and protection
    • Use automatic layer alignment and blending to work with objects
    • Use more precise color correction to enhance a photo
    • Use content-aware options for scaling and fill
    • Create eye-catching images with special effect filters
    • Transform plain text into a show-stopping image
    • Create character and paragraph styles to manage and use text
    • Transform video in Photoshop just like an image
    • Create and manipulate 3D models using presets and custom options
    Bonus Online Content
  • • Workshops and related files
    • Keyboard shortcuts
    About the Authors
  • Steve Johnson has written more than 50 books on a variety of computer software, including Adobe Photoshop CS4 and CS3, Adobe Flash CS4 and CS3, Dreamweaver CS4 and CS3, Adobe InDesign CS4, Adobe Illustrator CS4, Microsoft Office 2007 and 2003, Microsoft Windows Vista and XP, Microsoft Expression 2, Microsoft Office 2008 for the Macintosh, and Apple Mac OS X Leopard. In 1991, after working for Apple Computer and Microsoft, Steve founded Perspection, Inc., which writes and produces software training.

Table of Contents

Introduction

    1 Getting Started with Photoshop CS6
  • Installing Photoshop
    Starting Photoshop
    Viewing the Photoshop Window
    Showing and Hiding Panels
    Working with Panels
    Working with Photoshop Tools
    Creating a Document
    Selecting Color Modes and Resolution
    Creating a Document Using Presets
    Working with Non-Square Pixels
    Opening Images
    Inserting Images in a Document
    Importing Raw Data from a Digital Camera
    Working with Smart Objects
    Changing Image Size and Resolution
    Checking for Updates and Patches
    Getting Help While You Work
    Saving a Document
    Using the Status Bar
    Closing a Document
    Finishing Up
    2 Understanding Navigation and Measurement Systems
  • Changing the View Size with the Navigator Panel
    Changing the View Area with the Navigator Panel
    Changing the Color of the Navigator Panel View Box
    Changing the Screen Display Mode
    Changing the View with the Zoom Tool
    Increasing or Decreasing Magnification
    Moving Images in the Document Window
    Working with Multiple Documents
    Working with One Image in Multiple Windows
    Moving Layers Between Documents
    Creating Notes
    Working with the Info Panel
    Changing How the Info Panel Measures Color
    Working with Rulers
    Creating Tool Presets
    3 Customizing the Way You Work
  • Optimizing Photoshop
    Setting General Preferences
    Setting File Handling Preferences
    Setting Interface Preferences
    Setting Cursors Preferences
    Controlling Transparency & Gamut Preferences
    Working with Units & Rulers
    Working with Guides, Grid & Slices
    Setting Plug-Ins Preferences
    Selecting Scratch Disks
    Allocating Memory & Image Cache
    Setting Type Preferences
    Managing Libraries with the Preset Manager
    Using and Customizing Workspaces
    Building Specialized Workspaces
    Creating a Customized User Interface
    Defining Shortcut Keys
    4 Mastering the Art of Selection
  • Using the Rectangular Marquee Tool
    Using the Elliptical Marquee Tool
    Using the Single Row and Single Column Marquee Tools
    Using the Lasso Marquee Tool
    Using the Magnetic Lasso Tool
    Using the Polygonal Lasso Tool
    Using the Quick Selection Tool
    Using the Magic Wand Tool
    Selecting by Color Range
    Refining a Selection Edge
    Modifying an Existing Selection
    Working with an Existing Selection
    Copying and Pasting a Selection
    Using Channels to Create and Store Selections
    Using Free Transform and Transform
    Using the Crop Tool
    Using the Perspective Crop Tool
    Using Content-Aware Scaling
    Using Content-Aware Fill
    Using Content-Aware Patch
    Using Content-Aware Move and Extend
    Using the Puppet Warp
    5 Working with Layers
  • Understanding the Layers Panel
    Defining Layer Designations and Attributes
    Creating a Layer
    Selecting Layers
    Creating a Layer Group
    Creating a Selection from a Layer
    Creating a Layer from a Selection
    Converting a Background into a Layer
    Controlling Image Information Using the Layers Panel
    Filtering Layers in the Layers Panel
    Using Merge Layer Options
    Linking and Unlinking Layers
    Aligning and Combining Layers
    Working with Layer Blending Modes
    Setting Layer Opacity
    Duplicating a Layer
    Deleting Layers
    Moving Layers Between Documents
    Working with the Layer Comps Panel
    Exporting Layers as Files
    Setting Layers Panel Options
    Using Smart Guides to Align Layers
    6 Working with the History Panel
  • Setting History Panel Options
    Working with Linear and Non-Linear History
    Controlling the Creative Process with Snapshots
    Duplicating a History State in Another Document
    Saving the History State of a Document
    Reviewing the History State Text File
    Combining the History Brush with a History State
    Using the Art History Brush
    Changing the Eraser Tool into the History Brush
    Controlling History States
    7 Working with Adjustment Layers, Filters, and Tools
  • Creating an Adjustment Layer
    Modifying an Adjustment Layer
    Merging Adjustment Layers
    Creating a Temporary Composite Image
    Controlling Adjustment Layers with Clipping Groups
    Deleting an Adjustment Layer
    Using Blending Modes and Opacity with Layers
    Using Masks with Adjustment Layers
    Creating Masks with Selections
    Using the Add Noise Filter
    Using the Reduce Noise Filter
    Keeping Proper Perspective with Vanishing Point
    Working with the Lens Correction Filter
    Using the Box, Surface, and Shape Blur Filters
    Using the Gaussian Blur and Despeckle Filters
    Using the Unsharp Mask Filter
    Using the Smart Sharpen Filter
    Using Sharpen, Blur and Smudge Tools
    Using the Clone Stamp Tool
    Setting Up Multiple Clone Sources
    Using the Dodge and Burn Tools
    Using the Healing Brush and Patch Tools
    Working with the Spot Healing Brush
    Working with the Red Eye Tool
    Controlling Tonal Range
    Working with the Histogram Panel
    8 Understanding Colors and Channels
  • Working with 8-, 16-, and 32-Bit Images
    Working with the Channels Panel
    Working with Color Modes
    Understanding the RGB Color Mode
    Understanding the CMYK Color Mode
    Understanding the Grayscale Color Mode
    Understanding the Bitmap Color Mode
    Understanding the Indexed Color Mode
    Understanding the Lab Color Mode
    Understanding the Duotone Color Mode
    Using the Multichannel Color Mode
    Using the Replace Color Adjustment
    Working with the Color Panel
    Working with the Swatches Panel
    Using the Stroke and Fill Commands
    Creating Spot Color Channels
    Using the Auto Contrast and Auto Color Commands
    Using Levels Adjustment Commands
    Using the Exposure Adjustment
    Using Curves and Color Adjustments
    Adjusting Hue and Saturation
    Adjusting Vibrance
    Using the Selective Color Adjustment
    Using the Channel Mixer Adjustment
    Using the Gradient Map Adjustment
    Using the Photo Filter Adjustment
    Using the Invert and Equalize Commands
    Using the Threshold and Posterize Adjustments
    Using the HDR Toning Adjustment
    Using the Shadows/Highlights Adjustment
    Using the Black & White Adjustment
    Using the Match Color Adjustment
    9 Using the Paint, Shape Drawing, and Eraser Tools
  • Selecting Foreground and Background Colors
    Using the Brush and Brush Presets Panel
    Modifying the Brush Presets Panel
    Selecting Brush Tip Sets
    Adjusting Brush Tips
    Adjusting Bristle Brush Tips
    Creating Customized Brush Tips
    Saving Customized Brush Tips
    Working with the Brush and Airbrush Tools
    Working with the Mixer Brush Tool
    Working with the Pencil Tool
    Working with Auto Erase
    Working with the Line Tool
    Working with the Shape Tool
    Working with the Custom Shape Tool
    Working with Shape Layers
    Arranging Shape Layers
    Creating a Custom Shape
    Saving Custom Shape Sets
    Using the Paint Bucket Tool
    Working with the Eraser Tools
    Working with the Magic Eraser Tool
    Creating and Applying Gradients
    Creating and Saving Customized Gradients
    Using the Color Replacement Tool
    10 Creating Masks
  • Understanding Layer and Vector Masks
    Creating a Layer Mask
    Using Paint Tools with Layer Masks
    Using Selections to Generate Complex Layer Masks
    Using Layer Masks to Generate Soft Transparency
    Creating Unique Layer Mask Effects
    Creating a Vector Mask
    Modifying Layer and Vector Masks
    Creating Channel Masks
    Creating Channel Masks from Scratch
    Modifying Channel Mask Options
    Creating Channel Masks from Selections
    Making Channel Masks from Native Color Channels
    Loading Channel Masks from Selections
    Moving Channel Masks Between Documents
    Combining Channel Masks
    Using the Quick Mask Mode
    Working with Quick Mask Options
    Modifying Selections with Quick Mask Mode
    11 Using the Paths Panel
  • Understanding Vector and Raster Images
    Converting a Selection into a Path
    Working with Pen Tools
    Creating Paths Using the Freeform Pen Tool
    Using the Magnetic Option with the Freeform Pen Tool
    Adding and Deleting Anchor Points
    Modifying Anchor Points
    Modifying Existing Direction Lines
    Converting Straight Points and Curved Points
    Working with Clipping Paths
    Filling an Area of an Image Using Paths
    Stroking an Area of an Image Using Paths
    Creating Shapes as Paths
    Exporting Paths to Adobe Illustrator
    Exporting Paths Using the Export Method
    12 Working with Layer Styles
  • Understanding Layer Styles
    Adding a Layer Style
    Creating and Modifying a Drop Shadow
    Working with Bevel and Emboss
    Working with Contour and Texture
    Applying a Color Overlay
    Using the Stroke Layer Style
    Using Pattern Overlays
    Working with Outer Glow and Inner Shadow
    Applying an Inner Glow Style
    Creating Customized Layer Styles
    Creating Customized Styles Using the Styles Panel
    Moving Existing Layer Styles
    13 Getting Creative with Type
  • Using Standard Type Tools
    Working with Type Options
    Working with the Character Panel
    Working with the Paragraph Panel
    Setting Anti-aliasing Options
    Using the Warp Text Option
    Working with Text Styles
    Using Spell Check 328
    Finding and Replacing Text
    Using the Rasterize Type Command
    Creating Work Paths and Shapes from Type Layers
    Creating Shape Layers
    Creating a Type Mask
    Isolating Image Pixels Using a Type Mask
    Creating Chiseled Type with a Type Mask
    Using Masks to Generate Special Effects
    Creating and Modifying Text on a Path
    14 Manipulating Images with Filters
  • Working with the Filter Gallery
    Creating and Working with Smart Filters
    Applying Multiple Filters to an Image
    Modifying Images with Liquify
    Working with Liquify Tool Options
    Working with Liquify Mask Options
    Working with Liquify View Options
    Creating a Liquify Mesh
    Applying a Liquify Mesh
    Using the Adaptive Wide Angle Filter
    Using the Oil Paint Filter
    Using the Lighting Effects Filter
    Using the Blur Filter Gallery
    Using the Lens Blur Filter
    Working with Photo Filters
    Blending Modes and Filter Effects
    Building Custom Patterns
    Applying a Fade Effect
    Controlling Filters Using Selections
    Using a Channel Mask to Control Filter Effects
    Protecting Images with Watermarks
    Viewing Various Filter Effects
    15 Automating Your Work with Actions
  • Examining the Actions Panel
    Building a New Action
    Recording an Action
    Adding a Stop to an Action
    Controlling the Playback of a Command
    Adding a Command to an Action
    Deleting a Command from an Action
    Working with Modal Controls in an Action
    Changing the Order of Commands in an Action
    Copying an Action
    Running an Action Inside an Action
    Saving Actions into Sets
    Saving Actions as Files
    Moving and Copying Actions Between Sets
    Inserting a Non-Recordable Command into an Action
    Using Enhanced Scripting
    Enhancing the Process with Droplets
    Using a Droplet
    16 Controlling Image Output
  • Setting Document Print Options
    Setting Print Output Options
    Setting Print Color Management Options
    Printing a Document in Macintosh
    Printing a Document in Windows
    Changing Printer Settings
    Printing One Copy
    Understanding File Formats
    Saving a Document with a Different File Format
    Inserting File Information into a Document
    Understanding File Compression
    Preparing Clip Art for the Web
    Preparing a Photograph for the Web
    Preparing an Image for the Press
    Preparing an Image for an Inkjet or Laser Printer
    Understanding Monitor, Image, and Device Resolution
    17 Working with Automate Commands
  • Working with Batch File Processing
    Working with Conditional Mode Change
    Cropping and Straightening Photos
    Converting a Multi-Page PDF to PSD
    Creating a PDF Document
    Creating a Contact Sheet
    Creating Panoramic Images
    Processing Lens Correction
    Merging Images to HDR Pro
    Processing Multiple Image Files
    Adjusting an Image Fit Size
    18 Managing Color from Monitor to Print
  • Producing Consistent Color
    Calibrating Using Hardware and Software
    Setting Up Soft-Proof Colors
    Changing from Additive (RGB) to Subtractive (CMYK)
    Working with Rendering Intents
    Printing a Hard Proof
    Working with Color Management
    Embedding ICC Color Profiles
    Assigning a Different Profile to a Document
    Converting Document Colors to Another Profile
    Using Hue/Saturation for Out-Of-Gamut Colors
    Using the Sponge Tool for Out-Of-Gamut Colors
    Working with the Out-Of-Gamut Warning
    19 Designing for the Web and Devices
  • Saving for the Web
    Working with Save for Web Options
    Optimizing an Image to File Size
    Working with Web File Formats
    Optimizing a JPEG Document
    Optimizing a GIF Document
    Optimizing a PNG-8 Document
    Optimizing a PNG-24 Document
    Optimizing a WBMP Document
    Slicing Images the Easy Way
    Working with Slices
    Arranging Slices
    Saving a Sliced Image for the Web
    Adding HTML Text or an URL Link to a Slice
    Defining and Editing Web Data Variables
    Exporting an Image to Zoomify
    20 Working with Video
  • Opening Video Files and Image Sequences
    Creating a Video Layer
    Modifying a Video Layer
    Creating a Video Group
    Adding Text to a Video Layer
    Splitting a Video Layer
    Cloning Video Layer Content
    Adding a Transition to a Video Layer
    Adding Audio to a Video Layer
    Creating an Animation
    Working with Animation
    Exporting Directly to Video
    Creating an Image from a Video
    21 Extending Photoshop
  • Counting Objects in an Image
    Taking Measurements in an Image
    Setting 3D Preferences
    Creating 3D Models
    Creating 3D Models Using Preset Shapes
    Viewing the 3D Workspace
    Modifying 3D Models
    Creating 3D Text
    Adjusting Light with 3D Models
    Rendering and Saving 3D Models
    22 Working Together with Adobe Programs
  • Exploring Adobe Programs
    Exploring Adobe Bridge
    Getting Started with Adobe Bridge
    Getting Photos from a Digital Camera
    Working with Raw Images from a Digital Camera
    Modifying Images in Camera Raw
    Working with Images Using Adobe Bridge
    Setting Preferences in Adobe Bridge
    Applying Image Adjustments
    Creating a Web Photo Gallery
    Automating Tasks in Adobe Bridge
    Using Mini Bridge
    Working with Adobe Media Encoder 544 !
    Working with Adobe Extension Manager
    Scripting with Adobe ExtendScript Toolkit
    Features
    Adobe Certification
    Adobe Certified Expert (ACE)
    Adobe Certified Associate (ACA)
    Index
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Publisher Que
Date Published May 7, 2012
Pages 608
ISBN Number ISBN-10: 0-7897-4933-5
ISBN-13: 978-0-7897-4933-8
Package Weight 2.25 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) 9.0 x 7.4 x 1.1"

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