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Que Publishing E-Book: Adobe Photoshop CS6

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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 New Document
  Selecting Color Modes and Resolution
  Creating a New 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 New 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
  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
  Working with Adobe Extension Manager
  Scripting with Adobe ExtendScript Toolkit
  New Features
  Adobe Certification
  Adobe Certified Expert (ACE)
  Adobe Certified Associate (ACA)

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