Photoshop CC Bible by Dayley, Lisa DaNae -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Page Copyright Credits About the Authors Dedication Acknowledgments Introduction

Is This Book for You? How This Book Is Organized Part I: Getting Started with Adobe Photoshop CC Part II: Working with Camera Raw Images Part III: Working with Selections, Layers, and Channels Part IV: Enhancing, Correcting, and Retouching Images Part V: Using Paint, Paths, Shapes, and Text Tools Part VI: Creating Artistic Effects Part VII: Working with 3-D Images Part VIII: Working with Video and Animation Part IX: Using Advanced Output Techniques Part X: Appendixes How to Use This Book Using this book as a reference Making the most of the book's website Icons Used in This Book Contacting the Authors

Part I: Getting Started with Adobe Photoshop CC

Chapter 1: Introducing Adobe Photoshop CC

Discovering the Versatile World of Photoshop Introducing Photoshop Creative Cloud Interaction Knowing when to use Photoshop Understanding the limitations of Photoshop Looking at What's New in Photoshop CC Summary

Chapter 2: Exploring the Photoshop Workspace

Touring the Workspace Introducing Creative Cloud Synchronization Cruising the Photoshop menu bar Looking at the document workspace Understanding the Toolbox and tool options bar Understanding panels Using workspace presets Exploring the Photoshop Menu Bar Using the File menu Exploring the Edit menu Using the Image menu Understanding the Layer menu Examining the Type menu Using the Select menu Exploring the Filter menu Understanding the 3D menu Using the View menu Exploring the Window menu Using the Help menu Exploring Panels Understanding the Tools in the Toolbox Configuring Presets Selecting tool presets Managing presets Creating presets Setting Preferences Updating General preferences Arranging Interface preferences Configuring Sync Settings preferences Setting File Handling preferences Adjusting Performance preferences Configuring Cursors preferences Setting Transparency and Gamut preferences Using Units and Rulers preferences Adjusting Guides, Grid, and Slices preferences Configuring Plug-Ins preferences Setting Type preferences Adjusting 3D preferences Customizing Shortcuts and Menus Customizing menus Customizing shortcuts Summary

Chapter 3: Performing Image Basics

Exploring File Types Understanding compressed versus uncompressed file formats Using raster versus vector Introducing HDR images Understanding image files Understanding video files Supporting 3-D file formats Supporting the DICOM file format Creating and Opening Images Creating a new image Opening an existing image Opening an existing image as a specific file type Resizing Files and Adjusting Resolution Understanding resolution Changing the image size and resolution Changing the canvas size Cropping and Straightening Images Using general guidelines for cropping a photo Cropping an image Straightening an image Trimming a border Summary

Chapter 4: Understanding Colors, Histograms, Levels, and Curves

Knowing Color Basics Understanding color Looking at color, intensity, and the human eye Understanding Channels and Levels Adjusting with Histograms Understanding histograms Using the Histogram panel Adjusting images with the histogram tools Adjusting levels with the Curves tool Working in Different Color Modes Understanding the different color modes Learning about bits per channel Choosing Colors Choosing colors with the Color Picker tool Using the Color panel Using the Swatches panel Selecting color from an image with the Eyedropper tool Understanding the Color Sampler tool Using the HUD Color Picker Summary

Chapter 5: Applying History and Actions

Understanding the Non-Destructive Features in Photoshop Using the History Panel Understanding the History panel Painting from history Creating and Using Automated Actions Understanding the Actions panel Loading existing action sets Creating custom actions Editing actions Playing actions Managing the action list Summary

Chapter 6: Using Bridge to Organize and Process Files

Working in the Bridge Workspaces Examining the Bridge interface Using the Bridge workspaces Organizing Files in Bridge Importing images from cameras and card readers Working with image metadata Assigning ratings and labels to files Assigning keywords to files Renaming files Finding files Using collections Creating stacks Deleting versus rejecting files Processing Images Using Bridge and Photoshop Opening images in Photoshop Processing Multiple Files Using the Batch Interface Using the Image Processor Interface Merging photos Using the Mini Bridge Extension in Photoshop Summary

Part II: Working with Camera Raw Images

Chapter 7: Exploring Camera Raw Basics

Looking at Camera Raw Benefits Keeping original CMOS information Editing non-destructively Saving time Understanding Camera Raw File Types Creating an XMP sidebar file Converting RAW formats to DNG files Opening Images in Camera Raw Getting to Know the Camera Raw Workspace Changing Your Workflow Options Setting the color space Choosing your intent Choosing a bit depth Adjusting image size Setting the resolution Applying output sharpening Opening images as Smart Objects Setting Preferences Saving images Changing the default image settings Modifying the Camera Raw cache Handling DNG files Handling JPEG and TIFF file formats Using the Camera Raw Panel Menu Creating Snapshots Saving Presets Exporting Camera Raw Files Summary

Chapter 8: Processing Photos with Camera Raw

Getting to Know the Camera Raw Tools Synchronizing Adjustments in Multiple RAW Images Adjusting the White Balance Using the White Balance tool Changing the lighting settings Using the Temperature and Tint sliders Correcting Lighting Adjusting Color and Clarity Tweaking clarity, vibrance, and saturation Adjusting the Tone Curve Adjusting hue, saturation, and luminance Creating a grayscale photo Using Split Toning Correcting and Retouching Cloning and spot removal Removing red-eye Using the Adjustment Brush Creating a Graduated Filter Creating a Radial Filter Creating Artistic Effects Adding grain to your image Adding a vignette Correcting Camera Quirks Making lens corrections Setting camera calibration Reducing Noise and Adjusting Sharpness Reducing noise Sharpening Summary

Part III: Working with Selections, Layers, and Channels

Chapter 9: Creating Selections

Getting Familiar with the Select Menu Using the Selection Tools Exploring the Marquee tools Looking at the Lasso tools Examining the Quick Selection tools Refining Your Selection Adjusting a selection Refining the edges Using the Color Range Selector Summary

Chapter 10: Learning All About Layers

Introducing Layers Understanding multiple layers Adding new layers Using the Layer Menus Getting to know the Layer menu Getting to know the Layers panel menu Looking at the Layers Panel Filtering layers Changing the Opacity and Fill settings Changing the lock settings Blending modes Linking layers Creating layer styles, layer masks, and fill and adjustment layers Grouping layers Creating a blank layer Throwing layers away Applying Worry-Free Fill and Adjustment Layers Choosing a fill or adjustment layer Learning the basics of fill layers Learning the basics of adjustment layers Editing the properties of a fill or adjustment layer Creating Layer Style Special Effects Choosing a layer style Adjusting layer style options Creating a separate layer from a layer style Creating Smart Objects Converting a layer to a Smart Object Adding Smart Filters Making changes to Smart Filters Manipulating Layer Masks Creating masks Editing masks Unlinking and moving masks Creating Layer Comps Merging Layers Summary

Chapter 11: Exploring Channels

Understanding Color Channels Using the Channel Mixer Mixing colors with the Channel Mixer Swapping colors Converting color to grayscale Using the Channels Panel Selecting channels Deleting channels Duplicating channels Splitting and merging channels Sharing channels between images Making Channel Selections Understanding the Alpha Channel Creating alpha channels Loading selections from alpha channels Modifying alpha channels Understanding alpha channels versus layer masks Changing the channel options for alpha channels Using Spot Color Channels Creating a spot color channel Merging spot color channels Removing ink overlap using spot color channels Summary

Part IV: Enhancing, Correcting, and Retouching Images

Chapter 12: Optimizing Adjustment Workflow

Understanding Workflow Making Auto Adjustments Creating Adjustment Layers Making Adjustments Using the Properties Panel Summary

Chapter 13: Making Lighting and Color Adjustments

Applying Quick Adjustments to Light and Color Adjusting brightness and contrast versus exposure Changing the color balance Making selective color adjustments Applying Photo Filter to images Replacing specific colors Using the Variations tool Changing the shadows and highlights in images Creating customized black-and-white photos Fine-Tuning Hue and Saturation Using the Hue/Saturation tool Adjusting the hue and saturation to make colors pop Adjusting Levels Using the Levels adjustment tool Configuring the Auto Levels adjustment Adjusting levels to increase detail in images Making Adjustments with Curves Using the Curves tool Configuring the Curves tool Configuring the Auto Curves tool Adjusting the curve to correct color and contrast in images Using the Match Color Tool to Change Colors Doing It All with the Camera Raw Filter Working with HDR Images Creating HDR images Converting HDR images to 8 bits per channel Summary

Chapter 14: Applying Sharpness, Blur, and Noise Adjustments

Using Sharpening Filters to Sharpen Images Understanding basic sharpening filters Using the Unsharp Mask filter Applying Smart Sharpen Using Blur Filters to Soften Images Understanding the automatic blur filters Using the Gaussian, Box, and Shape Blur filters Creating a direction blur Adding a Surface Blur Applying a Smart Blur Faking Lens Blur Introducing the Blur Gallery Reducing Noise in an Image Using the Despeckle filter Applying a Median filter Reducing dust and scratches Reducing noise Adding noise Removing Camera-Shake Blurring from an Image Summary

Chapter 15: Cleaning Up Digital Images with Cloning and Healing Tools

Using the Healing Brush Tools Using the Spot Healing Brush Using the Healing Brush Fixing larger blemishes with the Patch tool Using the Content-Aware fill Using the Remix tool Fixing red-eye Using the Clone Stamp Tool Looking over the Clone Stamp options Learning the basics of cloning Utilizing the Clone Source panel Using the Clone and Healing Brushes Together for Optimal Effect Fixing damaged photos Swapping faces with multiple images Summary

Part V: Using Paint, Paths, Shapes, and Text Tools

Chapter 16: Editing with Paintbrush Tools

Painting in Photoshop Understanding the Painting Tools Working with painting tools in blending modes Applying color with painting tools Painting with editing tools Painting with mixing tools Using the Brush Panel Selecting the brush tip shape Setting the brush behavior Using the Brush Presets panel Painting with Non-Brush Painting Tools Applying paint to layers Filling a selection with a color or pattern Applying a gradient fill Creating custom gradients Applying Painting Techniques Painting from a blank canvas Tracing edges from an existing image Using wet paint on an existing image Summary

Chapter 17: Working with Paths and Vector Shapes

Understanding Paths Building path components Defining types of paths Exploring the Vector Path Using the Pen tools Using the Path Selection tools Understanding the Paths panel Applying the Free Transform Option to paths Exploring Paths Creating a path Converting paths to vector shapes Creating a clipping mask Creating vector masks Using Vector Shape Tools Working with vector shape tools Adding vector shape layers Adding custom vector shapes Editing a vector shape Summary

Chapter 18: Working with Text

Learning a Little Bit About Text Using the Text Tools to Add Text to Images Setting type preferences Using the text tools to add text Editing vector text layers Using the Character panel Applying Paragraph panel settings Using the Character and Paragraph Styles panels Adding default type styles to documents Applying Text to Images Adding text on a path Constraining text using a vector shape Adding text in a Smart Object Applying text as a mask Creating Cool Text Effects Rock solid Extreme solid Summary

Part VI: Creating Artistic Effects

Chapter 19: Distorting Images

Using Transformations Understanding the importance of the reference point Scaling images Rotating images Skewing images Distorting images Changing the perspective of images Using the Warp transformation Applying free transform Using the Content-Aware Scale feature Using the Puppet Warp tool Having Fun with the Liquify Filter Identifying the Liquify tools Looking at Tool Options Saving a mesh Restoring your image with Reconstruct and Restore All Modifying the Mask Options selections Using the View Options Changing Perspective with Vanishing Point Correcting Wide-Angle Lens Distortions Summary

Chapter 20: Applying Filters

Looking at Artistic Effects Filters Exploring Artistic filters Discovering Brush Stroke filters Examining Distort filters Checking out the Pixelate filters Considering the Render filters Looking into the Sketch filters Using the Stylize filters Delving into Texture filters Defining the Other menu Exploring the Filter Gallery Looking at the preview pane Checking out the filter thumbnail pane Looking at the options pane Using Smart Objects to Make Filter Adjustments Creating a Custom Filter Summary

Chapter 21: Combining Images

Creating Seamless Composites Combining files Adjusting and transforming new layers Blending composite files Using Multiple Images to Create a Photo Collage Using Photomerge to Create a Panorama Summary

Part VII: Working with 3-D Images

Chapter 22: Creating and Manipulating 3-D Objects

Understanding 3-D File Formats Looking at the 3-D Workspace Looking at the 3-D panel Learning about the Properties panel when 3-D objects are selected Looking at 3-D objects in the Layers panel Finding the 3-D tools Using the Picture in Picture window Opening and Placing 3-D Files in Photoshop Creating 3-D Files in Photoshop Selecting a source for a 3-D object Creating a 3-D postcard Creating a 3-D extrusion Making a 3-D shape from a preset Creating a 3-D mesh from a depth map Creating a 3-D volume Manipulating 3-D Objects Using the 3-D tools Using the 3-D Axis widget Typing in coordinates for your 3-D object Summary

Chapter 23: Editing 3-D Scenes and Settings

Looking at the 3-D Panel Working with a Whole 3-D Scene Changing the properties of a 3-D environment Setting the properties of a 3-D scene Changing the Current View Working with Mesh Layers Editing the Textures and Materials of a 3-D Object Editing textures Editing materials Creating and Modifying 3-D Lights Adding new lights Positioning lights Changing the properties of a 3-D light Summary

Chapter 24: Using Photoshop Tools with 3-D Layers

Using 3-D Paint Mode Hiding areas on a 3-D object Painting on a 3-D object Adjustments, Layer Styles, and Filters Applying an adjustment to a 3-D layer Adding a layer style to a 3-D layer Applying a filter to a 3-D layer Using 3-D layers as Smart Objects Creating Composites Flying a carpet over the desert Giving the moon away Summary

Part VIII: Working with Video and Animation

Chapter 25: Understanding Video Editing Basics

Working with Video Files Setting aspect ratios Using video filters Understanding the Features of the Timeline Panel Adjusting time in the Timeline panel Using the work area of the Timeline panel Using the icons on the Timeline panel Exploring the options in the Timeline panel menu Accessing the Video Layers menu Setting clip favorites Creating video groups Opening and Placing Video Files Opening a video file Adding additional video files Importing image sequences Trimming Video Clips Dragging the clip duration bar Trimming clips using the Timeline menu option Moving Video Clips Changing the clip hierarchy Dragging clips inside the clip duration bar Moving the clip start and clip end points Splitting Clips Lifting and Extracting Unwanted Sections of Video Lifting a section of a video clip Extracting a section of a video clip Adding Still Shots or Other Elements to a Video Project Adding a blank layer Adding a text layer Placing an image file Adding or placing a 3-D model Summary

Chapter 26: Animating in the Timeline Panel

Creating and Editing Keyframes Creating keyframes Editing keyframes Setting interpolation Creating comments Animating the Position of a Layer Getting keyframe placement right Animating positions in multiple layers Using Smart Objects to Animate Transformations Animating the Opacity Setting Using Keyframes to Animate Layer Styles Animating the Global Lighting Using Keyframes to Animate Text Animating Masks Building 3-D Animations Learning the Basics of Rotoscoping Creating a new video layer Creating modified frames Using Onion Skins Restoring frames Animating DICOM Files Summary

Chapter 27: Correcting Video Files and Adding Artistic Effects

Enhancing Layers with Color Corrections Unclipping an adjustment layer Changing the duration of an adjustment layer Applying Smart Filters to Video Files Cloning and Healing Over an Entire Video Layer Modifying Video Clips Frame by Frame Adding an adjustment to a single frame Adding a filter to a single frame Cloning and healing video files Locking the source frame Summary

Chapter 28: Animating Using Frames

Using the Timeline Panel's Frame Animation Interface Using the panel features Looking at the frame animation Timeline panel menu Using the animation features in the Layers panel Creating Tweened Frame Animations Opening an image to animate Creating keyframes Tweening keyframes Creating a Frame-by-Frame Animation Creating an animation from a layered image Building an animation in the animation version of the Timeline panel Rendering Video Summary

Part IX: Using Advanced Output Techniques

Chapter 29: Printing and Color Management

Understanding the Importance of Color Accuracy and Consistency Understanding ICC color profiles Embedding color profiles in image files Using device-independent color profiles Calibrating Color for Monitors and Printers Using Color Management in Photoshop Configuring color settings in Photoshop Assigning color profiles to images Converting images to other color profiles Proofing images using color management Printing Images from Photoshop Configuring general printing options Using color management to print accurate colors Adding crop marks and additional output to printed images Summary

Chapter 30: Creating Images for the Web

Preparing Images for the Web Understanding web image formats Selecting the right color profile Slicing images for web use Adding transparency to images Animating images Outputting Images to the Web Using the preview layout and toolbar Setting file output options Manipulating the Color Table Setting the image size Previewing animation controls Previewing output in a browser Adding Zoomable Images to Websites Applying CSS to Photoshop Images Generating CSS styles from text and shape layers Importing swatches from HTML/CSS files Summary

Chapter 31: Automating and Scripting Workflow in Photoshop

Automating Workflow in Photoshop Batching multiple images Creating droplets to process images Using Scripting to Speed Up Workflow Using the Photoshop scripts Using stack modes to analyze multiple images and reduce noise Scripting workflow events Summary

Part X: Appendixes

Appendix A: Timesaving Keyboard Shortcuts Appendix B: Extending the Capabilities of Photoshop with Plug-Ins Appendix C: Finding Resources

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