Photoshop CS4 All-in-One for Dummies

Description

Your one-stop Photoshop reference, filled with the latest tips and techniques

  
There’s a reason why Photoshop is the industry standard for image-editing software. But it’s also that big, Photoshop has so many facets and features that a handy one-stop guide is exactly what you need. And you’ll love the “Putting It Together” exercises that give you hands-on experience – in rich, full color!
* Learn the parts — the desktop, menus, panels, and key tools, and how to use Adobe Bridge
* Make your selection — learn about each of the selection tools plus the powerful Pen tool and Paths panel
* Brush up — on the Brush and Pencil tools and how to create vector shapes, create and edit type, and put type on a path
* Restore and retouch — correct and enhance color, improve contrast, and use the Clone Stamp and Healing tools to fix flaws and damage
* Print it — learn how to get the right resolution, image mode, and file format, and prepare your work for printing

  Open the book and find:
* How to crop images and increase their canvas size
* Tips for creating gradients and patterns
* Advice on resizing images
* How to composite images with layers and blending modes
* Filter techniques to correct or alter images
* How the Vanishing Point feature makes editing easier
* Steps for making adjustments with levels and curves
* How to create contact sheets

CONTENTS:

Introduction.

  Book I: Photoshop Fundamentals.

  
Chapter 1: Examining the Photoshop Environment.

  
Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Tools Panel.

  
Chapter 3: Starting, Finishing, and Getting It on Paper.

  
Chapter 4: Viewing and Navigating Images.

  
Chapter 5: Customizing Your Workspace and Preferences.

  Book II: Image Essentials.

  
Chapter 1: Specifying Size and Resolution.

  
Chapter 2: Choosing Color Modes and File Formats.

  
Chapter 3: Using and Managing Color.

  
Chapter 4: Time Travel — Undoing in Photoshop.

  
Chapter 5: Creating Actions for Productivity and Fun.

  Book III: Selections.

  
Chapter 1: Making Selections.

  
Chapter 2: Creating and Working with Paths.

  
Chapter 3: Modifying and Transforming Selections and Paths.

  Book IV: Painting, Drawing, and Typing.

  
Chapter 1: Painting and Drawing with Photoshop.

  
Chapter 2: Filling and Stroking.

  
Chapter 3: Creating and Editing Type.

  Book V: Working with Layers.

  
Chapter 1: Creating Layers.

  
Chapter 2: Managing Layers.

  
Chapter 3: Playing with Opacity and Blend Modes.

  
Chapter 4: Getting Jazzy with Layer Styles and Clipping Groups.

  
Chapter 5: Working with Smart Objects.

  Book VI: Channels and Masks.

  
Chapter 1: Using Channels.

  
Chapter 2: Quick-and-Dirty Masking.

  
Chapter 3: Getting Exact with Advanced Masking Techniques.

  Book VII: Filters and Distortions.

  
Chapter 1: Making Corrections with Daily Filters.

  
Chapter 2: Applying Filters for Special Occasions.

  
Chapter 3: Distorting with the Liquify Command.

  Book VIII: Retouching and Restoration.

  
Chapter 1: Enhancing Images with Adjustments.

  
Chapter 2: Repairing with Focus and Toning Tools.

  
Chapter 3: Fixing Flaws and Removing What’s Not Wanted.

  Book IX: Photoshop and Print.

  
Chapter 1: Prepping Graphics for Print.

  
Chapter 2: Using Photomerge and Merge to HDR.

  
Bonus Chapters On the Web.

  
Bonus Chapter 1: Prepping Web Graphics.

  
Bonus Chapter 2: Slicing Web Images

  
Bonus Chapter 3: Other Sources of Informatio.

  
Index.