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Get the IMAGE YOU WANT: Essential Photoshop Editing Techniques
By  Element K Journals Creative Team
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Publisher: Peachpit Press
Pub Date: June 08, 2005
ISBN: 0-321-34896-6
Pages: 288

Table of Contents  | Index

		Copyright
		Foreword
		Introduction
			Start by calibrating your monitor
			Opening files in Photoshop
			Keep images organized and easy to find with the File Browser
			Be consistent with color correcting digital images
		Part 1:  Color and Tonal Corrections1
			Chapter 1.  Color Correction
				Improve the color in your images with Curves
				Adjust hue and saturation to selectively colorize an image
				Correct color with the Variations command
				Keep colors consistent with the Match Color command
				Correct color with the Color Replacement tool
				Change color with Replace Color
				Problem : Solution Use the Levels command to correct color casts
				Problem : Solution Mellow oversaturated colors
			Chapter 2.  Tonal Correction
				Determine tonal quality by reading a histogram
				Use Auto Contrast to automatically correct an image
				Add missing detail to your images
				Improve tonal range with the Shadow/Highlight command
				Correct exposure problems with dodging and burning
				Problem : Solution Restore underexposed shadow detail
				Problem : Solution Restore overexposed photos
		Part 2:  Essential Image Editing Fixes
			Chapter 3.  Noise and sharpening
				Add noise with the Add Noise filter
				Use blending modes to fix digital noise
				Keep your digital images noise free
				Boost clarity with the Unsharp Mask filter
				Problem : Solution Remove noise with Lab color
				Work in the lab
				Problem : Solution Use a brush with the Unsharp Mask filter
			Chapter 4.  Retouching Techniques
				Correct imperfections in digital photos with the Healing Brush
				Repair and edit your images with the Patch tool
				Clean up color problems with the Sponge tool
				Fix flawed architectural images
				Problem : Solution Eliminate skin flaws
				Problem : Solution Restore color to underexposed areas
				Problem : Solution Remove lines and wrinkles
			Chapter 5.  Optimization and sizing
				Choose the best file formats for the web
				Optimize your images to get the best web results
				Adjust JPEG web quality with the Modify Quality Setting command
				Make precise cropping selections using guides
				Optimize your images for use in Microsoft PowerPoint
				Problem : Solution Improve blurring in compressed web images
				Problem : Solution Improve resampled images for print
		Part 3:  Image Manipulation and Alteration
			Chapter 6.  Artistic Approaches
				Burn the edges of your photos to add mood
				Paint gradual tones with the Airbrush option
				Create convincing reflections
				Control visual focus with the Gradient tool
				Combine images with the Extract command
				Enhance your images with well-placed light
				Problem : Solution Remove a complex image from its background
				Problem : Solution Remove an object from a photo
			Chapter 7.  Filters
				Using the Filter Gallery
				Combining filter layers
				Filter your portraits
				Adjust the image for tonal quality
				Add texture with simulated film grain
				Problem : Solution Correct color casts
				Problem : Solution Modify facial features
			Chapter 8.  Masks
				Use Quick Mask mode to make a selection
				Create vignettes with layer masks
				Cut out parts of images with layer masks
				Editing with vector masks
				Problem : Solution Fix accidental silhouettes
				Problem : Solution Restore lost highlight detail
		Glossary
		Appendix
			Photoshop CS keyboard shortcuts
		Index