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Understanding: Adobe® Photoshop®: Digital Imaging Concepts and Techniques
By Richard Harrington
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Publisher: Peachpit Press
Pub Date: March 10, 2006
Print ISBN-10: 0-321-36898-3
Print ISBN-13: 978-0-321-36898-0
Pages: 400

Table of Contents  | Index

		Copyright
		Richard Harrington, PMP, President RHED Pixel
		Acknowledgments
		Introduction
		Chapter 1.  Digital Imaging Fundamentals
			Pixels: Digital Building Blocks
			Understanding Resolution
			Image Mode
			Bit Depth
			Time to Move On
		Chapter 2.  Photoshop's Interface
			Understanding the Interface
			Prevent Palette Popping
		Chapter 3.  Acquiring Digital Images
			Digital Cameras
			Scanners
			Importing from CD/DVD
			Stock Photo Services
			Public Domain Images
		Chapter 4.  Sizing Digital Images
			Resolution Revisited
			Resampling
			Resizing an Image
		Chapter 5.  Selection Tools and Techniques
			Basic Selection Tools
			Additional Selection Commands
			Intermediate Selection Techniques
			Advanced Selection Techniques
		Chapter 6.  Painting and Drawing Tools
			Working with Color
			Painting Tools
			Eraser Tools
			Drawing Tools
		Chapter 7.  Layer Masking
			Layer Mask Essentials
			Mask Creation Strategies
			Refining Masks
			Advice on Masks
		Chapter 8.  Compositing with Layers
			What Are Layers?
			Why You Need Layers
			Working with Multiple Layers
			Creating a Panorama
			Another Look
		Chapter 9.  Using Blending Modes
			About Blending Modes
			Blending Modes in Action
		Chapter 10.  Color Correction and Enhancement
			Approach to Color Correction
			Primary Image Adjustments
			Useful Image Adjustments
			Not-So-Useful Image Adjustments
		Chapter 11.  Repairing and Improving Photos
			Image Selection
			The Retoucher's Toolbox
			Restoration in Action
		Chapter 12.  Using the Type Tool
			Role of Type
			Choosing Fonts
			Using Vector Type
			Character Palette
			Paragraph Palette
			Modifying Text
		Chapter 13.  Layer Styles
			Adding a Layer Style
			Working with Layer Styles
		Chapter 14.  Maximizing Filters
			Filters Defined
			Getting Better Results
			The Standard Filter Guide
		Chapter 15.  Actions and Automation
			Actions
			Automate Commands
			Scripts
		Chapter 16.  Printing and PDF Essentials
			Professional Printing Options
			Desktop Printing Options
			Printing Commands
			PDF Essentials
		Chapter 17.  Outputting Specialized File Types
			File Formats Explained
			Photoshop CS2 Import and Export File Formats
			Specialized Processes
		Chapter 18.  Building a Portfolio
			The Essential Portfolio
			Creating a Portfolio
			End of the Road
		Exercises
			Exercise #1
			Exercise #2
			Exercise #3
			Exercise #4
			Exercise #5
			Exercise #6
			Exercise #7
			Exercise #8
			Exercise #9
			Exercise #10
		Understanding Adobe Photoshop DVD
		Index