Adobe Photoshop CC Learn by Video

by McCathran, Kelly

• ISBN13: 9780321939333
• ISBN10: 0321939336
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2013-10-09
• Publisher: Peachpit Press

Summary

This critically-acclaimed interactive training program from Adobe Press combines exceptional quality high-definition video and a printed reference to teach the fundamentals of Adobe Photoshop CC.
 
Including more than 13 hours of video tutorials, the course comes complete with lesson files, assessment quizzes, and review materials. Experienced instructor Kelly McCathran presents a comprehensive introduction to Photoshop, including best practices as well as fundamental photography and image editing concepts. Beginning with an overview of the Photoshop interface, Kelly goes on to cover Photoshop’s powerful tools including features new to CC such as non-destructive editing using Adobe Camera Raw 8 within Photoshop, the new Smart Sharpen tool, rounded rectangle options, how to work in the Creative Cloud, and more.
 
The video is wrapped in a unique interface that allows you to jump to any topic and also bookmark individual sections for later review.  The unique “Watch and Work” mode shrinks the video into a small window to allow you to work alongside in Photoshop. Project files used in the lessons are included on the disc so you can practice what you’ve learned, and interactive review questions help reinforce freshly gained knowledge.
 
Table of Contents
 
            1.         Introducing Photoshop CC
            2.         Photoshop Projects
            3.         Customizing Photoshop
            4.         Image Editing Concepts
            5.         Layers and Masks
            6.         Image Adjustments & Retouching
            7.         Improving Images with Adobe Camera Raw
            8.         Working with Type and Creating Mock-Ups
            9.         Video Editing, 3D and Special Effects
            10.        Outputting Your Images
 
Duration: 13Hrs 30min
User Level: Beginning/Intermediate

System Requirements:
Mac: OS X 10.7.5+ and Safari 6.0+
PC: Windows Vista+ and Firefox 22+
Hardware: DVD-ROM drive

Please Note:
* This DVD-ROM can be viewed on your computer, but it will NOT play in a DVD movie player.

* The course uses pop-ups; please enable them in your browser. For more information on how to enable Pop-ups please see our Learn By Video FAQ page http://www.peachpit.com/promotions/learn-by-video-faq-139397

 

 

Author Biography

Kelly McCathran has been teaching Adobe applications since 1992. She’s an Adobe Certified Instructor in Photoshop and other Creative Suite applications. Kelly has taught at the largest print shops and ad agencies in the world; she is also the co-founder of onlineinstruct.com.

Table of Contents

Ch 1	Introducing Photoshop CC
	Welcome
	Exploring the Photoshop Interface
	Computer-Based Images: Raster & Vector
	The Photoshop Family
	Touring the Interface and Managing Document Windows
	Zooming and Navigating
	Power User Zooming, Navigating and Shortcuts
	Creating, Opening, Editing, and Saving
Ch 2	Photoshop Projects
	Removing Unwanted Objects with Content-Aware Fill
	Using Multiple Undos and the History Brush Tool
	Mini Bridge: Review & Preview in Photoshop
	Creating Seamless Panoramic Images
	Creating Panoramic Images with More Scope
	Adobe Bridge: Batch Renaming & Organizing
	Bridge and the Image Processor
	Making Selections: Quick Selection Tool and Refine Edge to Remove a Background
	Content-Aware Move & Spot Healing Brush Tools
	Plug-ins a.k.a. Filters Create Lightning
	Automatic Color Correction
	Cropping and Straightening an Image
	Flawless Faces: Women
	Content-Aware Scaling
ch 3	Customizing Photoshop
	Under the Hood: Customizing Photoshop's Settings for: zooming, UI (User Interface), Channels and Sync
	Resolution, File Size, and Compression
	RAM, Storage, Preferences and Performance
	Arranging Panels, Switching Screen Modes, and Saving a Custom Workspace
	Arranging your Bridge Workspace
	Customizing Keyboard Shortcuts
	Customizing Photoshop's Menus
	Rulers, Guides, and Grids
	Reviewing and Rating Images
Ch 4	Image Editing Concepts
	RGB vs. CMYK
	Importing Camera or Smartphone Images
	Importing High-End Camera Images
	Organizing, Filing and Sorting Your Images with Adobe Bridge
	Non-destructive Editing Using Layers
	Non-destructive Editing Using Adobe Camera Raw (ACR)
	File Size, File Formats and Compression
	Selections: Rectangular and Elliptical
	Selections: The Lasso and Polygonal Lasso Tools
	Selections: The Magic Wand Tool
	Selections: The Quick Selection Tool and Refine Edge
	The Refine Edge for Objects
	The Refine Edge for People
	The Refine Edge for People
	Selection Tricks for Power Users
Ch 5	Layers and Masks
	Removing Solid Backgrounds
	Overview of Layers
	Adding New Layers
	Layer Masks, the Key to Flawless Retouching
	Artifical Depth of Field with a Layer Mask
	Smart Filters for Editable Effects
	Black & White Images with One Object in Color
	Type Rising Through an Image with Layer Styles
	Changing Object Colors Using Layers
	Using Blending Modes and Adding a Mask
Ch 6	Image Adjustments & Retouching
	Converting to Black-and-White
	Removing Red-Eye
	Primary Retouching Tools for Perfect Images
	Lightening and Darkening Image Areas with Dodge & Burn
	Compelling Eyes Using Layers
	Drop 10 Pounds Without Dieting Using the Liquify Tool
	The Clone Stamp Tool
	Cropping to Ratios, Fixed Sizes, and Resolution
	Reading a Histogram and Using the Info Panel
	Merging High Dynamic Range Images
	Puppet Warp
Ch 7	Improving Images with Adobe Camera Raw
	What is Adobe Camera Raw and What Files Can It Correct?
	Improving Color on Many Images at Once
	Adjusting Images Several Times and Coverting to New Formats
	Cropping & Post Crop Vingette in Adobe Camera Raw
	HSL -- Boosting Color With Adobe Camera Raw
	Painting in Corrections with the Adjustment Brush
	Painting in Corrections with the Adjustment Brush as a Filter
	Creating Ethereal Images Using ACR Clarity
	Using ACR for Unique Effects on the Same Image
	Reading and Applying Metadata
Ch 8	Working with Type and Creating Mock-Ups
	Typography in Photoshop
	The Character Panel
	Creating Character Styles
	The Paragraph Panel
	Creating Paragraph Styles
	Using Guides and Layer Groups to Perfect the Layout
	Creating Button Icons and Organizing with Layer Groups
	Creating Shapes with New Rounded Rectangle Options
	The Coolest Keyboard Shortcuts for Formatting Text
	Exporting Styles to CSS
Ch 9	Video Editing, 3D and Special Effects
	Video Editing in Photoshop Intro
	Naming Video Layers and Adding Video Transitions
	Adding Adjustment Layers to Video
	Adding a Video Title
	Using Keyframes to Make Text Grow or Shrink
	Exporting Final Video
	Creating 3D Text
	Creating a 3D Object
	Creating Hand-Painted Artwork from a Photo with the Mixer Brush
	Using Actions
	Using Blur to Call Focus or Create a Special Effect
	ACR Upright & Tilt Shift Blur
	Creating and Applying Patterns
	Vanishing Point
Ch 10	Outputting Your Images
	Saving Images for the Web
	Color Settings
	Preparing Press-Quality Images
	Sharpening to Add Detail Before You Print
	Printing Images
	Creating a Contact Sheet