Adobe Photoshop CS2 Complete Concepts and Techniques

by Shelly, Gary B.; Cashman, Thomas J.; Starks, Joy L.

• ISBN13: 9781418859404
• ISBN10: 1418859400
• Edition: CD
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-11-06
• Publisher: Cengage Learning

Summary

Part of the highly successful Shelly Cashman series, this brand new complete text follows the proven Shelly Cashman step-by-step, screen-by-screen approach to learning Photoshop CS2. Readers will learn Photoshop CS2 skills as well as graphic design concepts.

Table of Contents

Preface	vii
Editing a Photoshop Image
Objectives	4	(1)
What is Photoshop CS2?	4	(1)
Project One -- Editing a Photoshop Image	5	(1)
Starting and Customizing Photoshop	5	(6)
Opening a Photo	11	(3)
The Photoshop Window	14	(5)
The Menu Bar and Options Bar	14	(2)
The Work Area	16	(1)
The Toolbox	16	(1)
The Document Window	17	(1)
Palettes	18	(1)
File Types	19	(2)
Saving a Photo	21	(2)
Editing the Photo	23	(9)
Zooming	24	(2)
The Navigator Palette	26	(1)
Viewing Rulers	27	(2)
Cropping	29	(3)
Creating a Blended Border	32	(7)
Making Selections	32	(1)
Modifying the Border	33	(2)
Smoothing the Border	35	(1)
Filling a Selection	36	(3)
Deselecting	39	(1)
Saving a Photo with the Same File Name	39	(1)
Changing Image Sizes	39	(4)
Using the Resize Image Wizard	40	(3)
Printing a Photo	43	(3)
Saving the Resized Photo	45	(1)
Closing a Photo	46	(1)
Saving a Photo for the Web	46	(4)
Using the Save for Web Command	46	(4)
Adobe Bridge	50	(3)
Using Bridge to View Files	50	(2)
Closing Adobe Bridge	52	(1)
Adobe Help Center	53	(2)
Using the Type in a Word or Phrase Box	53	(2)
Quitting Photoshop	55	(1)
Project Summary	56	(1)
What You Should Know	56	(1)
Learn It Online	57	(1)
Apply Your Knowledge	58	(1)
In the Lab	59	(4)
Cases and Places	63	(3)
Using Selection Tools
Objectives	66	(1)
Introduction	66	(1)
Project Two --- Managing Selections	66	(5)
Starting and Customizing Photoshop	68	(1)
Opening a File	68	(1)
Saving a File	69	(2)
The Marquee Tools	71	(3)
The Marquee Options Bar	71	(2)
Using the Rectangular Marquee Tool	73	(1)
The Move Tool	74	(2)
The Move Options Bar	74	(1)
Using the Move Tool	75	(1)
The Transformation Commands	76	(4)
The Transform Options Bar	78	(1)
Scaling a Selection	79	(1)
The History Palette	80	(3)
Using the History Palette	82	(1)
The Lasso Tools	83	(12)
The Lasso Options Bar	84	(1)
Using the Magnetic Lasso Tool	84	(5)
Subtracting from the Selection using the Polygonal Lasso Tool	89	(4)
Rotating a Selection	93	(2)
Creating Guides	95	(6)
Creating Guides	96	(2)
Using the Lasso Tools	98	(3)
The Magic Wand Tool	101	(5)
The Magic Wand Options Bar	102	(1)
Using the Magic Wand Tool	102	(4)
Saving an Image with the Same File Name	106	(1)
Printing an Image	106	(1)
Closing a Photo	106	(1)
Keyboard Shortcuts	106	(6)
Creating a Keyboard Shortcut	107	(3)
Testing the New Keyboard Shortcut	110	(2)
Quitting Photoshop	112	(1)
Project Summary	112	(1)
What You Should Know	112	(1)
Learn It Online	113	(1)
Apply Your Knowledge	114	(2)
In the Lab	116	(4)
Cases and Places	120	(2)
Using Layers
Objectives	122	(1)
Introduction	122	(1)
Project Three -- Using Layers	123	(2)
Starting and Customizing Photoshop	124	(1)
Opening a File	124	(1)
The PSD Format	125	(1)
Saving a File in the PSD Format	125	(1)
Layers	126	(3)
Creating a Layer via Cut	127	(2)
The Layers Palette	129	(7)
Changing the Palette Options	129	(2)
Selecting Layers	131	(1)
Naming Layers	132	(2)
Hiding and Viewing Layers	134	(2)
Creating a Layer from Another Image	136	(9)
Opening a Second Image	136	(2)
Creating a Layer by Dragging an Entire Image	138	(2)
Resizing a Layer	140	(2)
Creating a Layer by Dragging a Selection	142	(3)
The Eraser Tools	145	(10)
Using the Eraser Tools	145	(1)
Erasing with the Magic Eraser	146	(2)
Erasing with the Eraser Tool	148	(2)
Erasing with the Background Eraser	150	(5)
Layer Masks	155	(7)
Creating a Layer Mask	156	(3)
Creating a Layer Mask from a Selection	159	(3)
Fine-Tuning Layers	162	(12)
Making an Opacity Change to a Layer	163	(1)
Making Level Adjustments	164	(2)
Creating an Adjustment Layer	166	(2)
Adding a Layer Style	168	(3)
Adding a Render Filter	171	(3)
The Clone Stamp Tool	174	(3)
Creating a Clone	174	(3)
Flattening a Composite Image	177	(4)
Saving a File in the TIF Format	179	(1)
Closing a Photo	180	(1)
Project Summary	181	(1)
What You Should Know	181	(2)
Learn It Online	183	(1)
Apply Your Knowledge	184	(2)
In the Lab	186	(3)
Cases and Places	189	(2)
Special Feature 1 An Introduction to the Fundamentals of Graphic Design
Defining Graphic Design	191	(2)
Graphic Designer's Considerations	192	(1)
Planning and Developing a Project	193	(1)
Organizing and Documenting Materials	193	(1)
Developing an Idea	193	(1)
About Images	194	(2)
Elements & Techniques	196	(1)
Color	197	(1)
Design Systems	197	(3)
Layout	197	(1)
Grids	198	(2)
Summary	200	(2)
Drawing and Painting with Color
Objectives	202	(1)
Introduction	202	(1)
Project Four -- Drawing and Painting with Color	203	(2)
Starting and Customizing Photoshop	204	(1)
Resetting the Layers Palette	204	(1)
Resetting the Colors	204	(1)
Creating a New File	205	(4)
Creating a File from Scratch	206	(3)
Saving a File	209	(1)
Gradients	209	(15)
The Gradient Options Bar	209	(1)
Blending Modes	210	(2)
Using the Gradient Editor	212	(2)
The Color Picker	214	(3)
Applying the Gradient Fill	217	(2)
Creating the Music Graphic	219	(3)
Creating the Piano Graphic	222	(2)
Selecting Colors	224	(2)
The Color Palette	224	(2)
Painting	226	(11)
The Brush Tool	226	(1)
Using the Brush Preset Picker	226	(1)
Drawing Straight Lines with the Brush Tool	227	(3)
The Eyedropper Tool	230	(1)
Using the Eyedropper Tool	231	(2)
The Info Palette	233	(1)
The Brushes Palette	233	(3)
Other Color Commands	236	(1)
Shapes	237	(14)
Shape Modes	239	(1)
Creating Shapes	239	(1)
The Swatches Palette	239	(3)
The Paint Bucket Tool	242	(1)
Using the Ellipse Tool	243	(2)
Using the Pen Tool and the Paths Palette	245	(3)
Filling a Path with Color	248	(1)
The Line Tool	249	(2)
Brush Tip Shapes	251	(7)
Brush Options	252	(1)
Choosing a Brush Tip and Setting	253	(3)
Creating the Motion Lines	256	(2)
Project Summary	258	(1)
What You Should Know	259	(1)
Learn It Online	260	(1)
Apply Your Knowledge	261	(1)
In the Lab	262	(5)
Cases and Places	267	(3)
Enhancing and Repairing Photos
Objectives	270	(1)
Introduction	270	(1)
Project Five -- Enhancing and Repairing Photos	271	(1)
Gathering Images	272	(5)
Scanners	272	(1)
Digital Cameras	273	(2)
Web Graphics	275	(1)
Starting and Customizing Photoshop	275	(1)
Resetting the Layers Palette	276	(1)
Resetting the Colors	276	(1)
Opening the First Image	276	(1)
Repairing Documents	277	(6)
Removing Discoloration	278	(1)
Setting Levels	279	(1)
Sharpening Images	280	(2)
Cleaning Damaged Spots	282	(1)
Retouching Tools	283	(2)
The Healing Tools	285	(14)
The Spot Healing Brush Tool	285	(2)
The Healing Brush Tool	287	(2)
The Patch Tool	289	(4)
Using the Red Eye Tool	293	(3)
The Dodge, Burn, and Sponge Tools	296	(3)
Lens Correction Tools	299	(7)
Angle and Perspective Errors	299	(7)
Creating the Postcard	306	(10)
Creating the Background Layer	307	(3)
Creating the Schoolhouse Layer	310	(2)
Opening a Recently Used File	312	(2)
Creating the Children Layer	314	(2)
Text Elements	316	(8)
Creating Text	318	(6)
Project Summary	324	(1)
What You Should Know	324	(1)
Learn It Online	325	(1)
Apply Your Knowledge	326	(2)
In the Lab	328	(4)
Cases and Places	332	(2)
Creating Color Channels and Actions
Objectives	334	(1)
Introduction	334	(1)
Project Six -- Creating Color Channels and Actions	335	(4)
Starting and Customizing Photoshop	336	(1)
Opening a File	336	(2)
Saving a Master Copy	338	(1)
Creating an Edits Layer	339	(1)
Using Channels	339	(10)
The Channels Palette	340	(4)
Alpha Channels	344	(2)
Editing the Alpha Channel	346	(2)
Deleting a Background Using an Alpha Channel	348	(1)
Snapshots	349	(4)
Actions	353	(14)
The Actions Palette	353	(2)
Creating a New Action Set	355	(1)
Creating a New Action	356	(2)
Converting to Black and White	358	(1)
The Channel Mixer	358	(1)
Recording an Action	358	(4)
Setting the Modal Control	362	(1)
Saving Action Sets	363	(1)
Playing an Action	364	(3)
Decorative Shapes and Text	367	(12)
Creating a Border	367	(2)
Creating Decorative Shapes	369	(3)
Aligning and Distributing the Shapes	372	(2)
Inserting Text	374	(3)
Warping Text	377	(2)
Preparing for Four-Color Processing	379	(4)
Using Lab Color	380	(3)
Making Color Adjustments	383	(4)
Resizing, Resampling, and Interpolation	387	(3)
The Image Size Dialog Box	388	(1)
Resizing with Resampling	389	(1)
Printing Color Separations	390	(2)
Quitting Photoshop	392	(1)
Project Summary	392	(1)
What You Should Know	393	(1)
Learn It Online	394	(1)
Apply Your Knowledge	395	(2)
In the Lab	397	(5)
Cases and Places	402	(1)
Special Feature 2 Designing Basic Layouts Using Color and Typography
Objectives	402	(1)
Developing Design and Layout Skills	402	(5)
Researching Design Layouts	402	(1)
Developing Design Layout Techniques	403	(4)
Designing Effectively with Color	407	(5)
Technical Considerations of Color for Print	408	(2)
Technical Considerations of Color for the Web	410	(1)
Color Design Considerations	411	(1)
The Art of Typography	412	(3)
Physical Characteristics of Letterforms	413	(1)
Type Measurement and Appearance	413	(2)
Summary	415
Appendix A Changing Screen Resolution and Editing Preferences
Screen Resolution	1	(3)
Changing Screen Resolution	1	(3)
Editing Photoshop Preferences	4	(3)
Editing General Preferences	4	(3)
Menu Command Preferences	7	(6)
Hiding and Showing Menu Commands	7	(6)
Resetting User Changes	13	(1)
Resetting the Palettes, Keyboard Shortcuts, and Menus	13	(1)
Resetting the Brushes	13	(1)
Changing the Screen Mode	14	(5)
Appendix B Using the Adobe Help Center
The Adobe Help Center	19	(2)
Searching for Help Using Words and Phrases	21	(2)
Using the Adobe Help Center Tabs	23	(5)
Using the Contents Tab	23	(1)
Using the Index Tab	24	(2)
Using Bookmarks	26	(1)
Changing the View	27	(1)
Other Help Sources in the Adobe Help Center	28	(3)
Appendix C Using Adobe Bridge
Adobe Bridge	31	(2)
Starting Adobe Bridge	31	(1)
Setting the Default Workspace	32	(1)
The Adobe Bridge Window	33	(5)
The Content Area	33	(1)
The Panels	33	(1)
Toolbars and Buttons	34	(1)
Bridge Navigation and File Viewing	35	(1)
Managing Files	36	(2)
Metadata	38
Assigning Metadata	38	(2)
Keywords	40	(1)
Rating Photos	41	(1)
Color-Coding Photos	42	(1)
Searching Bridge	43	(1)
Using the Find Command	43
Index	1	(1)
Adobe Photoshop CS2 Quick Reference	1