Adobe Photoshop 6.0

by Reding,Elizabeth Eisner

• ISBN13: 9780619056629
• ISBN10: 0619056622
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-02-15
• Publisher: Cengage Learning

Summary

Part of the Design Professional Series, this title teaches basic to advanced Photoshop skills for the digital media classroom.

Table of Contents

UNIT A GETTING STARTED WITH ADOBE PHOTOSHOP 6.0
Introduction Learning about Photoshop	4	(2)
Start Adobe Photoshop 6.0	6	(4)
Defining Digital Imaging Software	6	(1)
Understanding the Capabilities	6	(2)
Tasks
Start Photoshop (Windows)	8	(1)
Start Photoshop (Macintosh)	9	(1)
Learn How to Open and Save a Document	10	(4)
Opening and Saving Files	10	(1)
Using Save As Versus Save	11	(1)
Tasks
Open a file	12	(1)
Use the Save As command	13	(1)
Examine the Photoshop Window	14	(4)
Identifying Work Area Components	14	(1)
Tool Shortcut Keys	15	(1)
Tasks
Select a tool	16	(1)
Show and hide palettes	17	(1)
Learn to Use the Layers Palette	18	(4)
Displaying and Hiding Layers	18	(1)
Using the History Palette	19	(1)
Tasks
Hide and display a layer	20	(1)
Move a layer on the Layers palette and delete a state on the History palette	21	(1)
Learn More About Photoshop by Using Help	22	(4)
Understanding the Power of Help	22	(1)
Using Help Topics	22	(1)
Tasks
Find information in Help contents	23	(1)
Find information in the Index	24	(1)
Find information using search	25	(1)
View and Print A Document	26	(4)
Getting a Closer Look	26	(1)
Printing your Document	27	(1)
View a Document in Multiple Views	27	(1)
Tasks
Use the Zoom Tool	28	(1)
Modify print settings	29	(1)
Close a Document and Exit Photoshop	30	(12)
Concluding your Work Session	30	(1)
Closing Versus Exiting	30	(1)
Task Close the document and exit Photoshop	31	(9)
UNIT B INCORPORATING COLOR TECHNIQUES
Introduction Understanding Color Modes and Color Models	40	(2)
Working with Color to Transform a Document	42	(6)
Learning About Color Models	42	(1)
L*a*b Model	42	(1)
HSB Model	42	(1)
RGB Mode	43	(1)
CMYK Mode	43	(1)
Understanding the Bitmap and Grayscale Modes	44	(1)
Using Foreground and Background Colors	44	(1)
Tasks
Set the default foreground and background colors	45	(1)
Display rules and change unit of measure	45	(1)
Change the background color using the color palette	46	(1)
Change the background color using the Eyedropper Tool	47	(1)
Modify Colors Using The Swatches Palette	48	(4)
Making Selection from the Color Picker	48	(1)
Using the Swatches Palette	48	(1)
Tasks
Selecting a color from the Color Picker	49	(1)
Selecting a color from the Swatches palette	50	(1)
Add a new color to the Swatches palette	51	(1)
Place a Border Around an Image	52	(2)
Adding Emphasis to an Object	52	(1)
Using Guides	52	(1)
Task Create a border	53	(1)
Blend Colors Using the Gradient Tool	54	(4)
Using the Gradient Tool	54	(2)
Tasks
Create a gradient from a sample color	56	(1)
Apply a gradient fill	57	(1)
Add Color To A Grayscale Image	58	(4)
Colorizing Options	58	(1)
Colorizing Techniques	58	(1)
Converting Grayscale and Color Modes	59	(1)
Task Colorize a grayscale image by changing the image mode	60	(2)
Enhance an Image By Adjusting Color Settings	62	(16)
Learning to Manipulate an Image	62	(1)
Choosing Blending Modes and Changing Opacity	62	(1)
Balancing colors	63	(2)
Tasks
Adjust brightness and contrast	65	(1)
Work with filters, blending modes, and opacity settings	66	(1)
Adjust color balance	67	(9)
UNIT C PLACING TYPE IN AN IMAGE
Introduction Understanding the Purpose of Type	76	(1)
Getting the Most Out of Type	76	(2)
Learn About Type and How it is Created	78	(4)
Introducing Type Types	78	(1)
Getting to Know Type Families	78	(1)
Measuring Type Size	79	(1)
Acquiring Fonts	79	(1)
Tasks
Create type and change type size	80	(1)
Change type color using an existing document color	81	(1)
Change Type Color and Adjust Baseline Shift	82	(4)
Spacing Between Lines and Type Characters	82	(1)
Understanding Character Spacing	82	(1)
Using the Character Palette	82	(1)
Using the Eyedropper Tool to Change Type Color	83	(1)
Tasks
Kern characters	84	(1)
Shift the baseline	85	(1)
Add Dimension to Type Using the Drop Shadow Style	86	(4)
Adding Effects to Type	86	(1)
Applying a Style	86	(1)
Using the Drop Shadow	87	(1)
Tasks
Add a drop shadow	88	(1)
Modify drop shadow settings	89	(1)
Change the Appearance of Type Using the Bevel and Emboss Style	90	(4)
Eliminating the ``Jaggies''	90	(1)
Knowing When to Apply Anti-aliasing	91	(1)
Undoing a Mistake	91	(1)
Using the Bevel and Emboss Style	91	(1)
Understanding Bevel and Emboss Settings	91	(1)
Tasks
Apply anti-aliasing and undo a history state	92	(1)
Add the Bevel and Emboss Style and modify settings	93	(1)
Apply Special Effects to Type Using Filters	94	(14)
Understanding Filters	94	(1)
Creating Special Effects	94	(1)
Producing Distortions	94	(1)
Using Patterns and Relief	95	(1)
Blurring Imagery	95	(1)
Tasks
Apply a filter to type	96	(1)
Modify filter settings	97	(9)
UNIT D WORKING WITH LAYERS
Introduction Understanding the importance of Layers	106	(1)
Using Layers to Modify a Document	106	(2)
Convert a Layer Into a Background	108	(4)
Learning About the Layers Palette	108	(1)
Organizing Layers	108	(1)
Converting Layers	109	(1)
Hiding Layers Palette Thumbnails	110	(1)
Cropping an Image	110	(1)
Task Convert a layer into a Background layer	111	(1)
Modify a Document by Adding and Deleting Layers	112	(4)
Adding Layers to a Document	112	(1)
Deleting Layers From a Document	112	(1)
Merging Layers	112	(2)
Tasks
Add a Layer using the Layer menu	114	(1)
Delete a layer using the History palette	115	(1)
Add a layer using the Layers palette	115	(1)
Add a Selection from One Document to Another	116	(4)
Understanding Selections	116	(1)
Understanding the Extract and Color Range Commands	116	(2)
Tasks
Make a color range selection	118	(1)
Move a selection to another document	119	(1)
Stroke the selection	119	(1)
Organize Layers with Layer Sets and Colors	120	(14)
Understanding Layer Sets	120	(1)
Adding Color to a Layer	120	(1)
Flattening an Image	121	(1)
Tasks
Create a layer set	122	(1)
Move layers to the layer set	122	(1)
Flatten a document	123	(9)
UNIT E WORKING WITH SPECIAL LAYER FUNCTIONS
Introduction Enhancing an Image	132	(2)
Use a Layer Mask to Select, Hide, and Reveal a Selection	134	(6)
About Layer Masks	134	(1)
Creating a Layer Mask	134	(1)
Painting a Layer Mask	135	(1)
Tasks
Create a layer mask using the Layer menu	136	(1)
Create a layer mask using the Layers palette	137	(1)
Paint a layer mask	138	(2)
Work with Layer Masks and Layer Content	140	(4)
Understanding Layers and Their Masks	140	(1)
Understanding the Link Icon in Layers and in Layer Masks	140	(1)
Aligning and Distributing Linked Layers	141	(1)
Transforming Layers	141	(1)
Tasks
Link and align layers	142	(1)
Transform a layer using scale and rotate	143	(1)
Control Pixels to Blend Colors	144	(4)
Blending Pixels	144	(2)
Tasks
Choose a color range to blend	146	(1)
Split sliders to select a termination color range	147	(1)
Change a Document by Eliminating a Layer Mask	148	(4)
Disposing of Layer Masks	148	(1)
Disabling and Enabling a Layer Mask	148	(1)
Removing Layer Masks	148	(2)
Tasks
Disable and enable a layer mask	150	(1)
Remove a layer mask	151	(1)
Use an Adjustment Layer to Experiment with Color Settings	152	(4)
Understanding Adjustment Layers	152	(1)
Merging Adjustment Layers	153	(1)
Task Create and set an adjustment layer	154	(2)
Create a Clipping Group to Act as a Mask	156	(14)
Understanding Clipping Groups	156	(2)
Tasks
Create a clipping group	158	(1)
Remove a clipping group	159	(9)
UNIT F CREATING SPECIAL EFFECTS WITH FILTERS
Introduction Understanding Filters	168	(2)
Learn About Filters and How to Apply Them	170	(4)
Categorizing Filters	170	(2)
Task Apply a Blur filter	172	(2)
Use an Artistic Filter to Create a Paintbrush Effect	174	(4)
Learning About Artistic Filters	174	(1)
Adjusting Filter Effects	174	(2)
Tasks
Apply an Artistic filter	176	(1)
Adjust the filter effect	177	(1)
Use a Stylize Filter to Create a Painted Effect	178	(4)
Learning About Stylize Filters	178	(1)
Applying a Filter to a Selection	178	(1)
Tasks
Apply a Stylize filter	179	(1)
Apply a filter to a selection	180	(1)
Repeat a filter application	181	(1)
Modify a Layer Using the Distort and Noise Filters	182	(4)
Understanding Distort and Noise Filters	182	(1)
Optimizing Memory in Photoshop	182	(2)
Tasks
Apply a Twirl filter	184	(1)
Apply a Noise filter	185	(1)
Use a Render Filter to Alter Lighting	186	(14)
Understanding Lighting Effects	186	(1)
Adjusting Light by Setting the Style and Light Type	186	(1)
Adjusting Surrounding Light Conditions by Setting Properties	187	(1)
Adding Texture to Light	187	(1)
Task Apply a lighting effect	188	(10)
UNIT G ENHANCING SPECIFIC SELECTIONS
Introduction Fixing Imperfections	198	(1)
Using Automation Features	198	(2)
Learn About Channels and How to Create an Alpha Channel	200	(4)
Defining Channels	200	(1)
Understanding Alpha Channels	200	(1)
Understanding the Channels Palette	201	(1)
Tasks
View the Channels palette	202	(1)
Create an alpha channel from a selection	203	(1)
Use the Extract Feature to Isolate an Object	204	(4)
Using the Extract Feature	204	(2)
Tasks
Extract an object	206	(1)
Enhance an extracted object	207	(1)
Erase Areas in an Image to Enhance Appearance	208	(4)
Learning How to Erase Areas	208	(2)
Tasks
Use the Background Eraser Tool	210	(1)
Enhance an erased object	211	(1)
Fix Imperfections in an Image	212	(4)
Touching up a Damaged Area	212	(1)
Understanding Actions	213	(1)
Task Use the Clone Stamp Tool	214	(2)
Use the Magic Wand Tool to Select Object	216	(4)
Understanding the Magic Wand Tool	216	(1)
Relationship Between the Eyedropper Tool and the Magic Wand Tool	217	(1)
Tasks
Select an object using the Magic Wand Tool	218	(1)
Compare objects selected using different sample sizes	219	(1)
Learn How to Create Snapshots	220	(4)
Understanding Snapshots	220	(2)
Task Create a snapshot	222	(2)
Create Multiple-Image Layouts	224	(14)
Understanding a Picture Package	224	(1)
Assembling a Contact Sheet	224	(2)
Tasks
Create a picture package	226	(1)
Create a contact sheet	227	(9)
UNIT H CREATING WEB DOCUMENTS
Introduction Understanding Web Graphics	236	(2)
Learn About ImageReady	238	(4)
Using Photoshop and ImageReady	238	(1)
Previewing Files for the Web	238	(1)
Updating Files	238	(1)
Creating Navigational and Interactive Functionality	239	(1)
Jumping Between Photoshop and ImageReady	240	(1)
Task Open and exit ImageReady	241	(1)
Optimize Images in Photoshop and ImageReady	242	(6)
Understanding Optimization	242	(1)
Understanding Compression	242	(3)
Tasks
Optimize an image in Photoshop	245	(1)
Optimize an image in ImageReady	246	(2)
Create a Button for a Web Page	248	(4)
Learning About Buttons	248	(1)
Applying a Style	248	(1)
Saving a File for the Web and Defining Web Output	249	(1)
Tasks
Create a button	250	(1)
Add Type to a button	251	(1)
Create Slices in a Document	252	(6)
Understanding Slices	252	(1)
Creating a Layer-Based Slice	253	(1)
Using the Slice Palette	254	(1)
Tasks
Create a slice using the Slice Tool	255	(1)
Create a layer-based slice	255	(1)
Resize a slice	256	(2)
Create a Rollover	258	(4)
Learning About Rollovers	258	(1)
Previewing Rollover Effects in ImageReady and in a Web Browser	259	(1)
Tasks
Create a rollover state	260	(1)
Preview a rollover	261	(1)
Create Basic Animation	262	(6)
Understanding Animation	262	(1)
Creating Animation on the Animation Palette	262	(2)
Tasks
Create new rollover state	264	(1)
Create animation frames	265	(1)
Play animation in the document and on the Web	266	(2)
Add Tweening and Frame Delay	268	(18)
Understanding Tweening	268	(1)
Using Tweening on the Animation Palette	268	(1)
Setting Frame Delays	268	(2)
Tasks
Tween animation frames	270	(1)
Set frame delay	271	(13)
UNIT I ADJUSTING COLORS
Introduction Using the Adjust Commands	284	(1)
Using Tools to Adjust Colors	284	(1)
Learning Which Tool to Use	284	(2)
Learn About Color Correction and How to Adjust Color Components	286	(4)
Making Color Corrections	286	(1)
Usign Thumbnails to Adjust Color	287	(1)
Tasks
Modify color balance settings	288	(1)
Modify curves	289	(1)
Enhance Colors by Altering Saturation	290	(4)
Understanding Saturation	290	(1)
Using the Sponge Tool	290	(1)
Using the Hue/Saturation Dialog Box	291	(1)
Tasks
Saturate a color range	292	(1)
Saturate using the Sponge Tool	293	(1)
Modify Color Channels Using Levels	294	(2)
Making Color or Tonal Adjustments	294	(1)
Correcting Shadows and Highlights	294	(1)
Task Adjust color using the Levels feature	295	(1)
Create Color Samplers and Use the Info Palette	296	(14)
Sampling Colors	296	(1)
Using Color Samplers	296	(1)
Using the Info Palette	297	(1)
Manipulating Color Samplers	297	(1)
Tasks
Create color samplers and use the info palette	298	(1)
Apply a filter and add a lighting effect	299	(9)
UNIT J USING PAINTING TOOLS
Introduction Understanding Painting Tools	308	(1)
Learning About Brush Libraries	308	(2)
Learn About Painting Tools and Fade Options	310	(6)
Using Painting Tools	310	(1)
Understanding Fade Options	311	(1)
Tasks
Use the Sharpen Tool	312	(1)
Burn an area	313	(1)
Set fade options	314	(1)
Paint an area with fade settings	315	(1)
Create and Modify a Brush Tip	316	(4)
Understanding Brush Tips	316	(1)
Learning About Brush Tip Modifications	316	(1)
Creating a Brush Tip	317	(1)
Tasks
Create a brush tip	318	(1)
Paint a border	319	(1)
Smudge Colors to Create an Artistic Effect	320	(2)
Blurring Colors	320	(1)
Smudging Options	320	(1)
Task Smudge an image	321	(1)
Use the Airbrush Tool	322	(14)
Learning About the Airbrush Tool	322	(1)
Using Brush Tip Libraries	322	(1)
Managing the Preset Manager	322	(1)
Restoring Pixel Data	323	(1)
Tasks
Load a brush library	324	(1)
Create an airbrush effect	325	(9)
UNIT K MAKING SELECTIONS
Introduction Understanding Selection Tools	334	(1)
Understanding Which Selection Tool to Use	334	(1)
Combining Imagery	334	(2)
Make a Selection Using Shapes	336	(6)
Selecting by Shape	336	(1)
Using Fastening Points	337	(1)
Selecting, Deselecting, and Reselecting	337	(1)
Placing a Selection	337	(1)
Tasks
Create a selection with the Rectangular Marquee Tool	338	(1)
Deselect a selection	339	(1)
Create a selection with the Magnetic Lasso Tool	340	(2)
Modify a Selection	342	(4)
Changing the Size of a Selection	342	(1)
Modifying a Selection	343	(1)
Tasks
Move a selection	344	(1)
Enlarge a selection	345	(1)
Make a Selection Using Color	346	(4)
Selecting with Color	346	(1)
Using the Magic Wand Tool	346	(1)
Using the Color Range Command	346	(1)
Knowing which Selection Tool to Use	347	(1)
Task Select using color range	348	(2)
Select using the Magic Wand Tool	349	(1)
And a Vignette Effect to an Image	350	(12)
Understanding Vignettes	350	(1)
Creating a Vignette	350	(1)
Task Create a vignette	351	(9)
UNIT L UNDERSTANDING CLIPPING GROUPS, PATHS AND SHAPES
Introduction Understanding Clipping Groups, Paths, and Shapes	360	(1)
Creating Paths	360	(2)
Use a Clipping Group as a Mask	362	(4)
Understanding the Clipping Group Effect	362	(1)
Using Transform Commands	363	(1)
Tasks
Transform a type layer for use in a clipping group	364	(1)
Create a clipping group	365	(1)
Use Pen Tools to Create and Modify a Path	366	(4)
Using Pen and Shape Tools	366	(1)
Creating a Path	366	(1)
Modifying a Path	367	(1)
Tasks
Create a path	368	(1)
Modify a path	369	(1)
Work with Shapes	370	(4)
Using Shape Tools	370	(1)
Creating Shapes	371	(1)
Embellishing Shapes	371	(1)
Tasks
Create a shape	372	(1)
Modify a shape	373	(1)
Convert Paths and Selections	374	(14)
Converting a Selection into a Path	374	(1)
Converting a Path into a Selection	374	(1)
Deciding Which Method to Use	375	(1)
Tasks
Convert a selection into a path	376	(1)
Stroke a path	377	(9)
UNIT M TRANSFORMING TYPE
Introduction Transforming and Warping Type	386	(1)
Using Imagery with Type to Create Special Effects	387	(1)
Modify Type Using a Bounding Box	388	(4)
Using the Bounding Box	388	(1)
Using the Tool Options Bar	389	(1)
Tasks
Display a bounding box	390	(1)
Modify type using the bounding box	391	(1)
Create Warped Type with a Unique Shape	392	(4)
Warping Type	392	(1)
Adding Panache to Warped Text	393	(1)
Combining Your Skills	393	(1)
Tasks
Create warped type	394	(1)
Enhance warped type with color and effects	395	(1)
Screen Back Type with Imagery	396	(4)
Screening Type	396	(1)
Creating the Screen Effect	396	(1)
Adding Finishing Touches	397	(1)
Tasks
Convert a type layer to a shape layer	398	(1)
Adjust layer content	399	(1)
Create a Faded Type Effect	400	(12)
Creating a Fade Effect	400	(1)
Using the Gradient Tool	400	(1)
Creating Semitransparent Type	400	(1)
Task Create a fade effect	401	(9)
UNIT N LIQUIFYING AN IMAGE
Introduction Using the Liquify Feature	410	(1)
Using Common Sense	410	(2)
Use the Liquify Tools to Distort an Image	412	(4)
Using the Liquify Dialog Box	412	(1)
Understanding the Possibilities	412	(1)
Going Wild with Distortions	413	(1)
Tasks
Open the Liquify dialog box and modify the brush size	414	(1)
Use the Warp tool	415	(1)
Learn How to Freeze and Thaw Areas	416	(4)
Controlling Distortion Areas	416	(1)
Reconstructing Distortions	416	(1)
Undergoing Reconstruction	417	(1)
Tasks
Freeze areas in an image	418	(1)
Distort areas with frozen sections	418	(2)
Use the Mesh Feature As You Distort an Image	420	(14)
Understanding the Mesh Feature	420	(1)
Changing the Mesh Display	420	(1)
Visualizing the Distortions	420	(2)
Tasks
Turn on the mesh	422	(1)
Distort an image using the mesh feature	423	(9)
UNIT O PERFORMING DOCUMENT SURGERY
Introduction Assessing the Situation	432	(1)
Applying Knowledge and Making Decisions	432	(2)
Delete Unnecessary Imagery	434	(6)
Performing Surgery	434	(1)
Understanding the Alternatives	435	(1)
Tasks
Remove imagery with the Magnetic Lasso Tool	436	(2)
Remove and replace imagery	438	(2)
Correct Colors in an Image	440	(2)
Revitalizing an Image	440	(1)
Making Color Adjustments	440	(1)
Task Correct colors in an image	441	(1)
Enhance a Background	442	(12)
Adjusting the Opacity	442	(1)
Adding Layer Styles	442	(1)
Tasks
Adjust the opacity	443	(9)
UNIT P ANNOTATING AND AUTOMATING A DOCUMENT
Introduction Speaking Directly to Your Audience	452	(1)
Simplifying Common Tasks	452	(1)
Adding Consistency	453	(1)
Add Annotations to a Document	454	(4)
Creating a Written Annotation	454	(1)
Creating an Audio Annotation	455	(1)
Tasks
Create a text annotation	456	(1)
Create an audio annotation	457	(1)
Learn About Actions and How They Are Created	458	(4)
Understanding Actions	458	(1)
Options When Using Actions	458	(1)
Resizing the Actions Palette	459	(1)
Tasks
Create an action	460	(1)
Record an action	461	(1)
Modify an Action	462	(4)
Getting It Right the First Time	462	(1)
Revising an Action	462	(1)
Inserting a Stop	462	(1)
Changing the Actions Palette View	463	(1)
Tasks
Modify an action	464	(1)
Modify an action	465	(1)
Use Advanced Action Techniques and Create a Droplet	466	(13)
Taking Advantage of Actions	466	(1)
Understanding a Droplet	466	(1)
Using Default Actions	467	(1)
Loading Sets	467	(1)
Tasks
Use an existing action in a new action	468	(2)
Create a droplet	470	(9)
ACE Grid	479	(3)
Project Files List	482	(5)
Glossary	487	(8)
Index	495