Adobe Photoshop Cs2 Revealed

by Reding, Elizabeth Eisner

• ISBN13: 9781592008322
• ISBN10: 1592008321
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-04-29
• Publisher: Cengage Learning Ptr

Summary

Now readers can explore all that Photoshop CS2 has to offer! Providing a firm foundation, "Adobe Photoshop CS2 Revealed" allows readers to master concepts on both a technical and artistic level. Readers begin by examining the concept behind each task-the goal and the necessary features that are involved. This book then goes in-depth with the objective of each task as readers study examples and learn the steps necessary to complete it. Working through comprehensive, step-by-step lessons, readers are able to develop the confidence they need to edit images with ease using Photoshop CS2.

Author Biography

Chris Botello is the author of Adobe Illustrator CS2, Adobe InDesign CS2, and Adobe Premiere 6.5 in the Thomson Course Technology Design Professional Series. He is also the author of the upcoming Advanced Design Techniques in Adobe Photoshop CS2. Botello began his career in the graphic arts as the print production manager for Premiere magazine. He has designed movie posters for Miramax Films and was the art director for the launch of the Microsoft site sidewalk.com/boston. He lives in Los Angeles where he is production manager at Crew Creative Advertising, a well-known agency that designs and produces movie posters and campaigns.

Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1 GETTING STARTED WITH ADOBE PHOTOSHOP CS2
INTRODUCTION
Using Photoshop	1-2	(1)
Understanding Platform Interfaces	1-2	(1)
Understanding Sources	1-2	(1)
LESSON 1 Start Adobe Photoshop CS2	1-4	(1)
Defining Image-Editing Software	1-4	(1)
Understanding Images	1-4	(1)
Using Photoshop Features	1-4	(1)
Starting Photoshop and Creating a File	1-5	(1)
Tasks
Start Photoshop (Windows)	1-6	(1)
Start Photoshop (Macintosh)	1-7	(1)
LESSON 2 Learn How to Open and Save an Image	1-8	(1)
Opening and Saving Files	1-8	(1)
Customizing How You Open Files	1-8	(1)
Browsing Through Files	1-9	(1)
Understanding the Power of Bridge	1-10	(1)
Creating a PDF Presentation	1-10	(1)
Using Save As Versus Save	1-10	(1)
Tasks
Open a file using the File menu	1-11	(1)
Open a file using the Folders palette in Adobe Bridge	1-11	(1)
Use the Save As command	1-12	(1)
Rate and titer with Bridge	1-13	(1)
LESSON 3 Use Organizational and Management Features	1-14	(1)
Learning about Version Cue	1-14	(1)
Understanding Version Cue Workspaces	1-14	(1)
Using Version Cue's Administrative Functions	1-15	(1)
Understanding Bridge Center	1-15	(1)
LESSON 4 Examine the Photoshop Window	1-16	(1)
Learning About the Workspace	1-16	(1)
Finding Tools Everywhere	1-16	(1)
Using Tool Shortcut Keys	1-18	(1)
Customizing Your Environment	1-18	(1)
Tasks
Select a tool	1-19	(1)
Select a tool from the Tool Preset picker	1-20	(1)
Add a tool to the Tool Preset picker	1-21	(1)
Show and hide palettes	1-22	(1)
Create a customized workspace	1-23	(1)
LESSON 5 Use the Layers and History Palettes	1-24	(1)
Learning About Layers	1-24	(1)
Understanding the Layers Palette	1-25	(1)
Displaying and Hiding Layers	1-25	(1)
Using the History Palette	1-25	(1)
Tasks
Hide and display a layer	1-26	(1)
Move a layer on the Layers palette and delete a state on the History palette	1-27	(1)
LESSON 6 Learn About Photoshop By Using Help	1-28	(1)
Understanding the Power of Help	1-28	(1)
Using Help Topics	1-28	(1)
Tasks
Find information in Contents	1-29	(1)
Find information in the Index	1-30	(1)
Create a Bookmark	1-30	(1)
Find information using Search	1-31	(1)
LESSON 7 View and Print an Image	1-32	(1)
Getting a Closer Look	1-32	(1)
Printing Your Image	1-32	(1)
Understanding Color Handling in Printing	1-33	(1)
Viewing an Image in Multiple Views	1-33	(1)
Tasks
Use the Zoom Tool	1-34	(1)
Modify print settings	1-35	(1)
LESSON 8 Close a File and Exit Photoshop	1-36	(1)
Concluding Your Work Session	1-36	(1)
Closing Versus Exiting	1-36	(1)
Task
Close a file and exit Photoshop	1-37	(1)
CHAPTER 2 WORKING WITH LAYERS
INTRODUCTION
Layers Are Everything	2-2	(1)
Understanding the Importance of Layers	2-2	(1)
Using Layers to Modify an Image	2-2	(1)
LESSON 1 Examine and Convert Layers	2-4	(1)
Learning About the Layers Palette	2-4	(1)
Recognizing Layer Types	2-4	(1)
Organizing Layers	2-5	(1)
Converting Layers	2-6	(1)
Task
Convert an image layer into a Background layer	2-7	(1)
LESSON 2 Add and Delete Layers	2-8	(1)
Adding Layers to an Image	2-8	(1)
Naming a Layer	2-9	(1)
Deleting Layers From an Image	2-9	(1)
Tasks
Add a layer using the Layer menu	2-10	(1)
Delete a layer	2-11	(1)
Add a layer using the Layers palette	2-11	(1)
LESSON 3 Add a Selection from One Image to Another	2-12	(1)
Understanding Selections	2-12	(1)
Understanding the Extract and Color Range Commands	2-12	(1)
Making a Selection and Moving a Selection	2-13	(1)
Defringing Layer Contents	2-13	(1)
Tasks
Make a color range selection	2-14	(1)
Move a selection to another image	2-15	(1)
Defringe the selection	2-15	(1)
LESSON 4 Organize Layers with Layer Groups and Colors	2-16	(1)
Understanding Layer Groups	2-16	(1)
Organizing Layers into Groups	2-16	(1)
Adding Color to a Layer	2-17	(1)
Flattening an Image	2-17	(1)
Understanding Layer Comps	2-18	(1)
Using Layer Comps	2-18	(1)
Tasks
Create a layer group	2-19	(1)
Move layers to the layer group	2-19	(1)
Rename a layer and adjust opacity	2-20	(1)
Create layer comps	2-20	(1)
Flatten an image	2-21	(1)
CHAPTER 3 MAKING SELECTIONS
INTRODUCTION
Combining Images	3-2	(1)
Understanding Selection Tools	3-2	(1)
Understanding Which Selection Tool to Use	3-2	(1)
Combining Imagery	3-2	(1)
LESSON 1 Make a Selection Using Shapes	3-4	(1)
Selecting by Shape	3-4	(1)
Creating a Selection	3-4	(1)
Using Fastening Points	3-4	(1)
Selecting, Deselecting, and Reselecting	3-5	(1)
Placing a Selection	3-6	(1)
Using Guides	3-6	(1)
Tasks
Create a selection with the Rectangular Marquee Tool	3-7	(1)
Position a selection with the Move Tool	3-8	(1)
Deselect a selection	3-9	(1)
Create a selection with the Magnetic Lasso Tool	3-10	(1)
Move a complex selection to an existing image	3-11	(1)
LESSON 2 Modifying a Marquee	3-12	(1)
Changing the Size of a Marquee	3-12	(1)
Moving a Marquee	3-13	(1)
Tasks
Move a marquee	3-14	(1)
Enlarge a marquee	3-15	(1)
LESSON 3 Select Using Color and Modify a Selection	3-16	(1)
Selecting with Color	3-16	(1)
Using the Magic Wand Tool	3-16	(1)
Using the Color Range Command	3-17	(1)
Transforming a Selection	3-17	(1)
Understanding the Healing Brush Tool	3-17	(1)
Using the Healing Brush Tool	3-17	(1)
Tasks
Select using color range	3-18	(1)
Select using the Magic Wand Tool	3-19	(1)
Flip a selection	3-20	(1)
Fix imperfections with the Healing Brush Tool	3-21	(1)
LESSON 4 Add a Vignette Effect to a Selection	3-22	(1)
Understanding Vignettes	3-22	(1)
Creating a Vignette	3-22	(1)
Task
Create a vignette	3-23	(1)
CHAPTER 4 INCORPORATING COLOR TECHNIQUES
INTRODUCTION
Using Color	4-2	(1)
Understanding Color Modes and Color Models	4-2	(1)
Displaying and Printing Images	4-2	(1)
LESSON 1 Work with Color to Transform an Image	4-4	(1)
Learning About Color Models	4-4	(1)
L"a"b Model	4-5	(1)
HSB Model	4-5	(1)
RGB Mode	4-5	(1)
CMYK Mode	4-6	(1)
Understanding the Bitmap and Grayscale Modes	4-6	(1)
Changing Foreground and Background Colors	4-6	(1)
Tasks
Set the default foreground and background colors	4-7	(1)
Change the background color using the Color palette	4-8	(1)
Change the background color using the Eyedropper Tool	4-9	(1)
LESSON 2 Use the Color Picker and the Swatches Palette	4-10	(1)
Making Selections from the Color Picker	4-10	(1)
Using the Swatches Palette	4-11	(1)
Tasks
Select a color using the Color Picker dialog box	4-12	(1)
Select a color using the Swatches palette	4-12	(1)
Add a new color to the Swatches palette	4-13	(1)
LESSON 3 Place a Border Around an Image	4-14	(1)
Emphasizing an Image	4-14	(1)
Locking Transparent Pixels	4-14	(1)
Task
Create a border	4-15	(1)
LESSON 4 Blend Colors Using the Gradient Tool	4-16	(1)
Understanding Gradients	4-16	(1)
Using the Gradient Tool	4-17	(1)
Customizing Gradients	4-17	(1)
Tasks
Create a gradient from a sample color	4-18	(1)
Apply a gradient fill	4-19	(1)
LESSON 5 Add Color to a Grayscale Image	4-20	(1)
Colorizing Options	4-20	(1)
Converting Grayscale and Color Modes	4-20	(1)
Colorizing a Grayscale Image	4-21	(1)
Tweaking adjustments	4-21	(1)
Tasks
Change the color mode	4-22	(1)
Colorize a grayscale image	4-23	(1)
LESSON 6 Use Filters, Opacity, and Blending Modes	4-24	(1)
Manipulating an Image	4-24	(1)
Understanding Filters	4-24	(1)
Choosing Blending Modes	4-25	(1)
Understanding Blending Mode Components	4-25	(1)
Softening Filter Effects	4-25	(1)
Balancing Colors	4-25	(1)
Tasks
Adjust brightness and contrast	4-27	(1)
Work with a filter, blending mode, and an opacity setting	4-28	(1)
Adjust color balance	4-29	(1)
LESSON 7 Match Colors	4-30	(1)
Finding the Right Color	4-30	(1)
Using Selections to Match Colors	4-30	(1)
Task
Match a color	4-31	(1)
CHAPTER 5 PLACING TYPE IN AN IMAGE
INTRODUCTION
Learning About Type	5-2	(1)
Understanding the Purpose of Type	5-2	(1)
Getting the Most Out of Type	5-2	(1)
LESSON 1 Learn About Type and How It Is Created	5-4	(1)
Introducing Type Types	5-4	(1)
Getting to Know Font Families	5-4	(1)
Measuring Type Size	5-5	(1)
Acquiring Fonts	5-5	(1)
Tasks
Create and modify type	5-6	(1)
Change type color using an existing image color	5-7	(1)
LESSON 2 Change Spacing and Adjust Baseline Shift	5-8	(1)
Adjusting Spacing	5-8	(1)
Understanding Character and Line Spacing	5-8	(1)
Using the Character Palette	5-9	(1)
Adjusting the Baseline Shift	5-9	(1)
Tasks
Kern characters	5-10	(1)
Shift the baseline	5-11	(1)
LESSON 3 Use the Drop Shadow Style	5-12	(1)
Adding Effects to Type	5-12	(1)
Using the Drop Shadow	5-12	(1)
Applying a Style	5-12	(1)
Controlling a Drop Shadow	5-13	(1)
Tasks
Add a drop shadow	5-14	(1)
Modify drop shadow settings	5-15	(1)
LESSON 4 Apply Anti-Aliasing to Type	5-16	(1)
Eliminating the "Jaggies"	5-16	(1)
Knowing When to Apply Anti-Aliasing	5-16	(1)
Understanding Anti-Aliasing	5-17	(1)
Tasks
Apply anti-aliasing	5-18	(1)
Undo anti-aliasing	5-19	(1)
LESSON 5 Modify Type with the Bevel and Emboss Style	5-20	(1)
Using the Bevel and Emboss Style	5-20	(1)
Understanding Bevel and Emboss Settings	5-20	(1)
Tasks
Add the Bevel and Emboss style with the Layer menu	5-22	(1)
Modify Bevel and Emboss settings	5-23	(1)
LESSON 6 Apply Special Effects to Type Using Filters	5-24	(1)
Understanding Filters	5-24	(1)
Creating Special Effects	5-24	(1)
Producing Distortions	5-24	(1)
Using Textures and Relief	5-25	(1)
Blurring Imagery	5-25	(1)
Tasks
Rasterize a type layer	5-26	(1)
Modify filter settings	5-27	(1)
LESSON 7 Create Text on a Path	5-28	(1)
Understanding Text on a Path	5-28	(1)
Creating Text on a Path	5-28	(1)
Task
Create a path and add type	5-29	(1)
CHAPTER 6 USING PAINTING TOOLS
INTRODUCTION
Painting Pixels	6-2	(1)
Understanding Painting Tools	6-2	(1)
Learning About Brush Libraries	6-2	(1)
LESSON 1 Paint and Patch an Image	6-4	(1)
Using Painting Tools	6-4	(1)
Understanding Fade Options	6-4	(1)
Learning About the Patch Tool	6-4	(1)
Using the Patch Tool	6-5	(1)
Tasks
Use the Sharpen Tool	6-6	(1)
Burn an area	6-7	(1)
Set fade options and paint an area	6-8	(1)
Patch an area	6-9	(1)
LESSON 2 Create and Modify a Brush Tip	6-10	(1)
Understanding Brush Tips	6-10	(1)
Learning About Brush Tip Modifications	6-10	(1)
Creating a Brush Tip	6-11	(1)
Tasks
Create a brush tip	6-12	(1)
Paint a border	6-13	(1)
LESSON 3 Use the Smudge Tool	6-14	(1)
Blurring Colors	6-14	(1)
Smudging Options	6-14	(1)
Using Finger Painting	6-15	(1)
Tasks
Modify smudge settings	6-16	(1)
Smudge an image	6-17	(1)
LESSON 4 Use a Library and an Airbrush Effect	6-18	(1)
Learning About the Airbrush Effect	6-18	(1)
Using Brush Tip Libraries	6-19	(1)
Managing the Preset Manager	6-19	(1)
Tasks
Load a brush library	6-20	(1)
Create an airbrush effect	6-21	(1)
CHAPTER 7 WORKING WITH SPECIAL LAYER FUNCTIONS
INTRODUCTION
Designing with Layers	7-2	(1)
Modifying Specific Areas Within a Layer	7-2	(1)
LESSON 1 Use a Layer Mask with a Selection	7-4	(1)
About Layer Masks	7-4	(1)
Creating a Layer Mask	7-4	(1)
Painting a Layer Mask	7-5	(1)
Correcting and Updating a Mask	7-5	(1)
Tasks
Create a layer mask using the Layer menu	7-6	(1)
Create a layer mask using the Layers palette	7-7	(1)
Paint a layer mask	7-8	(1)
Modify the layer mask	7-9	(1)
LESSON 2 Work with Layer Masks and Layer Content	7-10	(1)
Understanding Layers and Their Masks	7-10	(1)
Understanding the Link Icon	7-10	(1)
Selecting Multiple Layers	7-10	(1)
Working with Layers	7-11	(1)
Aligning Selected Layers	7-11	(1)
Distributing Selected Layers	7-11	(1)
Transforming Objects	7-11	(1)
Tasks
Select and align layers	7-12	(1)
Transform a layer using scale	7-13	(1)
Transform a layer using rotate	7-13	(1)
LESSON 3 Control Pixels to Blend Colors	7-14	(1)
Blending Pixels	7-14	(1)
Using Color Sliders	7-15	(1)
Tasks
Blend pixels with a color range	7-16	(1)
Split sliders to select a color range	7-17	(1)
LESSION 4 Eliminate a Layer Mask	7-18	(1)
Disposing of Layer Masks	7-18	(1)
Disabling a Layer Mask	7-18	(1)
Removing Layer Masks	7-19	(1)
Tasks
Disable and enable a layer mask	7-20	(1)
Remove a layer mask	7-21	(1)
LESSON 5 Use an Adjustment Layer	7-22	(1)
Understanding Adjustment Layers	7-22	(1)
Creating an Adjustment Layer	7-22	(1)
Modifying an Adjustment Layer	7-22	(1)
Using Multiple Adjustment Layers	7-22	(1)
Merging Adjustment Layers	7-23	(1)
Tasks
Create and set an adjustment layer	7-24	(1)
Set the blending mode	7-25	(1)
LESSON 6 Create a Clipping Mask	7-26	(1)
Understanding Clipping Masks	7-26	(1)
Creating a Clipping Mask	7-26	(1)
Removing a Clipping Mask	7-27	(1)
Tasks
Create a clipping mask	7-28	(1)
Remove a clipping mask	7-29	(1)
CHAPTER 8 CREATING SPECIAL EFFECTS WITH FILTERS
INTRODUCTION
Understanding Filters	8-2	(1)
Applying Filters	8-2	(1)
LESSON 1 Learn About Filters and How to Apply Them	8-4	(1)
Understanding the Filter Menu	8-4	(1)
Learning About Filters	8-4	(1)
Applying a Filter	8-4	(1)
Understanding the Filter Gallery	8-6	(1)
Tasks
Open a Blur filter	8-7	(1)
Apply a Blur filter	8-8	(1)
Display layers	8-9	(1)
LESSON 2 Create an Effect with an Artistic Filter	8-10	(1)
Learning About Artistic Filters	8-10	(1)
Using Artistic Filters	8-10	(1)
Adjusting Filter Effects	8-11	(1)
Tasks
Apply an Artistic filter with the Filter Gallery	8-12	(1)
Adjust the filter effect	8-13	(1)
LESSON 3 Add Unique Effects with Stylize Filters	8-14	(1)
Learning About Stylize Filters	8-14	(1)
Applying a Filter to a Selection	8-14	(1)
Tasks
Apply a Stylize filter	8-16	(1)
Apply a filter to a selection	8-17	(1)
Apply a previously used filter	8-18	(1)
Repeat a filter application	8-19	(1)
LESSON 4 After Images with Distort and Noise Filters	8-20	(1)
Understanding Distort and Noise Filters	8-20	(1)
Optimizing Memory in Photoshop	8-20	(1)
Understanding Memory Usage	8-20	(1)
Controlling Memory Usage	8-21	(1)
Tasks
Apply a Twirl filter	8-22	(1)
Apply a Noise filter	8-23	(1)
LESSON 5 Alter Lighting with a Render Filter	8-24	(1)
Understanding Lighting Effects	8-24	(1)
Adjusting Light by Setting the Style and Light Type	8-24	(1)
Adjusting Surrounding Light Conditions	8-24	(1)
Adding Texture to Light	8-25	(1)
Tasks
Select lighting settings	8-26	(1)
Apply a lighting effect	8-27	(1)
CHAPTER 9 ENHANCING SPECIFIC SELECTIONS
INTRODUCTION
Modifying Objects	9-2	(1)
Using Channels	9-2	(1)
Fixing Imperfections	9-2	(1)
Creating Snapshots	9-2	(1)
Using Automation Features	9-3	(1)
LESSON 1 Create an Alpha Channel	9-4	(1)
Defining Channels	9-4	(1)
Understanding Alpha Channels	9-4	(1)
Understanding the Channels Palette	9-5	(1)
Tasks
View the Channels palette	9-6	(1)
Create an alpha channel from a selection	9-7	(1)
LESSON 2 Use Extract to Isolate an Object	9-8	(1)
Isolating Objects	9-8	(1)
Using the Extract Feature	9-9	(1)
Tasks
Isolate an object	9-10	(1)
Extract an object	9-11	(1)
Enhance an extracted object	9-11	(1)
LESSON 3 Erase Areas in an Image to Enhance Appearance	9-12	(1)
Learning How to Erase Areas	9-12	(1)
Understanding Eraser Tools	9-12	(1)
Tasks
Use the Background Eraser Tool	9-14	(1)
Equalize brightness and contrast	9-15	(1)
LESSON 4 Use The Clone Stamp Tool To Make Repairs	9-16	(1)
Touching Up a Damaged Area	9-16	(1)
Using the Clone Stamp Tool	9-16	(1)
Tasks
Sample an area to clone	9-18	(1)
Use the Clone Stamp Tool to fix an imperfection	9-19	(1)
LESSON 5 Use the Magic Wand Tool to Select Objects	9-20	(1)
Understanding the Magic Wand Tool	9-20	(1)
Learning About Tolerance	9-20	(1)
Using the Eyedropper Tool and the Magic Wand Tool	9-20	(1)
Understanding Sample Size	9-21	(1)
Tasks
Select an object using the Magic Wand Tool	9-22	(1)
Compare objects selected using different sample sizes	9-23	(1)
LESSON 6 Learn How to Create Snapshots	9-24	(1)
Understanding Snapshots	9-24	(1)
Creating a Snapshot	9-24	(1)
Changing Snapshot Options	9-25	(1)
Tasks
Create a snapshot	9-26	(1)
Use a snapshot	9-27	(1)
LESSON 7 Create Multiple-Image Layouts	9-28	(1)
Understanding a Picture Package	9-28	(1)
Assembling a Contact Sheet	9-29	(1)
Tasks
Create a picture package	9-30	(1)
Create a contact sheet	9-31	(1)
CHAPTER 10 ADJUSTING COLORS
INTRODUCTION
Enhancing Color	10-2	(1)
Using Tools to Adjust Colors	10-2	(1)
Reproducing Colors	10-2	(1)
LESSON 1 Correct and Adjust Color	10-4	(1)
Making Color Corrections	10-4	(1)
Using a Color Management System	10-4	(1)
Balancing Colors	10-4	(1)
Modifying Curves	10-5	(1)
Analyzing Colors	10-5	(1)
Tasks
Modify color balance settings	10-6	(1)
Modify curves	10-7	(1)
LESSON 2 Enhance Colors by Altering Saturation	10-8	(1)
Understanding Saturation	10-8	(1)
Using the Sponge Tool	10-8	(1)
Using the Hue/Saturation Dialog Box	10-8	(1)
Using Saturation to Convert a Color Layer to Grayscale	10-9	(1)
Tasks
Saturate a color range	10-10	(1)
Saturate using the Sponge Tool	10-11	(1)
LESSON 3 Modify Color Channels Using Levels	10-12	(1)
Making Color or Tonal Adjustments	10-12	(1)
Correcting Shadows and Highlights	10-12	(1)
Task
Adjust color using the Levels feature	10-13	(1)
LESSON 4 Create Color Samplers with the Info Palette	10-14	(1)
Sampling Colors	10-14	(1)
Using Color Samplers	10-14	(1)
Using the Info Palette	10-14	(1)
Manipulating Color Samplers	10-15	(1)
Tasks
Create color samplers	10-16	(1)
Apply a color sampler and filter and add a lighting effect	10-17	(1)
CHAPTER 11 USING CLIPPING MASKS, PATHS, & SHAPES
INTRODUCTION
Working with Shapes	11-2	(1)
Defining Clipping Masks and Paths	11-2	(1)
Creating Paths	11-2	(1)
LESSON 1 Use a Clipping Group as a Mask	11-4	(1)
Understanding the Clipping Mask Effect	11-4	(1)
Rasterizing Text and Shape Layers	11-5	(1)
Using Transform Commands	11-5	(1)
Tasks
Transform a type layer for use in a clipping mask	11-6	(1)
Create a clipping mask	11-7	(1)
LESSON 2 Use Pen Tools to Create and Modify a Path	11-8	(1)
Using Pen and Shape Tools	11-8	(1)
Creating a Path	11-8	(1)
Modifying a Path	11-8	(1)
Tasks
Create a path	11-10	(1)
Modify a path	11-11	(1)
LESSON 3 Work with Shapes	11-12	(1)
Using Shape Tools	11-12	(1)
Creating Rasterized Shapes	11-12	(1)
Creating Shapes	11-12	(1)
Embellishing Shapes	11-13	(1)
Tasks
Create a shape	11-14	(1)
Create and modify a custom shape	11-15	(1)
LESSON 4 Convert Paths and Selections	11-16	(1)
Converting a Selection into a Path	11-16	(1)
Converting a Path into a Selection	11-17	(1)
Choosing the Right Method	11-17	(1)
Tasks
Convert a selection into a path	11-18	(1)
Stroke a path	11-19	(1)
CHAPTER 12 TRANSFORMING TYPE
INTRODUCTION
Working with Type	12-2	(1)
Transforming and Warping Type	12-2	(1)
Using Type to Create Special Effects	12-3	(1)
LESSON 1 Modify Type Using a Bounding Box	12-4	(1)
Selecting the Bounding Box	12-4	(1)
Changing the Bounding Box	12-5	(1)
Tasks
Display a bounding box	12-6	(1)
Modify type using a bounding box	12-7	(1)
LESSON 2 Create Warped Type with a Unique Shape	12-8	(1)
Warping Type	12-8	(1)
Adding Panache to Warped Text	12-9	(1)
Combining Your Skills	12-9	(1)
Tasks
Create warped text	12-10	(1)
Enhance warped text with effects	12-11	(1)
LESSON 3 Screen Back Type with Imagery	12-12	(1)
Screening Type	12-12	(1)
Creating the Screened Back Effect	12-13	(1)
Adding Finishing Touches	12-13	(1)
Tasks
Convert a type layer to a shape layer	12-14	(1)
Adjust layer content	12-15	(1)
LESSON 4 Create a Faded Type Effect	12-16	(1)
Creating a Fade Effect	12-16	(1)
Using the Gradient Tool	12-17	(1)
Tasks
Create a fade effect	12-18	(1)
Add a lighting effect	12-19	(1)
CHAPTER 13 LIQUIFYING AN IMAGE
INTRODUCTION
Distorting Images	13-2	(1)
Using the Liquify Feature	13-2	(1)
Using Common Sense	13-2	(1)
LESSON 1 Use the Liquify Tools To Distort an Image	13-4	(1)
Using the Liquify Dialog Box	13-4	(1)
Exploring the Possibilities	13-4	(1)
Going Wild with Distortions	13-5	(1)
Tasks
Open the Liquify dialog box and modify the brush size	13-6	(1)
Use the Forward Warp Tool	13-7	(1)
LESSON 2 Learn How to Freeze and Thaw Areas	13-8	(1)
Controlling Distortion Areas	13-8	(1)
Freezing Image Areas	13-8	(1)
Reconstructing Distortions	13-8	(1)
Undergoing Reconstruction	13-9	(1)
Tasks
Freeze areas in an image	13-10	(1)
Distort unprotected areas of an image	13-11	(1)
LESSON 3 Use the Mesh Feature as You Distort an Image	13-12	(1)
Using the Mesh Feature	13-12	(1)
Changing the Mesh Display	13-12	(1)
Visualizing the Distortions	13-12	(1)
Getting a Better View of Distortions	13-13	(1)
Tasks
Turn on the mesh	13-14	(1)
Distort an image with the mesh feature activated	13-15	(1)
CHAPTER 14 PERFORMING IMAGE SURGERY
INTRODUCTION
Understanding the Realities	14-2	(1)
Assessing the Situation	14-2	(1)
Applying Knowledge and Making Decisions	14-2	(1)
LESSON 1 Delete Unnecessary Imagery	14-4	(1)
Evaluating the Possibilities	14-4	(1)
Performing Surgery	14-4	(1)
Understanding the Alternatives	14-5	(1)
Preparing for Surgery	14-5	(1)
Tasks
Prepare the image for surgery	14-6	(1)
Select imagery with the Rectangular Marquee Tool	14-7	(1)
Duplicate imagery	14-8	(1)
Create a layer from a selection	14-9	(1)
LESSON 2 Correct Colors in an Image	14-10	(1)
Revitalizing an Image	14-10	(1)
Making Color Adjustments	14-10	(1)
Assessing the Mood	14-10	(1)
Task
Correct colors	14-11	(1)
LESSON 3 Tweak an Image	14-12	(1)
Evaluating What's Next	14-12	(1)
Cropping an Image	14-12	(1)
Adding Layer Styles	14-12	(1)
Task
Crop the image	14-13	(1)
CHAPTER 15 ANNOTATING AND AUTOMATING AN IMAGE
INTRODUCTION
Creating Annotations	15-2	(1)
Communicating Directly to Your Audience	15-2	(1)
Using Automation	15-2	(1)
LESSON 1 Add Annotations to an Image	15-4	(1)
Creating a Written Annotation	15-4	(1)
Reading Notes	15-4	(1)
Personalizing a Note	15-4	(1)
Creating an Audio Annotation	15-5	(1)
Tasks
Create a text annotation	15-6	(1)
Create an audio annotation	15-7	(1)
LESSON 2 Create an Action	15-8	(1)
Simplifying Common Tasks	15-8	(1)
Understanding Actions	15-8	(1)
Knowing Your Options	15-8	(1)
Recording an Action	15-9	(1)
Playing Back Actions	15-9	(1)
Tasks
Create an action	15-10	(1)
Record an action	15-11	(1)
LESSON 3 Modify an Action	15-12	(1)
Getting It Right	15-12	(1)
Revising an Action	15-12	(1)
Changing the Actions Palette View	15-12	(1)
Working in Button Mode	15-12	(1)
Tasks
Add steps to an action	15-14	(1)
Modify steps in an action	15-15	(1)
LESSON 4 Use a Default Action and Create a Droplet	15-16	(1)
Taking Advantage of Actions	15-16	(1)
Identifying Default Actions	15-16	(1)
Understanding a Droplet	15-17	(1)
Creating a Droplet	15-17	(1)
Using Default Actions	15-17	(1)
Loading Sets	15-17	(1)
Tasks
Include a default action within an action	15-18	(1)
Play an existing action in a new action	15-19	(1)
Create a droplet	15-20	(1)
Run a droplet	15-21	(1)
CHAPTER 16 CREATING IMAGES FOR THE WEB
INTRODUCTION
Using Photoshop for the Web	16-2	(1)
Understanding Web Graphics	16-2	(1)
Jumping Between Programs	16-2	(1)
LESSON 1 Learn About ImageReady	16-4	(1)
Using Photoshop and ImageReady	16-4	(1)
Previewing Files for the Web	16-4	(1)
Updating Files	16-4	(1)
Creating Navigational and Interactive Functionality	16-5	(1)
Switching Between ImageReady and Other Programs	16-5	(1)
Tasks
Switch to ImageReady	16-6	(1)
View an image in ImageReady	16-7	(1)
LESSON 2 Optimize Images for Web Use	16-8	(1)
Understanding Optimization	16-8	(1)
Optimizing a File	16-8	(1)
Understanding Compression	16-9	(1)
Comparing Image Types	16-10	(1)
Tasks
Optimize an image in Photoshop	16-11	(1)
Optimize an image in ImageReady	16-12	(1)
Place an optimized image	16-13	(1)
LESSON 3 Create a Button for a Web Page	16-14	(1)
Learning About Buttons	16-14	(1)
Creating a Button	16-14	(1)
Applying a Button Style	16-15	(1)
Tasks
Create a button	16-16	(1)
Add type to a button	16-17	(1)
LESSON 4 Create Slices in an Image	16-18	(1)
Understanding Slices	16-18	(1)
Using Slices	16-18	(1)
Learning About Slice Components	16-19	(1)
Adjusting Slice Attributes	16-19	(1)
Using a Layer-Based Slice	16-20	(1)
Creating a Layer-Based Slice	16-20	(1)
Using the Slice Palette	16-21	(1)
Assigning a Web Address to a Slice	16-21	(1)
Tasks
Create a slice using the Slice Tool	16-22	(1)
Create a layer-based slice	16-23	(1)
Resize a slice	16-24	(1)
Assign a Web address to a slice	16-25	(1)
LESSON 5 Create a Rollover Effect	16-26	(1)
Learning About Rollovers	16-26	(1)
Making Rollovers Happen	16-26	(1)
Learning About Rollover States	16-26	(1)
Previewing Rollover Effects	16-27	(1)
Tasks
Create a rollover state	16-28	(1)
Preview a rollover	16-29	(1)
LESSON 6 Create and Play Basic Animation	16-30	(1)
Understanding Animation	16-30	(1)
Creating Animation on the Animation Palette	16-30	(1)
Animating Images	16-30	(1)
Moving and Deleting Frames	16-30	(1)
Looping the Animation	16-31	(1)
Previewing the Animation	16-31	(1)
Tasks
Create a rollover state	16-32	(1)
Create and duplicate animation frames	16-33	(1)
Adjust animation frames	16-34	(1)
Play animation in the image and browser	16-35	(1)
LESSON 7 Add Tweening and Frame Delay	16-36
Understanding Tweening	16-36	(1)
Using Tweening on the Animation Palette	16-36	(1)
Understanding Frame Delays	16-37	(1)
Setting Frame Delays	16-37	(1)
Correcting Pixel Aspect Ratio in Video	16-37	(1)
Tasks
Tween animation frames	16-38	(1)
Set frame delay	16-39
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