Adobe Photoshop Down and Dirty Tricks

by Scott Kelby

• ISBN13: 9780967985305
• ISBN10: 0967985307
• Edition: Map
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-10-01
• Publisher: Natl Assn of Photoshop

Summary

For the first time ever, nationally known Photoshop guru Scott Kelby unlocks the secrets of the most closely guarded Photoshop effects in a simple step-by-step method. With nearly 800 color images, readers will see exactly how it's all done. The book is written so clearly, and it's so easy to follow, users immediately will be able to create these special effects.

Table of Contents

Standing in the Shadows of Love (Basic Drop Shadow)	5	(10)
The ``Do It Yourself'' Manual Version	6	(2)
Automated Drop Shadows	8	(1)
Reverse White Shadow	9	(1)
Zoom Shadows	10	(1)
Painting Drop Shadows	11	(1)
Drawing Precise Shadows	12	(1)
Colorizing Drop Shadows	13	(2)
Shadow Dancing (Advanced Drop Shadow Techniques)	15	(16)
Perspective Front Shadow	16	(2)
Perspective Cast Shadow	18	(2)
Shadows that Climb the Wall	20	(2)
Inner Shadow Depth Effect	22	(2)
Adding Depth with Shadows inside Selections	24	(2)
Creating Custom Layer Effects Drop shadows	26	(2)
Grouping Shadows Effect	28	(3)
ABC, Easy as 1-2-3 (Cool Type Effects)	31	(26)
Adding 3D Depth to Type	32	(3)
Quick Neon	35	(1)
Combining Gradients, Strokes, and Shadows	36	(2)
Gradient Glow with Bevel	38	(2)
Putting Type on a Circle	40	(3)
Beveled Outline Effect	43	(1)
Backlit Beams of Light	44	(3)
Quick Grunge Type	47	(1)
Putting an Image into Type (Clipping Group)	48	(2)
Multiple Inlines/Outlines Type Effect	50	(2)
Mondo Cool Light Burst	52	(3)
Carved in Stone	55	(2)
Heavy Metal (Metal and Chrome Effects)	57	(18)
Instant Chrome Effect	58	(3)
Arched Cutout Type	61	(1)
Star Wars Bevel	62	(3)
Chiseled Inner Bevel Type	65	(1)
DQug's 5.5 Photoshop User Cover (Ultimate Chrome)	66	(3)
Reflective Chrome	69	(3)
Airbrushed Chrome Gradient	72	(3)
Freeze Frame (Photographic Effects)	75	(20)
Visual Color Change	76	(1)
Changing to a Specific Color	77	(1)
Tinting Images for Effect	78	(1)
Creating Gradients from Photos	79	(727)
Ripped Edge Effect	806
Classic Vignette Effect	81	(1)
Adding Objects Behind an Existing Image	82	(3)
Depth of Field Effect	85	(1)
Blending Images for Instant Collages	86	(2)
Gen X Color Effect	88	(1)
Adding Motion without Adding Mayhem	89	(1)
Backscreening Effect	90	(2)
Matching Overall tone	92	(3)
Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap (Down & Dirty Little Tricks)	95	(18)
Creating Slide Mounts	96	(3)
How to Straighten Any Image	99	(1)
Corner Page Curl	100	(3)
Bevel Any Object Instantly	103	(1)
TV Scan Lines Effect	104	(2)
Putting the Squeeze on GIF Images	106	(1)
Product Shot Backdrop Trick	107	(1)
Adding Motion Step-by-Step	108	(2)
Instant Woodcut Effect	110	(1)
Quick Outer Glow Effect	111	(2)
Different Strokes (Paint & Brush Effects)	113	(12)
Colorizing Line Art	114	(2)
Painting Away Color	116	(1)
Turning a Logo into a Brush	117	(1)
Adding Pre-made ``Glints'' to Your Image	118	(1)
Creating Your Own Custom ``Glint'' Brush	119	(1)
Colorizing Black & White Images (Method #1)	120	(1)
Colorizing Black & White Images (Method #2)	121	(1)
Turning Photos into Paintings	122	(3)
How to Succeed in Photoshop without Really Trying (Advertising Effects)	125	(16)
Creating 3D Packaging	126	(2)
Giving Depth to an Adobe Illustrator EPS Logo	128	(3)
SI Pop-up Effect	131	(1)
Backlit Backgrounds	132	(3)
Magnifying Glass Trick	135	(1)
Building a Video Wall	136	(3)
Rusted Metal Type Texture Effect	139	(2)
Baby Got Back (Texture and Background Effects)	141	(12)
Instant Marble Texture	142	(2)
Quick Textured Backgrounds	144	(1)
Instant Water Texture	145	(1)
Instant Cloud Backgrounds	146	(1)
Embossed Background Type	147	(1)
Instant Wood Texture	148	(2)
Instant Brushed Metal	150	(1)
Instant Star Field	151	(2)
Dammit, Jim, I'm A doctor, not A Pixel Jockey! (Interface Design)	153	(24)
Designing Your Core Interface	154	(4)
Transparent Interface Pop-up	158	(2)
Creating Consoles with the Airbrush	160	(3)
Round-Cornered Bozes	163	(1)
Adding Pipes/Tubes to Your Interface	164	(2)
Creating Wires/Cables	166	(1)
Inset Lines	167	(1)
Combining Objects to Form Your interface	168	(2)
Adding Textures to Your Interface	170	(1)
Adding Reflective Round Dials	171	(1)
Embedding Objects into Your Interface	172	(2)
Steel Bars	174	(3)
Surfin'USA (Photoshop Web Effects)	177	(14)
Creating 3D Pill-shaped Buttons	178	(3)
Yummy Metal Web Buttons	181	(1)
3D Spherized Buttons	182	(2)
Creating Web Backgrounds with Logos	184	(1)
Instant Recessed Buttons	185	(1)
Creating Seamless Backgrounds	186	(2)
Hi-tech Grids	188	(1)
Quick 3D Buttons	189	(2)
Let's Get Ready To Rumble (Special Effects)	191	(31)
Quick Prism Starbursts	192	(2)
Dramatic Beam of Sunlight	194	(3)
Instant Lightning Bolts	197	(1)
Creating Metal Rivets	198	(3)
Metal Stamp Effect	201	(1)
Water Drops	202	(3)
Chiseled Edge Effect	205	(1)
Multi-color Glow	206	(2)
Type on Fire!	208	(2)
3D Plastic Effect	210	(2)
X-Files Glow Effect	212	(3)
Collaging with Screen Captures	215	(3)
Liquid Titanium	218	(4)
Index	222