Photoshop CS5 for Nature Photographers : A Workshop in a Book

by Anon, Ellen; Anon, Josh; Lepp, George; Sweet, Tony

• ISBN13: 9780470607343
• ISBN10: 0470607343
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-06-01
• Publisher: Sybex

Summary

This is the only book written by a full-time professional nature photographer. It features a real-world approach that simulates the rich workshop experience, teaching nature photographers practical Photoshop skills that will solve their most common problems. Written cover-to-cover to fit the unique needs of nature photographers, this practical guide addresses the tools, techniques, and workflow ideally suited for natural subjects. You'll figure out how to plan for overlapping landscape exposures, sharpen animal eyes, edit sky and land separately, and repair image elements as delicate as butterfly wings. You'll discover effective shooting tips, and above all, you'll learn what it takes to become a master in the digital darkroom using the software. Master photographer Ellen Anon has traveled the world to find the most compelling nature images to inspire your own photographic achievements. Hone your skills with Ellen's compelling and inspiring examples of sharks from South Africa, polar bears from the North Pole, and elephants from Africa, as well as beautiful vistas from these far-off lands and U.S. locales as well. The instruction throughout the book is lavishly illustrated with the work of Ellen and many exceptional nature photographers.

Author Biography

Ellen Anon is an accomplished nature photographer. Her images have been showcased in gallery shows, calendars, posters, magazines, and books, including Sierra Club's Mother Earth and the prestigious BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. She teaches photography and Photoshop workshops for nature photographers around the country and is the coauthor, along with Josh Anon, of Photoshop CS4 for Nature Photographers: A Workshop in a Book. She is also a member of Nik Software's Team Nik. Josh Anon is a technical director at Pixar Animation Studios and has been a nature photographer for over half his life. His work has appeared in a variety of media including Nature's Best Photography and PhotoMedia. He also teaches for the Panasonic Digital Photo Academy. Both Ellen and Josh's images are represented by the prestigious Jaynes Gallery.

Table of Contents

Foreword

Foreword

Introduction

Thinking Digitally

Photographic Techniques

Choosing RAW versus JPEG

Understanding Histograms

Exposure

White Balance in Nature Photography

Color Management

Photographing Images to Composite Later

Aperture and Lightroom

Storage Considerations

Bridge

Customizing Bridge

Downloading Images

Bridge Views and Workspaces

Sorting and Editing

Additional Features

Mini Bridge

Adobe Camera Raw

Using the ACR Interface

Using the Basic Tab

Setting the Other Tabs

Making Localized Adjustments

Making Targeted Adjustments

Setting ACR Workflow Options and Saving Files

Batch-Converting Multiple Images

Foundations

Customizing Settings

Views and Zoom

Selection Tools

Brush Tools

Workflows and First Steps

Understanding Layers

Flexible and Traditional Workflows

Cropping and Straightening in Photoshop

Doing Cleanup in Photoshop

Exposure Adjustments

Shooting for Optimal Exposure

Using the CS5 Adjustments Panel

Tonal Adjustments with Levels

Targeting Adjustments Using a Layer Mask

Curves

Creating a Virtual Split Neutral-Density Filter

Safe Dodge and Burn Layers

The Shadows/Highlights Adjustment

Emphasizing Your Subject

Color Adjustments

Recognizing Color Casts

Removing Color Casts

Adding a Color Cast

Modifying Colors to Match Nature or Add Impact

Using Layer Masks with Color Adjustments

Composites

Creating Panoramas

Expanding Dynamic Range

Extending the Depth of Field

Combining Elements from Multiple Pictures

Creative Effects

Black and White

Painterly Images

Filters

Digital Montages

Digital Multiple Exposures

Content-Aware Scaling

Output

Output Workflow

Printing Your Images

Creating Business Cards and Greeting Cards

Using Adobe Output Module

Time-Savers

Actions and Batch Processing

Using the Image Processor

Creating a Copyright Brush

Individualizing Keyboard Shortcuts

Index

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