Photoshop^® CS2 Workflow: The Digital Photographer's Guide

by Tim Grey

• ISBN13: 9780782143966
• ISBN10: 0782143962
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-05-01
• Publisher: Sybex

Summary

"The real strength of this book is in how it will help any photographer establish a workflow that is simple and doesn't become a distraction." --Christopher Robinson, Editor, Digital Photo ProIf you're like most artists, the concept of planning and structuring your work may sound limiting and inhibiting. You may be surprised to learn that quite the opposite is true--a proper workflow can free you from the monotonous aspects of your work and let you exercise your imagination.Digital imaging expert Tim Grey is the first to present a process for you to follow as you optimize your images in Photoshop and Photoshop Elements. You'll discover a natural flow for adjusting images, learn to perform techniques that make your images as striking as they can be, and reduce time and effort. Covering the full spectrum of adjustments, this book is suitable regardless of your level as a photographer.

Author Biography

Tim Grey is the author of Color Confidence and co-author of Photo Finish, both from Sybex. He presents workshops around the world on topics related to digital imaging for photographers. He regularly contributes articles to Outdoor Photographer, PC Photo, and many more print and online publications. He publishes a daily e-mail list, "Digital Darkroom Questions" in which he answers digital imaging questions from enthusiasts and pros.

Table of Contents

Introduction	xi
Part I Getting Started	1	(64)
Workflow Foundations	3	(12)
The Importance of Workflow	4	(2)
Quality	4	(1)
Efficiency	5	(1)
Consistency	6	(1)
Establishing a Workflow	6	(5)
Determine Priorities	7	(1)
Focus on Results	8	(2)
Maintain Flexibility	10	(1)
Revising Your Workflow	11	(2)
Nothing Is Permanent	12	(1)
Evolving Requirements	12	(1)
A Workflow That Works	13	(2)
Download and Sort	15	(28)
Safe Downloading	16	(10)
Archiving	17	(1)
Using Third-Party Software	18	(6)
Manual Copying	24	(1)
Confirming a Successful Copy	24	(1)
Reformatting Digital Media	25	(1)
Sorting Images in Bridge	26	(8)
Light Table Analogy	26	(1)
Sorting Strategy	27	(1)
Palette Setup	28	(3)
Labels	31	(2)
Rating	33	(1)
Reviewing Images for Evaluation	34	(5)
Zoom Tool	35	(1)
Hand Tool	36	(1)
Navigator Palette	37	(1)
Keyboard Shortcuts	38	(1)
Printing Contact Sheets	39	(2)
Ready to Work	41	(2)
RAW Conversion	43	(22)
Benefits of RAW	44	(2)
White Balance	44	(1)
Exposure Errors	45	(1)
High-Bit Data	46	(1)
Converting with Camera Raw	46	(16)
Camera Raw Settings	47	(1)
Navigation Tools	48	(1)
White Balance	49	(3)
Tonal Adjustments	52	(3)
Advanced Options	55	(5)
Output Settings	60	(1)
Ready to Convert	61	(1)
Batch Conversion in Camera RAW	62	(1)
Archiving RAW Captures	63	(2)
Part II Basic Adjustments	65	(70)
Rotate and Crop	67	(22)
Basic Rotation	68	(1)
Basic Cropping	69	(13)
Cropping from a Selection	71	(2)
Using the Crop Tool	73	(9)
Arbitrary Rotation	82	(5)
Rotating with the Crop Tool	83	(2)
Rotating with the Measure Tool	85	(2)
Right-Side Up	87	(2)
Basic Tone and Color	89	(26)
Interface Tools for Evaluation	90	(5)
Evaluate Channels	91	(1)
Display Full Saturation	92	(3)
Prioritizing Adjustments	95	(1)
Tonal Adjustments	95	(13)
Brightness/Contrast	95	(5)
Levels	100	(8)
Color Adjustments	108	(5)
Color Balance	108	(4)
Basic Saturation	112	(1)
Basically Done	113	(2)
Image Cleanup	115	(20)
Cleanup Workflow	116	(1)
Clone Stamp	117	(9)
Getting Started	117	(4)
Cloning Pixels	121	(4)
Fixing Mistakes	125	(1)
Healing Brush	126	(3)
Getting Started	126	(1)
Healing Pixels	127	(1)
Minimizing Healing	128	(1)
Spot Healing Brush	129	(2)
Patch Tool	131	(2)
A Clean Image	133	(2)
Part III Advanced Adjustments	135	(106)
Advanced Tonal Adjustments	137	(22)
Shadow/Highlight	138	(5)
Curves	143	(8)
Anchor Points	145	(5)
Curves Pencil Tool	150	(1)
Dodge and Burn	151	(6)
Setting Up	152	(2)
Painting with Light	154	(1)
Correcting Mistakes	155	(2)
Fine-Tuned Tonality	157	(2)
Advanced Color Adjustments	159	(20)
Hue/Saturation	160	(4)
Using Preset Color Ranges	160	(1)
Customizing Ranges	161	(2)
Defining Inverse Ranges	163	(1)
Curves for Color	164	(3)
Adjusting Channels	166	(1)
Selective Color	167	(2)
Color Casts	169	(4)
Solid Color	169	(2)
Average Color Removal	171	(2)
Targeted Color Painting	173	(3)
Targeted Saturation Painting	176	(1)
Ready to Get Selective	177	(2)
Making Selections	179	(30)
Understanding the Selection Tools	180	(16)
Marquee	180	(5)
Lasso	185	(1)
Polygonal Lasso	186	(2)
Magnetic Lasso	188	(2)
Selection Brush	190	(1)
Magic Wand	191	(3)
Color Range	194	(2)
Making Advanced Selections	196	(6)
Threshold Technique	196	(2)
Selection from Channel	198	(1)
Extract a Selection	199	(3)
Modifying Selections	202	(3)
Quick Mask Mode	202	(1)
Modify Options	203	(2)
Saving and Loading Selections	205	(2)
Putting Selections to Use	207	(2)
Targeted Adjustments	209	(18)
Introduction to Masking	210	(7)
Creating Composite Images	211	(4)
Clipping Groups	215	(2)
Adjustment Layer Masking	217	(5)
Mask from Selection	217	(1)
Painting on a Mask	218	(4)
Layer Groups	222	(3)
Creating Adjustment Versions	222	(1)
Masking Multiple Adjustments	223	(1)
Applying Multiple Masks	224	(1)
Hitting Your Target	225	(2)
Creative Adjustments	227	(14)
Getting Creative	228	(1)
Colorize	228	(3)
Grayscale Conversion	231	(4)
Grayscale Hue Shift	231	(1)
Channel Mixer	232	(3)
High Pass Sharpening	235	(1)
Filters	236	(3)
Filter Gallery	237	(1)
Masking Filters	238	(1)
Just the Beginning	239	(2)
Part IV Finishing the Workflow	241	(36)
Saving Files	243	(10)
Master Image Concept	244	(2)
Filenames, Locations, and Formats	246	(5)
Photoshop PSD	248	(1)
Tiff	248	(2)
Choosing between PSD and TIFF	250	(1)
Safely Saved	251	(2)
Workflow Automation	253	(14)
Actions	254	(6)
Recording Actions	254	(3)
Revising Actions	257	(2)
Playing Actions	259	(1)
Batch Processing	260	(4)
Play Settings	260	(1)
Source Settings	260	(2)
Destination Settings	262	(1)
Error Handling	263	(1)
Process the Batch	263	(1)
Droplets	264	(1)
Efficiency Achieved	265	(2)
Output Processing	267	(10)
Output Workflow	268	(1)
Preserve the Master Image	269	(1)
Process a Working Copy	270	(5)
Duplicate Image	270	(1)
Flatten Image	270	(1)
Image Size	271	(2)
Unsharp Mask	273	(2)
Image Output	275	(1)
Save a Copy	275	(1)
Workflow Complete!	276	(1)
Appendix Sample Workflow Checklist	277	(2)
Sorting	277	(1)
Initial Image Preparation	278	(1)
Basic Optimization	278	(1)
Advanced Adjustments	278	(1)
Workflow Wrap-Up	278	(1)
Index	279