A structured learning approach
Using Bridge to access the project resources
A few key concepts before we start…
Rotating and cropping an image – Step 4
Setting Workflow Options – Step 9
Applying changes to multiple files – Step 10
Outputting processed files – Step 11
Saving, duplicating and resizing for web – Step 12
Straighten, crop and size – Step 2
Global tonal adjustments – Step 6
Controlling saturation and vibrance – Step 7
Grayscale conversion and toning – Step 9
Adding special effects – Step 10
Noise reduction and sharpening – Step 11
Preliminary enhancements – Step 1
Add Graduated Filter effect – Step 2
Adjust the Graduated Filter effect – Step 3
Reclaim some of the filtered detail – Step 4
Add a film-like grain effect – Step 5
Dust on the sensor – batch removal
Archiving Raw files as digital negatives
Select appropriate color setting
Open the profile target file in Photoshop
Assign a profile to the target file
Adjust the print settings in Photoshop
Create and install custom profile
Tag your images with the Adobe RGB profile
Test your color managed workflow
Assessing the test print for accuracy
Printing using a professional laboratory
Introduction
Channels and modes
Levels
Hue, Saturation and Brightness
Color and light overview
Bit depth
File size
File formats
Image compression
Resolution
Image size
Interpolation
Digital setup
Monitor settings
Choosing a workspace
Getting started with Photoshop
Settings and preferences
Navigation and viewing modes
Rulers and guides
Adjustment and filter layers and editing quality
Layer masks and editing adjustments
Shape-based selections with the Marquee Tools
Drawn selections using the Lasso Tools
Tone-based selections and masks
Installing and using third party filters
Filtering a shape or text (vector) layer
Correcting lens distortion with filters
Correcting perspective – Project 2
Gradients and vignettes – Project 5
Advanced sharpening techniques – Project 6
Replace color and tone – Project 7
Paths, masks and blend modes – Project 2
Studio and location composite – Project 5
Replacing a studio background – Project 6
Manipulating tone and color – Project 2
Enhancing detail and depth – Project 3
Smooth tone and tonal mapping – Project 7
High Dynamic Range (HDR) – Project 8
Time Lapse photography – Project 9
Composite lighting and action – Project 1
Vertical panoramas – Project 3
The DVD is a veritable treasure trove of supporting files for the projects in this book as well as a resource for your own creative projects. The images and movies on the DVD are divided into their respective chapters and can be accessed via Bridge (see Bridge > page 45). Most of the images in the Foundation and Advanced Skills modules of the book can be found on the DVD together with all of the images from the Imaging Projects module. The movies are an invaluable resource, allowing you to start, stop and rewind so that the skills can be quickly and easily acquired at your own pace. The DVD also contains multi-layered image files (PSDs) of the completed projects, TIFF files with saved selections and Camera Raw files. Loadable Actions and Presets are also available to enhance your software, together with a rich stock library of royalty-free images.
THE DVD PROVIDES EXTENSIVe SUPPORT IN THE FORM OF:
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