Index
[ ] (Bracket keys), 150
/ (Forward 165 Slash key), 165
50% magnification, 344
A
Accent Color pop-up menu, 32
actions
copyright embedding, 407–408
luminosity sharpening, 353–355
Actions panel, 353–354, 407–408
Add Layer Mask icon, 292, 363, 449
Add Noise filter dialog, 318
Adjustment Brush, 148–157
dodging and burning with, 148–152
retouching portraits with, 155–157, 447
sharpening image areas with, 153
advantages of using, 210–211
applying Curves as, 205, 212–213, 214
Black & White converter, 228–231
Curves adjustment, 212–213, 221
Gradient Map options, 240
Presets list, 211
Adobe Gamma utility, 377
Adobe RGB color space
camera configuration, 372–373
converting sRGB photos to/from, 225, 376
Photoshop configuration, 142, 374–376
Advanced dialog, Photo Downloader, 3
Amount slider
Shadows/Highlights dialog, 272, 273
Sharpening controls, 117, 118, 119
Smart Sharpen filter, 364, 366
Unsharp Mask dialog, 345, 349, 360, 361
Vignetting controls, 124, 125, 126
Aperture Priority mode, 246
Application Frame, 163
Apply Image dialog, 313–315
aspect ratio, 174–175
Auto button
Black & White converter, 229
Camera Raw image adjustments, 89, 90
Auto Hide feature, 341
Auto-Align feature, 246
Auto-Align Layers function, 290, 295, 337
Auto-Blend Layers function, 297, 299
B
backlit subjects, 93–94
Basic Metadata template, 7
batch processing
embedding copyright info, 408
sharpening photos, 355–357
Batch Rename dialog, 63–64
bit depth, 143
Black Point Compensation checkbox, 392
black-and-white conversions, 228–243
Black & White converter for, 228–231
Calculations dialog for, 236–239
Camera Raw method for, 232–235
high-contrast technique for, 240–243
black-and-white photos
converting color photos to, 228–243
quadtoning effects for, 304–309
Blacks slider, 87–88
blemish removal, 136
blend modes, 211
bracketed photos, 247
Bridge
batch renaming in, 62–65
Camera Raw used in, 80
customizing appearance of, 31–34
deleting files/folders from, 22
full-screen view in, 14
grouping panels in, 16
importing photos into, 2–8
metadata info in, 29–30, 54–61
output options in, 69–74
Preferences dialog, 21, 25, 31, 33
previewing photos in, 9–16
resizing display of, 34
Review mode, 14–15
slide show feature, 44–47
stacking photos in, 40–43
two-monitor setup, 38–39
Brightness slider, 89
Brown, Russell Preston, 184
Brush Name dialog, 409
brush tip cursor, 283
Brush tool
dodging/burning and, 285
double-processing and, 111, 112
opacity settings for, 285
portrait retouching and, 449, 451
sharpening techniques and, 363
signature brush and, 409–411
size/hardness settings, 300–301
special effects and, 311, 317, 327
burning and dodging. See dodging and burning
C
Calculations dialog, 236–239
calibrating
Camera Raw for cameras, 140
monitors for printing, 377–383
Camera Calibration panel, 140
Camera Profiles, 103–105
Camera Raw, 77–105, 108–144, 147–159
B&W conversion in, 232–235
Blacks slider, 87–88
Bridge version of, 80
Brightness slider, 89
calibrating for cameras, 140
Camera Profiles, 103–105
Chromatic Aberration sliders, 122–123
Clarity slider, 91–92
color adjustments, 133–134
Crop tool, 99–101
DNG conversion in, 128–129
dodging and burning in, 148–152
double-processing in, 108–112
edge vignetting and, 124–127
editing multiple photos in, 113–116
Exposure slider, 85–87
Fill Light slider, 93–94
getting photos into, 78–80
Graduated Filter tool, 158–159
HDR image processing in, 253–254, 256
localized corrections in, 148–154
noise reduction options, 141
portrait retouching in, 155–157, 447
Presets list, 132
Recovery slider, 87
Red Eye Removal tool, 138–139
Sharpening sliders, 117–121
slide shows and, 46
Split Toning sliders, 130–131
Spot Removal tool, 135–137, 447
Straighten tool, 102
Temperature slider, 82–83
Tint slider, 82–83
Tone Curve options, 95–98, 235
White Balance settings, 81–84, 268–270, 446
Workflow Options dialog, 142–144
See also RAW images
cameras. See digital cameras
chromatic aberration, 122–123
Clarity slider, 91–92
Clipped checkbox, 340
clipping warnings
highlights, 85–86
shadows, 88
Clone Source panel, 338–341
CMYK conversion, 394
collage techniques, 324–327
collections
Collections panel, 20, 66, 445
color
adjusting in Camera Raw, 133–134
converting to B&W, 228–243
improving appearance of, 312–315
sampling from images, 321
Color blend mode, 322
color cast, 140
color correction, 199–225
adjustment layers and, 210–213
contrast creation and, 214–216
Curves dialog and, 201–202, 204–209
digital camera images and, 201–209
email or Web optimized, 225
finding neutral midtones for, 208, 219–221
flesh tone adjustments, 222–223
indoor lighting and, 268–270
initial setup for, 200
swatch card for, 217–218
Targeted Adjustment Tool and, 214–216, 222–223
Vibrance controls and, 224
Color Handling pop-up menu, 390, 452
color labels, 21
color management, 371–394
camera configuration, 372–373
monitor calibration, 377–383
Photoshop configuration, 374–376
printer configuration, 384–394
Color Picker, 202–203, 241, 305, 398, 433
color profiles, 384–388
Color Sampler tool, 220
Color Settings dialog, 374
color space
camera configuration, 372–373
Photoshop configuration, 142, 374–376
Compact mode, 34
comparing photos, 444
contact sheets, 70–71
content-aware scaling, 192–195
contrast
adjusting with Curves, 95–98, 208–209, 214–216
creating with Targeted Adjustment Tool, 214–216
high-contrast portrait effect, 316–320
Convert to Grayscale check box, 232, 234
Convert to Profile dialog, 225, 419
copyright information, 7
embedding into files, 407–408
metadata templates and, 58
Create Clipping Mask command, 430–431
Create Metadata Template dialog, 58
Crop tool, 164–166
Camera Raw and, 99–101
Lights Out cropping and, 167
rule-of-thirds cropping and, 171
standard size options, 172–173
tool presets for, 176–178
cropping photos, 164–175
aspect ratio and, 174–175
Camera Raw option for, 99–101
Lights Out mode for, 167
panorama stitching and, 336–337
rule of thirds and, 168–171
sizing/resizing and, 172–175
steps in process of, 164–167
straightening and, 191
vignetting and, 126–127
Cross, Dave, 219
color correction using, 201–202, 204–208
contrast adjustment using, 95–98, 208–209, 214–216
Curves dialog, 201–209, 214–216
Custom Shape tool, 168–169, 404, 405
customizing
Bridge appearance, 31–34
workspaces, 12
D
Delete Original Files checkbox, 6
deleting
adjustments, 152
metadata, 60–61
star ratings, 20
See also removing
depth-of-field extension, 298–299
Desaturate command, 243, 316, 323
Deselect command, 166, 403, 425
Detail slider, 120
Details view, 10
Difference blend mode, 220
calibrating Camera Raw for, 140
Camera Profiles for, 103–105
color space configuration, 372–373
HDR setup for, 246–248
image color correction, 201–209
importing photos from, 2–8, 442–443
resizing photos from, 181–183
white balance setting, 268
digital noise reduction, 141
digital photography workflow, 442–453
backing up, 7
duplicating, 26
emailing, 418–419
previewing, 9–16
rating, 18–21
sorting, 17–21
stacking, 40–43
Display Calibrator Assistant, 377–380
displaying photos. See showing photos
DNG (Digital Negative) format
converting photos into, 6
saving RAW files in, 128–129
DNG Profile Editor utility, 104
Dodge and Burn tools, 282, 283, 284
in Camera Raw, 148–152
in Photoshop CS4, 282–286
double-processing images, 108–112
downsizing photos, 189–191
dual-monitor setup, 38–39
duotone effects, 131, 308, 309, 321–323
Duotone Options dialog, 306
duplicating
photos, 26
E
edge sharpening, 368–369
edge vignetting, 124–127, 332, 448
editing
metadata information, 56–57
multiple photos, 113–116
effects. See special effects
emailing photos, 418–419
Emboss filter, 368
Eraser tool, 333
exposure corrections
Camera Raw settings for, 85–89
overexposed photos and, 280–281
underexposed photos and, 278–279
Exposure slider, 85–87
Eyedropper tool
color correction and, 200, 202–203, 204, 218
finding neutral midtones with, 221
sampling colors with, 321
eyeglass reflections, 289–293
Eye-One Display 2 calibrator, 381–383
F
Fade Amount slider, 367
fake duotone effect, 321–323
Favorites panel, 24–25
file names
batch processing, 62–65
changing for photos, 5
files
embedding copyright info in, 407–408
metadata info in, 7, 29–30, 54–57
See also digital photos
Fill dialog, 219
Fill Light slider, 93–94
Filter Items by Rating icon, 19
Find dialog, 52
fine art poster layout, 420–423
flattening images, 279, 297, 305, 318, 407
flesh tone adjustments, 222–223
Flow slider, 154
folders
deleting, 22
duplicating photos in, 26
favorite, 24–25
imported photo, 4
renaming images in, 62–65
Free Transform command, 190, 420, 428
full-screen view, 14
G
Gamut Warning checkbox, 391
gang-printed photos, 414
gang-scanned images, 191
Gaussian Blur filter, 331, 448
Gaussian Blur removal option, 364
ghosted images, 299
glasses, fixing reflections in, 289–293
Gradient Editor dialog, 241, 242, 305
gradient effects, 158–159
Gradient Map Adjustments panel, 240, 305
Gradient Picker, 325
Graduated Filter tool, 158–159
grayscale conversions. See black-and-white conversions
Grayscale Mix panel, 232–235
Grid Lock feature, 10
group shots, 294–297
grouping panels, 16
H
Hard Light blend mode, 369, 406
hardware calibration, 381–383
HDR (High Dynamic Range) images, 245–265
camera setup for, 246–248
creating with Photomatix Pro, 255–265
merging in Photoshop, 249–253
processing in Camera Raw, 253–254, 256
quickly identifying, 255
HDR Conversion dialog, 251–252
hiding
metadata, 55
Path Bar, 16
high-contrast B&W technique, 240–243
high-contrast portrait effect, 316–320
highlights
adjusting in photos, 273–274
clipping warning for, 85–86
color correcting, 203, 204, 207
Highlights slider, 97, 98, 274
HSL/Grayscale panel, 133–134
Hue/Saturation dialog, 223
I
Image Backdrop slider, 32
Image Processor dialog, 184–185
Image Size dialog, 144, 181–183, 186–188, 418
Import PDF dialog, 402
importing photos, 2–8, 442–443
advanced options, 6
file handling options, 3–4
metadata options, 7
renaming options, 5
Info panel, 169
infrared effects, 328–329
instant pano layout, 433–438
Inverse command, 359
Invert command, 311
IPTC Core metadata, 29, 55, 56
ISO Speed Ratings, 30
J
JPEG files
Camera Raw and, 78–80, 115, 123, 269
saving photos as, 419
JPEG Options dialog, 419
K
keywords, 48–53
assigning to photos, 48–50
finding photos using, 51–53
smart collections and, 67
Kloskowski, Matt, 259
L
Lab color mode
improving colors using, 312–315
sharpening methods using, 330, 352, 358–361
labeling photos, 21
Layer Style dialog, 110, 405, 421, 436
layers
See also adjustment layers
Layers panel, 278, 292, 299, 426, 449
layouts
fine art poster, 420–423
instant pano, 433–438
masked photo, 428–432
multi-photo poster, 398–403
Picture Package, 414–417
three-photo, 424–427
Lens Blur removal option, 365
Lens Vignetting controls, 124–127
Levels Adjustment panel, 274, 310
Light Table workspace, 401
Lighten blend mode, 276
lighting
color correcting for indoor, 268–270
taming/refocusing light, 310–311
Lights Out cropping mode, 167
List view, 10
Load Layers dialog, 298
localized corrections, 148–154
Lock Thumbnail Grid icon, 10
Luminosity blend mode, 311
luminosity sharpening, 351–357
M
macro images, 298–299
Magnifying Glass cursor, 13
masked photo layout, 428–432
Master Diameter slider, 410
metadata information
editing, 56–57
finding photos using, 30
import process and, 7
stripping from photos, 60–61
templates for, 58–59
Metadata workspace, 60
midtones
color correcting, 203, 204, 208
monitors
hardware calibration, 381–383
software calibration, 377–380
two-monitor setup, 38–39
montages, 324–327
Motion Blur removal option, 364
Move tool
collage techniques and, 324, 326
eyeglass reflections and, 289
group shot fixes and, 295
instant pano layout and, 437
mask photo layout and, 429
poster layouts and, 398, 420, 422, 423
rule-of-thirds cropping and, 170
three-photo layouts and, 424, 425
moving photos between folders, 25, 26
multi-photo poster layout, 398–403
Multiply blend mode, 236, 281, 332
Multi-Touch gestures, 165
N
naming/renaming
imported photos, 5
individual photos, 24
navigation, Path Bar, 16
nested panels, 16
neutral midtones, 208, 219–221
New Action dialog, 353
New Document Preset dialog, 180
New Preset dialog, 96
New Synchronized Window option, 38
noise
adding, 318–319
reducing, 141
Noiseware Professional, 141
O
one-click presets, 132
Opacity settings
B&W conversions and, 242
cropping process and, 167
dodge/burn process and, 285
exposure adjustments and, 279, 281
portrait retouching and, 449, 450
shadow/highlight adjustments and, 276
sharpening techniques and, 351, 369
special effects and, 315, 320, 331, 340
watermarking process and, 406
organizing photos
sorting and, 17–21
stacks used for, 40–43
Output workspace, 69–70
overexposed photos, 280–281
Overlay blend mode, 239, 313, 314, 317
oversharpening photos, 362
P
Page Setup dialog, 389
panels
collapsing/expanding, 12
grouping, 16
nesting, 16
See also specific panels
panoramas
instant layout for, 433–438
stacking images for, 43
stitching photos into, 334–337
paper selection, 385, 386, 393
Path Bar, 16
Pen tool, 291
Photo Downloader, 2–8, 442–443
Advanced Options section, 6–7
Apply Metadata section, 7
Save Options section, 4–5
photographs. See digital photos
Photomatix Pro, 255–265
Photomerge feature, 334, 335, 337
Photoshop Channels Book, The (Kelby), 358
Photoshop CS4
Adobe RGB configuration, 142, 374–376
new interface features, 162–163
Photoshop LAB Color (Margulis), 312, 358
Photoshop Lightroom, 375
Pictures folder, 4
Pixel Grid option, 287
plug-ins, 412–413
Point curve, 95–96
high-contrast effect, 316–320
retouching, 135–137, 155–157, 447–450
three-step finishing technique, 330–333
Post Crop Vignetting, 126–127
poster layouts
fine art, 420–423
multi-photo, 398–403
poster-sized prints, 186–188
Preferences dialog
Preserve Cropped Pixels option, 101
presets
adjustment, 211
Black & White, 229
document, 179–180
one-click, 132
tool, 176–178
Preview panel, 11–13
resizing, 11–12
zooming in, 13
Preview workspace, 11
previewing photos, 9–16
Print dialog, 390–394, 452–453
Print Quality options, 393, 453
Print Settings options, 392–393
Printer Profile pop-up menu, 391, 452
printing, 384–394
color profiles for, 384–388
steps in process of, 389–394, 452–453
ProPhoto RGB color space, 375
Protect Tones checkbox, 285
Q
quadtone effects, 304–309
Quality slider, 419
Quick Search field, 52
R
Radiance file format, 257
Radius slider
Camera Raw Sharpening controls, 119
Shadows/Highlights dialog, 272, 273
Smart Sharpen filter, 364
Unsharp Mask dialog, 345, 349, 360, 361
rating photos, 18–21
B&W conversions for, 232
calibrating for, 140
Camera Profiles for, 103–105
chromatic aberration fix, 122–123
clarity applied to, 91–92
color adjustments, 133–134
contrast adjustments, 95–98
converting to DNG format, 6
cropping, 99–101
double-processing, 108–112
edge vignetting, 124–127
editing multiple, 113–116
exposure settings, 85–89
fill light added to, 93–94
getting into Camera Raw, 78–80
gradient effects, 158–159
noise reduction, 141
red-eye removal, 138–139
retouching, 155–157
saving as DNGs, 128–129
sharpening, 117–121
split toning effects, 130–131
spot removal from, 135–137
straightening, 102
white balance settings, 81–84, 268–270
workflow settings, 142–144
See also Camera Raw
Recovery slider, 87
Rectangular Marquee tool
cropping photos with, 166, 170
instant pano layout and, 434
making selections with, 295
masked photo layout and, 428
portrait finishing and, 332
poster layouts and, 421
three-photo layouts and, 424, 425
Red Eye tool, 287–288
red-eye removal
Camera Raw tool for, 138–139
instant method for, 287–288
Refine Edge dialog, 332
reflections, eyeglass, 289–293
refocusing light, 310–311
Refresh Preview button, 72, 400
spots, 135–137
unwanted objects, 338–339
vignettes, 124
See also deleting
Rename button, 64
Rename Files pop-up menu, 5
renaming. See naming/renaming
Rendering Intent options, 391, 452
Replace Contents command, 427, 436, 438
Resample Image checkbox, 182, 189
resizing. See sizing/resizing
resolution
RAW image, 144
screen, 418
thumbnail, 9
retouching portraits, 135–137, 155–157, 447–450
Review mode, 14–15
Rotate Canvas dialog, 197
rotating
photos, 27–28
views, 163
Roundness slider, 127
rule of thirds, 168–171
S
Saturation slider, 224
Save Copies To checkbox, 7
saving
automated resizing and, 184–185
custom workspaces, 12
imported photos, 4
photos as JPEGs, 419
RAW files as DNGs, 128–129
scaling, content-aware, 192–195
Screen blend mode, 279
screen resolution, 418
searching for photos, 30, 48–53
selections
softening edges of, 222
tools for making, 291
shadows
adjusting in photos, 271–277
clipping warning for, 88
color correcting, 202, 204, 205–206
fill light for, 93–94
Shadows/Highlights dialog, 272–273, 275, 276
Shadows/Highlights Smart Filter, 275–277
Sharpening sliders, 117–121
sharpening techniques, 343–369
basic sharpening, 344–350
batch sharpening, 355–357
Camera Raw and, 117–121
edge sharpening, 368–369
image details and, 362–363
luminosity sharpening, 351–357
portrait sharpening, 330, 346, 450
sample settings, 345–350
selected areas and, 153
Smart Sharpen filter and, 364–367
soft subjects and, 346
three-step portrait finishing, 330–333
two-pass super sharpening, 358–361
Web graphics and, 348
Show Clipping checkbox, 205, 207
Show Metadata Placard option, 54
Show Overlay checkbox, 339
showing photos, 397–438
copyright info for, 404–408
email guidelines for, 418–419
fine art poster layout for, 420–423
instant pano layout for, 433–438
masked photo layout for, 428–432
multi-photo poster layout for, 398–403
Picture Package layouts for, 414–417
signature brush for, 409–411
three-photo layout for, 424–427
watermarking process for, 404–406
signature brush, 409–411
Size pop-up menu, 143
sizing/resizing
aspect ratio and, 174–175
automated saving and, 184–185
cropping and, 172–175
digital camera photos, 181–183
downsizing process and, 189–191
parts of images, 192–195
poster-sized prints, 186–188
RAW images, 143
slide shows, 44–47
editing images from, 46
keyboard shortcuts for, 47
music added to, 47
setting options for, 44–46
stacked photo, 42
transitions used in, 46
Slideshow Options dialog, 44–46
Smart Objects
double-processing and, 108–109
instant pano layout and, 434, 435, 436
masked photo layout and, 430, 431, 432
shadows/highlights adjustment and, 275–277
three-photo layout and, 424, 425, 426
Smart Sharpen filter, 364–367
Soft Light blend mode, 236, 285, 314, 317
soft subject sharpening, 346
softening effects, 92
sorting photos, 17–21
color labels for, 21
options for, 17
star ratings for, 18–21
special effects, 303–341
collage techniques, 324–327
fake duotone effect, 321–323
high-contrast portrait effect, 316–320
improving drab colors, 312–315
instant infrared effect, 328–329
panorama stitching, 334–337
portrait finishing technique, 330–333
quadtoning B&W photos, 304–309
removing/adding elements, 338–341
taming/refocusing light, 310–311
split toning effects, 130–131
Sponge tool, 224
Spot Removal tool, 135–137, 447
converting to/from Adobe RGB, 225, 376
stacking photos, 40–43
star ratings, 18–21
color banners around, 21
removing from photos, 20
tips for using, 18–19
Straighten tool, 102
straightening photos, 196–197
automated cropping and, 191
Camera Raw option for, 102
Stroke command, 403
Synchronize dialog, 115
T
tabbed documents, 162
taming light, 310–311
Targeted Adjustment Tool (TAT), 98
Black & White adjustments, 230
contrast creation, 214–216
flesh tone adjustments, 222–223
Temperature slider, 82–83
templates
metadata information, 58–59
three-photo layout, 424–427
Threshold slider, 345, 350, 360
thumbnails
full-screen view of, 14
preference settings, 33
quality options, 9
rotating, 27
selecting, 13
TIFF files, 6, 78–80, 115, 123
Tint slider, 82–83
Tone Mapping, Photomatix, 258–263
Tool Presets panel, 176–178
tool shortcuts, 170
tritone effects, 308
Tungsten preset, 268–269
two-monitor setup, 38–39
two-pass super sharpening technique, 358–361
Type tool, 327, 398, 403, 405, 422, 431, 435
U
Ultra-Compact mode, 34
UnCheck All button, 3
underexposed photos, 278–279
Unsharp Mask filter
basic sharpening and, 344–350
Lab color sharpening and, 360–361
luminosity sharpening and, 351
oversharpening photos with, 362
portrait finishing and, 330, 450
sample settings, 345–350
See also sharpening techniques
User Interface Brightness slider, 31, 32
V
Versace, Vincent, 186
Vibrance controls, 224
viewing
full-screen images, 14
metadata information, 29–30, 54–55, 57
photos in Bridge, 9–16
rotating area for, 163
using two monitors, 38–39
vignette effects
post crop, 126–127
W
watermarking photos, 71, 404–406
Web photo gallery, 72–73
websites
sharpening photos for, 348
White Balance settings
Camera Raw, 81–84, 268–270, 446
indoor photo adjustments, 268–270
White Balance tool, 83–84
Workflow Options dialog, 142–144
workflow process, 442–453
Z
Zoom tool
chromatic aberration and, 122
digital noise reduction and, 141
red-eye removal and, 287
spot removal and, 135