Photoshop CS4 Studio Techniques- P1

Photoshop CS4 Studio Techniques- P1: Staring at a shelf full of Photoshop books at the localbookstore, it seems that there are more special-effect“cookbooks” and technical tomes than anyone would evercare to read. The problem is that none of those “cookbooks”provide enough detail to really let you feel like youunderstand the program
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Photoshop CS4 Studio Techniques- P1Adobe®Photoshop CS4 ®STUDIO TECHNIQUESBen Willmore and Dan AblanAdobe® Photoshop® CS4 Studio TechniquesBen Willmore and Dan AblanThis Adobe Press book is published by Peachpit.For information on Adobe Press books, contact:Peachpit1249 Eighth StreetBerkeley, CA 94710(510) 524-2178Fax: (510) 524-2221To report errors, please send a note to errata@peachpit.comPeachpit is a division of Pearson EducationCopyright © 2009 Ben Willmore and Dan AblanFor the latest on Adobe Press books, go to www.adobepress.comProject Editor: Nikki Echler McDonaldDevelopment Editor/Copy Editor: Robin DrakeProduction Editor: Hilal SalaTechnical Editors: Daniel Giordan, Rob SylvanComposition: David Van NessIndexer: James MinkinCover design: Peachpit/Charlene WillCover illustration: Regina ClevelandNotice of RightsAll rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form by any means, electronic,mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the publisher. Forinformation on getting permission for reprints and excerpts, contact permissions@peachpit.com.Notice of LiabilityThe information in this book is distributed on an “As Is” basis, without warranty. While every precaution hasbeen taken in the preparation of the book, neither the authors nor Peachpit shall have any liability to anyperson or entity with respect to any loss or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by theinstructions contained in this book or by the computer software and hardware products described in it.TrademarksMany of the designations used by manufacturers and sellers to distinguish their products are claimed astrademarks. Where those designations appear in this book, and Peachpit was aware of a trademark claim,the designations appear as requested by the owner of the trademark. All other product names and servicesidentified throughout this book are used in editorial fashion only and for the benefit of such companies withno intention of infringement of the trademark. No such use, or the use of any trade name, is intended toconvey endorsement or other affiliation with this book.ISBN 13: 978-0-321-61310-3ISBN 10: 0-321-61310-49 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1Printed and bound in the United States of AmericaContentsIntroduction xiPart I Working Foundations 1Chapter 1 Tools and Panels Primer 3 Preparing Your Workspace 4 Navigating Your Document 13 Picking Colors 18 Basic Editing Tools 21 The Next Step 41Chapter 2 Selection Primer 43 Using Adobe Bridge 44 What Is a Selection? 60 Basic Selection Tools 61 Refining a Selection 70 Using the Select Menu 72 Quick Mask Mode 82 The Next Step 85Part II Production Essentials 87Chapter 3 Layers and Curves 89 How Do Layers Work? 90 Meet the Layers 91 The Power of Curves 115 Taking Curves for a Test Drive 125 The Histogram Panel 138 Shadows/Highlights 144 The Next Step 148Chapter 4 Using Camera Raw 5.0 149 What Is Raw Format? 150 The Camera Raw 5.0 Dialog 152 Adjusting Multiple Images 183 Finishing Touches 184 The Next Step 184Chapter 5 Adjustment Layers 185 Adjusting Methods 186 Adjustment Layer Features 189 Limiting Adjustments 197 Histograms and Automatic Adjustments 206 Potential Problems 208 iii Limitations of Adjustment Layers 209 Final Notes on the Adjustments Panel 210 The Next Step 210 Chapter 6 Sharpening 211 Removing Film Grain and Scanner/Camera Noise 213 How Sharpening Works 221 Tricks of the Trade 232 ...