This book is written for the person who has a good grasp of using a computer and navigating the operating system and at least a cursory knowledge of Photoshop. It is intended to be a comprehensive reference book that you can read cover to cover or reach for when you’re looking for specific information about a particular task. This book is broken down into minibooks, each covering a general topic. Each minibook contains several chapters, each covering a more specific topic under the general one. Each chapter is then divided into sections, and some of those sections have subsections. You can read the book from front to back, or you can dive right into the minibook or chapter of your choice. For any mentioned concept, you’ll find a cross-reference to another book and chapter where you’ll find all the details. If you’re looking for something specific, check out either the Table of Contents or the index. The Cheat Sheet at the beginning of the book helps you remember all the shortcuts you’ll use most often.
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Table of Contents at a Glance:Book I: Photoshop Fundamentals
Chapter 1: Examining the Photoshop Environment
Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Tools Palette
Chapter 3: Getting Started and Finishing Up
Chapter 4: Getting It on Paper
Chapter 5: Viewing and Navigating Images
Chapter 6: Customizing Your Workspace and Preferences
Book II: Image Essentials
Chapter 1: Specifying Size and Resolution
Chapter 2: Choosing Color Modes and File Formats
Chapter 3: Using and Managing Color
Chapter 4: Time Travel – Undoing in Photoshop
Chapter 5: Applying Annotations and Notes
Chapter 6: Creating Actions for Productivity and Fun
Book III: Selections
Chapter 1: Making Selections
Chapter 2: Creating and Working with Paths
Chapter 3: Modifying and Transforming Selections and Paths
Book IV: Painting, Drawing, and Typing
Chapter 1: Exploring with the Painting Tools
Chapter 2: Creating Vector Shapes
Chapter 3: Filling and Stroking
Chapter 4: Creating and Editing Type
Chapter 5: Masking, Shaping, and Warping Type
Book V: Working with Layers
Chapter 1: Creating Layers
Chapter 2: Managing Layers
Chapter 3: Playing with Opacity and Blend Modes
Chapter 4: Getting Jazzy with Layer Styles and Clipping Groups
Book VI: Channels and Masks
Chapter 1: Using Channels
Chapter 2: Quick and Dirty Masking
Chapter 3: Getting Exact with Advanced Masking Techniques
Book VII: Filters and Distortions
Chapter 1: Making Corrections with Daily Filters
Chapter 2: Applying Filters for Special Occasions
Chapter 3: Distorting with the Liquify Command
Book VIII: Retouching and Restoration
Chapter 1: Enhancing Images with Adjustments
Chapter 2: Repairing with the Focus and Toning Tools
Chapter 3: Fixing Flaws and Imperfections
Book IX: Photoshop and the Web
Chapter 1: Prepping Web Graphics
Chapter 2: Optimizing Images with Save for Web
Chapter 3: Slicing Your Image
Chapter 4: Creating a Web Photo Gallery
Chapter 5: Looking to ImageReady
Book X: Photoshop and Print
Chapter 1: Working with Other Programs
Chapter 2: Prepping Graphics for Print
Chapter 3: Creating Contact Sheets, Picture Packages, and More
Appendix A: Working with Digital Cameras and ScannersAppendix B: A Visual Reference of Photoshop Tools