Teach yourself visually Adobe Photoshop CS3 / by Mike Woolridge, Linda Woolridge.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wooldridge, Mike.

Contributor:

Wooldridge, Linda.

Series:

Visual read less, learn more.

Read less - learn more

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Adobe Photoshop.

Computer graphics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (322 p.)

Edition:

1st edition

Other Title:

Adobe Photoshop CS3

Place of Publication:

Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley ; Chichester : John Wiley [distributor], c2007.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Are you a visual learner? Do you prefer instructions that show you how to do something - and skip the long-winded explanations? If so, then this book is for you. Open it up and you'll find clear, step-by-step screen shots that show you how to tackle more than 150 Photoshop CS3 tasks. Each task-based spread includes easy, visual directions for performing necessary operations, including: Finding images and video clips. Changing size and resolution. Using the Quick Selection tool. Adjusting hue and saturation. Applying Smart Filter effects. Creating a contact sheet.

Contents:

Teach Yourself Visually Adobe® Photoshop® CS3; Table of Contents; Chapter 1: Getting Started; Work with Images; Understanding Photoshop; Start Photoshop on a PC; Start Photoshop on a Mac; The Photoshop Workspace; Find Images for Your Projects; Set Preferences; Save a Workspace; Get Help; Open an Image; Browse for an Image in Bridge; Sort and Filter Images in Bridge; Display a Slideshow in Bridge; Create a New Image; Exit Photoshop; Chapter 2: Understanding Photoshop Basics; Magnify with the Zoom Tool; Adjust Views; Change Screen Modes; View Rulers and Guides; Undo Commands; Revert an Image

Chapter 3: Change the Size of an ImageChange the On-Screen Size of an Image; Change the Print Size of an Image; Change the Resolution of an Image; Crop an Image; Crop and Straighten Photos; Trim an Image; Change the Canvas Size of an Image; Chapter 4: Make Selections; Select with the Marquee Tools; Select with the Lasso Tool; Select with the Magnetic Lasso Tool; Select with the Quick Selection Tool; Select with the Magic Wand Tool; Select with the Color Range Command; Select All the Pixels in an Image; Move a Selection Border; Add To or Subtract From Your Selection; Invert a Selection

Grow a SelectionCreate Slices; Chapter 5: Manipulate Selections; Move a Selection; Copy and Paste a Selection; Delete a Selection; Rotate a Selection; Scale a Selection; Skew or Distort a Selection; Feather the Border of a Selection; Extract an Object; Create Vanishing Point Planes; Copy between Vanishing Point Planes; Chapter 6: Paint and Draw with Color; Select the Foreground and Background Colors; Select a Web-Safe Color; Select a Color with the Eyedropper Tool; Select a Color with the Swatches Palette; Add a Color to the Swatches Palette; Using the Paintbrush Tool; Change Brush Styles

Create a Custom BrushApply a Gradient; Using the Paint Bucket Tool; Fill a Selection; Stroke a Selection; Using the Clone Stamp; Using the Pattern Stamp; Using the Healing Brush; Using the Patch Tool; Using the History Brush; Using the Eraser; Replace a Color; Fix Red Eye in a Photo; Chapter 7: Adjust Colors; Change Brightness and Contrast; Using the Dodge and Burn Tools; Using the Blur and Sharpen Tools; Adjust Levels; Adjust Hue and Saturation; Using the Sponge Tool; Adjust Color Balance; Using the Variations Command; Match Colors between Images; Correct Shadows and Highlights

Create a DuotoneChapter 8: Work with Layers; What Are Layers?; Create and Add to a Layer; Hide a Layer; Move a Layer; Duplicate a Layer; Delete a Layer; Reorder Layers; Change the Opacity of a Layer; Merge and Flatten Layers; Rename a Layer; Transform a Layer; Create a Solid Fill Layer; Create an Adjustment Layer; Edit an Adjustment Layer; Link Layers; Blend Layers; Work with Smart Objects; Chapter 9: Apply Layer Styles; Apply a Drop Shadow; Apply an Outer Glow; Apply Beveling and Embossing; Apply Multiple Styles to a Layer; Edit a Layer Style; Using the Styles Palette

Chapter 10: Apply Filters

Notes:

Includes index.

ISBN:

9786612365324

9781282365322

1282365320

9780470345016

0470345012

OCLC:

609847878