Table of Contents
Acknowledgments xxxi
Introduction xxxiii
Part I: Getting Started with Adobe Photoshop CS6 1
Chapter 1: Introducing Adobe Photoshop CS6 3
Chapter 2: Exploring the Photoshop Workspace 15
Chapter 3: Performing Image Basics 79
Chapter 4: Understanding Colors, Histograms, Levels, and Curves 117
Chapter 5: Applying History and Actions 151
Chapter 6: Using Bridge to Organize and Process Files 171
Part II: Working with Camera Raw Images 209
Chapter 7: Exploring Camera Raw Basics 211
Chapter 8: Processing Photos with Camera Raw 235
Part III: Working with Selections, Layers, and Channels 281
Chapter 9: Creating Selections 283
Chapter 10: Learning All About Layers 321
Chapter 11: Exploring Channels 371
Part IV: Enhancing, Correcting, and Retouching Images 397
Chapter 12: Optimizing Adjustment Workflow 399
Chapter 13: Lighting and Color Adjustments 409
Chapter 14: Applying Sharpness, Blur, and Noise Adjustments 471
Chapter 15: Cleaning Up Digital Images with Cloning and Healing Tools 513
Part V: Using Paint, Paths, Shapes, and Text Tools 551
Chapter 16: Editing with Paintbrush Tools 553
Chapter 17: Working with Paths and Vector Shapes 605
Chapter 18: Working with Text 647
Part VI: Creating Artistic Effects 683
Chapter 19: Distorting Images 685
Chapter 20: Applying Filters 715
Chapter 21: Combining Images 737
Part VII: Working with 3D Images 757
Chapter 22: Creating and Manipulating 3D Objects 759
Chapter 23: Editing 3D Scenes and Settings 785
Chapter 24: Using Photoshop Tools with 3D Layers 809
Part VIII: Working with Video and Animation 839
Chapter 25: Understanding Video Editing Basics 841
Chapter 26: Animating in the Timeline Panel 879
Chapter 27: Correcting Video Files and Adding Artistic Effects 915
Chapter 28: Animating Using Frames 931
Part IX: Using Advanced Output Techniques 953
Chapter 29: Printing and Color Management 955
Chapter 30: Creating Images for the Web 977
Chapter 31: Automating and Scripting Workflow in Photoshop 1003
Part X: Appendixes 1019
Appendix A: Timesaving Keyboard Shortcuts 1021
Appendix B: Extending the Capabilities of Photoshop with Plug-Ins 1027
Appendix C: Finding Resources 1031
Index 1035