Digital Imaging Essentials 1
Pixels: Digital Building Blocks 1
Understanding Resolution 3
Image Mode 5
Bit Depth 10
Time to Move On 10
Photoshop’s Interface 11
Understanding the Interface 12
Acquiring Digital Images 25
Digital Cameras 25
Scanners 32
Importing from CD/DVD/Blu-ray Disc 34
Stock Photo Services 34
Public Domain Images 35
Sizing Digital Images 37
Resolution Revisited 37
Resampling 38
Resizing an Image 40
Selection Tools and Techniques 55
Basic Selection Tools 56
Additional Selection Commands 63
Intermediate Selection Techniques 65
Advanced Selection Techniques 74
Advice on Selections 78
Painting and Drawing Tools 79
Working with Color 80
Painting Tools 85
Eraser Tools 101
Vector Drawing Tools 103
Layer Masking 101
Layer Mask Essentials 107
Mask Creation Strategies 110
Refining Masks 115
Advice on Masks 118
Compositing with Layers 119
What Are Layers? 119
Why You Need Layers 120
Working with Multiple Layers 126
Creating a Panorama 132
Auto-Aligning Layers 134
Using Blending Modes 137
About Blending Modes 137
Blending Modes in Action 141
Color Correction and Enhancement 145
Approach to Color Correction 145
Primary Image Adjustments 147
Useful Image Adjustments 157
Using Camera Raw 165
Repairing and Improving Photos 119
Image Selection 180
The Retoucher's Toolbox 181
Restoration in Action 199
Using the Type Tool 209
Role of Type 210
Choosing Fonts 210
Using Vector Type 212
Character Panel 214
Paragraph Panel 22o
Applying Styles 222
Modifying Text 223
Layer Styles 221
Adding a Layer Style 228
Working with Layer Styles 235
Maximizing Filters 239
Filters Defined 239
Preparing to Use Filters 240
Understanding Filter Interfaces 242
Getting the Best Results 243
The Guide to Standard Filters 246
Actions and Automation 247
Actions 247
Automate Commands 256
Scripts 263
Automation with Adobe Bridge 266
Printing, PDF, and Specialized File Types 273
Professional Printing Options 273
Desktop Printing Options 275
Printing Commands 276
PDF Essentials 279
Specialized File Formats 283
Specialized Processes 288
End ofthe Road 294
Index 295

DVD Bonus Material
Chapter 3 Scanner Operation
Chapter 5 Quick Mask Mode
Chapter 6 Creating Spot Color Channels
Chapter 14 The Guide to Standard Filters