Understanding Adobe Photoshop CS4

Understanding Adobe Photoshop CS4: the essential techniques for imaging professional by Richard Harrington is a new book that is now available for loan from the Learning Centre. You can find this book on the shelves at 006.686 HAR.

Contents:

Introduction

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Chapter 1. Digital Imaging Fundamentals

• Pixels: Digital Building Blocks
• Understanding Resolution
• Image Mode
• Bit Depth
• Time to Move On

Chapter 2. Photoshop's Interface

• Understanding the Interface

Chapter 3. Acquiring Digital Images

• Digital Cameras
• Scanners
• Importing from CD/DVD
• Stock Photo Services
• Public Domain Images

Chapter 4. Sizing Digital Images

• Resolution Revisited
• Resampling
• Resizing an Image

Chapter 5. Selection Tools and Techniques

• Basic Selection Tools
• Additional Selection Commands
• Intermediate Selection Techniques
• Advanced Selection Techniques
• Advice on Selections

Chapter 6. Painting and Drawing Tools

• Working with Color
• Painting Tools
• Eraser Tools
• Drawing Tools

Chapter 7. Layer Masking

• Layer Masking Essentials
• Mask Creation Strategies
• Refining Masks
• Advice on Masks

Chapter 8. Compositing with Layers

• What Are Layers?
• Why You Need Layers
• Working with Multiple Layers
• Creating a Panorama
• Auto-Aligning Layers

Chapter 9. Using Blending Modes

• About Blending Modes
• Blending Modes in Action

Chapter 10. Color Correction and Enhancement

• Approach to Color Correction
• Primary Image Adjustments
• Useful Image Adjustments
• Not-so-useful Image Adjustments

Chapter 11. Repairing and Improving Photos

• Image Selection
• The Retoucher's Toolbox
• Restoration in Action

Chapter 12. Using the Type Tool

• Role of Type
• Choosing Fonts
• Using Vector Type
• Character Panel
• Paragraph Panel
• Modifying Text

Chapter 13. Layer Styles

• Adding a Layer Style
• Working with Layer Styles

Chapter 14. Maximizing Filters

• Filters Defined
• Preparing to Use Filters
• Understanding Filter Interfaces
• Getting the Best Results
• The Guide to Standard Filters

Chapter 15. Actions and Automation

• Actions
• Automate Commands
• Scripts
• Automation with Adobe Bridge

Chapter 16. Printing, PDF, and Specialized Output

• Professional Printing Options
• Desktop Printing Options
• Printing Commands
• PDF Essentials
• Specialized File Formats
• Specialized Processes
• End of the Road

Bonus Exercises

Index