Adobe Photoshop CS6 Bible

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