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| foundation module | |
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| Introduction | |
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| A structured learning approach | |
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| Supporting DVD | |
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| Research and resources | |
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| Essential information | |
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| What's new for CS6 | |
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| A new look and a new direction | |
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| Bridge | |
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| Introduction | |
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| The CS6 version of Bridge | |
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| Setting up Bridge | |
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| Using Bridge | |
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| Using Bridge to access the project resources | |
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| Workflow | |
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| Introduction | |
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| A few key concepts before we start… | |
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| Foundation Project 1 | |
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| Image capture - Step 1 | |
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| Downloading files - Step 2 | |
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| Image management - Step 3 | |
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| Image processing steps | |
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| Rotating and cropping an image - Step 4 | |
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| Color adjustments - Step 5 | |
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| Tonal adjustments - Step 6 | |
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| Cleaning an image - Step 7 | |
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| Sharpening an image - Step 8 | |
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| Setting "workflow Options - Step 9 | |
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| Applying changes to multiple files - Step 10 | |
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| Outputting processed files - Step 11 | |
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| Saving, duplicating and resizing for web - Step 12 | |
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| Raw Processing | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Processing Raw data | |
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| Foundation Project 2 | |
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| Lens corrections - Step 1 | |
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| Straighten, crop and size - Step 2 | |
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| Color space - Step 3 | |
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| Choosing a bit depth - Step 4 | |
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| White balance - Step 5 | |
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| Global tonal adjustments - Step 6 | |
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| Controlling saturation and vibrance - Step 7 | |
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| Localized correction - Step 8 | |
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| Grayscale conversion and toning - Step 9 | |
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| Adding special effects - Step 10 | |
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| Noise reduction and sharpening - Step 11 | |
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| Output options - Step 12 | |
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| Foundation Project 3 | |
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| Preliminary enhancements - Step 1 | |
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| Add Graduated Filter effect - Step 2 | |
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| Adjust the Graduated Filter effect - Step 3 | |
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| Reclaim some of the filtered detail - Step 4 | |
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| Add a film-like grain effect - Step 5 | |
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| Digital exposure | |
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| Adjusting exposure in ACR | |
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| Foundation Project 4 | |
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| Dust on the sensor - batch removal | |
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| Archiving Raw files as digital negatives | |
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| Fine Print | |
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| Introduction | |
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| The problem and the solution | |
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| Prepare your print workshop | |
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| Prepare your monitor | |
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| Prepare your inkjet printer | |
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| Select appropriate color setting | |
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| Obtain a profile target | |
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| Print the target using Adobe� Color Print Utility | |
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| Alternative: Printing a target from Photoshop | |
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| Adjust the printer settings | |
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| Create and install custom profile | |
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| Tag images with the Adobe RGB profile | |
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| Test your color managed workflow | |
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| Make printer presets | |
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| Assessing the test print for accuracy | |
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| Preserving shadow detail | |
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| Soft Proofing | |
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| Printing using a professional lab | |
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| Digital Basics - DVD Chapter 1 | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Channels and modes | |
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| Levels | |
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| Hue, Saturation and Brightness | |
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| Color and light overview | |
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| Bit depth | |
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| File size | |
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| File formats | |
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| Image compression | |
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| Resolution | |
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| Image size | |
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| Interpolation | |
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| Digital Darkroom - DVD Chapter 2 | |
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| Digital setup | |
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| Monitor settings | |
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| Choosing a workspace | |
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| Getting started with Photoshop | |
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| Settings and preferences | |
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| Navigation and viewing modes | |
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| Rulers and guides | |
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| Advanced skills module | |
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| Layers and Channels | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Layers overview | |
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| Layer types | |
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| Channels | |
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| Adjustment and filter layers and editing quality | |
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| Layer masks and editing adjustments | |
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| Selections | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Selection tools overview | |
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| Shape-based selections with the Marquee tools | |
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| Drawn selections using the Lasso tools | |
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| Customizing your selections | |
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| Refining selections | |
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| Refine Edge in action | |
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| Saving and loading selections | |
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| Feather and anti-alias | |
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| Defringe and Matting | |
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| Quick Mask or Refine Edge | |
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| 'Color Range' | |
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| Channel masking | |
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| Tone-based selections and masks | |
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| Selections from paths | |
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| Filters | |
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| Introduction | |
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| The 'Smart' way to filter | |
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| The Filter Gallery | |
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| Fade Filter command | |
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| Improving filter performance | |
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| Installing and using third party niters | |
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| Filtering a shape, text or vector layer | |
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| The great filter roundup | |
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| Liquify filter | |
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| Vanishing Point | |
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| Adaptive Wide Angle | |
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| Lighting Effects Gallery | |
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| Blur Gallery | |
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| Correcting lens distortion with niters | |
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| Noise filters | |
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| Sharpen filters | |
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| Texture filters | |
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| Other filters | |
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| Filter DLY | |
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| Layer Blends | |
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| Introduction | |
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| The 'Darken' group | |
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| The 'Lighten group | |
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| The 'Overlay' group | |
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| Difference and Exclusion | |
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| Hue, Saturation and Color | |
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| Luminosity | |
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| imaging projects module | |
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| Retouching Projects | |
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| Standard edit in ACR - Project 1 | |
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| Extreme contrast edits in ACR - Project 2 | |
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| Tone Curves and luminosity masks - Project 3 | |
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| Black and White in ACR - Project 4 | |
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| Lens corrections - Project 5 | |
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| Working spaces - Project 6 | |
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| Clone and stamp - Project 7 | |
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| Gradients and vignettes - Project 8 | |
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| Composite Projects | |
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| Refine Edge - Project 1 | |
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| Refine Edge (take two) - Project 2 | |
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| Paths, masks and blend modes - Project 3 | |
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| Replacing a sky - Project 4 | |
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| Composite studio lighting and action - Project 5 | |
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| Preserving shadows - Project 6 | |
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| Replacing a studio background - Project 7 | |
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| High Dynamic Range (HDR) - Project 8 | |
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| HDR problems and solutions - Project 9 | |
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| Photomerge - Project 10 | |
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| Vertical panoramas - Project 11 | |
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| Special Effects | |
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| Smooth Tone technique - Project 1 | |
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| High Impact - Project 2 | |
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| Color Grading - Project 3 | |
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| Reduced Depth of Field - Project 4 | |
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| Tilt-Shift effect - Project 5 | |
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| Faux Holga - Project 6 | |
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| Lens Flare effect - Project 7 | |
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| Split-grade blur and split tone - Project 8 | |
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| Borders and textures - Project 9 | |
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| Glossary | |
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| Keyboard Shortcuts | |
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| Web Links | |
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| Index | |