Covers the workflow, editing, and organizing tasks found in the after-capture software program - Photoshop CS4. This guide covers topics including: getting organized in Adobe Bridge; working with raw files; understanding Photoshop CS4's user interface; using different techniques for tonal and color adjustments; and, printing at home or at the lab.
Topics include: getting organized in Adobe Bridge; working with raw files; understanding Photoshop CS4's updated, more intuitive user interface; using different techniques for tonal and color adjustments; creating black & whites, and sepia tones; working with selection and retouching tools; using the new Masking and Adjustments panels to add creative effects; demystifying resolution and sizing; creating elegant panoramas from multiple photos; printing at home or at the lab; and, building slideshows and uploading Web galleries easily using the new Adobe Output Module. This easy-to-read book breaks this powerful program down into bite-sized pieces so you can quickly develop a consistent workflow that gives you quality results with every photo. It's exactly what every photographer needs After the Shoot.
Chapter 1 : Creating and Organized System
Chapter 2 : Overview of Bridge
Chapter 3 : Downloading and Organizing Your Photos
Chapter 4 : Introduction to Working with Raw Files
Chapter 5 : Learning to Use the Photoshop Workapace
Chapter 6 : Adjusting Brightness and Contrast
Chapter 7 : Working with Color
Chapter 8 : Using Selections to Control Your Adjustments
Chapter 9 : Creating Flexibility with Layer Maske
Chapter 10 : Improving Your Photos with Retouching
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