About the Authors.

Introduction.

Part 1: Photoshop Basics.

Task 1: Setting File Handling Preferences.

Task 2: Recording Steps in the History Log.

Task 3: Setting Display and Cursor Preferences.

Task 4: Setting Transparency and Gamut Preferences.

Task 5: Setting Units and Rulers Preferences.

Task 6: Setting Guides, Grid, and Slices Preferences.

Task 7: Setting Plug-ins and Scratch Disk Preferences.

Task 8: Setting Memory and Image Cache Preferences.

Task 9: Navigating the HTML-Based Help System.

Task 10: Determining Necessary Options to Create a New Image File.

Task 11: Viewing Images with the File Browser.

Task 12: Organizing Thumbnails in the File Browser.

Task 13: Managing Folders and File Names from within the File Browser.

Task 14: Importing Digital Camera Images.

Task 15: Importing a PDF Image.

Task 16: Adding Notes to Image Files.

Task 17: Adding Audio Annotations to Image Files.

Task 18: Using the Save, Save As, and Save for Web Options.

Task 19: Utilizing the PSD Format to Keep Layers and Effects Intact.

Part 2: The Work Area.

Task 20: Using the Toolbox, Options Bar, View Modes, and Jump Commands.

Task 21: Using and Editing Shortcut Keys.

Task 22: Using the Navigator, Info, and Histogram Palettes.

Task 23: Using the Floating Palettes, Palette Options, and the Palette Well.

Task 24: Zooming in on Your Work with the Zoom and Hand Tools.

Task 25: Measuring Distance and Angles in Images with the Measure Tool.

Task 26: Using Rulers and Setting Ruler Options.

Task 27: Viewing and Using Grids for Precision Work.

Task 28: Placing, Moving, and Locking Guides for More Precise Control.

Task 29: Using the Snap To Command with Grids and Guides.

Task 30: Undoing, Redoing, Stepping Forward and Backward.

Task 31: Using the History Palette to Revert to Previous States.

Task 32: Creating a Duplicate Window or New Document from Current State.

Task 33: Creating Tool Presets to Streamline your Workflow.

Task 34: Using the Preset Manager to Access and Organize All Preset Types.

Task 35: Customizing and Saving Your Workspace.

Part 3: Color Essentials.

Task 36: Establishing and Customizing Initial Color Settings.

Task 37: Calibrating a Macintosh Monitor.

Task 38: Calibrating a Windows Monitor.

Task 39: Setting Foreground and Background Colors Using the Color Picker.

Task 40: Using the Color Palette to Choose Colors.

Task 41: Adding, Renaming, and Deleting Colors from the Swatch Palette.

Task 42: Creating, Saving, and Loading Swatch Libraries.

Task 43: Using the Eyedropper Tool to Sample Single Colors or Areas of Color.

Task 44: Using the Color Sampler Tool to Place Color Sample Readout Markers.

Task 45: Converting an Image into a Different Color Mode.

Task 46: Proofing Colors for Specific Outputs.

Task 47: Changing or Converting a Color Profile.

Part 4: Color Adjustments.

Task 48: Determining Detail and Tonal Range of an Image with the Histogram.

Task 49: Using the Auto Adjustments for Quick and Simple Corrections.

Task 50: Specifying Auto Correction Options.

Task 51: Adjusting the Tonal Range of an Image Using Levels.

Task 52: Setting White and Black Points Using Levels.

Task 53: Adjusting Color in an Image More Precisely with Curves.

Task 54: Using the Color Balance Command to Modify the Mixture of Colors.

Task 55: Using the Brightness/Contrast Command to Regulate Those Values within an Image.

Task 56: Using the Hue/Saturation Command to Alter the HSL Values in an Image.

Task 57: Editing the Range of the Hue/Saturation Sliders.

Task 58: Matching Colors between Images with the Match Color Command.

Task 59: Using the Replace Color Command to Change a Selected Color or Colors.

Task 60: Using Selective Color to Increase or Decrease Specific Color Components.

Task 61: Applying Gradient Mapping to Add a Stunning Color Effect to an Image.

Task 62: Using the Photo Filter Command.

Task 63: Using the Shadow/Highlight Command.

Task 64: Using the Invert Color Command to Inverse Color Values in an Image.

Task 65: Equalizing Levels of Brightness and Dark with the Equalize Command.

Task 66: Adjusting the Threshold to Get a High-Contrast, Black-and-White Image.

Task 67: Posterizing an Image to a Specified Number of Tonal Levels.

Task 68: Using the Variations Command to Adjust Values with the Help of Thumbnail Views.

Part 5: Selections.

Task 69: Forming Basic Selections Using the Rectangular Marquee Tool.

Task 70: Using the Lasso and Polygonal Lasso Tools to Make a Freeform Selection.

Task 71: Outlining a High-Contrast Object with the Magnetic Lasso Tool.

Task 72: Select by Color with the Magic Wand Tool.

Task 73: Making a Selection by Color Range.

Task 74: Moving the Selection Marquee or Selection Contents.

Task 75: Adding to or Subtracting from Selection Areas.

Task 76: Intersecting Selections to Create Unique Selection Shapes.

Task 77: Stroking a Selection to Make an Instant Frame for an Image.

Task 78: Using Inverse to Select a Complex Object with a Plain Background.

Task 79: Creating a Soft-edged Vignette Effect with Feathering.

Task 80: Creating a Border Selection.

Task 81: Modifying a Selection by Smoothing, Expanding, or Contracting.

Task 82: Resizing or Reshaping a Selection with the Transform Selection Command.

Task 83: Cropping an Image to a Selected Area.

Task 84: Deselecting, Reselecting, and Deleting Selections.

Task 85: Copying and Pasting a Selected Area into Another Image.

Task 86: Saving and Loading Selections for Later Use.

Part 6: Path Essentials.

Task 87: Creating a Simple Work Path Using the Pen Tool.

Task 88: Drawing Curves with the Pen Tool.

Task 89: Creating a Freeform Path.

Task 90: Using the Magnetic Pen Tool to Trace a Path around an Object.

Task 91: Selecting Path Components with the Path and Direct Selection Tools.

Task 92: Adding and Deleting Anchor Points to Reshape a Path.

Task 93: Using the Convert Point Tool to Change to Smooth or Corner Points.

Task 94: Aligning and Distributing Path Components.

Task 95: Filling and Stroking Paths.

Task 96: Converting a Path to a Selection and Vice Versa.

Task 97: Duplicating, Saving, and Deleting Paths.

Task 98: Exporting a Path to Adobe Illustrator.

Part 7: Transformations.

Task 99: Resizing and Resampling an Image Using the Image Size Command.

Task 100: Increasing or Decreasing an Image’s Canvas Area.

Task 101: Flipping an Image Vertically or Horizontally.

Task 102: Rotating an Image.

Task 103: Eliminating an Unnecessary Image Area by Cropping.

Task 104: Using the Trim Command to Crop Away Specified Outer Image Areas.

Task 105: Scaling an Image or Image Area.

Task 106: Skewing and Distorting an Image or Image Area One Corner at a Time.

Task 107: Applying One-Point Perspective to an Image.

Task 108: Working with Video Format Pixel Aspect Ratios.

Part 8: Painting Essentials.

Task 109: Using the Brush Preset Picker to Choose and Load Brush Tips.

Task 110: Painting and Drawing with the Brush and Pencil Tools.

Task 111: Using the Color Replacement Tool.

Task 112: Using a Brush Blend Mode to Repair Red-Eye.

Task 113: Erasing a Portion of an Image or Layer with the Eraser Tool.

Task 114: Controlling Boundaries While Erasing with the Background Eraser Tool.

Task 115: Using the Magic Eraser Tool to Erase an Area Based on a Range of Colors.

Task 116: Filling Areas with Solid Colors or Patterns Using the Paint Bucket Tool.

Task 117: Adding Softness to a Chosen Image Area with the Blur Tool.

Task 118: Increasing the Clarity of an Area with the Sharpen Tool.

Task 119: Simulating a Fingerpainted Look Using the Smudge Tool.

Task 120: Highlighting an Image Area with the Dodge Tool.

Task 121: Applying the Burn Tool to Create Shading Effects in an Image.

Task 122: Changing Color Saturation with the Sponge Tool Options.

Task 123: Performing Digital Plastic Surgery with the Healing Brush.

Task 124: Using the Healing Brush Pattern Option.

Task 125: Repairing a Selected Area with the Patch Tool.

Task 126: Transferring Part of an Image to Another Image with the Clone Stamp Tool.

Task 127: Painting with a Pattern by Means of the Pattern Stamp Tool.

Part 9: Advanced Painting Techniques.

Task 128: Using the History Brush to Paint with a History State.

Task 129: Painting from or Recovering Your Previous Work Using Snapshots.

Task 130: Adding Artistic Style to an Image with the Art History Brush.

Task 131: Erasing to a History State.

Task 132: Filling a Selection or Layer with a History State.

Task 133: Using the Gradient Tool to Apply a Color Gradient.

Task 134: Creating a Custom Gradient.

Task 135: Saving and Loading Gradient Libraries.

Task 136: Creating and Defining a Pattern.

Task 137: Setting Brush Dynamics.

Task 138: Creating Custom Brushes.

Task 139: Editing a Preset Brush.

Task 140: Creating and Saving a Brush Set.

Part 10: Channels and Masks.

Task 141: Working with Color Channels.

Task 142: Splitting Channels into Separate Images.

Task 143: Creating and Editing an Alpha Channel.

Task 144: Converting a Selection to a Channel.

Task 145: Using the Quick Mask Mode to Isolate an Image Area.

Task 146: Changing the Quick Mask Options.

Task 147: Storing Masks in Channels for Later Use.

Task 148: Using the Channel Options in the Save Selection Dialog Box.

Task 149: Using the Channel Mixer to Create Interesting Color Effects.

Part 11: Layer Essentials.

Task 150: Creating a Basic Layered Image.

Task 151: Organizing Your Layers by Naming and Color Coding.

Task 152: Selecting, Moving, and Duplicating Layers.

Task 153: Adjusting Master and Fill Opacities in a Layer.

Task 154: Locking Layers or Layer Attributes.

Task 155: Linking Layers or Layer Sets.

Task 156: Using Layer Sets to Organize Layers.

Task 157: Aligning and Distributing Linked Layers.

Task 158: Changing the Stacking Order of Layers and Layer Sets.

Task 159: Blending Layers Using Layer Blend Modes.

Task 160: Restricting Blending to Specific Channels.

Task 161: Adding and Editing a Hide All or Reveal All Layer Mask.

Task 162: Creating a Gradient Layer Mask.

Task 163: Using a Solid Color or Gradient Fill Layer.

Task 164: Using a Pattern Fill Layer to Enhance Another Patterned Layer.

Task 165: Using an Adjustment Layer to Fine-Tune Color Adjustments.

Task 166: Making Use of an Adjustment Layer’s Mask.

Task 167: Moving Layers to Other Images.

Task 168: Cleaning Up Edges with Defringe and Remove Matte Commands.

Task 169: Using Layers to Create a Collage.

Task 170: Creating a Knockout Effect with Knockout Options.

Task 171: Merging Layers in Different Ways.

Task 172: Rasterizing and Flattening Layers.

Task 173: Utilizing the Layer Comps Feature.

Task 174: Exporting Layers as Files.

Part 12: Layer Styles and Shape Layers.

Task 175: Using the Preset Styles in the Styles Palette.

Task 176: Creating a New Drop Shadow Style.

Task 177: Creating a New Inner Shadow Style.

Task 178: Creating a New Outer Glow Style.

Task 179: Creating a New Inner Glow Style.

Task 180: Creating a New Bevel and Emboss Style.

Task 181: Creating a New Satin Effect Style.

Task 182: Creating a New Color Overlay Style.

Task 183: Creating a New Gradient Overlay Style.

Task 184: Creating a New Pattern Overlay Style.

Task 185: Creating a New Stroke Style.

Task 186: Converting Layer Styles to Image Layers.

Task 187: Using a Shape Tool to Create a Shape Layer.

Task 188: Use the Shape Tool Options to Modify the Shape.

Task 189: Creating a Raster Shape or Path with the Shape Tools.

Task 190: Fashioning a Unique Image Using only Preset Shapes.

Task 191: Creating, Saving, and Loading Custom Shapes.

Task 192: Using the Line Shape Tool and Creating Arrowhead Lines.

Task 193: Creating a Vector Layer Mask with a Shape Tool.

Task 194: Creating a Layer Clipping Group.

Part 13: Type.

Task 195: Inserting Point Type into an Image.

Task 196: Specifying and Adjusting Type Parameters.

Task 197: Moving, Aligning, and Justifying Type.

Task 198: Resizing and Transforming Type.

Task 199: Checking and Correcting Spelling; Finding and Replacing Text.

Task 200: Managing and Transforming Paragraph Type.

Task 201: Dressing up an Image with Warped Type.

Task 202: Placing Text on a Path.

Task 203: Customizing a Text Logo with Shape Type.

Task 204: Combining Text with Imagery Using a Selection Mask Type.

Task 205: Using Work Path Type as a Clipping Path.

Task 206: Creating an Eye-Catching Text Effect by Manipulating Layer Styles.

Task 207: Using Layers to Form Text Reflections.

Part 14: Filters.

Task 208: Extracting an Object from the Surrounding Background.

Task 209: Using the Liquify Command to Contort an Image.

Task 210: Using the Freeze and Thaw Functions in Liquify.

Task 211: Creating and Saving a Liquify Mesh.

Task 212: Creating Patterns Using the Pattern Maker.

Task 213: Using the Filter Gallery to Combine Filter Effects.

Task 214: Replicate a Painterly Effect with an Artistic Filter.

Task 215: Use a Blur Filter with a Blend Mode to Get a Sketch Effect.

Task 216: Creating a Unique Blur Effect Using Zoom in the Radial Blur Filter.

Task 217: Adding Stylish Texture to an Image with a Brush Strokes Filter.

Task 218: Creating a Unique Photo Effect with the Glass Filter.

Task 219: Using a Distortion Filter to Create an Edge Mask.

Task 220: Creating a Displacement Map to Distort an Image.

Task 221: Using a Noise Filter to Create a Pattern.

Task 222: Generating and Manipulating Digital Clouds.

Task 223: Illuminating Image Areas with Lighting Effects.

Task 224: Applying a Specialized Lighting Effect Using a Texture Channel.

Task 225: Adding an Unusual Color Effect Using the Plaster Filter.

Task 226: Using the Fade Command on Filter Effects.

Task 227: Setting Up an Additional Plug-ins Directory.

Part 15: Automations.

Task 228: Loading and Playing Preset Actions.

Task 229: Creating an Action from Scratch for a Common Task.

Task 230: Editing and Customizing Existing Actions.

Task 231: Creating Droplets from Actions.

Task 232: Using the Batch Command to Batch Process Files.

Task 233: Creating and Organizing a Picture Package.

Task 234: Creating a Contact Sheet for Cataloging Images.

Task 235: Creating a Basic Web Photo Gallery.

Task 236: Customizing Web Photo Gallery Styles.

Task 237: Cropping and Straightening Photos Automatically.

Task 238: Creating Seamless Panoramas with Photomerge.

Task 239: Using Scripts.

Part 16: Print Essentials.

Task 240: Setting Printer and Page Setup Options.

Task 241: Using the Print with Preview Command.

Task 242: Printing Using Color Management.

Task 243: Using the Proof Setups.

Task 244: Identifying and Correcting Out-of-Gamut Colors.

Task 245: Creating a Duotone Image.

Task 246: Converting an Image to Halftone.

Task 247: Adding a Spot Color Using a Spot Channel.

Part 17: For the Web: ImageReady.

Task 248: Optimizing GIFs for Web Use.

Task 249: Optimizing JPEGs for Web Use.

Task 250: Optimize PNGs for Web Use.

Task 251: Exporting to SWF.

Task 252: Using and Customizing the Preview in Browser Command.

Task 253: Creating a Seamless Tiling Background.

Task 254: Using Layer Styles to Design Matching Web Elements.

Task 255: Working with the Object-Based User Interface.

Task 256: Using the Web Page Template Action to Create a Basic Site Look.

Task 257: Using ImageReady Tables.

Task 258: Slicing an Image into Separate Parts with the Slice Tool.

Task 259: Identifying Slice Characteristics, Moving, Resizing, and Locking Slices.

Task 260: Selecting, Saving, Loading, and Deleting Slices.

Task 261: Dividing, Combining, and Duplicating Slices.

Task 262: Specifying Slice Background Color.

Task 263: Assigning URLs to Slices.

Task 264: Linking and Unlinking Slices.

Task 265: Applying Different Optimizations to User Slices.

Task 266: Creating a Layer-based Image Map.

Task 267: Creating a Tool-Based Image Map.

Task 268: Modifying Image Map Settings.

Task 269: Creating a Rollover Effect.

Task 270: Creating a Secondary Rollover Effect.

Task 271: Constructing a Simple Animation.

Task 272: Optimizing and Saving Animation Files.

Task 273: Editing an Animation Action to Customize It.

Task 274: Using an Animation in a Rollover.

Task 275: Creating an Animation Using the Tweening Function.

Index.