PhotoShop 6

Mastering Photoshop is the surest way to tap into the infinite possibilities of digital graphics communication, and Photoshop 6: The Complete Reference is the only book to offer a comprehensive review of all Photoshop's features. Inside this volume, you'll learn not only the facets of every feature and tool, but also how to make the most of them in real-world applications. From basic image manipulation to advanced layering and masking techniques-plus a special focus on Web graphics, this resource gives professionals detailed coverage of new features, while beginners and intermediate users can follow tutorials and step-by-step projects.

Inside, you'll find out how to :

• Get around inside the Photoshop studio and color management system
• Incorporate substantial tool upgrades and Web graphics capabilities
• Learn painting techniques as a means of mastering image manipulation
• Use actions and history palettes to locate and select your image's best iteration
• Import and export files, use masks, layers, and more
• Work with animations, rollovers, and other Web effects
• Perform expert image retouching and color correction
• Prepare your images for print or Web publication with full instructions for using ImageReady CD-ROM guides you through tutorials, gives useable image samples, trial software, and filters

Part I: Photoshop Basics.

• Chapter 1: The Photoshop Studio & Color Management System.
• Chapter 2: Getting Started.
• Chapter 3: Using Type in Photoshop & ImageReady.
• Chapter 4: Making and Understanding Selections.
• Chapter 5: Understanding Color Theroy and Web Colors.
• Chapter 6: Introduction to Painting Techniques.

• Chapter 7: Intro to Image Editing.
• Chapter 8: Digitizing, Manipulation and Changing Images Size.
• Chapter 9: Preparing Images for Web.
• Chapter 10: Using the Actions and History Palettes.
• Chapter 11: Using Filters in Photoshop & Image Ready.
• Chapter 12: Converting Modes for Printing, Multimedia & Web.

• Chapter 13: Creating Paths, Shapes and Masks.
• Chapter 14: Advanced Masking Techniques, Channels and Spot Colors.
• Chapter 15: Working with Layers.
• Chapter 16: Advanced Layers Techniques.
• Chapter 17: Creating Special Effects for Type.
• Chapter 18: Animations, Rollovers and Other Web Effects.
• Chapter 19: Retouching and Color Correction