Fundamental Photoshop

Coverage of Adobe's new product features from expert authors who show readers how to optimize the product. "In Action" text elements add professional insight into the making of vivid, high-impact art. Includes 32 pages of full-color artwork from practicing Photoshop professionals. Free tutorial images available from the Photoshop Image Bank on the Osborne Web site - 8,000+ downloads from The Third Edition Image Bank. Step-by-step instructions and visual diagrams show how to create professional results in minutes, rather than hours.

Table of contents :
The Photoshop Studio and Color Management System
Getting Started in the World of Photoshop
Type Basics
Creating and Understanding Selections
Understanding Color Theory
Introduction to Painting Techniques
Introduction to Image Editing
Digitizing, Manipulating, and Changing Image Size
Using the Actions and History Palettes
Filters
Filters from Third-party Manufacturers
Converting Modes for Printing, Multimedia, and the Web
Creating Paths and masks with the Pen Tool
Advanced Masking, Techniques, Channels, and Spot Colors
Working with Layers
Advanced Layer Techniques
Creating Layer Effects and Special Effects
Retouching and Color Correcting
Calibration and Output
Outputting to the Web, Multimedia, and Digital Video
Watermarking Your Images and Copyright Information
Appendix A: Importing and Exporting Files
Appendix B: Using the File Info Command
Appendix C: Vendor List
Appendix D: How the Photoshop Portfolio Images Were Created
Appendix E: Conclusion