Contents
Foreword by Tony Sweet xv
Foreword by George D. Lepp xvi
Introduction xvii
Chapter 1 Thinking Digitally 1
Photographic Techniques ....................................2
Choosing RAW versus JPEG..................................4
What’s So Great about RAW? 6
Advantages and Disadvantages of Shooting JPEGs 9
Understanding Histograms ..................................10
Types of Histograms 11
Interpreting Histograms 14
Exposure............................................... 20
“Expose Right” by Michael Reichmann 21
White Balance in Nature Photography .........................24
Color Management ........................................27
Monitor Calibration 28
Photographing Images to Composite Later......................31
Expanding Camera Capabilities 31
Photographing Parts of the Scene Individually 32
Image Components 32
Ethical Considerations 34
Aperture and Lightroom....................................35
Storage Considerations .....................................37
Chapter 2 Bridge 41
Customizing Bridge........................................42
Setting Bridge Preferences 42
Downloading Images ......................................50
Creating a Metadata Template 53
Renaming Your Images After Import 54
Bridge Views and Workspaces................................55
Filmstrip Views 56
Other Views 60
Recognizing the Icons 62
Stacking Images 62
Sorting and Editing........................................65
Zooming and Comparing Images 66
Rating Images 67
Labeling Images 68
Using the Filter Panel 68
Creating Collections 70
Using Keywords 70
Additional Features....................................... 72
Mini Bridge..............................................75
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Chapter 3 Adobe Camera Raw 91
Using the ACR Interface ....................................92
Seeing Your Image within ACR 92
Cropping and Rotating within ACR 94
Using the Spot Removal Tool 97
Controlling the Default Appearance of Your Image 99
Using the Basic Tab.......................................103
Setting White Balance 103
Adjusting Tonalities 105
Using the Recovery and Fill Light Sliders 106
Using the Brightness and Contrast Sliders 108
Modifying Clarity, Vibrance, and Saturation 108
Setting the Other Tabs ....................................109
Setting the Tone Curves: The Tone Curve Tab 109
Sharpening and Reducing Noise: The Detail Tab 111
Correcting Color: The HSL/Grayscale Tab 114
Alternate Interpretations: The Split Toning Tab 116
Fixing Aberration and Vignetting: The Lens Corrections Tab 117
Adding Grain and Vignetting: The Effects Tab 118
Accounting for Camera Variation: The Camera Calibration Tab 119
Preset Tab 119
Snapshot Tab 120
Making Localized Adjustments ............................ 120
Using the Adjustment Brush 120
Using the Graduated Filter 122
Making Targeted Adjustments ............................. 123
Setting ACR Workflow Options and Saving Files................124
Choosing the Space 124
Choosing the Depth 125
Choosing the File Size and Resolution 125
“Sharpen For” Options 126
Opening an Image as a Smart Object 126
Finishing Up in ACR 126
Batch-Converting Multiple Images .......................... 128
Chapter 4 Foundations 131
Customizing Settings .....................................132
Color Settings 132
Preferences 135
Views and Zoom.........................................148
Application Bar 148
Windows and Workspaces 149
Zoom Tool 155
Hand Tool 157
Navigator Panel 158
Navigating by Keyboard Shortcuts 159
Selection Tools ..........................................160
The Lasso Tool 161
The Magnetic Lasso 164
The Magic Wand 168
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The Quick Selection Tool 172
Using the Refine Edge Controls 173
Combining Tools 180
Saving and Loading Selections 181
Brush Tools .............................................183
Brush Panel 186
The Color Replacement Tool 188
The History Brush 189
Chapter 5 Workflows and First Steps 193
Understanding Layers .....................................194
Flexible and Traditional Workflows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .196
Smart Objects 197
Smart Filters 199
The Flexible Workflow 202
The Traditional Workflow 204
Cropping and Straightening in Photoshop .................... 206
Cropping 206
Straightening Horizons 210
Doing Cleanup in Photoshop ...............................213
Zooming, Navigating, and Layering for Cleanup 213
The Photoshop Cleanup Tools 217
Removing Dust 223
Removing an Undesirable Object 225
Creating New Background on Empty Canvas 226
Chapter 6 Exposure Adjustments 231
Shooting for Optimal Exposure .............................232
Using the CS5 Adjustments Panel ............................233
Tonal Adjustments with Levels ..............................235
Revealing Detail 238
Targeting Adjustments Using a Layer Mask ....................243
Masking a Selection 245
Using the Color Range Option 246
Painting on a Mask 247
Refining the Layer Mask 251
Curves.................................................253
Clipping Preview 254
Anchor Points 254
Creating a Virtual Split Neutral-Density Filter ..................263
Safe Dodge and Burn Layers................................265
Setting Up 265
Painting with Light 267
Correcting Mistakes 268
The Shadows/Highlights Adjustment .........................269
Emphasizing Your Subject..................................273
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Chapter 7 Color Adjustments 275
Recognizing Color Casts...................................276
Using Hue/Saturation to Reveal a Color Cast 276
Using the Info Panel to Reveal a Color Cast 277
Removing Color Casts ....................................279
Subjective Methods for Removing a Color Cast 279
Objective Method for Removing a Color Cast 282
Adding a Color Cast ......................................286
Modifying Colors to Match Nature or Add Impact ..............288
Adjusting Hue and Saturation 288
Adjusting Vibrance versus Saturation 291
Fine-Tuning with Selective Color 292
Using Layer Masks with Color Adjustments....................293
Chapter 8 Composites 299
Creating Panoramas ..................................... 300
Photomerge 300
Matching the Exposures of Each Segment of the Panorama 303
Expanding Dynamic Range ............................... 308
Shooting to Expand Latitude 308
The “Cookbook” Approach to Expanding Latitude 309
Expanding Latitude via Merge to HDR Pro 313
Extending the Depth of Field ...............................320
Combining Elements from Multiple Pictures ...................325
Advanced Selection Methods 326
Compositing the Elements 330
Replacing a Sky or Other Background 333
Chapter 9 Creative Effects 337
Black and White .........................................338
Converting to Black and White 338
Colorizing Black-and-White Images 343
Painterly Images ........................................ 348
Filters .................................................351
Using Smart Filters on Smart Objects 351
Using Filters without Smart Objects 354
Lens Correction Filter 354
Blurs 359
The Liquify Filter 364
Using the Filter Gallery 367
Digital Montages ........................................372
Blending Modes 372
Surreal Montages 374
Mirror or Flip Montages 377
Mirror Images 378
Multiple-Subject Montages 380
Digital Multiple Exposures ................................ 384
Content-Aware Scaling ....................................387
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Chapter 10 Output 393
Output Workflow ........................................394
Duplicating the Image 395
Resizing 396
Reducing Noise 398
Sharpening 403
Printing Your Images .....................................414
Soft-Proofing 414
Configuring the Print Settings 415
Choosing the Best Paper 422
Adding Borders 423
Creating Business Cards and Greeting Cards ...................431
Creating a Business-Card Layout 431
Creating the Print Layout 437
Using Adobe Output Module .............................. 440
Contact Sheets 441
Creating a Web Gallery 444
Chapter 11 Time-Savers 451
Actions and Batch Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .452
Creating an Action 452
Advanced Controls in Actions 456
Batch Processing 458
Creating a Droplet 464
Using the Image Processor ................................ 466
Creating a Copyright Brush ............................... 467
Individualizing Keyboard Shortcuts ..........................470
Index 473
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