In 2008, Adobe Photoshop pro and best-selling author Matt Kloskowski broke new ground teaching Photoshop by focusing on the one thing that makes Photoshop the amazing (and sometimes difficult to understand) program it is: layers. Now, Matt returns with a major update that covers layers in Photoshop CS5 in the same concise, easy to understand way that’s made him so well known in the field of Photoshop training.When asked about the original version of this book, Matt said, "I wanted it to be the Photoshop book that I wish was around when I was first learning." This update improves upon that concept. Within these pages, you’ll learn about:Working with and managing multiple layers in Photoshop CS5Building multiple-layer imagesBlending layers togetherLayer masking and just how easy it isWhich of the 25+ layer blend modes you really need to know (there are just a few)Using layers to enhance and retouch your photosAll of the tips and tricks that make using layers a breezePlus, a new chapter on advanced layer techniques and compositing to help take your work to the next levelIf you want to fully understand layers in Photoshop CS5, this book is the one you’ve been waiting for!
Author(s): Matt Kloskowski
Edition: 2
Publisher: Peachpit Press
Year: 2010
Language: English
Pages: 312
Tags: Библиотека;Компьютерная литература;Adobe Photoshop;
CONTENTS......Page 7
CHAPTER ONE: LAYER BASICS......Page 12
Layer Basics......Page 13
Using Multiple Layers......Page 19
Everything Else About Layers......Page 26
How Do I.........Page 39
CHAPTER TWO: BLENDING LAYERS......Page 42
The Three Blend Modes You Need Most......Page 43
A Closer Look at Blend Modes......Page 51
Layer Blend Modes for Photographers......Page 58
How Do I.........Page 65
CHAPTER THREE: ADJUSTMENT LAYERS......Page 68
Adjustment Layer Basics......Page 69
Making Selective Adjustments......Page 73
Super Flexible Adjustments......Page 77
Some More Adjustment Layer Ideas......Page 81
Fix One Photo—Fix ’Em All!......Page 86
The Adjustment Layer Blend Mode Trick......Page 90
How Do I.........Page 93
CHAPTER FOUR: LAYER MASKS......Page 96
Layer Mask Basics......Page 97
The Only Layer Mask “Gotcha”......Page 103
A Deeper Look Into Layer Masks......Page 106
Using Layer Masks Automatically......Page 114
Combining Multiple Images......Page 118
Making One Layer Fit Into Another......Page 124
How Do I.........Page 130
CHAPTER FIVE: TYPE AND SHAPE LAYERS......Page 132
Creating Type Layers......Page 133
All About Shape Layers......Page 144
How Do I.........Page 154
CHAPTER SIX: ENHANCING PHOTOS WITH LAYERS......Page 156
Combining Multiple Exposures......Page 157
Painting with Light......Page 160
Dodging and Burning Done Right......Page 163
Psuedo-HDR Effect......Page 167
Replacing a Sky......Page 171
Auto-Aligning Layers for Group Photos......Page 174
Enhancing Depth of Field......Page 177
Selective Sharpening......Page 179
Boosting Specific Colors......Page 182
Creating Soft Focus......Page 184
How Do I.........Page 187
CHAPTER SEVEN: RETOUCHING WITH LAYERS......Page 190
The Layered Trick to Removing Wrinkles and Blemishes......Page 191
Smoothing and Enhancing Skin......Page 195
Making Eyes and Teeth Whiter......Page 200
Removing Distractions......Page 205
Content-Aware Fill: It’s Cloning and Healing Combined!......Page 209
How Do I.........Page 213
CHAPTER EIGHT: LAYER STYLES......Page 216
Layer Style Basics......Page 217
Creating a Watermark......Page 224
Creating Reusable Photo Effects......Page 226
Some More Layer Style Ideas......Page 231
How Do I.........Page 236
CHAPTER NINE: SMART LAYERS......Page 238
Five Reasons Why Smart Objects Rock!......Page 239
Designing Templates with Smart Objects......Page 245
Double Processing Your Photos......Page 253
How Do I.........Page 258
CHAPTER TEN: ADVANCED LAYER BLENDING AND COMPOSITING......Page 260
Replacing a Person’s Background......Page 261
Advanced Layer Blending......Page 269
Wrapping Graphics on Uneven Surfaces......Page 274
Using Layers for Lighting and Shadows......Page 279
Creating the Main Cover Image......Page 289
How Do I Learn More from Matt?......Page 298
B......Page 301
C......Page 302
F......Page 303
K......Page 304
L......Page 305
O......Page 306
R......Page 307
S......Page 308
T......Page 309
Z......Page 310
