Photoshop visual insight

Photoshop® 6 Visual Insight teaches the most useful techniques of the program and allows readers to polish those techniques with real-world projects. Readers get straight to work on learning Photoshop's unprecedented features like layers, masks, and paths; and intermediate functions such as Web graphics, filters, and actions are all visually discussed. Over 20 real world projects let readers apply their knowledge first hand by repairing images, eliminating red eye, creating type effects, developing Web elements, and more. Like all Visual Insight books, this book appeals to visual learners who need to see - rather than read - how to create something. Its unique format allows readers to see an effect in the book and then duplicate it on their screen. Unlike other small sized books, Photoshop® 6 Visual Insight features a 16-page color section that illustrates color related tasks and demonstrates the effective use of filters.

Contents

Part I Techniques and Tasks

• Chapter 1 Photoshop Basics
  
• Chapter 2 Working with Color
  
• Chapter 3 Selection Essentials
  
• Chapter 4 Image Editing Fundamentals
  
• Chapter 5 Introduction to Layers
  
• Chapter 6 Channels and Masks
  
• Chapter 7 Using Paths
  
• Chapter 8 Working with Type
  
• Chapter 9 Artistic Helpers: Filters, Actions, and More
  
• Chapter 10 Photoshop and the Web
  

Part II Projects

• Chapter 11 Working with Line Art
  
• Chapter 12 Photo Repair and Management
  
• Chapter 13 Projects Using Layers
  
• Chapter 14 Effects with Masks
  
• Chapter 15 Text Effects
  
• Chapter 16 Creating Web Elements
  

Appendix Photoshop File Formats