1 GETTING TO KNOW THE WORK AREA
Lesson overview
Starting to work in Adobe Photoshop
Using the tools
Using the options bar and other panels
Undoing actions in Photoshop
Customizing the workspace
Finding resources for using Photoshop
Checking for updates
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2 BASIC PHOTO CORRECTIONS
Lesson overview
Strategy for retouching
Resolution and image size
Getting started
Straightening and cropping an image
Making automatic adjustments
Removing a color cast
Manually adjusting the tonal range
Replacing colors in an image
Adjusting lightness with the Dodge tool
Adjusting saturation with the Sponge tool
Comparing automatic and manual results
Repairing areas with the Clone Stamp tool
Using the Spot Healing Brush tool
Using the Healing Brush and Patch tools
Applying the Unsharp Maskfilter
Saving the image for four-color printing
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3 WORKING WITH SELECTIONS
Lesson overview
About selecting and selection tools
Getting started
Using the Quick Selection tool
Moving a selected area
Manipulating selections
Using the Magic Wand tool
Selecting with the lasso tools
Rotating a selection
Selecting with the Magnetic Lasso tool
Cropping an image and erasing within a selection
Refining the edge of a selection
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4 LAYER BASICS
Lesson overview
About layers
Getting started
Using the Layers panel
Rearranging layers
Applying a gradient to a layer
Applying a layer style
Flattening and saving files 
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5 MASKS AND CHANNELS
Lesson overview
Working with masks and channels
Getting started
Creating a quick mask
Editing a mask
Viewing channels
Adjusting individual channels
Loading a mask as a selection
Applying filters to a mask
Applying effects using a gradient mask
Resizing the canvas
Removing the background from an image
Moving layers between documents
Colorizing with an adjustment layer
Grouping and clipping layers
Inverting a mask
Using type as a mask
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6 CORRECTING AND ENHANCING DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHS
Lesson overview
Getting started
About camera raw
Processing files in Camera Raw
Correcting digital photographs in Photoshop
Editing images with a vanishing-point perspective
Correcting image distortion
Adding depth of field
Creating a PDF image gallery
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7 TYPOGRAPHIC DESIGN
Lesson overview
About type
Getting started
Creating a clipping mask from type
Creating a design element from type
Using interactive formatting controls
Warping point type
Designing a paragraph of type
Warping a layer
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8 VECTOR DRAWING TECHNIQUES
Lesson overview
About bitmap images and vector graphics
About paths and the Pen tool
Getting started
Using paths with artwork
Creating vector objects for the background
Working with defined custom shapes
Importing a Smart Object
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9 ADVANCED LAYERING
Lesson overview
Getting started
Clipping a layer to a shape
Setting up a Vanishing Point grid
Creating your own keyboard shortcuts
Placing imported artwork
Adding artwork in perspective 
Adding a layer style
Placing the side panel artwork
Adding more artwork in perspective
Adding an adjustment layer
Working with layer comps
Managing layers
Flattening a layered image
Merging layers and layer groups 
Stamping layers
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10 ADVANCED COMPOSITING
Lesson overview
Getting started
Assembling a montage of images
Applying filters
Hand-coloring selections on a layer
Applying Smart Filters
Adding drop shadows and a border
Matching color schemes across images
Automating a multistep task
Stitching a Panorama
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11 PREPARING FILES FOR THE WEB
Lesson overview
Getting started
Selecting a web design workspace
Creating slices
Adding animation
Animating a layer style
Exporting HTML and images
Using the Zoomify feature
Creating a web gallery
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12 WORKING WITH 3D IMAGES
Lesson overview
Getting started
Creating a 3D shape from a layer
Manipulating 3D objects
Using the 3D panel to adjust lighting and surface texture 369
Merging two-dimensional layers onto 3D layers 
Importing 3D files
Merging 3D layers to share the same 3D space
Adding a spot light
Painting on a 3D object
Adding 3D text
Creating a 3D postcard
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13 WORKING WITH SCIENTIFIC IMAGES
Lesson overview
Getting started
Viewing and editing files in Adobe Bridge
Brightening and boosting color in an image
Creating a map border and work area
Making a custom border
Measuring objects and data
Exporting measurements
Measuring a cross-section
Measuring in perspective using the
Vanishing Point filter
Adding a legend
Creating a slide show
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14 PRODUCING AND PRINTING CONSISTENT COLOR
Lesson overview
About color management
Getting started
Specifying color-management settings
Proofing an image
Identifying out-of-gamut colors
Adjusting an image and printing a proof
Saving the image as a CMYK EPS file
Printing
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