CopyrightForewordIntroductionStart by calibrating your monitorOpening files in PhotoshopKeep images organized and easy to find with the File BrowserBe consistent with color correcting digital images Part 1: Color and Tonal Corrections1 Chapter 1. Color CorrectionImprove the color in your images with CurvesAdjust hue and saturation to selectively colorize an imageCorrect color with the Variations commandKeep colors consistent with the Match Color commandCorrect color with the Color Replacement toolChange color with Replace ColorProblem : Solution Use the Levels command to correct color castsProblem : Solution Mellow oversaturated colors Chapter 2. Tonal CorrectionDetermine tonal quality by reading a histogramUse Auto Contrast to automatically correct an imageAdd missing detail to your imagesImprove tonal range with the Shadow/Highlight commandCorrect exposure problems with dodging and burningProblem : Solution Restore underexposed shadow detailProblem : Solution Restore overexposed photos Part 2: Essential Image Editing Fixes Chapter 3. Noise and sharpeningAdd noise with the Add Noise filterUse blending modes to fix digital noiseKeep your digital images noise freeBoost clarity with the Unsharp Mask filterProblem : Solution Remove noise with Lab colorWork in the labProblem : Solution Use a brush with the Unsharp Mask filter Chapter 4. Retouching TechniquesCorrect imperfections in digital photos with the Healing BrushRepair and edit your images with the Patch toolClean up color problems with the Sponge toolFix flawed architectural imagesProblem : Solution Eliminate skin flawsProblem : Solution Restore color to underexposed areasProblem : Solution Remove lines and wrinkles Chapter 5. Optimization and sizingChoose the best file formats for the webOptimize your images to get the best web resultsAdjust JPEG web quality with the Modify Quality Setting commandMake precise cropping selections using guidesOptimize your images for use in Microsoft PowerPointProblem : Solution Improve blurring in compressed web imagesProblem : Solution Improve resampled images for print Part 3: Image Manipulation and Alteration Chapter 6. Artistic ApproachesBurn the edges of your photos to add moodPaint gradual tones with the Airbrush optionCreate convincing reflectionsControl visual focus with the Gradient toolCombine images with the Extract commandEnhance your images with well-placed lightProblem : Solution Remove a complex image from its backgroundProblem : Solution Remove an object from a photo Chapter 7. FiltersUsing the Filter GalleryCombining filter layersFilter your portraitsAdjust the image for tonal qualityAdd texture with simulated film grainProblem : Solution Correct color castsProblem : Solution Modify facial features Chapter 8. MasksUse Quick Mask mode to make a selectionCreate vignettes with layer masksCut out parts of images with layer masksEditing with vector masksProblem : Solution Fix accidental silhouettesProblem : Solution Restore lost highlight detailGlossaryAppendixPhotoshop CS keyboard shortcutsIndex