Start by calibrating your monitor
Keep images organized and easy to find with the File Browser
Be consistent with color correcting digital images
Part 1: Color and Tonal Corrections1
Improve the color in your images with Curves
Adjust hue and saturation to selectively colorize an image
Correct color with the Variations command
Keep colors consistent with the Match Color command
Correct color with the Color Replacement tool
Change color with Replace Color
Problem : Solution Use the Levels command to correct color casts
Problem : Solution Mellow oversaturated colors
Determine tonal quality by reading a histogram
Use Auto Contrast to automatically correct an image
Add missing detail to your images
Improve tonal range with the Shadow/Highlight command
Correct exposure problems with dodging and burning
Problem : Solution Restore underexposed shadow detail
Problem : Solution Restore overexposed photos
Part 2: Essential Image Editing Fixes
Chapter 3. Noise and sharpening
Add noise with the Add Noise filter
Use blending modes to fix digital noise
Keep your digital images noise free
Boost clarity with the Unsharp Mask filter
Problem : Solution Remove noise with Lab color
Problem : Solution Use a brush with the Unsharp Mask filter
Chapter 4. Retouching Techniques
Correct imperfections in digital photos with the Healing Brush
Repair and edit your images with the Patch tool
Clean up color problems with the Sponge tool
Fix flawed architectural images
Problem : Solution Eliminate skin flaws
Problem : Solution Restore color to underexposed areas
Problem : Solution Remove lines and wrinkles
Chapter 5. Optimization and sizing
Choose the best file formats for the web
Optimize your images to get the best web results
Adjust JPEG web quality with the Modify Quality Setting command
Make precise cropping selections using guides
Optimize your images for use in Microsoft PowerPoint
Problem : Solution Improve blurring in compressed web images
Problem : Solution Improve resampled images for print
Part 3: Image Manipulation and Alteration
Chapter 6. Artistic Approaches
Burn the edges of your photos to add mood
Paint gradual tones with the Airbrush option
Control visual focus with the Gradient tool
Combine images with the Extract command
Enhance your images with well-placed light
Problem : Solution Remove a complex image from its background
Problem : Solution Remove an object from a photo
Adjust the image for tonal quality
Add texture with simulated film grain
Problem : Solution Correct color casts
Problem : Solution Modify facial features
Use Quick Mask mode to make a selection
Create vignettes with layer masks
Cut out parts of images with layer masks
Problem : Solution Fix accidental silhouettes
Problem : Solution Restore lost highlight detail