1: Getting into Photoshop CC Basics
The Start Screen
The New Document Window
Sample Images Can Help You Investigate More Features
Opening an Image
Getting to Know the Tools
Navigating the Work Area
Choosing Your Screen Mode
Getting Started with Basic Tasks in Photoshop CC
2 Chapter 2: Messing with Mode Matters Working with Bitmap Images Choosing the Correct Photoshop Mode
3 Chapter 3: Making Selective Changes Getting to Know the Selection Tools Manipulating Selections with Refine Selection Selecting the Subject Saving Selections
4 Chapter 4: Using the Photoshop Pen Tool Selecting the Right Pen Tool for the Task Using a Path as a Selection Creating Curved Paths Clipping Paths Using Shape Layers
5 Chapter 5: Creating Images in the Right Resolution for Print and the Web Creating Images for Print Determining the Resolution for Web Images Applying the Unsharp Mask Filter to an Image
6 Chapter 6: Creating a Good Image Reading a Histogram Creating a Good Tone Curve Editing an Adjustment Layer Testing a Printer
7 Chapter 7: Working with Painting and Retouching Tools Using the Swatches Panel Choosing Foreground and Background Colors The Painting and Retouching Tools Blending Modes Saving Presets
8 Chapter 8: Using Layers Creating and Working with Layers Duplicating a Layer Selecting a Layer Creating a Text Layer Using Layer Masks Organizing Your Layers Filter Capabilities in the Layers Panel Merging and Flattening Images
9 Chapter 9: Going Beyond the Basics with Layers Using Layer Styles Smart, Really Smart! Smart Objects Finding Tools and Features That Are Hidden Using the Frame Tool Working with Artboards in Photoshop Experimenting with 3D Files Preserving Corrective Perspective with the Vanishing Point Feature
10 Chapter 10: Saving Photoshop Images for Print and the Web Backing Up with a Save Choosing a File Format for Saving Saving Images for the Web Saving Settings
Chapter 1
Getting into Photoshop CC Basics
IN THIS CHAPTER
In this chapter, you are introduced to the Photoshop CC work area and tools. You’ll also find out how to neatly organize and hide panels. You will also find out how to do basic tasks, such as open an image, crop it to a different size, and then resave it.
The Start Screen
