Photoshop CS4 for Nature Photographers : A Workshop in a Book
by Anon, Ellen; Anon, Josh; Grey, TimEdition: 1st
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2009-02-17
Publisher(s): Sybex
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Summary
Using field-tested methods and practical instruction in both Photoshop and Photoshop Elements, this book reveals eye-opening techniques, terrific workflow ideas, and timesaving ways to apply a broad array of Photoshop tools to optimize digital images of nature. You'll encounter spectacular photographs from exotic places around the world shot by the authors, as well as tips and examples from some of the most esteemed professional nature photographers. In addition, the CD-ROM includes more than 60 minutes of video training as well as sample images to help you practice the techniques featured in the book.
Author Biography
Ellen Anon is an accomplished nature photographer. Her images have been in numerous gallery shows and are in collections on several continents; they are also used in calendars, posters, books, and elsewhere. She teaches photography and Photoshop workshops for nature photographers around the country and is the coauthor of Aperture Exposed: The Mac Photographer’s Guide to Taming the Workflow.
Josh Anon is a technical director at Pixar Animation Studios and has been a nature photographer for over half his life. His work is represented by the Photoshelter Collection and has appeared in a variety of media. On weekends when he’s not shooting, he teaches photography workshops. Both Ellen and Josh’s images are also represented by the prestigious Jaynes Gallery.
Table of Contents
| Introduction | |
| Thinking Digitally | |
| Photographic Techniques | |
| Choosing RAW versus JPEG | |
| What's So Great about RAW? | |
| Advantages and Disadvantages of Shooting JPEGs | |
| Understanding Histograms | |
| Types of Histograms | |
| Interpreting Histograms | |
| Exposure | |
| "Expose Right" by Michael Reichmann | |
| White Balance in Nature Photography.Color Management | |
| Monitor Calibration | |
| Photographing Elements to Composite Later | |
| Expanding Camera Capabilities | |
| Photographing Parts of the Scene Individually | |
| Image Components | |
| Ethical Considerations | |
| Aperture and Lightroom | |
| Storage Considerations | |
| Bridge | |
| Customizing Bridge | |
| Setting Bridge Preferences | |
| Downloading Images | |
| Creating a Metadata Template | |
| Renaming Your Images After Import | |
| Bridge Views and Workspaces | |
| Filmstrip Views | |
| Other Views | |
| Recognizing the Icons | |
| Stacking Images | |
| Sorting and Editing | |
| Zooming and Comparing Images | |
| Rating Images | |
| Labeling Images | |
| Using the Filter Panel | |
| Creating Collections | |
| Using Keywords | |
| Additional Features | |
| Adobe Camera Raw | |
| Using the ACR Interface | |
| Seeing Your Image Within ACR | |
| Cropping and Rotating Within ACR | |
| Using the Spot Removal Tool | |
| Controlling the Default Appearance of Your Image | |
| Using the Basic Tab | |
| Setting White Balance | |
| Adjusting Tonalities | |
| Using the Recovery and Fill Light Sliders | |
| Using the Brightness and Contrast Sliders | |
| Modifying Saturation | |
| Setting the Other Tabs | |
| Setting the Tone Curves: The Tone Curve Tab | |
| Sharpening and Reducing Noise: The Detail Tab | |
| Correcting Color: The HSL/Grayscale Tab | |
| Alternate Interpretations: The Split Toning Tab | |
| Fixing Aberration and Vignetting: The Lens Corrections Tab | |
| Accounting for Camera Variation: The Camera Calibration Tab | |
| Preset Tab | |
| Making Localized Adjustments | |
| Using the Adjustment Brush | |
| Using the Graduated Filter | |
| Setting ACR Workflow Options and Saving Files | |
| Choosing the Space | |
| Choosing the Depth | |
| Choosing the File Size and Resolution | |
| Opening an Image as a Smart Object | |
| Finishing Up in ACR | |
| Batch-Converting Multiple Images | |
| Foundations | |
| Customizing Settings | |
| Color Settings | |
| Preferences | |
| Views and Zoom | |
| Application Bar | |
| Windows and Workspaces | |
| Zoom Tool | |
| Hand Tool | |
| Navigator Panel | |
| Navigating by Keyboard Shortcuts | |
| Selection Tools | |
| The Lasso Tool | |
| The Magnetic Lasso | |
| The Magic Wand | |
| The Quick Selection Tool | |
| Using the Refine Edge Controls | |
| Combining Tools | |
| Saving and Loading Selections | |
| The Brush Tools | |
| Brushes Panel | |
| The History Brush | |
| Building Tool Knowledge | |
| Workflows and First Steps | |
| Understanding Layers | |
| Flexible and Traditional Workflows | |
| Smart Objects | |
| Smart Filters | |
| The Flexible Workflow | |
| The Traditional Workflow | |
| Cropping and Straightening in Photoshop | |
| Cropping | |
| Straightening Horizons | |
| Doing Cleanup in Photoshop | |
| The Photoshop Cleanup Tools | |
| Zooming, Navigating, and Layering for Cleanup | |
| Removing Dust | |
| Removing an Undesirable Object | |
| Creating New Background on Empty Canvas | |
| Exposure Adjustments | |
| Shooting for Optimal Exposure | |
| Using CS4 Adjustment Panel | |
| Tonal Adjustments with Levels | |
| Revealing Detail | |
| Targeting Adjustments Using a Layer Mask | |
| Masking a Selection | |
| Using the Color Range Option | |
| Painting on a Mask | |
| Blurring the Layer Mask | |
| Curves | |
| Clipping Preview | |
| Anchor Poi | |
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