Vector Drawing Techniques
About bitmap images and vector graphics
- About paths and the Pen tool
Using paths with artwork
- Drawing the outline of a shape
- Converting selections to paths
- Converting paths to selections
- Converting the selection to a layer
Creating vector objects for the background
- Drawing a scalable shape
- Deselecting paths
- About shape layers
- Subtracting shapes from a shape layer
- Working with defined custom shapes
Importing a Smart Object
- Adding the title
- Adding a vector mask to a Smart Object
- Rotating the canvas (OpenGL only)
- Finishing up
Advanced Layering
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
Advanced Compositing
Getting started
- Assembling a montage of images
- Opening and cropping the images
- Positioning images using guides
- Adding text to a montage
- Applying filters
Hand-colouring selections on a layer
- Applying painting effects
- Saving selections
- Painting with a special effects brush
- Applying Smart Filters
- Adding drop shadows and a border
- Matching colour schemes across images
Automating a multistep task
- Preparing to record an action
- Recording actions
- Playing an action
- Batch-playing an action
- Stitching a panorama
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Preparing Files for the Web
Getting started
- Selecting a web design workspace
Creating slices
- Selecting slices and setting slice options
- Creating navigation buttons
- Creating slices based on layers
Adding animation
- Creating an animated GIF
- Tweening the position and opacity of layers
- Animating a layer style
- Exporting HTML and images
- Using the Zoomify feature
- Creating a web gallery
Working with 3D Images
Getting started
- Creating a 3D shape from a layer
- Manipulating 3D objects
- Using the 3D panel to adjust lighting and surface texture
- 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
- Adding a gradient background
- Animating a 3D layer
Working with Scientific Images
Getting started
- Viewing and editing files in Adobe Bridge
- Customising Adobe Bridge views and workspaces
- Using Bridge to organize and search your elements
- Ranking and stacking images
- Viewing file information
- Brightening and boosting colour in an image
- Creating a map border and work area
- Making a custom border
Measuring objects and data
- Working with the Measurement tool
- Measuring irregular shapes
- Measuring lines
- Exporting measurements
- Measuring a cross-section
- Measuring in perspective using the Vanishing Point filter
- Adding a legend
- Creating a slide show
Producing and Printing Consistent colour
About colour management
- Specifying colour-management settings
- Proofing an image
- Identifying out-of-gamut colours
- Adjusting an image and printing a proof
- Saving the image as a CMYK EPS file
Printing
- Specifying halftone screens
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