Page 9 - CS6_PS_Look_Inside

Stage 4 Saving Photoshop Files for Print .................................................... 74
Save a Layered TIFF File ........................................................... 74
Save a Flattened TIFF File .......................................................... 76
Project Review .................................................................. 78
Portfolio Builder Project ........................................................... 79

Project 2 AfricAn Wildlife MAp 81
Stage 1 Working with Vector Shape Layers .................................................. 83
Review and Resample the Existing Source Image ......................................... 83
Create a Vector-Based Shape Layer ................................................... 85
Add to an Existing Shape Layer ...................................................... 88
Understanding Anchor Points and Handles ............................................. 90
Control and Edit a Shape Layer ...................................................... 91
Understanding Path Operations ..................................................... 92
Selecting and Modifying Paths ....................................................... 95
More About Vector Shape Options ................................................... 96
Subtract from a Shape Layer ........................................................ 96
More About Vector Drawing Tools ................................................... 98
Resample the Shape Layer and Change the Canvas Size ................................... 100
Add Color and Texture to the Shape Layer ............................................ 102
Understanding the Paths Panel ..................................................... 105
Stage 2 Compositing with Smart Objects .................................................. 106
Compare Smart Object Layers to Normal Layers ........................................ 106
Understanding Channels .......................................................... 108
Work with Feathered Selections in Quick Mask Mode ................................... 109
Apply a Layer Mask to a Smart Object Layer ........................................... 111
Edit a Layer Mask ............................................................... 113
Use the Properties Panel .......................................................... 117
Accessing Brush Libraries ......................................................... 117
Vector Masks vs. Pixel Masks ....................................................... 119
Convert Regular Layers to Smart Objects ............................................. 120
Rasterizing Smart Objects with Masks ................................................ 123
Create a Clipping Mask ........................................................... 124
Stage 3 Using Filters and Adjustments .................................................... 127
Apply Non-Destructive Filters to Smart Objects ........................................ 127
More About Photoshop Filters ...................................................... 128
Apply Destructive Filters to Regular Layers ............................................ 129
Fading Effects .................................................................. 132
Stage 4 Creating an Artistic Background ................................................... 132
Use the Eyedropper Tool .......................................................... 132
Create a Custom Gradient ........................................................ 134
Create a Gradient Fill Layer ........................................................ 136
Create a Pattern Fill Layer ......................................................... 137
Adjust Layer Order and Blending Mode .............................................. 138
Distinguishing Photoshop Blending Modes ............................................ 141
Liquify a Layer ................................................................. 142
Understanding the Liquify Filter .................................................... 143

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