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Disc 1 - Channels and Masking

Chapter 2: MAKING SELECTIONS

Overview of the Selection Tools
The Double Life of Selections
Using the Lasso Tools
Using the Magic Wand Tool
Using the Pen Tool
Quick Selection Goodness
Using the Refine Edge Command
Compositing the Selections

Chapter 3: QUICK MASK MODE & MORE

Selecting with the Color Range Command
Painting with Quick Mask
Modifying a Quick Mask
Adjusting Levels in Quick Mask Mode
Contract or Expand a Selection
Smooth a Selection & Set Reference Points
Cleaning Up the Selection
Testing the Selection

Chapter 5: LAYER MASKING

Meet the Masks
Keyboard Shortcuts for Masking
Basic Blending
Creating Adjustment Layer Masks
Creating Smart Filter Masks
Creating Exposure Masks
Clip It Good
The Smart Object Trick

Chapter 6: USING BLEND MODES

Introducing Blend Modes
Opacity vs. Fill
Using Blend Mode Shortcuts
Using the Darkening Blend Modes
Using the Lightening Blend Modes
Contrast & Complimentary Blend Modes
Using the Composite Blend Modes
Applying a Blend Mode to a Layer Group

Chapter 8: REAL WORLD MASKING TECHNIQUES

Luminance Masking
Corrective Masking
High Pass Sharpening
Density Masking
Creating Knockout Layers
Creating an Edge Mask
Testing an Edge Mask
Masking a Glass Image
Real World Blue Screening
Implementing a Blue Screen Mask

Chapter 9: TIPS & TRICKS

Removing Redeye
Creating a Neutral Density Filter Effect
Removing Color with the Blend If Option
Creating Borders with Quick Mask Mode
Giving an Image a Hand-Sketched Effect
Final Comments & Credits

Disc 2 - Maximizing Productivity

Chapter 1: OPTIMIZING SETTINGS

Working with the Preferences
Customizing the Workspace
Creating Custom Keyboard Shortcuts
Using a List of Keyboard Shortcuts
Customizing Menus
Working with User Interface Shortcuts
Using Toolbar Shortcuts

Chapter 2: LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTIONS

Exploring the Actions Panel
The Do's & Don'ts of Recording Actions
Loading & Playing Actions
Adjusting Action Playback Options
Using Button Mode
Saving & Sharing Actions

Chapter 3: BUILDING ACTIONS

Choosing When to Record an Action
Recording an Action
Testing an Action
Correcting Flaws
Editing Your Actions
Using Stop Notes & Menu Items
Using the Magical Undo
Watermarking Photos
Cropping Actions
Framing Actions

Chapter 4: MULTI-IMAGE PROCESSING

Using the Batch Command
Saving Your Batch Files
Speeding Up the Process
Using the Image Processor
Using the Scripts Event Manager
Understanding Droplets
Creating Droplets
Editing Droplets

Chapter 5: LET PHOTOSHOP DO IT

The Crop and Straighten Photos Command
The Contact Sheet II Command
Creating a Picture Package
Creating a Web Photo Gallery
Customizing Your Gallery
Creating PDF Presentations
Conditional Mode Change & Fit Image
Using the Merge to HDR Tool
Creating a Photomerge
Exploring the Adobe Media Gallery

Chapter 6: BECOME A SPEED DEMON

Moving, Creating & Merging Layers
Changing Layer Opacity
Working with Blend Mode Shortcuts
Working with Adjustment Layer Shortcuts
Utilizing the Filter Gallery
Working with Type Tool Shortcuts
Changing Font Size & Color
Using Quick Font Previews
Working with Layer Comps
Exporting Layer Comps
Final Comments & Credits

Productivity and Power Techniques Adobe Photoshop CS3 Info

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This training product is a combination DVD of the following two individual series: Adobe Photoshop CS3: Channels and Masking & Adobe Photoshop CS3: Maximizing Productivity. After watching this combo DVD series, you will be able produce flashy layouts and photo spreads that belong in a magazine or product catalog -- in a fraction of the time it used to take you. See how easily you can let Photoshop do the work for you with tutorials on Menus, Actions, and Shortcuts. Plus, imagine being able to pluck the silhouette of a model from a complex background while still maintaining every little strand of hair! Using the channel and masking tools you can effortlessly cutout complex objects with clean edges. These informative video series are packed with tips and tricks to make your job easier. Have fun, watch and follow along with the step-by-step examples with the included project files.. Close »

Instructor : Justin Seeley

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