Photoshop for video / Richard Harrington

Author(s): Harrington, Richard, 1972-
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Subjects: Adobe Photoshop
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Digital video--Editing--Data processing
Motion pictures--Editing--Data processing
Adobe Photoshop
Formats: Electronic Resource, Remote
Material Type: Books
Language: English
Audience: Unspecified
Edition: 4th ed
Published: Berkeley, Calif. : Peachpit, c2011
LC Classification: T, TR
Table of Contents: Foreword
Introduction: The Gift of Giving
Getting Started
Chapter 1. Make It Happen 1
Reality Check 1
Setting Up Photoshop 2
Changing Preferences 3
Choosing Keyboard Shortcuts 9
Video's Unique Requirements 10
Chapter 2. Pixels: Time for Tech 13
A Pixel by Any Other Name 13
Raster Images 14
Vector Graphics 14
Display Resolution 14
Image Resolution 15
Pixels per Inch (ppi) 15
Dots per Inch (dpi) 15
Lines per Inch (Ipi) 15
Samples per Inch (spi) 16
Print Resolution 16
Web Resolution 17
Bit Depth 18
8. Bits/Channel 18
16. Bits/Channel 18
32. Bits/Channel 18
Computer and Video Issues 19
Nonsquare Pixels 19
Pixel Aspect Ratio 20
Interlaced Displays 23
Anti-aliasing 23
Color Space 24
Luminance 24
Contrast and Broadcast-Safe Color 26
Working with Digital Cameras 27
Opting for Raw Files 27
Importing Digital Photos 28
Managing Digital Photos 28
Working with Scanners 29
Resizing an Image for Video 30
The Image Size Command 30
The Canvas Size Command 30
The Crop Tool 31
Final Advice 33
Chapter 3. Why Layers? 35
What Are Layers? 35
Graphic Layers 36
Text Layers 36
Video Layers 37
3D Layers 38
Fill Layers 40
Smart Objects 40
How Layers Work; Understanding Composite Images 42
Working with the Layers Panel 43
Organizing Layers 46
Linking 46
Aligning and Distributing 46
Locking 47
Merging 47
Using a Clipping Mask 48
Color-coding 49
Grouping Layers 49
Storing Alternate Designs with Layer Comps 50
Creating Layer Comps 50
Updating Layer Comps 51
Using Layer Comps 52
Blend Modes 52
Exploring Blend Modes 52
Blend Modes Illustrated 54
Blend Modes Across Applications 56
Exporting Layers to Video Applications 56
Saving a Flattened Copy for Your NLE System 56
Exporting with Layers for Animation 57
Rendering Video Layers 57
Chapter 4. What About Transparency? 61
Essential Terminology 61
Creating Selections 62
Marquee Tools 62
Lasso Tools 62
Magic Wand Tool 63
Quick Selection Tool 64
Pen Tool 65
Color Range Command 66
Refining Selections 68
Refining Basic Selections 68
Refine Edge Command 69
Quick Mask Mode 71
Extracting Images 72
Layer Masking 72
Saving Selections as Paths 75
Working with Channels 76
Converting a Channel into a Mask 76
Converting Multiple Channels into a Mask with Calculations 77
Creating Alpha Channels 79
Creating a "Perfect" Alpha Channel 79
Premultiplied vs. Straight Alpha Channels 81
Combining Alpha Channels 82
Chapter 5. Typography for Video 83
Typographic Essentials 83
Vector Type 84
Selecting the Right Font 84
Video Type Details 86
Title Safe Area 86
Anti-aliased Text 88
Type on Pattern 88
Controlling Type 89
Using the Options Bar 89
Using the Character Panel 90
Using the Paragraph Panel 94
Checking Spelling 95
Special Typographic Effects 96
Layer Styles 96
Free Transform Tool 96
Warped Text 97
Text on a Path 98
3D Typography Essentials 98
Creating a Repousse Effect 99
Extruding and Inflating 99
Transforming 100
Chapter 6. Logos and 3D Objects 103
Acquiring Logo Files 104
File Formats 104
Design Ideas for Logo Files 107
Reflections 107
Fake 3D Edge 108
Fill with a Pattern 108
Distressed Type or Logo in Photoshop 109
Lightblast 110
Cast Shadows 110
Glass Bug 111
Using 3D Layers 112
3D File Formats 112
Using 3D Objects in Designs 113
Editing 3D Textures and Lights 115
Controlling Textures on 3D Objects 117
Vanishing Point Exchange 118
Chapter 7. Layer Styles: Bevels, Shadows, Glows, and More! 123
What Are Layer Styles? 124
How to Apply Layer Styles 124
Drop Shadow 125
Inner Shadow 126
Outer Glow and Inner Glow 127
Bevel and Emboss 128
Satin 130
Color Overlay, Gradient Overlay, and Pattern Overlay 130
Stroke 131
Designing with Layer Styles 131
Loading Pre-built Styles 131
Building Your Own Styles 132
Using Custom Overlays: Gradients and Textures 134
Using Styles with Video Applications 136
Importing Layer Styles into a Nonlinear Editing System or Apple Motion 136
Importing Layer Styles into After Effects 137
Chapter 8. Filters 139
Filters Defined 140
Before Running a Filter 140
Fix Major Errors 140
Check the Color Mode 140
Set Your View 141
Check the Bit Depth 141
Understanding Filter Interfaces 141
Using the Filter Gallery 143
Using Smart Filters 144
Defining the Area to Be Affected by a Filter 145
Using the Color Range Command 145
Smoothing Out a Selection 146
Fading and Blending Filters 146
Guide to Standard Filters 147
Artistic Filters 147
Blur Filters 150
Brush Stroke Filters 152
Distort Filters 153
Noise Filters 156
Pixelate Filters 158
Render Filters 159
Sharpen Filters 161
Sketch Filters 161
Stylize Filters 164
Texture Filters 166
Video Filters 167
Other Filters 167
"Loose" Filters 168
Chapter 9. Fixing Color and Exposure 171
Approach to Image Correction 172
Nondestructive Workflow 172
Bit Depth for Color Correction 173
Image Mode for Color Correction 173
Adjustment Layers 173
Primary Image Adjustments 176
Levels 176
Curves 179
Shadows and Highlights 183
Hue/Saturation 186
Vibrance 189
Photo Filter Adjustment Layers 191
Black-and-White Conversion 192
Fixing Images with Camera Raw 194
Opening a Raw File 194
An Overview of the Camera Raw Dialog 195
Image Adjustments Tabs 197
Finish the Process 203
Useful Commands In Brief 204
Gradient Map 204
Invert 204
Equalize 205
Threshold 205
Broadcast-Safe Concerns 205
Standard Definition 206
High Definition 207
Chapter 10. Repairing Damaged Photos 209
Stamp It Out 210
Clone Stamp Tool 210
Healing Brush Tool 211
Patch Tool 212
Content-Aware Commands 213
Content-Aware Scale 213
Content-Aware Fill 214
Hide It: Blur and Smudge, Dodge and Burn 215
Blur and Sharpen Tools 215
Smudge Tool 216
Dodge and Burn Tools 217
Sponge Tool 218
Restoration in Action 218
Moire Patterns and "Buzz" 218
Alignment 220
Shot Composition 220
Aspect Ratio 221
Lens Correction 222
Soft Focus 224
Lens Blur 225
Faded Historical Sources 226
Missing Sky 227
Chapter 11. Creating Backgrounds for Video 229
Working with Gradients 229
Gradient Editor 230
Gradient Tool 231
Gradient Fill Layer 232
Gradient Map 233
Working with Photo Sources 234
Defocusing 234
Creating a Screened Area 235
Simplified Duotone 236
Filtering 236
Using Patterned Tiles 237
Some Recipes 238
Using Video Layers 239
Choosing Footage 239
Stacking Footage 240
Blending Footage 241
Looping the Background 242
Chapter 12. Automation and History 243
The Tools of the Trade 243
Actions 244
An Overview of the Actions Panel 244
Using Built-in Actions 245
Actions That Help the Video Pro 246
How to Create and Save Actions 247
How to Create Better Actions 248
Automate Commands 249
Batch Processing 249
Droplets 250
Crop and Straighten Photos 251
Other Automate Commands 252
Scripts 252
Image Processor 252
Delete All Empty Layers 253
Flatten All Layer Effects and Flatten All Masks 254
Export Layers to Files 255
History States 255
Configuring History States 255
Accessing History States 256
Performing Multiple Undos 257
Using Snapshots 258
Automation with Adobe Bridge 259
Batch Renaming Files 260
PDF Contact Sheet and Presentation Output 261
Web Gallery Output 262
Chapter 13. The Road to Video 265
Final Testing on a Broadcast Monitor 265
Video Preview Plug-In 266
Professional Video Cards 268
HDMI Connections 268
Getting Client Approval 269
Choosing the Right File Format 270
File Extensions 270
Common File Formats Used by the Video Industry 271
Preserving Flexibility 273
Annotating with the Note Tool 274
Archiving Your Work 274
What's Next? 274
APPENDIX A. Advanced Learning Opportunities 277
APPENDIX B. Tech Support 283
APPENDIX C. Integrating Adobe Photoshop with Adobe Production Premium 287
APPENDIX D. Integrating Adobe Photoshop with Apple Final Cut Studio 293
APPENDIX E. Integrating Adobe Photoshop with Avid Editing Systems 301
APPENDIX F. Integrating Adobe Photoshop with Sony Vegas 309
Glossary 313
Index 325
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Print version: Harrington, Richard, 1972- Photoshop for video. (OCoLC)651882793 4th ed. Berkeley, CA : Peachpit, c2011 9780321703552
Additional Authors: Safari Books Online (Firm)
Notes: ISBN: 9780321713759
ISBN: 0321713753
ISBN: 9780321703552
ISBN: 0321703553
Description based on print version record
3rd edition published by Elsevier/Focal Press in 2007
Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description: 1 online resource (xix, 338 p.) : ill
OCLC Number: 738406742
ISBN/ISSN: 9780321713759
0321713753
9780321703552
0321703553

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