Photoshop for video / Richard Harrington
| Author(s): | Harrington, Richard, 1972- |
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| Subjects: | Adobe Photoshop Electronic books 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 |
| Alternate Titles: | In: Safari books online 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 |