Photoshop CS5 for Nature Photographers: A Workshop in a Book

Foreword (George D. Lepp).

Introduction.

Chapter 1 Thinking Digitally.

Photographic Techniques.

Choosing RAW versus JPEG.

Understanding Histograms.

Exposure.

White Balance in Nature Photography.

Color Management.

Photographing Images to Composite Later.

Aperture and Lightroom.

Storage Considerations.

Chapter 2 Bridge.

Customizing Bridge.

Downloading Images.

Bridge Views and Workspaces.

Sorting and Editing.

Additional Features.

Mini Bridge.

Chapter 3 Adobe Camera Raw.

Using the ACR Interface.

Using the Basic Tab.

Setting the Other Tabs.

Making Localized Adjustments.

Making Targeted Adjustments.

Setting ACR Workflow Options and Saving Files.

Batch-Converting Multiple Images.

Chapter 4 Foundations.

Customizing Settings.

Views and Zoom.

Selection Tools.

Brush Tools.

Chapter 5 Workflows and First Steps.

Understanding Layers.

Flexible and Traditional Workflows.

Cropping and Straightening in Photoshop.

Doing Cleanup in Photoshop.

Chapter 6 Exposure Adjustments.

Shooting for Optimal Exposure.

Using the CS5 Adjustments Panel.

Tonal Adjustments with Levels.

Targeting Adjustments Using a Layer Mask.

Curves.

Creating a Virtual Split Neutral-Density Filter.

Safe Dodge and Burn Layers.

The Shadows/Highlights Adjustment.

Emphasizing Your Subject.

Chapter 7 Color Adjustments.

Recognizing Color Casts.

Removing Color Casts.

Adding a Color Cast.

Modifying Colors to Match Nature or Add Impact.

Using Layer Masks with Color Adjustments.

Chapter 8 Composites.

Creating Panoramas.

Expanding Dynamic Range.

Extending the Depth of Field.

Combining Elements from Multiple Pictures.

Chapter 9 Creative Effects.

Black and White.

Painterly Images.

Filters.

Digital Montages.

Digital Multiple Exposures.

Content-Aware Scaling.

Chapter 10 Output.

Output Workflow.

Printing Your Images.

Creating Business Cards and Greeting Cards.

Using Adobe Output Module.

Chapter 11 Time-Savers.

Actions and Batch Processing.

Using the Image Processor.

Creating a Copyright Brush.

Individualizing Keyboard Shortcuts.

Index.