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Photoshop for Nature Photographers: A Workshop in a Book
This is the first book to teach nature photographers practical Photoshop skills that will solve their most common problems. Authors Anon and Grey provide a real-world approach that simulates a workshop experience, feature gorgeous photography, and include tips and techniques from the biggest names in nature photography.
CONTENTS:
Introduction.
Chapter 1: Thinking Digitally in the Field.
Photographic Techniques.
Choosing RAW versus JPEG.
Understanding Histograms.
Exposure.
White Balance in Nature Photography.
Photographing Elements to Composite Later.
Chapter 2: Making Photoshop Work for You.
Color Management.
Setting Preferences.
Views and Zoom.
Downloading Images.
Sorting and Editing with Bridge.
All Set!
Chapter 3: Basic Tools.
Selection Tools.
Saving and Loading Selections.
The Brush Tool.
The History Brush.
Building Tool Knowledge.
Chapter 4: First Steps.
Our Typical Workflow.
Using Adobe Camera Raw.
Initial Cropping and Straightening in Photoshop.
Understanding Layers.
Doing Cleanup in Photoshop.
Chapter 5: Exposure Adjustments.
Shooting for Optimal Exposure.
Tonal Adjustments with Levels.
Dodge and Burn Layers.
Curves.
The Shadow/Highlight Adjustment.
Exposure Optimized.
Chapter 6: Color Adjustments.
Recognizing Color Casts.
Removing Color Casts.
Adding a Color Cast.
Modifying Colors to Match Nature or Add Impact.
Layer Masks and Color Adjustments.
Chapter 7: Composites.
Creating Panoramas.
Expanding Dynamic Range.
Extending the Depth of Field.
Combining Elements from Multiple Pictures.
Chapter 8: Creative Effects.
Black-and-White.
Filters.
Digital Montages.
Digital Multiple Exposures.
The Evolution of an Image.
Chapter 9: Output.
Output Workflow.
Printing Your Images.
Creating a Web Gallery.
Share Your Images.
Chapter 10: Additional Techniques.
Actions and Batch Processing.
Borders.
Creating a Greeting Card.
Creating a Business Card.
Slideshows.
Sharing Creativity.
Index.
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