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Chapter 1 Working With Layers |
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2 | (1) |
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Lesson 1 Lock Transparent Pixels |
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3 | (3) |
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Tasks: Lock transparent pixels |
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4 | (2) |
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Lesson 2 Apply a Hue/Saturation Adjustment Layer |
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6 | (3) |
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Tasks: Apply a Hue/Saturation adjustment layer |
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7 | (2) |
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Lesson 3 Work with a Layer Mask |
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9 | (3) |
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Tasks: Work with a layer mask |
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10 | (2) |
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Lesson 4 Use One Layer to Mask Another Layer |
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12 | (3) |
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Tasks: Use one layer to mask another layer |
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13 | (2) |
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Lesson 5 Mask a Layer with the Paste into Command |
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15 | (3) |
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Tasks: Mask a layer with the Paste Into command |
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16 | (2) |
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Lesson 6 Use a Single Layer to Mask Multiple Layers |
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18 | (7) |
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Tasks: Use a single layer to mask multiple layers |
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19 | (6) |
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Lesson 7 Add a Stroke Layer Style |
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25 | (3) |
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Tasks: Add a stroke layer style |
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26 | (2) |
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Lesson 8 Apply and Edit Multiple Layer Styles |
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28 | (4) |
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Tasks: Add a Drop Shadow layer style |
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29 | (3) |
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Lesson 9 Copy Layer Styles between Layers |
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32 | (3) |
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Tasks: Copy styles between layers |
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33 | (2) |
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Lesson 10 Apply a Blending Mode |
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35 | (3) |
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Tasks: Use the Overlay blending mode to add vibrancy to artwork |
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36 | (2) |
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Lesson 11 Transform with a Puppet Warp |
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Tasks: Use the Puppet Warp command |
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Chapter 2 Working With Layer Styles |
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Lesson 1 Copy and Paste from Illustrator to Photoshop |
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2 | (4) |
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Tasks: Copy and Paste from Illustrator to Photoshop |
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3 | (3) |
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Lesson 2 Export Layers from Illustrator to Photoshop |
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6 | (4) |
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Tasks: Export layers from Illustrator to Photoshop |
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7 | (3) |
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Lesson 3 Create a Chisel Hard Emboss Layer Style |
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10 | (4) |
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Tasks: Create a Chisel Hard Emboss layer style |
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11 | (2) |
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Make a default layer style |
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13 | (1) |
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Lesson 4 Create a Stamp Visible Layer |
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14 | (4) |
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Tasks: Create a stamp visible layer |
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15 | (3) |
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Lesson 5 Create a Smooth Emboss Layer Style |
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18 | (4) |
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Tasks: Create a Smooth Emboss layer style |
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19 | (3) |
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Lesson 6 Create and Apply a Gradient Overlay Layer Style |
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22 | (4) |
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Tasks: Create and apply a Gradient Overlay layer style |
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23 | (3) |
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Lesson 7 Create a Pillow Emboss Layer Style |
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26 | (4) |
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Tasks: Create a Pillow Emboss layer style |
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27 | (2) |
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Copy layer styles between layers |
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29 | (1) |
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Lesson 8 Create a Chrome Effect without Using Layer Styles |
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30 | (8) |
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31 | (1) |
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32 | (1) |
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Apply a Curves adjustment layer |
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33 | (1) |
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Modify curves to create a Chrome effect |
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34 | (4) |
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Lesson 9 Duplicate a Chrome Effect with Saved Curves |
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39 | (1) |
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Chapter 3 Adjusting Levels And Hue/Saturation |
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Lesson 1 Analyze a Grayscale Image |
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2 | (6) |
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Tasks: Sample the pixels in a grayscale image |
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3 | (3) |
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Modify the levels of gray In a grayscale Image |
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6 | (2) |
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8 | (12) |
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Tasks: Explore the Levels dialog box |
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9 | (2) |
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Analyze fundamental moves In the Levels dialog box |
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11 | (3) |
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Use levels to set the shadow point and the highlight point |
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14 | (3) |
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Adjust levels In specific areas |
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17 | (3) |
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Lesson 3 Explore the Hue/Saturation Adjustment |
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20 | (6) |
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21 | (2) |
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23 | (1) |
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24 | (2) |
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Lesson 4 Adjust Hue, Saturation, and Lightness |
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Tasks: Adjust HSL in dark areas |
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Chapter 4 Working With Curves and Adjusting Color |
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Lesson 1 Explore the Curves Adjustment |
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2 | (6) |
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Tasks: Explore the Curves adjustment |
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3 | (5) |
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Lesson 2 Adjust Curves in a Grayscale Image |
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8 | (14) |
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Tasks: Invert an Image using curves |
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9 | (3) |
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Relocate the black point, the white point, and the midpoint |
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12 | (3) |
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Improve contrast with curves |
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15 | (4) |
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19 | (3) |
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Lesson 3 Analyze Color Channels |
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22 | (10) |
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Tasks: Understand grayscale in a channel |
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23 | (2) |
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Viewing two of three channels |
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25 | (7) |
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Lesson 4 Adjust Color with Curves |
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Tasks: Remove a color cast in a landscape image |
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34 | (4) |
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Adjust color in a fleshtone and make local color adjustments |
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38 | (4) |
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Adjust color in a water image |
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42 | (3) |
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Adjust color in a poor quality image |
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Chapter 5 Working With Type and Shape Layers |
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Lesson 1 Design Chiseled Type |
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2 | (12) |
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3 | (2) |
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5 | (1) |
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Create selection masks from artwork |
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6 | (3) |
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9 | (2) |
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11 | (2) |
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Modify blending modes to modify effects |
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13 | (1) |
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Lesson 2 Design Plastic Type |
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14 | (10) |
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Tasks: Create text with rounded corners |
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15 | (2) |
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Emboss for a plastic effect |
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17 | (1) |
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Apply color for a plastic effect |
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18 | (2) |
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Apply the Plastic Wrap filter |
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20 | (2) |
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Using blending modes to modify a filter effect |
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22 | (2) |
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Lesson 3 Design Recessed Type |
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24 | (13) |
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Tasks: Use the Inner Shadow layer style |
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25 | (1) |
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Use the Inner Shadow layer style in conjunction with a drop shadow |
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26 | (3) |
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Use the Inner Shadow layer style In conjunction with the Bevel & Emboss layer style |
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29 | (8) |
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Lesson 4 Mask Images with Type |
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37 | (7) |
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Tasks: Use chiseled type to mask images |
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38 | (4) |
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Use plastic type to mask images |
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42 | (1) |
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Use inset type to mask images |
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42 | (2) |
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Lesson 5 Use Shape Layers to Design Eroded Type |
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Tasks: Experiment with shape layers |
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45 | (2) |
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Create paths from shape layers |
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47 | (2) |
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Create vector masks from paths |
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49 | (2) |
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Apply a Bevel & Emboss layer style |
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51 | (2) |
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Use a vector mask in conjunction with a layer mask |
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Chapter 6 Designing With Multiple Images |
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Lesson 1 Create a Concept for a Poster |
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2 | (4) |
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Lesson 2 Assess Supplied Images |
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6 | (8) |
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Tasks: Assess the image of the big knight |
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8 | (1) |
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Assess the image of the actress |
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9 | (3) |
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Assess the image of the king |
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12 | (2) |
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Lesson 3 Position Images for a Background Setting |
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14 | (12) |
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15 | (2) |
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Position an image precisely |
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17 | (2) |
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Use the Hard Light blending mode |
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19 | (2) |
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Control the effect of the Hard Light blending mode |
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21 | (2) |
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Position three background images |
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23 | (3) |
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Lesson 4 Integrate Multiple Images into a Single Background Image |
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26 | (8) |
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Tasks: Create depth between placed images |
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27 | (3) |
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Use adjustment layers to integrate artwork |
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30 | (3) |
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Use a fill adjustment layer to integrate artwork |
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33 | (1) |
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Lesson 5 Position Foreground Images |
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34 | (6) |
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Tasks: Position the sword |
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35 | (1) |
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36 | (1) |
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37 | (2) |
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39 | (1) |
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Lesson 6 Merge Two Images |
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40 | (6) |
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Tasks: Prepare the base image for merging |
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41 | (1) |
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Place the paste Image behind the base image |
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42 | (2) |
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44 | (2) |
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Lesson 7 Integrate Foreground Images |
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46 | (4) |
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Tasks: Position the queen |
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47 | (1) |
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47 | (1) |
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Use adjustment layers to apply blending modes |
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48 | (1) |
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49 | (1) |
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Tasks: Reposition elements |
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51 | (2) |
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Use shadows to increase depth |
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53 | (1) |
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54 | (1) |
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55 | (1) |
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Integrate the entire concept |
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Chapter 7 Investigation Production Tricks and Techniques |
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Lesson 1 Explore Issues with Resolution |
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2 | (6) |
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Tasks: Understand and manipulate resolution |
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3 | (2) |
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5 | (3) |
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Lesson 2 Create a High-Resolution Mechanical for a Billboard |
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8 | (16) |
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Tasks: Resize a comp for a high-resolution billboard mechanical |
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9 | (2) |
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Use the Reveal All command |
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11 | (1) |
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Create a bleed for a high-resolution mechanical |
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12 | (2) |
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Replace low-resolution images with high-resolution images |
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14 | (4) |
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Convert a layered file from RGB to CMYK |
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18 | (3) |
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Use the High Pass filter to sharpen artwork |
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21 | (1) |
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Add noise to high resolution artwork |
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22 | (2) |
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Lesson 3 Create Black and White from Color |
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24 | (10) |
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Tasks: Use the Lab Color mode to create a grayscale image |
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25 | (7) |
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Use a Black & White adjustment layer |
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32 | (2) |
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Lesson 4 Use the Unsharp Mask filter to Sharpen Edges |
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34 | (6) |
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Tasks: Use the Unsharp Mask filter to sharpen edges |
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35 | (5) |
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Lesson 5 Apply Grain Effects |
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40 | (6) |
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Tasks: Apply a basic grain effect |
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41 | (2) |
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Apply black grain and white grain |
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43 | (3) |
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Lesson 6 Automate Workflow |
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Tasks: Use the Image Processor |
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47 | (1) |
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Create and run an action in the Actions panel |
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48 | (1) |
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49 | (1) |
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50 | (3) |
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Apply modal controls to an action |
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Chapter 8 Retouching and Enhancing Images |
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2 | (4) |
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3 | (3) |
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Lesson 2 Investigate the Overlay Blending Mode |
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6 | (4) |
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Tasks: Investigate the Overlay blending mode |
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7 | (3) |
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10 | (4) |
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11 | (3) |
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Lesson 4 Use a Channel as a Mask |
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14 | (8) |
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Tasks: Reduce reds in flesh tones |
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15 | (7) |
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Lesson 5 Use the Cloning Tools |
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22 | (18) |
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Tasks: Use the Clone Stamp tool |
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23 | (6) |
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Use the Healing Brush tool |
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29 | (4) |
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33 | (7) |
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40 | (6) |
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41 | (5) |
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Lesson 7 Clone Strategically within Adjustment Layers |
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46 | (4) |
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Tasks: Clone strategically within adjustment layers |
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47 | (3) |
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Lesson 8 Analyze the Healing Brush Tool |
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50 | (4) |
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Tasks: Analyze the Healing Brush tool |
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51 | (3) |
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Lesson 9 Employ Content-Aware Techniques |
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54 | (6) |
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Tasks: Execute content-aware fills |
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55 | (3) |
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Execute a content-aware clone with the Spot Healing Brush tool |
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58 | (2) |
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Lesson 10 Retouch with the Overlay Blending Mode |
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Tasks: Use the Overlay Retouching technique on a difficult image |
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61 | (3) |
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Use the Overlay Retouching technique on a color Image |
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Chapter 9 Creating Special Effects |
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Lesson 1 Work with Smart Filters |
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2 | (6) |
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Tasks: Create and apply smart filters |
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3 | (1) |
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4 | (1) |
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5 | (2) |
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Use a layer mask with smart filters |
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7 | (1) |
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Lesson 2 Create a Solarize Effect |
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8 | (6) |
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9 | (5) |
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Lesson 3 Create Mezzotint and Halftone Effects |
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14 | (6) |
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Tasks: Create a mezzotint effect |
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15 | (1) |
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16 | (3) |
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Create a variation of a halftone effect |
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19 | (1) |
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Lesson 4 Create Neon Effects |
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20 | (14) |
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Tasks: Create a neon effect |
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21 | (3) |
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Design a drop shadow for neon effects |
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24 | (3) |
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Design a reflective background surface for a neon effect |
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27 | (2) |
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29 | (5) |
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Lesson 5 Create a Ripped Effect |
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34 | (6) |
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Tasks: Prepare a layer mask for a ripped effect |
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35 | (5) |
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Lesson 6 Create Monotones and Duotones |
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40 | (6) |
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41 | (1) |
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42 | (1) |
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43 | (3) |
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Lesson 7 Create a High Dynamic Range (HDR) Composite |
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Tasks: Analyze source files for an HDR merge |
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47 | (1) |
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Use the Merge to HDR Pro utility |
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Chapter 10 Working with Blending Modes |
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Lesson 1 Color Balance a Photo Montage |
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2 | (10) |
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Tasks: Compare images in a montage for lighting and color |
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3 | (1) |
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Adjust levels in a montage |
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4 | (3) |
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Work with Color Balance adjustment layers |
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7 | (5) |
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Lesson 2 Add Depth and Dimension to a Photo Montage |
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12 | (4) |
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Tasks: Paint depth between layered artwork |
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13 | (3) |
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Lesson 3 Use the Luminosity and Hard Light Blending Modes |
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16 | (8) |
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Tasks: Use the Luminosity blending mode |
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17 | (3) |
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Analyze the Hard Light blending mode |
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20 | (3) |
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Apply Hard Light to background images |
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23 | (1) |
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Lesson 4 Use Blending Modes In Calculations |
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24 | (4) |
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Tasks: Create a layer mask using calculations |
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25 | (3) |
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Lesson 5 Use the Overlay and Screen Blending Modes |
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28 | (4) |
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Tasks: Use the Overlay blending mode with a montage |
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29 | (2) |
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Use the Screen blending mode with a montage |
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31 | (1) |
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Lesson 6 Use the Multiply, Color, and Soft Light Blending Modes |
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32 | (4) |
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Use the Multiply blending mode |
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33 | (3) |
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Lesson 7 Combine Blending Modes with Color Fills |
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36 | (4) |
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Tasks: Use blending modes with color fills |
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37 | (3) |
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Lesson 8 Work with Tortures |
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Tasks: Use raindrops as a texture |
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41 | (2) |
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Use scratches as a texture |
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