About the Author |
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Acknowledgments |
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Introduction |
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Part I Getting to Know Pixlr Editor |
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Chapter 1 An Overview of Pixlr Editor |
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The Pixlr Editor Workspace |
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Pixel-Based Images Explained |
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Chapter 2 Pixlr Editor Tools |
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The Tools and How They Work |
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Pencil Tool (No Shortcut) |
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Gradient Tool (No Shortcut) |
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Color Replace Tool (No Shortcut) |
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Red Eye Reduction Tool (No Shortcut) |
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Set Main Color (No Shortcut) |
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Chapter 3 The Pixlr Editor Menu Bar |
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53 | (3) |
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56 | (4) |
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60 | (5) |
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65 | (4) |
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69 | (9) |
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78 | (13) |
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94 | (1) |
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Part II Working With Images |
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Chapter 4 Composing Images |
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Start Out by Taking Well Composed Photos |
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99 | (13) |
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Printing Standard Photo Sizes |
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113 | (2) |
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Chapter 5 Improving Image Tonality |
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Using the Brightness & Contrast Adjustment Dialog Box |
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Using the Exposure Adjustment Dialog Box |
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The Levels Adjustment Dialog Box |
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120 | (2) |
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Using the Levels Mid Point Slider |
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The Curves Adjustment Dialog Box |
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Improving Exposure Using Layer Modes |
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Local Tonal Adjustments Using the Dodge and Burn Tools |
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Chapter 6 Color Adjustments |
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The RGB Color Model and Color Channels |
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Using the Color Balance Adjustment Dialog Box |
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Using the Levels Adjustment Dialog box |
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Using the Curves Adjustment Dialog Box |
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144 | (3) |
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147 | (5) |
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Chapter 7 Photo Retouching and Repair |
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Removing Scratches and Damage |
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Chapter 8 Removing/Adding Elements and Background Replacement |
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Removing Unwanted Elements |
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181 | (7) |
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188 | (1) |
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Chapter 9 Artistic Effects Using Adjustments and Filters |
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189 | (16) |
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Creating Shallow Depth-of-Field |
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189 | (4) |
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Creating a Partial Effect |
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193 | (2) |
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Creating a Distressed Fence Mural |
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195 | (8) |
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203 | (2) |
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Chapter 10 Creating Graphic Illustrations |
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205 | (24) |
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Creating a Night Sky Illustration |
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205 | (7) |
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Creating a Billiard Illustration |
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212 | (7) |
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219 | (8) |
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227 | (1) |
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Appendix A Additional Resources for Pixlr Editor |
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229 | (4) |
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Additional Image Editing Applications |
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229 | (4) |
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229 | (1) |
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Image Editing and Free Stock Images |
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230 | (1) |
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Whitt's Image Works Free Digital Portrait Backgrounds |
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Index |
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