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In the world of digital imaging, image size and resolution are the two forces that work together to determine the quality of your images. It's vital that you understand these key concepts and how they relate to each other. Learn how to resize an image and discover that there are different approaches for resizing an image depending on what you plan on doing with it.

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This chapter is loaded with information-packed videos designed to quickly get you up and running with Photoshop CS5. Take a tour of Photoshop's interface, learn how to optimize Photoshop for real-world productivity, and discover how Photoshop can be used to create compelling images.

Getting Started with Photoshop
- This video gives you a quick introduction to the topics covered in this chapter, which include the editions of Photoshop, the interface, and multiple undos.
  
  Introduction
  
  00:49
- Photoshop CS5 is available in two editions. Watch this video to learn their differences and discover the amazing capabilities of the Extended edition.
  
  Photoshop and Photoshop Extended
  
  00:46
- This tour will get you comfortable with the Photoshop CS5 interface.
  
  Tour the Interface & Managing Document Windows
  
  05:12
- Learn the basics of creating, opening, and saving documents.
  
  Creating, Opening, and Saving Documents
  
  06:08
- When editing an image in Photoshop, it's easy and very normal to make mistakes as you work. Learn how easy it is to undo your mistakes and even step back in time using Photoshop's legendary History panel.
  
  Multiple Undos
  
  03:47
- Get a quick tour of the Photoshop interface, including the menu bar, the application bar, and the Workspace Switcher, as well as the various panels, tools, and dialog boxes.
  
  The Interface
  
  11:32
- Take a leap into the colorful world of Photoshop! This section contains a series of fun and easy-to-follow tutorials designed to introduce you to Photoshop and give you a taste of its capabilities.
  
  Photoshop Jumpstart
  - Discover a better way to preview and open your images using the new Mini Bridge in Photoshop CS5.
    
    Using the New Mini Bridge
    
    05:50
  - Learn how to quickly rename an entire group of images in Adobe Bridge.
    
    Using Adobe Bridge & Batch Renaming
    
    05:05
  - Find out how easy it is to automatically generate a PDF contact sheet.
    
    Creating a PDF Contact Sheet with Adobe Bridge
    
    08:53
  - Photoshop's Photomerge command can quickly and seamlessly combine several images into one continuous panoramic photograph.
    
    Creating a Panoramic Photograph
    
    08:44
  - Learn how to use Photoshop's most basic (but very powerful) color-correction tools to automatically correct the color and tone for much richer images.
    
    Automatic Color Correction
    
    11:54
  - Photoshop provides several ways to convert a color image to grayscale. Find out which method gives you the most flexible and professional results.
    
    Black & White Conversion
    
    12:13
  - Learn some simple yet powerful techniques you can use to quickly enhance the natural beauty of a woman's portrait.
    
    Enhancing a Beautiful Face
    
    13:09
  - There are often one or two details in a photograph that you would like to remove. Photoshop CS5's new Content-Aware Fill makes this easier than ever.
    
    Removing Unwanted Details & New Content-Aware Fill
    
    08:44
  - In this video you will learn how to crop and straighten photos. Photoshop CS5 also includes a new and very easy way to quickly straighten your images.
    
    Cropping and Straightening an Image
    
    03:59
  - Creating a collage in Photoshop is simple and fun. See one of the most creative ways to turn your images into a beautiful collage.
    
    Creating a Collage
    
    06:20
  - Learn how simple and fun it is to create a 3D object in Photoshop CS5 Extended.
    
    Creating a Basic 3D Object
    
    03:32
  - Learn how to use Photoshop's magical Content-Aware Scale to give your images exactly the right dimensions.
    
    Content-Aware Scaling
    
    05:43
- This series of videos teaches you how to optimize Photoshop so that you can be most productive while you work. You'll learn how to arrange panels, customize keyboard shortcuts, create and save a custom panel configuration, manage multiple document windows, and ultimately take charge of Photoshop's interface.
  
  Optimizing Photoshop for Real-World Productivity
  - Get an overview of everything you'll learn about in this section, including panels, keyboard shortcuts, menus, and preferences.
    
    Introduction
    
    00:47
  - The majority of Photoshop's features and tools are organized in panels. Learn how to manage and arrange them so that your work in Photoshop is as efficient as possible. Once you create a layout that works, now you can save that layout for future use. Changing screen modes.
    
    Arranging Panels, Switching Screen Modes, and Saving a Custom Workspace
    
    09:22
  - One of the best ways that you can improve your efficiency in Photoshop is by using keyboard shortcuts. Learn how to change any keyboard shortcut and add a keyboard shortcut to a menu item that doesn't have one.
    
    Customizing Keyboard Shortcuts
    
    04:36
  - Photoshop gives you the ablilty to hide, show and customize the color of any menu. Take this tour to see how to make the Photoshop menus work best for you.
    
    Customizing Photoshop's Menus
    
    04:31
  - Find out where to access Photoshop's preferences and learn how to modify the settings to improve efficiency.
    
    Optimizing Photoshop's Preferences and Using Grids
    
    08:48
- This series of videos teaches you how to effectively navigate within an image, switch between the different screen modes, and rotate your canvas.
  
  Navigation Techniques
  - Learn how to navigate within an image and use the Navigator panel, and pick up a few tips and tricks along the way.
    
    Zooming and Panning Images and Using the Navigator Panel
    
    08:36
  - Photoshop CS5 lets you temporarily rotate your canvas so you can carry out creative tasks more conveniently. You'll find this especially useful if you work with a pen tablet, variable data, or packaging.
    
    Rotating the Canvas
    
    06:13
  - The application frame was added in Photoshop CS4. This is a tiny little feature, for Mac users, that makes the interface much more focused.
    
    Turning on the Application Frame
    
    01:24
This chapter introduces you to the basics of image editing. The important concepts you learn here will serve as the foundation of your Photoshop knowledge. Find out what raster and vector images are, uncover the mystery of resolution and color, and discover just how important layers and masks are.

Image Editing Concepts
- Get an overview of all the concepts you'll learn in this chapter, including image size and resolution, color modes,and selections.
  
  Introduction
  
  01:13
- There are two kinds of computer graphics: raster images and vector graphics. Find out the differences between them and learn when to use one or the other.
  
  Raster vs. Vector
  
  07:44
- In the world of digital imaging, image size and resolution are the two forces that work together to determine the quality of your images. It's vital that you understand these key concepts and how they relate to each other. Learn how to resize an image and discover that there are different approaches for resizing an image depending on what you plan on doing with it.
  
  Image Size and Resolution and Resizing an Image
  
  06:35
- This is your introduction to the world of color. Discover how colors are reproduced, learn the differences between RGB and CMYK, and find out which color mode you should be working in.
  
  Color Mode
  
  09:36
- When you practice nondestructive editing, the changes you make to an image are never permanently applied to it, which allows you to edit the image with unrivaled power and flexibility. Find out the many ways that Photoshop allows you to nondestructively edit an image.
  
  Nondestructive Editing
  
  17:44
- Making a selection is one of the most fundamental tasks performed in Photoshop. This is your introduction to Photoshop's selection tools.
  
  Selections
  
  33:21
- Refine Edge technology has been in Photoshop for several versions, but Photoshop CS5 has dramatically improved it with the new Smart Radius, improved Auto Radius, color decontamination, and automatic output to different layer types.
  
  Improved Refine Edge
  
  11:07
- When creating a composition in Photoshop, you will inevitably use layers, which are one of Photoshop's core tools. Find out what layers are and how they work.
  
  Layers
  
  15:26
- Masks are central to many tasks performed in Photoshop. Learn what a mask is and discover the differences between the various types of masks.
  
  Masks
  
  09:55
- The new Photoshop CS5 Puppet Warp lets you bend your images with unprecedented power and ease.
  
  Puppet Warp
  
  09:05
This chapter teaches you how to import and organize your images. Learn how to scan images into Photoshop, transfer a batch of images from your digital camera to your computer, and organize your images in Adobe Bridge. Discover the power of shooting Camera Raw images and find out how to process them using Adobe Camera Raw.

Importing and Organizing Images
- Learn all the ways to bring multiple images together into one Photoshop document and discover the power and benefits of working with Smart Objects.
  
  Placing Files into a Document
  
  16:17
- Scanners allow you to convert a tangible photograph or piece of art into a digital image that can be viewed on a monitor, transmitted from computer to computer, and archived on a storage device. Learn how to scan an image and import it into Photoshop.
  
  Importing Scanned Images
  
  19:50
- After shooting a batch of digital images, the next exciting step is to import them onto your computer. Learn how to import your images, name them, and attach metadata as they are imported.
  
  Importing Images from a Digital Camera
  
  06:16
- This series of videos teaches you how to use Adobe Bridge to organize your images and other creative assets.
  
  Working with Adobe Bridge
  - This is your introduction to Adobe Bridge CS5, an easy-to-use central launching pad that allows you to locate, view, and organize all of your creative assets.
    
    Tour the Interface
    
    06:08
  - Finding the right images and artwork for a project can be challenging. Learn how Adobe Bridge makes this process easier. One of the biggest advantages of using Adobe Bridge is its ability to apply ratings and labels to your images so that you can easily and quickly organize them.
    
    Selecting, Comparing, and Presenting Images and Applying Ratings and Labels
    
    11:52
  - Assigning keywords to your images allows you to label their content, making it easier to find them later. Every file contains at least some metadatalearn how to view metadata and add additional metadata to your images.
    
    Creating and Assigning Keywords and Viewing and Adding Metadata
    
    10:49
  - Adobe Bridge offers several ways to find and organize your creative assets. After learning how, you won't want to try and find a file using any other method.
    
    Finding and Organzing Images
    
    08:52
  - Learn how to use Bridge to more efficiently manage your files and folders.
    
    Managing Files and Folders
    
    06:19
- This is your introduction to the fascinating world of Camera Raw. This series of videos teaches you how to process Camera Raw images.
  
  Processing Camera Raw Images
  - Find out what a Camera Raw image is and discover the advantages of shooting in raw.
    
    What's a Camera Raw Image?
    
    03:16
  - Adobe Camera Raw has a wide range of features, tools, and controls for editing Camera Raw images. Take this tour and learn your way around the interface.
    
    Tour the Camera Raw Interface
    
    11:34
  - Learn how to process your Camera Raw images, convert them into other file formats, and import them into Photoshop.
    
    Processing Images with Adobe Camera Raw: Part 1
    
    11:04
  - Dig deeper into processing your Camera Raw images, converting them into other file formats, and importing them into Photoshop.
    
    Processing Images with Adobe Camera Raw: Part 2
    
    13:55
  - Photoshop CS5 adds a very powerful Lens Correction feature to compensate for distortion in your images. Tour this powerful new filter in this video.
    
    New Lens Correction & HDR Pro
    
    12:18
This chapter teaches you how to use each and every one of the tools in Photoshop's Tools panel. Use the Interactive Tools Panel included in this chapter to select a tool you want to learn more about. These videos take you deep into the inner workings of each tool.

Tools
- This is your introduction to the Tools panel. Find out how the Tools panel is organized, learn the keyboard shortcuts for selecting each tool, and pick up a ton of efficiency tips along the way.
  
  Introduction to the Tools Panel
  
  09:32
- Click on the tools in this fun and interactive tools panel to learn how they work and what they are used for.
  
  Tools Panel
  - The Move tool is your primary way to move selections, objects, layers, and guides.
    
    Move Tool
    
    23:46
  - The marquee tools are used to make rectangular, elliptical, single-row, and single-column selections.
    
    Marquee Tools
    
    31:08
  - The lasso tools are used for making freehand, polygonal (straight-edged), and "magnetic" (object-based) selections.
    
    Lasso Tools
    
    24:42
  - The Quick Selection tool is used to "paint" a selection with a resizable brush. The Magic Wand tool is used to select similarly colored areas in an image.
    
    Quick Selection Tool, Magic Wand Tool
    
    15:51
  - The Crop tool is used to crop and trim images or to add canvas size. The Slice tool allows you to divide an image into multiple sections that are reassembled on a web page. The Slice Select tool is used to select and modify existing slices.
    
    Crop Tool, Slice Tools
    
    15:21
  - The Eyedropper and Color Sampler tools are used to sample colors in an image, the Ruler tool is used to measure distances, locations, and angles, and the Note tool allows you to attach notes to an image. The Count tool (Photoshop Extended only) is used to count objects in an image.
    
    Eyedropper Tool, Color Sampler Tool, Ruler Tool, Note Tool, Count Tool
    
    17:38
  - The Spot Healing Brush tool is used to remove unwanted objects and blemishes from an image. The Healing Brush and Patch tools allow you to fix imperfections using a sample or pattern. The Red Eye tool is used to remove the red reflection caused by a camera's flash.
    
    Spot Healing Brush, Healing Brush, Patch Tool, Red Eye Tool
    
    21:06
  - The Brush tool is used for painting various brush strokes. Photoshop CS5 has added amazing NEW natural bristle brushes with a cool new preview. The Pencil tool allows you to paint hard-edged strokes. The Color Replacement tool is used to replace a selected color with a new color.
    
    Brush Tool, Pencil Tool, Color Replacement Tool
    
    31:44
  - The Clone Stamp tool is used for cloning parts of an image or removing unwanted objects. The Pattern Stamp tool is used to paint based on part of an image as a pattern.
    
    Clone Stamp Tool, Pattern Stamp Tool
    
    17:30
  - The History Brush tool is used to paint "back in time" to any previous state you choose. The Art History Brush tool lets you paint with stylized strokes that simulate the look of different painting styles.
    
    History Brush Tool, Art History Brush Tool
    
    15:31
  - The Eraser tool allows you to erase pixels, while the Background Eraser tool allows you to erase areas of an image to transparency. The Magic Eraser tool enables you to wipe out a solid background with a single click.
    
    Eraser Tool, Background Eraser Tool, Magic Eraser Tool
    
    16:34
  - The Gradient tool is used to create blends between colors. The Paint Bucket tool allows you to fill similarly colored areas with the current foreground color.
    
    Gradient Tool, Paint Bucket Tool
    
    17:29
  - The Blur tool allows you to soften hard edges and reduce detail in specific areas of an image. The Sharpen tool sharpens specific areas of an image. The Smudge tool simulates the effect you see when you drag your finger through wet paint.
    
    Blur Tool, Sharpen Tool, Smudge Tool
    
    12:42
  - The Dodge tool makes areas of an image lighter and the Burn tool makes areas of an image darker. The Sponge tool can either saturate or desaturate the colors in an image, making colors richer or closer to gray.
    
    Dodge Tool, Burn Tool, Sponge Tool
    
    08:14
  - The pen tools are used to draw smooth-edged paths and shapes or to edit existing paths.
    
    Pen Tools
    
    42:13
  - The type tools are used to create horizontal and vertical type on an image, while the type mask tools are used to create a selection in the shape of type.
    
    Type Tools
    
    24:50
  - The Path Selection and Direct Selection tools are used to select, move, and modify the shape of vector paths.
    
    Path Selection Tools
    
    10:32
  - The Shape tools and Line tool are used for drawing different shapes and lines in either a normal layer or a shape layer. The Custom Shape tool allows you to create custom shapes by modifying predefined shapes or defining your own shapes.
    
    Shape Tools
    
    19:52
  - The 3D object tools are used to rotate, roll, pan, slide, and scale a three-dimensional object.
    
    3D Object Tool
    
    10:38
  - The 3D camera tools are used to move the camera view around a three-dimensional object so you can see it from different viewing angles.
    
    3D Camera Tools
    
    10:23
  - The Hand tool is used to move an image around within the document window. The Rotate View tool allows you to nondestructively rotate the canvas.
    
    Hand Tool, Rotate View Tool
    
    08:13
  - The Zoom tool is used to magnify and reduce the view of an image.
    
    Zoom Tool
    
    03:29
  - The current foreground color appears in the upper square and the current background color appears in the square behind. The color squares also allow you to change the foreground and background colors.
    
    Color Field (Foreground, Background, BW)
    
    06:35
  - Quick Mask mode allows you to create a temporary mask, which becomes a selection when you exit Quick Mask mode. It's often used to fine-tune an existing selection.
    
    Quick Mask Mode
    
    04:51
This chapter introduces you to Photoshop's various selection tools. Learn different approaches for making a selection, find out how to improve a selection you've already made, and get a wealth of indispensable tips and tricks along the way.

Making Selections
- This is your introduction to Photoshop's various selection tools. You'll learn what a selection is and why selections are so important, and you'll discover the best uses for each tool.
  
  Meet the Selection Tools
  
  11:50
- Photoshop's indispensable Color Range command allows you to select ranges of color in an image. It's especially useful for changing the color of an object.
  
  Selecting Color Ranges
  
  05:53
- It's not always efficient or even possible to select an area of an image using just one tool. Knowing how to combine the selection tools is essential if you want to become a Photoshop expert.
  
  Combining Selections
  
  07:32
- Learn how to use Photoshop's Quick Mask mode to refine a selection that you've already made or seamlessly blend the edges of one image into another.
  
  Using Quick Mask Mode
  
  06:46
- Discover the power of Photoshop's Refine Edge command and find out how easy it is to fine-tune the quality of your selections.
  
  Refining Selection Edges
  
  06:04
- Learn how to save the selections you've made. After taking the time to make a complex selection, you'll definitely want to save it so that you can reuse it at a later time.
  
  Saving Selections
  
  05:52
- Have some fun in this video and learn how you can use soft-edged selections to apply localized color adjustments to an image.
  
  Workshop: Smoothing Selection Edges
  
  05:14
This chapter teaches you everything you need to master the basics of layers and masks. Learn how to create and manage layers, get creative with layer effects and filters, and mask out portions of a layer with a layer mask. Then dive into the examples section and discover what amazing things you can do with a few layers and some simple masking techniques.

Layers and Masks
- Layers are the building blocks of a Photoshop file, making them one of Photoshop's most powerful tools. It's important that you understand how to work with them.
  
  Understanding Layers
  
  12:34
- Creating a new layer is the first step in building a layered composition in Photoshop. Learn how to create a new layer and discover the different types of layers you can create.
  
  Creating Layers
  
  12:01
- Once you've created multiple layers, it becomes important to manage them efficiently. Discover how to select, group, show, and hide layers. You'll also get a brief introduction to merging, flattening, and file size, which are covered in detail in the next video.
  
  Managing Layers
  
  11:19
- Working with a multilayered Photoshop document gives you the flexibility you need to be creative in a productive way. However, more layers means bigger file sizes. Discover when and how to merge and flatten layers.
  
  Merging and Flattening Layers
  
  03:19
- Layer masks are an essential component of image editing. They are commonly used for merging images and limiting the effect of adjustment layers. Find out what layer masks are, how vector masks differ from pixel masks, and how to create layer masks.
  
  Understanding Layer Masks
  
  05:32
- Learn how to use basic layer-masking techniques to combine multiple images into a single composite image.
  
  Using Layer Masks
  
  05:14
- Photoshop provides a wide range of tools for adding creative effects to an image. Find out how it's done in this series of videos.
  
  Adding Creative Effects
  - Photoshop provides a number of special effects that can be applied to a layer's contents, such as drop shadows, glows, and bevels. Discover how creative you can get using layer styles.
    
    Applying a Layer Style
    
    05:15
  - After applying a layer style, learn how to save it so that you can reuse your custom style in other images.
    
    Saving a Custom Layer Style
    
    06:46
  - This is your introduction to the Filter Gallery, which provides a wide range of amazing filters for creating special effects. Learn how to apply a filter and combine multiple filters.
    
    Getting Creative with the Filter Gallery
    
    04:07
- Take your layers and masking skills to the next level with this series of real-world examples.
  
  Examples
  - Discover just how flexible Photoshop's Brush tool can be, while learning a valuable layering technique at the same time.
    
    Painting Special Effects on Layers
    
    07:34
  - Have fun constructing a puppet while learning the ins and outs of creating and transforming layers.
    
    Creating and Transforming Layers
    
    11:37
  - Learn how to combine a series of photographs into a single composite image, with everything in focus from the foreground to the background.
    
    Creating Images with Extended Depth of Field
    
    02:52
  - Often just the use of a simple layer mask can make a huge improvement to an image. Find out how you can combine two photographs together using different approaches to achieve the same effect.
    
    Basic Photo Merging with a Layer Mask
    
    04:03
  - Learn how to create cool edge effects around your photographs.
    
    Creating an Edge Effect
    
    06:17
  - Ever wonder how web buttons are made? Find out how to create a smooth-looking web button from scratch.
    
    Creating a Web Button
    
    11:26
This chapter teaches you the fine art of color correction and image retouching. Learn how to read a histogram, adjust tone and colors in an image, and retouch a photo using a variety of techniques.

Color Correction, Retouching, and Sharpening
- This is your introduction to color correction. Find out what it means to color-correct an image and become familiar with Photoshop's comprehensive set of color-correction tools.
  
  What Is Color Correction?
  
  05:30
- Gain a solid understanding of what the Histogram panel is and how it is used to guide your color-correction decisions.
  
  Reading a Histogram
  
  10:36
- Learn how to use the Levels adjustment to improve the tonal range of an image.
  
  Adjusting Tones with Levels
  
  05:12
- Find out how to remove a color cast from an image using the Levels adjustment and the Histogram panel to guide your decisions.
  
  Adjusting Color with Levels
  
  05:34
- Learn how to use the Curves adjustment to improve the tonal range of an image.
  
  Adjusting Tone with Curves
  
  06:25
- Learn how to color-correct an image like a pro using a Curves adjustment to precisely control the tonal range and color balance of an image.
  
  Adjusting Tone and Color with Curves
  
  08:57
- Layer masks play a pivotal role in color correction. It's important to know how to use them if you want to bring out the full potential of an image. Find out how you can use a layer mask to limit an adjustment you've made to an image.
  
  Limiting Adjustments with Layer Masks
  
  05:58
- Get an overview of a typical color-correction workflow and find out what's involved in each step along the way.
  
  Color Correction Workflow Overview
  
  17:19
- Learn a variety of photo-retouching techniques that you can use to significantly improve your images.
  
  Photo Retouching Techniques
  
  14:45
- Sharpening is the last step in a typical color-correction workflow. Learn how to use the Smart Sharpen and Unsharp Mask filters to sharpen your images.
  
  Sharpening an Image
  
  12:00
- Take your color-correction skills to the next level with this series of real-world examples.
  
  Examples
  - Learn how to use the Shadow/Highlight command, a very powerful and easy-to-use tool for correcting the tonality and lighting of an image.
    
    Adjusting with Shadow/Highlight
    
    05:47
  - Find out how to limit an adjustment you've made with a layer mask and the Gradient tool.
    
    Isolate an Adjustment with a Gradient
    
    03:55
This chapter teaches you the ins and outs of working with type in Photoshop. Learn how to add type to an image and format it using Photoshop's assortment of formatting tools. Discover the many ways of working creatively with type, from creating text on a path to applying special effects and filling type with an image.

Working with Type
- Type is used to enhance the message of an image. Sometimes it calls for attention and other times it evokes different emotions. Learn how to add type to an image and familiarize yourself with the various formatting controls.
  
  Adding Point Type
  
  14:11
- Learn how to create paragraph type and format it using Photoshop's various character- and paragraph- formatting controls.
  
  Adding Paragraph Type
  
  13:41
- It's possible to place type along any path that you create using the Pen tool or one of the shape tools. Discover how easy and fun it is to create type on a path.
  
  Creating Type on a Path
  
  10:37
- Learn how to bring a simple line of type to life by filling it with an image and applying a couple of layer effects to it.
  
  Filling Type with an Image
  
  09:05
- Discover all the creative type effects you can produce by applying multiple layer effects to a type layer.
  
  Applying Layer Styles to Type
  
  12:06
- Learn how to create dynamic graphics by applying warp effects to editable text layers.
  
  Applying Warp Effects
  
  08:21
This chapter covers a variety of topics, from optimizing images for print and the web and creating a photo gallery in Adobe Bridge to automating routine tasks in Photoshop. You'll also learn how to prepare an image to be used in a video project, and even create video and animations using Photoshop Extended.

Preparing, Saving, and Printing Images
- Learn how to optimize and save an image for commercial printing. Familiarize yourself with all the factors that need to be considered before saving an image and learn to identify the appropriate file formats for print.
  
  Preparing and Saving Images for Commercial Printing
  
  15:45
- Learn how to optimize and save an image for the web. Familiarize yourself with all the factors that need to be considered before saving an image and learn to identify the appropriate web file formats.
  
  Preparing and Saving Images for the Web
  
  08:52
- Learn how to use the web photo gallery feature in Adobe Bridge and see how easy it is to create an entire website to display your favorite images with just a few clicks of the mouse.
  
  Creating a Web Photo Gallery
  
  11:23
- Learn how to prepare and save an image for video. Familiarize yourself with all the factors that need to be considered before saving an image that will be used in a video and learn to identify the appropriate file formats.
  
  Preparing and Saving Images for Video
  
  09:05
- Learn how to use Photoshop Extended to edit video content and create sophisticated animations for broadcast, film, and interactive projects.
  
  Opening, Creating, and Exporting Video and Animations
  
  19:12
- Printing an image is one of the most exciting aspects of the image-editing process because you finally get to see the results of your creative work. Learn everything you need to successfully print an image from Photoshop.
  
  Printing Images
  
  12:08
- Recording actions and automating routine tasks saves a lot of time and makes performing repetitive tasks more efficient. Learn how to create an action and use the batch feature to run an action on a folder of images.
  
  Automating Photoshop with Actions
  
  13:36
Learn about the basic color-managed workflow.

Color Management
- This video compares and contrasts the RGB, CMYK, and LAB color spaces and gives you an overview of the different color spaces.
  
  Understanding Color Space
  
  06:27
- Color-managed workflows allow you to "soft-proof" a document on your monitor. This video gives you an overview of the entire process from beginning to end.
  
  Soft Proof
  
  07:18
- Photoshop normally assigns the color profile based on the settings in the Color Settings dialog box. In some cases, the profile needs to be switched manuallyfor instance, when preparing a document for a different output destination. This video shows how you can either convert the existing profile to another profile or assign a new profile to the document.
  
  Assigning and Converting Color Profiles
  
  05:39