Photoshop Workbook, The: Professional Retouching and Compositing Tips, Tricks, and Techniques, 1st edition

PART I: TECHNIQUES

Ch 1: Selections/Cut Outs

-       Blend If (Extracting Liquid and Other Tricky Elements)

-       Mastering the Pen Tool

-       Perfect Results with Refine Edge

-       Cut Out with the Overlay Blend Mode

-       Creative Uses of Brushes and Layer Masks

-       Tricks with Layer Styles (Inner Shadow, etc.)

-       Using Color Range

Ch 2: The Power of Grey

-       Adding Textures

-       How to Transform a Location

-       Non Destructive Dodging and Burning

-       Lens Flare

-       Faking Detail

-       Creating Dents and Making Abs

Ch 3: Lighting Effects

-       Simple Light Source

-       Neverending Lighting Rig

-       Gradient to Mimic Street Lighting, etc.

-       Light Beams / Sun Rays

-       Realistic Shadows (From the Sun; Under Feet/Objects)

Ch 4: Blend Mode Techniques

-       Compositing

-       Match Color (in Composites)

-       Adding Colored Highlights (Blend If)

-       Light Glow / Reflection

Ch 5: Special Effects

-       Thingies (i.e. Dust in Light Source for Realism)

-       Rain

-       Cartoon / Painterly Look

-       Debris

-       Wet Look

-       Snow

PART II: PROJECTS

Ch 6: Character Portrait (Editor Style)

Ch 7: Composite on Grey (Tough Guy Style)

Ch 8: Full Composite (Giraffe)

Ch 9: Lion, Witch, and Wardrobe

Ch 10: Flowers