6 The Professional Photoshop Book
Contents
8 15 insider secrets for
industry success
We look at the secrets of success with
inspiring advice from the pros
16 Pro tips for mastering colour
Take complete control of your colours with
histograms and more
30 20 tips for flawless
photo edits
Photoshop experts reveal their tips to help
you enhance photo-based artwork
40 Improve your masking skills
Explore a variety of masking techniques to
create a Mage's mask
46 Retouch with more realism
Learn how to retouch a natural and fresh-
looking beauty piece
52 Create a double
exposure effect
Mix multiple images using blend modes
and masks
58 Create shining skin effects
Augment a model with a metallic sheen
using filters
64 Combine photos like a pro
Learn the essentials of compositing
an illustration
74 Create a flying effect
Learn how to effectively and believably
create a levitation or flying effect
Design tips
and advice
from the
pros
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80 Combine 3D and photos
Create your own creature in Blender and
insert it into a photo for a realistic look
86 Master lighting
in composites
Use professional lighting techniques to
perfect your composites
94 Paint like a pro
Learn the skills you need for professional
digital painting in Photoshop
104 Control tone and colour
in scenes
Paint a whimsical landscape using the
power of line, value and colour
Photo manipulation Digital painting
Photo editing