Join Julieanne Kost for an in-depth discussion in this video Understanding the Histogram, part of Photoshop CC 2017 Essential Training: The Basics.
- [Narrator] I've heard a lot of interesting conversations…about what makes a good or bad histogram.…The problem with judging a histogram is that a histogram…is simply a visual representation…of the tonal values in the image.…We can use the histogram…to see where the numeric values in an image fall,…which can be extremely helpful…when identifying areas in the image…that might've been clipped to be pure black or white,…which means that they have no detail in those areas,…and we can also use histograms…to see if we're making use…of all of the tonal values that are available,…in other words, if there are tonal values in the image…that extend across the entire dynamic range.…
So let's take a look at the histogram…for these three images.…Under the Window menu, I'll choose Histogram…and then I will undock it by just pulling it out…to the left hand side here…so that I can close the Navigator panel,…and then rearrange this…so that we can make it a little bit easier to see.…Now, I'll use the fly-out window…in order to change to Expanded View,…
Author
Julieanne Kost
Released
11/2/2016Julieanne Kost reviews the basics of digital imaging, from bit depth to image size, and shows how to use different Photoshop tools to crop and retouch photos, while always maintaining the highest-quality output. She shows the most efficient ways to perform common tasks, including working with layers, making selections, and masking. Along the way, you will learn the secrets of nondestructive editing using Smart Objects, and master features such as adjustment layers, blend modes, filters, and much more—increasing your productivity every step of the way.
- Opening files in Photoshop, Bridge, and Lightroom
- Arranging your workspace
- Modifying keyboard shortcuts
- Changing color mode, bit depth, and document size
- Cropping and straightening images
- Working with layers and layer masks
- Using brushes
- Making detailed selections
- Retouching
- Editing images with the Content-Aware tools
- Using blend modes
- Creating Smart Objects
- Using adjustment layers to change color, tone, contrast, and saturation
- Applying filters
Skill Level Beginner
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Introduction
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Welcome57s
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1. Opening Files
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Opening files from Lightroom5m 10s
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2. Documents and Navigation
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3. Customizing the Photoshop Interface
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Customizing the toolbar5m 22s
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4. Digital Image Essentials
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Understanding file formats7m 11s
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Understanding color space4m 59s
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Changing document size5m 28s
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Saving documents3m 45s
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5. Cropping, Straightening, and Adjusting Canvas Size
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Using the Crop tool5m 38s
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Cropping to the perfect size4m 30s
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Increasing canvas size5m 52s
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6. Layers
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Exploring layer basics7m 53s
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Working with layer groups6m 34s
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7. Color and Brush Essentials
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Color basics3m 2s
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Brush options6m 51s
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8. Working with Layer Masks
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9. Making Selections
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Combining selections4m 41s
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10. Local Pixel Editing and Retouching
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Using the Clone Stamp tool3m 42s
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11. Blend Mode Essentials
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12. Smart Object Essentials
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Smart Object basics4m 19s
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13. Essential Transformations
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14. Adjustment Layer Essentials
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15. Essential Filters
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Overview of filters1m 10s
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Sharpening images7m 26s
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Conclusion
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Next steps40s
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