Performing Image Surgery Chapter 15 Performing Image Surgery

Chapter Lessons Delete unnecessary imagery Correct colors in an image Tweak an image

Understanding Realities Problem solving skills are required to evaluate and modify images Identify color problems to correct Determine which objects to keep and which to delete Modify objects to attain a specific look

Assessing a Situation Identify the tools available to modify images Evaluate an image to determine the changes required Identify the best method to use to make the changes

Delete Unnecessary Imagery Performing Surgery I Use selection tools to create separate layers Duplicate selected layers Change the background color Use eraser tools to eliminate unwanted imagery

Performing Surgery II Use eraser tools to remove dirt and smudges Add contrast or modify brightness Use the Liquify feature to modify selected areas Apply filters

Surgery Results Before After

Candles layer is copied before modifications are made Layers panel Candles layer is copied before modifications are made

Image Removal Methods

Removing Imagery Click the Magnetic Lasso tool on the Tools panel Drag the pointer around the image Click to close the selection when the “o” appears on the pointer Click Edit on the Menu bar, then click Clear

Removed Imagery Before After

Correct Colors in an Image Revitalizing an Image To make color-correcting adjustments: Click Image on the Menu bar Point to Adjustments Click the type of color adjustment required

Questions to Ask Before correcting colors in an image, ask the following questions: What’s lacking from the image? Is the problem composition or color-related? Are colors washed out or vibrant? Is color deficiency really a problem? Will changing the colors make the image look unnatural?

Correcting Colors Modify settings in the Color Balance dialog box Modify settings in the Brightness/Contrast dialog box

Hue/Saturation Settings in Properties Panel

Brightness/Contrast Settings in Properties Panel

Tweak an Image Use the Crop tool in the Tools panel Use cropped area settings to view how the image will appear after cropping

Cropping an Image Process Click the Crop tool on the Tools panel Drag the pointer around the area to retain Click the Commit current crop operation button

Cropped Area in an Image Darker area will be deleted after cropping

Adding Layer Styles Apply styles usually applied to type layers, such as Drop Shadow and Inner Shadow to image layers Select the layer to modify, then click the Add a layer style button on the Layers panel

Bevel and Emboss style added Style Added to a Layer Bevel and Emboss style added