PhotoShop CS3 for Screen Printers

PhotoShop CS3 for Screen Printers

by Joli Ballew
Released October 2007
Publisher(s): Jones & Bartlett Learning
ISBN: 9781449613020

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Book description


Companion CD contains logos, artwork, photos, and designs that demonstrate various techniques discussed in the book, along with project and exercise files!
Photoshop CS3 for Screen Printers details the features of Photoshop CS3 and explains how to utilize the software in print facilities. This book takes you through the process step-by-step with a number of projects relating specifically to the needs of screen printers that range from configuring settings and creating custom background colors to building images with layers and colorizing images.
Discover the impressive toolset Photoshop provides for creating and editing artwork.
Learn how to create images and logos best suited for screen printing and offset printing.
Find out how to perform color separations and print those separations using specialty films and vellums.
Understand the pros and cons of using spot color, sublimation, heat transfers, and other printing technologies.

Table of contents

  1. Book Cover
  2. Title
  3. Copyright
  4. Contents (1/3)
  5. Contents (2/3)
  6. Contents (3/3)
  7. Acknowledgments
  8. Introduction
  9. Part I: The Photoshop Interface
    1. Chapter 1 The Toolbox
      1. The Toolbox
        1. Selecting Tools
      2. The Available Tools (1/3)
      3. The Available Tools (2/3)
      4. The Available Tools (3/3)
        1. The Marquee Tools (M)
        2. The Lasso Tools (L)
        3. The Crop Tool (C)
        4. The Spot Healing Brush, Healing Brush, Patch, and Red Eye Tools (J)
        5. The Clone Stamp and Pattern Stamp Tools (S)
        6. The Eraser Tools (E)
        7. The Blur, Sharpen, and Smudge Tools (R)
        8. The Pen Tools (P)
        9. The Path Selection and Direct Selection Tools (A)
        10. The Notes Tools (N)
        11. The Hand Tool (H)
        12. The Move Tool (V)
        13. The Magic Wand and Quick Selection Tools (W)
        14. The Slice Tools (K)
        15. The Brush, Pencil, and Color Replacement Tools (B) Tools (B)
        16. The History Brush Tools (Y)
        17. The Gradient and Paint Bucket Tools (G)
        18. The Dodge, Burn, and Sponge Tools (O)
        19. The Type Tools (T)
        20. The Shape Tools (U)
        21. The Eyedropper, Color Sampler, Measure, and Count Tools (I)
        22. The Zoom Tool (Z)
        23. Additional Tools in the Toolbox
      5. Summary
    2. Chapter 2 The Menu Bar
      1. File
      2. Edit
      3. Image
      4. Layer
      5. Select
      6. Filter
      7. Analysis
      8. View
      9. Window
      10. Help
      11. Summary
    3. Chapter 3 The Palettes
      1. The Default Palettes (1/2)
      2. The Default Palettes (2/2)
        1. Navigator, Histogram, and Info Palettes
        2. Color, Swatches, and Styles Palettes
        3. Layers, Channels, and Paths Palettes
      3. Additional Palettes
        1. History and Actions Palettes
        2. Tool Presets Palette
        3. Brushes Palette
        4. Character and Paragraph Palettes
      4. Pop-up Palettes
      5. Moving, Adding, and Removing Palettes
        1. Moving the Palettes
        2. The Window Menu Options
        3. Docking the Palettes Together
        4. The Dock
        5. Saving the Workspace
      6. Palette Tips and Tricks
      7. Summary
    4. Chapter 4 The Options Bar
      1. Common Options from the Options Bar (1/4)
      2. Common Options from the Options Bar (2/4)
      3. Common Options from the Options Bar (3/4)
      4. Common Options from the Options Bar (4/4)
        1. Style
        2. Mode
        3. Brush
        4. Opacity
        5. Adding or Subtracting from a Selection or Shape
        6. Tool Presets
        7. Other Common Terms and Options
      5. The Dock
      6. Summary
    5. Chapter 5 Personalizing the Workspace
      1. Removing Items from the Workspace
        1. Docking Palettes
      2. Creating a Text-based Workspace
      3. Creating a Screen Printing Workspace
      4. Creating a Client-based Workspace
      5. Creating an Artist’s Workspace
      6. Editing Preferences
      7. Using the Preset Manager
      8. System Calibration
        1. Configuring Color Settings
      9. More about the Edit Menu
        1. Defining a Brush Preset
        2. Defining a Pattern
      10. Summary
    6. Chapter 6 Opening and Managing Files
      1. Opening Files
        1. Using File>Open
        2. Using File>Open As
        3. Using File>Browse
      2. Organizing Files (1/2)
      3. Organizing Files (2/2)
        1. Deleting
        2. Renaming
        3. Creating Folders
        4. Moving
      4. Getting Information about a File or an Image
      5. Additional Adobe Bridge Options
        1. The Interface
      6. Summary
  10. Part II: Creating Artwork and Logos
    1. Chapter 7 Getting Creative
      1. Coming Up with Ideas
        1. Understand What the Client Wants
        2. Working with a Client Disk
      2. Basic Tools and Commands (1/2)
      3. Basic Tools and Commands (2/2)
        1. The Paint Bucket Tool
        2. Common Image Commands
        3. Common Edit Commands
      4. Experimenting with Brushes (1/2)
      5. Experimenting with Brushes (2/2)
        1. The Brush Tool
        2. The Pencil Tool
        3. The History Brush
        4. The Art History Brush
      6. Using Color and Design Wisely
        1. About the Images in This Chapter
        2. When Colors Don’t Touch
        3. When Spot Colors Touch
        4. When Colors Blend, Process Color, Fake Process Color, and Indexed Color
      7. Summary
    2. Chapter 8 Using the Shape Tools
      1. Rectangle Tool
        1. More about Rectangles
      2. Options Common to All Tools
      3. Ellipse Tool
      4. Polygon Tool
      5. Line Tool
      6. Custom Shape Tool
      7. Summary
    3. Chapter 9 Working with Text and Numbers
      1. Adding Text (1/3)
      2. Adding Text (2/3)
      3. Adding Text (3/3)
        1. Using the Horizontal and Vertical Type Tools
        2. Using the Type Mask Tools
        3. Additional Options from the Options Bar
        4. Working with Chinese, Japanese, and Korean Type
        5. Typing in Paragraph Form
      4. Editing Type (1/2)
      5. Editing Type (2/2)
        1. Moving Type
        2. Changing Font Color, Style, and Size
        3. Working with Multiple Type Layers
        4. Converting Type to a Shape
        5. Rotating Type
        6. Fractional Character Widths
        7. Checking Spelling
        8. Rasterizing Type Layers
      6. Text Palettes
        1. The Character Palette
        2. The Paragraph Palette
      7. Molding Text to Fit an Underlying Shape
      8. Using the Actions Palette to Add Text Effects
      9. Working with Numbers
      10. Summary
    4. Chapter 10 Erasing
      1. The Eraser Tool (1/2)
      2. The Eraser Tool (2/2)
      3. The Background Eraser Tool
        1. Words You’ll Need to Know
        2. Using the Background Eraser
      4. The Magic Eraser Tool
      5. The Auto Erase Option
      6. The History Brush Tool
      7. Summary
    5. Chapter 11 Working with Colors—An Introduction
      1. Foreground and Background Colors (1/2)
      2. Foreground and Background Colors (2/2)
        1. The Eyedropper
        2. The Color Sampler
        3. The Info Palette
      3. Color Modes and Models
        1. RGB Mode
        2. CMYK Mode
        3. Additional Modes
      4. Introduction to Spot Color
      5. Introduction to Indexed Color
      6. Introduction to Process Color
      7. Introduction to the Curves Dialog Box
        1. Final Thoughts about the Curves Dialog Box
      8. Summary
    6. Chapter 12 Layer Basics
      1. What Are Layers?
        1. Viewing Layers in the Layers Palette
      2. Chapter Project: Building an Image Using Layers (1/3)
      3. Chapter Project: Building an Image Using Layers (2/3)
      4. Chapter Project: Building an Image Using Layers (3/3)
        1. Using the Selection Tools
        2. Creating Backgrounds
        3. Transforming Layer Images
        4. Adding Text
        5. Increasing the Canvas Size
        6. Creating Edges
        7. Flattening Layers
        8. Preparing for Output
      5. Summary
  11. Part III: Working with Client Files
    1. Chapter 13 Acquiring Files from Disks
      1. When a Client Brings a Disk
        1. Virus Protection
        2. Proprietary File Formats
        3. Scanned Artwork
        4. Resolution by the Inch
        5. What to Ask For
        6. Switching to RGB
      2. Opening the File
        1. Using File>Open
        2. Using File>Open As
        3. Using File>Open Recent
        4. Using File>Import
      3. Working with E-mailed Artwork
        1. Saving the File
      4. Acquiring a File from a Workgroup
      5. File Types and Limitations
        1. PSD Files
        2. EPS Files
        3. EPS DCS2 Files
        4. BMP Files
        5. TIFF Files
        6. JPEG Files
        7. GIF Files
        8. PDF Files
      6. Summary
    2. Chapter 14 Acquiring Files from Scanners
      1. Understanding Scanner Terminology
        1. Configuration Options
        2. Abbreviations and Proper Names
      2. Configuring the Scanner
        1. So Now What?
        2. Creating a Curve
      3. Tips for Scanning a Photo or Line Art
      4. Pixelation, File Size, and Other Drawbacks
        1. Solutions
      5. Summary
    3. Chapter 15 Acquiring Files from Digital Cameras
      1. Acquiring the Photo
        1. Using File>Import
        2. Using File>Open
        3. Using the Camera’s Software or Your Operating System
        4. Troubleshooting
      2. Creating a Contact Sheet
      3. Resizing an Image
        1. Using File>Scripts>Image Processor
      4. Adding File Information
        1. Using File>File Info
      5. Creating Your Own Digital Camera Library
      6. Summary
    4. Chapter 16 Working with Photos and Making Selections
      1. Basic Color Correction (1/3)
      2. Basic Color Correction (2/3)
      3. Basic Color Correction (3/3)
        1. Using Automatic Adjustments
        2. Using Manual Adjustments
        3. Using Unsharp Mask
        4. The Curves Tool Revisited
      4. Selections with the Magic Wand Tool
        1. Understanding the Options in the Options Bar
        2. Using the Magic Wand Tool
      5. Selections with the Lasso Tools (1/2)
      6. Selections with the Lasso Tools (2/2)
        1. The Lasso Tool
        2. The Magnetic Lasso Tool
        3. The Polygonal Lasso Tool
      7. Summary
    5. Chapter 17 Heat Transfers and Sublimation
      1. Heat Transfers
        1. How Photoshop Plays a Role
      2. Sublimation
        1. How Photoshop Plays a Role
      3. Summary
  12. Part IV: More Tools
    1. Chapter 18 Cloning and Correction Tools
      1. The Clone Stamp Tool
        1. The Options Bar
        2. Tips
      2. The Pattern Stamp Tool (1/2)
      3. The Pattern Stamp Tool (2/2)
        1. The Options Bar
        2. Matching Patterns
        3. Tips
      4. The Healing Brush Tool
        1. Tips
      5. The Patch Tool
      6. Summary
    2. Chapter 19 Working with Third-Party Clip Art
      1. Obtaining Clip Art
        1. Purchase from a Computer Store
        2. Get Clip Art Free from the Web
        3. Clip Art Subscriptions
      2. How to Use Clip Art (1/2)
      3. How to Use Clip Art (2/2)
        1. Using the Place Command
      4. What about Copyrights?
        1. Free Clip Art
        2. Purchased Clip Art
        3. Limited-Distribution Artwork
      5. Summary
    3. Chapter 20 Special Effects
      1. Using Filters (1/3)
      2. Using Filters (2/3)
      3. Using Filters (3/3)
        1. Artistic Filters
        2. Other Filters
        3. Extract
        4. Liquify
        5. The Fade Command
      4. Blending Modes
        1. Blending Mode Options
        2. Applying a Blending Mode to a Layer
      5. Using the Gradient Tool
        1. Gradient Styles
        2. Applying a Gradient
      6. Tips for Good Special Effects
      7. Summary
    4. Chapter 21 Pens, Paths, and Masks
      1. Using the Pen Tools (1/2)
      2. Using the Pen Tools (2/2)
        1. What Is a Path?
        2. Options Bar Choices
        3. Drawing a Path
        4. Editing (Adjusting) a Path
        5. Multiple Segments, Closed Paths, and Curves
        6. Converting Paths to Selection Borders, Adding and Subtracting Anchor Points, and Other Important Features
      3. What Are Masks?
        1. Using Vector Masks
        2. Using Layer Masks
      4. Summary
  13. Part V: Color Separations
    1. Chapter 22 Spot Color Separations
      1. Building Your Own Design
      2. Prepare Photoshop
      3. Prepare the Image
      4. About Pantone Colors
      5. Alpha Channels
        1. Getting to Know the Channels Palette
      6. Performing Spot Color Separations (1/3)
      7. Performing Spot Color Separations (2/3)
      8. Performing Spot Color Separations (3/3)
        1. Printing Spot Color Separations
      9. Summary
    2. Chapter 23 Process Color Separations
      1. Before Starting This Chapter
      2. Chapter Project Part I: Prepare the Image
        1. Clean Up the Image
        2. Text and Borders
      3. Chapter Project Part II: Perform the Separation
      4. Chapter Project Part III: Correct Color
        1. Working with Colors
      5. Chapter Project Part IV: Additional Techniques
        1. Create a Spot Color Channel
        2. View the Final Separation
      6. Working with Vector Type Layers (1/2)
      7. Working with Vector Type Layers (2/2)
        1. Add the Type
        2. Convert to CMYK and Test the Output
        3. Include the Type in a Spot Color Channel
      8. Summary
    3. Chapter 24 Indexed Color Separations
      1. Indexed Color Explained
      2. Choosing Your Colors
      3. Zooming in on Indexing
      4. Chapter Project: Perform an IndexedColor Separation (1/2)
      5. Chapter Project: Perform an IndexedColor Separation (2/2)
        1. Changing the Mode
        2. Choosing the Colors
        3. Looking at the Image
        4. Creating Channels
        5. Repeat for Each Channel and Color
      6. Summary
    4. Chapter 25 Simulated Process Color Separations
      1. Preparations
      2. Chapter Project: Simulated Process Color Separations (1/2)
      3. Chapter Project: Simulated Process Color Separations (2/2)
        1. Create an Underbase Plate
        2. Create a Highlight White Plate
        3. Select the Main Colors
        4. Choose the Remaining Colors
        5. Make a Shirt Color Channel
        6. Drag the Underbase and White Plate to the Original File
        7. View in Print Order
      4. Summary
    5. Chapter 26 More about Color Separations
      1. Color Gamuts
        1. RGB
        2. CMYK
        3. How Basic Colors are Created from Process Inks
        4. Out of Gamut
        5. ICC Profiles
      2. Halftone Screens
      3. Dot Gain and Loss
        1. Correcting Dot Gain Problems
      4. Selective Color Correction Techniques
      5. Color Settings
        1. Undercolor Removal (UCR)
        2. Gray Component Replacement (GCR)
        3. Black Generation
        4. Undercolor Addition (UCA)
      6. DCS 2.0
      7. Resolutions
        1. Image Resolution
        2. Printer Resolution
        3. Screen Resolution and Frequency
        4. Mesh Count
        5. Moiré
      8. PostScript
      9. Summary
  14. Part VI: Printing
    1. Chapter 27 Page Setup and Print Dialog Boxes
      1. Exploring the Print Dialog Box
        1. Previewing the Image
        2. Position
        3. Scaled Print Size
      2. The Print Dialog Box Output Options
        1. The Background Button
        2. The Border Button
        3. The Bleed Button
        4. The Screen Button
        5. The Transfer Button
        6. Interpolation
        7. Printing Marks Options
      3. The Print Dialog Box Color Management Options
      4. Exploring the Page Setup Dialog Box
        1. Paper, Source, Orientation, and More
      5. The Print Size Command
      6. Summary
    2. Chapter 28 Specialty Papers
      1. Vellums
        1. Problems with Vellum
      2. Film and Laser Acetate
        1. Inkjet Films
        2. Polyester-based Film for Laser Printers
        3. Capillary Direct Film
        4. Laser Acetate
      3. Service Bureaus
      4. Summary
    3. Chapter 29 Printing Color Separations
      1. Double-check the Color Settings
      2. Printing True Spot Color Separations
      3. Printing Process Color Separations
        1. Prepare the Image
        2. Output the Image
      4. Printing Spot Color Separations with Tints, Gradients, and Highlights
        1. Printing Spot Colors with Gradients
      5. Printing Indexed Color Separations
      6. Printing Simulated Process ColorSeparations
      7. Summary
    4. Chapter 30 Specialty Printing
      1. Printing Heat Transfers
        1. Heat Transfer Papers and Inks
        2. Printing from Photoshop
      2. Printing Sublimation
        1. Sublimation Papers and Inks
        2. Printing from Photoshop
      3. CAD Cutters
        1. CAD Cutting Films and Inks
        2. Printing from Photoshop
      4. Printing Numbers
        1. Use Heat Transfers and Sublimation
        2. Purchase Paper Stencils
        3. Employ a Stenciling System
        4. Use Vinyl Numbers (CAD Cutting)
      5. Summary
  15. Glossary (1/5)
  16. Glossary (2/5)
  17. Glossary (3/5)
  18. Glossary (4/5)
  19. Glossary (5/5)
  20. Index (1/3)
  21. Index (2/3)
  22. Index (3/3)

Product information

  • Title: PhotoShop CS3 for Screen Printers
  • Author(s): Joli Ballew
  • Release date: October 2007
  • Publisher(s): Jones & Bartlett Learning
  • ISBN: 9781449613020