1. Performing Image Surgery
Chapter 15
Performing Image Surgery

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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. Surgery Results
Before
After

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

9. Image Removal Methods

10. 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

11. Removed Imagery
Before
After

12. 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

13. 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?

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

15. Hue/Saturation Settings in Properties Panel

16. Brightness/Contrast Settings in Properties Panel

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

18. 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

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

20. 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

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