Operation Manual

Last updated 12/5/2011

Chapter 1: What’s new

Companion apps for Photoshop 12.0.4 or later

Mix color swatches, select and manage Photoshop tools, and paint watercolor images using three iPad apps. See “Using

Adobe Color Lava” on page 7, “Using Adobe Nav” on page 4, and “Using Adobe Eazel” on page 9.

Easier interface management with live workspaces

Automatically store task-specific workspaces that reflect your workflow, and quickly switch between them. See “Save

and switch workspaces” on page 18.

Intelligent selection technology

Extract subjects from backgrounds more quickly and accurately, creating realistic composites. See “Refine selection

edges” on page 223.

Content-aware filling and healing

Easily remove image elements and replace them with content that seamlessly integrates into its surroundings. See

“Content-aware, pattern, or history fills” on page 321 and “Retouch with the Spot Healing Brush tool” on page 165.

HDR Pro

Apply greater tone-mapping power, creating high dynamic range images that range from photorealistic to surreal. Or

apply an HDR look to standard images with the HDR Toning adjustment. See

“Merge images to HDR” on page 80 and

“Adjust HDR toning” on page 136.

Extraordinary painting effects

Take advantage of realistic painting effects, mixing colors on the canvas and simulating bristles to produce results that

rival traditional painting media. See

“Paint with the Mixer Brush” on page 293 and “Bristle tip shape options” on

page 305.

Puppet Warp

Radically transform specific image areas, while anchoring others in place. See “Puppet Warp” on page 184.

Automated lens correction

Quickly fix distortion using installed profiles of popular lenses, or custom profiles of additional models. See “Correct

lens distortion and adjust perspective” on page 170.

Easy extrusions with 3D repoussé

Convert 2D text and artwork into 3D objects, and then extrude and inflate their surfaces. See “Create 3D repoussé

(Photoshop Extended)” on page 541.

Enhanced 3D performance, workflow, and materials

Quickly optimize performance with dedicated 3D preferences. Get faster previews and rendering with the improved

Adobe Ray Tracer engine. Apply materials interactively with Material Load and Drop tools. See

“3D panel overview

(Photoshop Extended)” on page 525 and “3D Materials settings (Photoshop Extended)” on page 529.