This is the only reference book for relevant methods in Photoshop specific to scientific researchers. The book also covers the best procedures for capturing and outputting images, as well as how to prepare images for inclusion in Acrobat and PowerPoint documents in easy-to-follow language. The opening section of the book discusses the ethical issues involved in processing images through Photoshop, which should be the goal in every workgroup, and what must be taught to all students as part of their research training. The book also teaches the best methods for getting great images through a variety of microscopes, and how to set up your computer so that your images are represnted accurately onscreen. Basic image-editing techniques in Photoshop are covered, as well as more advanced techniques of particular interest to scientists. Some of these include stitching images together, correcting for uneven illumination, saving a history of processing steps, and removing dust and scratches from images of electrophoretic samples. Separate sections of the book cover taking measurements from samples in Photoshop, separating features of interest from the background of an image, and creating stereo images. The preparation of images for output to a number of different devices, including printers of various types, video, PDF, projectors, and Web sites is also covered. The text also includes flowcharts and tables illustrating procedures and mathematical functions.

I have recently begun working on my PhD and I am extremely new to the area of scientific imaging, which at times I find extremely challenging since most of the information available is often centered on extensive mathematical discussions. I felt compelled to write you because your book provides one of the most clear and informative discussions pertaining to scientific imaging I have ever seen."--  Neil M. Fournier, Department of Psychology, University of Saskatchewan

Adobe Photoshop is one of the more powerful tools available to scientists today. It is indispensable in the preparation of digital images of specimens for measurement, especially for separating relevant features from background detail. Scientific Imaging with Photoshop is the authoritative guide to the use of Photoshop in scientific research, with a special emphasis on the ethical ramifications of the use of image-enhancement software to extract data from digital images. Beginning Photoshop users will benefit from its tutorials in the basics of image processing, and more sophisticated users will appreciate the sections on automating Photoshop operations with actions. In addition, the book lays out procedures in straightforward language for acquiring digital images as well as outputting processed images in digital and hard-copy formats.

Scientific Imaging with Photoshop provides all this and more:

• Little-known methods separating features of interest from the background for subsequent quantification

• How to make dense colors and subtle visual detail reproduce properly in publication

• Correct Photoshop methods and techniques for all user levels

• Procedures that are usable in legacy versions of Photoshop as well as Photoshop Elements and Photoshop Extended