Photoshop elements 2 : for Windows and Macintosh / Craig Hoeschen and Christopher Dahl.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hoeschen, Craig.

Contributor:

Dahl, Christopher.

Series:

Visual quickstart guide

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Adobe Photoshop elements.

Computer graphics.

Photography--Digital techniques.

Photography.

Physical Description:

xx, 401 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm.

Other Title:

Photoshop Elements for Windows & Macintosh

Place of Publication:

Berkeley, CA : Peachpit Press, [2003]

Contents:

Understanding the Work Area 2

Browsing, Opening, and Closing Files 6

Saving Files 13

Selecting Tools 15

Using the Options and Shortcuts Bars 17

Working with Palettes 19

Using the Zoom Tool 24

Moving the View Area 27

Using the Hints Palette 29

Selecting Recipes from the How To Palette 30

Using the Help System 31

Chapter 2 Creating and Managing Images 33

Understanding Resolution and Image Size 34

Creating a New Image 37

Importing Images from Cameras and Scanners 39

Changing Image Size and Resolution 45

Getting Information About Your Image 49

Opening and Arranging Multiple Views 52

Using Rulers 54

Setting Up the Grid 56

Chapter 3 Changing and Adjusting Colors 59

About Computers and Color Models 60

Working with Color Modes 61

Changing Color Modes 64

Managing Color 70

About Tonal Correction 75

Adjusting Levels Automatically 77

Adjusting Levels Manually 79

Lighting Your Image 81

Removing Color Cast 83

Replacing Color 85

Chapter 4 Making Selections 89

About the Selection Tools 90

Using the Marquee Tools 93

Selecting Areas with the Lasso Tools 96

Using the Selection Brush Tool 100

Making Selections by Color 104

Adjusting Selections 108

Softening the Edges of a Selection 111

Modifying Selection Borders 113

Chapter 5 Working with Layers 115

Understanding Layers 116

Using the Layers Palette 117

Layer Basics 119

Changing the Layer Order 122

Managing Layers 124

Merging Layers 127

Converting and Duplicating Layers 130

Copying Layers Between Images 134

About Opacity and Blending Modes 136

Creating Masking Effects with Layer Groups 139

Applying Effects with Layer Styles 141

Making Color and Tonal Changes with Adjustment Layers 146

Using the Undo History Palette 148

Chapter 6 Fixing and Retouching Photos 151

Cropping an Image 152

Straightening an Image 155

Using the Clone Stamp Tool 157

Applying Patterns 160

Correcting Red Eye 164

Sharpening Image Detail 166

Enhancing Image Detail 168

Blending Image Elements with the Smudge Tool 170

Using the Tonal Adjustment Tools 171

Removing Color 174

Adding a Color Tint to an Image 176

Chapter 7 Filters and Effects 179

Using the Filters and Effects Palettes 180

Applying Filters and Effects 184

Filter Gallery 189

Effects Gallery 196

Simulating Action with the Blur Filters 199

Distorting Images 204

Creating Lights and Shadows 208

Using Textures 214

Creating Your Own Filters 218

Chapter 8 Painting and Drawing 221

About Bitmap Images and Vector Graphics 222

Filling Areas with Color 223

Filling Areas with a Gradient 227

Creating and Saving Custom Gradients 229

Adding a Stroke to a Selection or Layer 235

Using the Brush Tool 238

Creating and Saving Custom Brushes 241

Creating Special Painting Effects 247

Erasing with Customizable Brush Shapes 249

Erasing Backgrounds and Other Large Areas 251

Understanding Shapes 254

Drawing Basic Shapes 255

Transforming Shapes 258

Creating Custom Shapes 262

Chapter 9 Working with Type 269

Creating and Editing Text 270

Changing the Look of Your Type 274

Working with Vertical Text 279

Anti-aliasing Type 281

Warping Text 282

Warping Text Style Gallery 284

Creating Text Effects with Type Masks 285

Applying Layer Styles to Type 288

Text Layer Style Gallery 289

Chapter 10 Preparing Images for the Web 291

Understanding Image Requirements for the Web 292

About the Save for Web Dialog Box 293

Optimizing an Image for the Web 294

Adjusting Optimization Settings 297

Making a Web Image Transparent 304

Previewing an Image 308

Sending Images by E-mail 310

Chapter 11 Saving and Printing Images 313

Understanding File Formats 314

Setting Preferences for Saving Files 320

Formating and Saving Multiple Images Automatically 323

Cataloging Your Images 328

Creating a Photographer's Picture Package 331

Setting Up Your Computer for Printing 334

Preparing an Image for Printing 337

Setting Additional Printing Options 340

Printing an Image 342

Using Online Photo Services 344

Chapter 12 Creative Techniques 347

Creating Panoramas 348

Making Your Own Slideshow 359

About Web Photo Galleries 364

Creating Animated GIFs 370

Compositing Images 377

Appendix A Keyboard Shortcuts 385.

Notes:

Includes index.

ISBN:

020179974X

OCLC:

50740016