Photoshop Elements 9 for Windows

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Carlson, Jeff, Author.

Contributor:

Adobe Systems.

Series:

Visual quickstart guide Photoshop Elements 9 for Windows

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Adobe Photoshop elements.

Photography--Digital techniques.

Photography.

Image processing--Digital techniques.

Image processing.

Computer graphics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xv, 367 p.) : ill.

Edition:

1st edition

Other Title:

Visual quickstart guide

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] Peachpit Press 2010

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

With Photoshop Elements 9 for Windows: Visual QuickStart Guide, readers can start with a tour of the interface and image-editing basics, or they can look up specific tasks to learn just what they need to know. This task-based, visual reference guide uses step-by-step instructions and plenty of screenshots to show readers how to capture and import photos, reduce red eye, enhance color, work with layers, and much more. Coverage includes a complete run-down of the new features including: Content-Aware Healing Brush, Photomerge Style Match, Layer Masks, Guided Edit Mode presets, and new basic and advanced design modes for customizing photo creations. Both beginning and intermediate users will find everything they need here--in straightforward language and with readily accessible examples.

Contents:

Cover

Table of Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1 The Basics

Understanding the Work Area

Opening and Closing Files

Saving Files

Selecting Tools

Using the Options Bar

Working with Panels

Using the Zoom Tool

Moving Around in an Image

Using Multitouch Gestures

Accessing Photoshop.com

Chapter 2 The Organizer

Importing Images

Understanding the Organizer Work Area

Working in the Photo Browser

Displaying and Changing Information for Your Photos

Creating Keyword Tags

Using Keyword Tags to Sort and Identify Photos

Auto-Analyzing Photos

Using Face Recognition

Using Categories to Organize Tagged Photos

Using Albums to Arrange and Group Photos

Using Smart Albums

Reviewing Photos Full Screen

Finding Photos

Using Stacks to Organize Similar Photos

Using the Map

Using Catalogs to Store Your Photos

Backing Up Photos Online

Synchronizing Photos with Photoshop.com

Chapter 3 Creating and Managing Images

Understanding Resolution and Image Size

Creating a New Image

Changing Image Size and Resolution

Getting Information about Your Image

Arranging Windows

Arranging Multiple Views

Using Rulers

Setting Up the Grid

Chapter 4 Quick Fix Edits

Making Quick Fix Edits

Making Touch Up Edits

Chapter 5 Making Selections

About the Selection Tools

Using the Marquee Tools

Selecting Areas Using the Lasso Tools

Making Selections by Color

Using the Selection Brush Tool

Adjusting Selections

Softening the Edges of a Selection

Modifying Selection Borders

Chapter 6 Fixing and Retouching Photos

Cropping an Image

Straightening a Crooked Photo

Repairing Flaws and Imperfections

Applying Patterns

Sharpening Image Detail

Enhancing Image Detail

Blending with the Smudge Tool

Using the Tonal Adjustment Tools.

Erasing Backgrounds and Other Large Areas

Removing a Foreground Image from Its Background

Removing Objects from a Scene

Recomposing a Scene

Compositing Images

Merging Portions of Multiple Photos

Using the Smart Brush

Matching the Style of Another Image

Creating Panoramas

Correcting Red Eye

Chapter 7 Changing and Adjusting Colors

About Color Models and Color Modes

Converting to Black and White

Removing Color

About Tonal Correction

Adjusting Camera Raw Photos

Adjusting Levels Automatically

Adjusting Levels Manually

Adjusting Lighting

Adjusting Color

Replacing Color

Adding a Color Tint toanImage

Chapter 8 Working with Layers

Understanding Layers

Using the Layers Panel

Layer Basics

Changing the Layer Order

Managing Layers

Merging Layers

Converting and Duplicating Layers

Copying Layers Between Images

Transforming Layers

About Opacity and Blending Modes

Creating Clipping Masks

Using Layer Masks

Applying Effects with Layer Styles

The Style Settings Dialog

Making Color and Tonal Changes with Adjustment Layers

Using the Undo History Panel

Chapter 9 Filters and Effects

Using the Effects Panel

Applying Filters and Effects

Simulating Action with the Blur Filters

Distorting Images

Correcting Camera Distortion

Creating Lights and Shadows

Chapter 10 Painting and Drawing

About Bitmap Images and Vector Graphics

Filling Areas with Color

Filling Areas with a Gradient

Adding a Stroke to a Selection or Layer

Using the Brush Tool

Creating and Saving Custom Brushes

Creating Special Painting Effects

Erasing with Customizable Brush Shapes

Understanding Shapes

Drawing Basic Shapes

Transforming Shapes

Creating Custom Shapes

Using the Cookie Cutter Tool

Chapter 11 Working with Type.

Creating and Editing Text

Changing the Look of Your Type

Working with Vertical Text

Anti-aliasing Type

Warping Text

Creating Text Effects Using Type Masks

Applying Layer Styles to Type

Chapter 12 Preparing Images for the Web

Understanding Image Requirements for the Web

About the Save for Web Dialog

Optimizing an Image for the Web

Adjusting Optimization Settings

Making a Web Image Transparent

Previewing an Image

Chapter 13 Saving and Printing Images

Understanding File Formats

Setting Preferences for Saving Files

Formatting and Saving Multiple Images

Creating a Contact Sheet

Creating a Picture Package

Printing an Image

Ordering Prints

Chapter 14 Sharing Your Images

Making Your Own Slide Show

Creating an Online Album

Uploading to a Photo Sharing Service

Sending Images by E-mail

Appendix A: Editor Keyboard Shortcuts

Appendix B: Organizer Keyboard Shortcuts

Index.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

9786612885402

9780132563123

0132563126

9781282885400

1282885405

9780132563116

0132563118

OCLC:

1027158356