Photoshop elements 8 all-in-one for dummies / by Barbara Obermeier and Ted Padova.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Obermeier, Barbara.

Contributor:

Padova, Ted.

Series:

--For dummies.

--For dummies

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Adobe Photoshop elements.

Image processing--Digital techniques.

Image processing.

Photography--Digital techniques.

Photography.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (659 p.)

Other Title:

Photoshop Elements eight

Photoshop Elements 8 for dummies

Place of Publication:

Hoboken, NJ : Wiley, c2010.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Improve your photos with the exciting new version of Photoshop Elements Photoshop Elements has come a long way from its early days as Photoshop's low-end cousin. Now a feature-rich editing program popular with professionals as well as hobbyist photographers, Elements boasts versatile tools and capabilities. With these self-contained minibooks, you'll learn to make the most of every feature of Photoshop Elements 8. You'll get started by setting up your Elements environment and learn how to launch, navigate, and personalize the program. You'll then gradually progress to working with C

Contents:

Photoshop® Elements 8 ALL-IN-ONE FOR DUMMIES®; About the Authors; Dedication; Authors' Acknowledgments; Contents at a Glance; Table of Contents; Introduction; Book I: Introducing Elements; Chapter 1: Examining the Elements Environment; Launching Elements; Changing Workspaces; Moving through the Menu Bar; Using Context Menus; Selecting Settings in the Options Bar; Playing with Panels; Using the Project Bin; Getting Productive with Shortcuts; Finding Help When You Need It; Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Tools; Examining the Tools Panel; Getting to Know the Tools

Introducing the Automation ToolsChapter 3: Viewing and Navigating Images; Looking at the Image Window; Zooming In and Out of Image Windows; Cruising with the Navigator Panel; Using the Grids and Guides; Using the Info Panel; Working with Your Content; Chapter 4: Setting Your Preferences; Understanding Preferences; Setting Edit Full Mode Preferences; Setting Up the Organizing Environment (Windows); Setting Adobe Bridge Preferences; Book II: Elements Fundamentals; Chapter 1: Acquiring, Saving, and Exporting Images; Getting Images from Your Camera; Getting Images from Your Card Reader

Using the Photoshop Elements DownloaderUsing the AutoPlay Wizard (Windows); Scanning Images; Phoning In Your Images; Getting Files from Folders; Opening an Image in Edit Full Mode; Creating a New Image; Converting Clipboard Data to Images; Saving Files; Batch Processing Files; Adding Pages; Closing and Quitting; Chapter 2: Working in the Organizer; Cataloging Files; Sorting Images; Using Search Options; Organizing and Managing in the Organizer; Creating Albums; Hiding Files That Get in the Way; Protecting Your Assets; Chapter 3: Working in Adobe Bridge; Looking at the Adobe Bridge Workspace

Sorting Your PhotosOrganizing Your Pictures; Stack 'Em Up; Creating Slide Shows; Outputting Files; Book III: Image Essentials; Chapter 1: Specifying Resolution and Changing Image Sizing; Examining Images Closely; Using the Image Size Command; Using the Scale Command; Choosing a Resolution for Print or Screen; Changing the Canvas Size; Chapter 2: Choosing Color Modes and File Formats; Selecting a Color Mode; Converting Color Modes and Profiles; Using the Proper File Format; Chapter 3: Working with Camera Raw; Understanding Camera Raw; Opening Camera Raw Files; Saving Your Edits

Chapter 4: Using and Managing ColorDealing with Foreground and Background Colors; Defining Color; Understanding Color Management Essentials; Establishing Your Color Settings; Understanding How Profiles Work; Chapter 5: Time Travel - Undoing in Elements; Undoing What's Done with the Undo Command; Reverting to What's Saved; Working with the Almighty Undo History Panel; Book IV: Selections; Chapter 1: Making Selections; Defining Selections; Selecting a Rectangular or Elliptical Area; Freeform Selecting with the Lasso Tools; Performing Wand Wizardry; Painting with the Selection Brush

Saving Time with the Quick Selection Tool

Notes:

"9 books in 1."

Includes index.

ISBN:

0-470-59447-0

0-470-59445-4

OCLC:

552910604