Photoshop elements 6 for dummies / by Barbara Obermeier and Ted Padova.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Obermeier, Barbara, author.

Padova, Ted, author.

Series:

For dummies

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Adobe Photoshop elements.

Photography--Digital techniques.

Photography.

Computer graphics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xvi, 384 p. ) ill. (chiefly col.)

Edition:

1st edition

Place of Publication:

Hoboken, New Jersey : Wiley, 2008.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Photoshop Elements delivers the powerful image-editing tools digital photographers need to create high-quality images. Topics covered include establishing colour management settings, organising and managing photos, fixing flaws, correcting colour, adjusting contrast and clarity, and embellishing photos.

Want to get more fun from your photos? To edit and enhance your pictures, fix flaws, and create greeting cards or cool photo projects to share? What about turning out some really professional prints with simply stunning color? Photoshop Elements can handle it, and Photoshop Elements 6 For Dummies gets you up and running on Elements in a hurry. Photoshop Elements 6 is a reasonably priced, full-featured, powerful image-editing program for Windows (Adobe stopped supporting Elements for Mac with version 4.) This colorful guide helps you make the most of all its coolest features. You'll quickly get familiar with the work area and all the tools; be able to find, organize, and manage your images; correct common mistakes; and explore fun ways to share your photos. You'll discover how to: Acquire images from your camera or scanner Organize your files and photos you so can quickly find what you're looking for Crop and straighten pictures, fix exposure, and clean up dust and scratches Create sharp and colorful images for printing Correct color, contrast, and clarity Combine multiple images into creative collages Use filters to create different effects Turn your photos into slide shows, movie files, or Web-hosted images Elements has something for everyone, from beginning dabblers to serious photo hobbyists to professionals. With plenty of full-color illustrations that show what you can achieve, this friendly guide will help you use Elements to make the most of your digital photos. Find out how to get more fun from your photos Edit and enhance your pictures, fix flaws, create greeting cards or photo books, and more Photoshop Elements is a full-featured, powerful image-editing program, and this colorful guide helps you make the most of all its coolest features. You'll quickly get familiar with the work area; be able to find, organize, and manage your images; correct common mistakes; and explore fun ways to share your photos. Discover how to: Acquire images from your camera or scanner Organize and find photos fast Crop and straighten pictures Create sharp and colorful images for printing Correct color, contrast, and clarity Combine multiple images into creative collages

Contents:

Introduction. Part I: Getting Started. Chapter 1: Getting to Know the Work Area. Chapter 2: Getting Ready to Edit. Chapter 3: Working with Resolutions, Color Modes, and File Formats. Part II: Getting Organized. Chapter 4: Getting Your Images. Chapter 5: Viewing and Finding Your Images. Chapter 6: Organizing and Managing Your Photos. Part III: Selecting and Correcting Photos. Chapter 7: Making and Modifying Selections. Chapter 8: Working with Layers. Chapter 9: Simple Image Makeovers. Chapter 10: Correcting Contrast, Color, and Clarity. Part IV: Exploring Your Inner Artist. Chapter 11: Playing with Filters, Effects, Styles, and More. Chapter 12: Drawing and Painting. Chapter 13: Working with Type. Part V: Printing, Creating, and Sharing. Chapter 14: Getting It on Paper. Chapter 15: Showing It Onscreen. Chapter 16: Making Creations and Sharing. Part VI: The Part of Tens. Chapter 17: Ten Tips for Composing Better Photos. Chapter 18: Ten More Project Ideas. Index.

Notes:

"Your full color guide to making your photos look their best"--Cover.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781118052150

1118052153

OCLC:

646177100