Photoshop CS6 is truly amazing but it can also be overwhelming if you're just getting started. This book makes learning Photoshop a breeze by explaining things in a friendly conversational style
- without technical jargon. After a thorough introduction to the program you'll delve deep into Photoshop's secrets with expert tips & practical advice you can use every day. The important stuff you need to know: Learn your way around. Get a guided tour of Photoshop's beautiful new workspace. Unlock the magic. Discover the most practical ways to use layers channels masks paths & other tools. Fine-tune your images. Learn techniques for cropping retouching & combining photos. Play with color. Drain change & add color; & create gorgeous black-&-whites & duotones. Be artistic. Create original illustrations & paintings use text & filters effectively & edit video clips. Share your work. Produce great-looking images for print & the Web. Work smarter & faster. Automate common chores & install plug-ins for complex tasks.
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This book breaks new ground by doing something for digital photographers that s never been done before-it cuts through the bull & shows you exactly how to do it." It s not a bunch of theory; it doesn t challenge you to come up with your own settings or figure things out on your own. Instead it does something that virtually no other Elements book has ever done-it tells you flat-out which settings to use when to use them & why. If you re looking for one of those "tell-me-everything-about-the-Unsharp-Mask-filter" books this isn t it. You can grab any other Elements book on the shelf because they all do that. Instead this book gives you the inside tips & tricks of the trade for organizing correcting editing sharpening retouching & printing your photos like a pro. You ll be absolutely amazed at how easy & effective these techniques are-once you know the secrets. LEARN HOW THE PROS DO IT Each year we train thousands of digital photographers & almost without exception they have the same questions & face the same problems-that s exactly what we cover in this book. You ll learn: * The real secrets of how the pros retouch portraits * How to color correct any photo without breaking a sweat (you ll be amazed at how the pros do it!) * How to use Camera Raw for processing not only RAW photos but JPEGs & TIFFs too! (And you ll learn why so many pros like it best-because it s faster & easier) * The sharpening techniques the pros really use (there s an entire chapter just on this!) * How to deal with common digital camera image problems including removing noise & avoiding halos * The most requested photographic special effects & much more! THE BOOK S SECRET WEAPON Although Elements 10 offers some digital photography features that Photoshop CS5 doesn t offer there are plenty of features that Photoshop CS5 has that Elements 10 still doesn t have (things like paths Channel Mixer etc.). But in this book you ll learn some slick workarounds cheats & some fairly ingenious ways to replicate many of those Photoshop features from right within Elements. Plus since this book is designed for photographers it doesn t waste your time talking about how to frame a shot set your exposure etc. & there s no talk about which camera or printer to buy. It s all Elements step by step cover to cover in the only book of its kind & you re gonna love it!" ...

Perfect your photos & images with this focused" guide to the latest version of Photoshop Elements For most of us the professional-level Photoshop is overkill for our needs. Amateur photographers & photo enthusiasts turn to Photoshop Elements for a powerful but simpler way to edit & retouch their snapshots. Photoshop Elements 10 For Dummies fully updated & revised for the latest release of this software product helps you navigate Elements to create edit fix share & organize the high-quality images you desire. Full color pages bring the techniques to life & make taking great photos fun & easy. Introduces you to the work area Shows you how to upload images to your computer Reviews ways to view find organize & manage your photos Details how to modify your photos to your specifications Distills working with layers contrast color clarity filter effects styles & type Explains how to print your creations create a slide show & optimize images for the web Written by veteran digital imaging & print authors Barbara Obermeier & Ted Padova this handy reference is a highly readable & enjoyable way to learn this powerful image editing application." ...

Discover everything you want to know about Photoshop Elements 10 in this easy to use guide from the most essential tasks that you'll want to perform to solving the most common problems you'll encounter. Photoshop Elements 10 In Simple Stepscovers every practical aspect of using Photoshop Elements on your PC or laptop; from understanding the user interface & essential tools to basic retouching & adjusting of photographs to advanced techniques using filters layers & special effects through to organizing & sharing your photographs. This book is filled with easy to understand practical tasks that will help you to achieve immediate results. This series of vibrant books will teach you exactly what you need to know using * A friendly visual approach * Easy-to-understand language * Practical hands-on tasks * Full-colour large format screenshots To build your confidence & help you to get the most out of your computer practical hints tips & shortcuts feature on every page: ALERT!-- Explains & provides practical solutions to the most commonly encountered problems HOT TIPS-- Time & effort saving shortcuts SEE ALSO...- Points you to other related tasks & information DID YOU KNOW? -- Additional features to explore WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? -- Jargon & technical terms explained in plain English ...

Bring out the best in your images with the latest version of Photoshop Elements Photoshop Elements is the top selling consumer photo editing software & Adobe continues to add innovative features that allow digital photo enthusiasts to do it all. This value-packed reference combines nine content-rich minibooks in one complete package. User-friendly & detailed it covers the key features & tools that beginner & experienced users need to create high-quality images for print e-mail & the web using the latest release of Photoshop Elements: Photoshop Elements 11. Presented in full color this resource goes beyond the basics of the application & is undoubtedly the most comprehensive Elements book on the market. Explores filters effects styles & distortions Shows you how to enhance your images by painting drawing & typing Walks you through working with layers & masks Details ways to retouch & enhance your photos Checks out the toolbox options & other essential menus Fantastic photos & interesting images are just a click away with Photoshop Elements 11 All-in-One For Dummies! ...

Better photos are a breeze with the latest version of Photoshop Elements & Dummies Amateur photographers & photo enthusiasts turn to Photoshop Elements for a powerful but simpler way to edit & retouch their snapshots. Photoshop Elements 11 For Dummies is the perfect guide for helping every shutterbug add a touch of creativity to their images. Learn how to find your way around the Elements interface & its new features; create edit fix & organize your photos; add type & interesting effects to your images; & share them with the world. Full color pages bring the techniques to life & make taking great photos fun & easy. Introduces you to the tools menus options & work area Shows you how to import & upload images Reviews ways to view find organize & manage your photos Details how to modify your photos to your specifications Distills working with layers contrast color clarity filter effects styles & type Explains how to print your creations create a slide show & optimize images for the web Whatever you want your images to be the skys the limit with Photoshop Elements 11 For Dummies close at h&. ...

Get the most out of Photoshop Elements 11 with this simplified guide If you already understand the basics of Photoshop Elements & are eager try out some unique tips & techniques then you'll love this collection of 100 must-know tips & tricks. Two-page tutorials full-color screen shots & step-by-step instructions make it easy to see & follow the directions helping you to get the very most from this top-selling image-editing software. This guide gets you up to speed on Photoshop Elements 11 & helps you expand your skill set with these best practices for getting the most out of the new version. Shares innovative techniques & unique tips for using the newest & coolest features found in the new Photoshop Elements 11 Explains techniques best practices & creative ways to transform your digital images from everyday to extraordinary Features beautiful photos & tips from an experienced photographer & author who shares his secrets on how to create memorable images

Includes:: step-by-step instruction in a series of two-page highly visual tutorials with helpful full-color screen shots on every page Take your image editing & Photoshop Elements skills to the next level with this practical guide.

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Best-selling author Scott Kelby is well known for his plain-English style his humorous tone & his unparalleled ability to cut through all the technical jargon that other authors use when writing about image-editing programs. Here Scott delivers great techniques on Photoshop Elements 5 that his readers understand & use to make the best possible images. With this newest release of Photoshop Elements Scott shows readers how to work with their images like a pro from importing to organization to correction to output. Readers will learn all they need to know about the digital photography workflow as well as the latest secrets of the pros to help them create the best special effects apply the most useful sharpening techniques & avoid many of the hassles & problems that are encountered in digital photography (such as digital noise & color halos). ...

Take your digital photography to the next level by learning how to use Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 with Photoshop Lightroom 2 for Dummies! From how to install Lightroom & navigate the Lightroom interface to playing with advanced options like creating slideshows & sharing photos with friends & family this easy-to-understand guide will walk you through every step. Youll find out all about the Lightroom modules & their functions while understanding the role of the Lightroom catalog how to care for it & work with its functions. You will learn everything about working with digital photographs from distinguishing among various file formats to managing & importing photos. Youll find out how to view find organize & develop photos in the library & utilize the digital darkroom. Youll even find out how to work with external editors. After reading this book you will know how to:* Install & get started with Lightroom* Recognize the role & function of the Lightroom catalog* Manage & save files* View find organize & develop photos in the library* Unleash your creativity with photo editing options* Share & export files to share them with friends & family* Create copies slideshows & web galleries Complete with lists of ten resources ten common problems & solutions & ten favorite tips & tricks Photoshop Lightroom 2 For Dummies is your one-stop guide to setting up working with & making the most of Photoshop Lightroom for all your digital photography needs. ...