Provides basic layout techniques for all kinds of projects, including postcards, posters, flyers, newsletters, slide presentations, Web pages, and more

Features easy, step-by-step instructions on how to create special effects and fix less-than-perfect images using Photoshop Elements.

Readers can create instant, finished projects with templates provided on the CD. With the arrival of Photoshop Elements came a number of books aimed at helping the digital photo enthusiast get the most out of the Adobes slimmer Photoshop cousin. Adobe Photoshop Elements Idea Kit adds a unique twist to the milange- It steps readers through the processes of creating special effects and fixing problems in digital images and then hones in on how to use those images to easily create a variety of professional-looking projects. Hobbyists who want to make the most out of their snapshots to create a postcard, flyer, or personal Web page, as well as business users who need to create slide presentations, a customized Web gallery, or custom CD and video covers will find that Adobe Photoshop Elements Idea Kit is their newest best friend. Working templates of each project are included on the CD-ROM, making it easy to produce polished finished projects. The book begins by stepping readers through the basics of image correction, including how to color images by hand and add borders, and then moves on to basic layout strategies for a number of projects- using photographs in newsletters, creating flyers, posters, postcards, and more. The latter part of the book focuses on more complex layout projects such as slide presentations, Web pages and banners, and more. For anyone who wants or needs to produce creative digital-image projects without reinventing the wheel.