Photoshop Elements X focuses on how to use Elements to accomplish the most frequently requested tasks in digital photography. The original release of Elements introduced the concept of recipes--step-by-step instructions that show the user how to accomplish specific tasks using the program. Unlike traditional help files, which are tool centered, recipes are task- oriented. This book is divided into general categories, each general category contains recipes that are short and to the point. The purpose of this organization style is to allow the reader to quickly jump to the part of the book that contains the exact recipe they need without having to wade through lengthy textual descriptions and lame puns. Adobe has suggested they would like to make some of these recipes available through their web site on a monthly basis. Some of the advanced techniques in photo editing require learned skills. To teach these techniques, short tutorials are provided using photos that are on the enclosed CD-ROM. Examples of these techniques include: removing an old boyfriend from your favorite picture, restoring color to a sun-faded photograph, and creating your first web page.
QUICK START.
1. Quick Tour.
Introducing Photoshop Elements 2.0. What s New in Version 2.0. A Cook s Tour of the Workspace. Navigating Around the Workspace. Undoing Mistakes. Seeking Help. Summary.
2. Getting Pictures into Your Computer.
Bringing Images into Your Computer. Where Digital Pictures Come From. Using Digital Cameras and Scanners. Picture Management Suggestions. Summary.
3. Adjusting and Enhancing Photos.
Understanding Adjusting and Enhancing Photos. The Fast Track Method. Summary.
4. Sizing and Saving Your Photos.
Resizing Photos for Email. Changing the Size of a Photo - Basic Stuff. Changing the Size of a Picture. Resizing the Canvas. Saving Your Work. Types of Graphic Files. File Management Suggestions. Summary.
II. MAKING PHOTOS LOOK PROFESSIONAL.
5. Dealing with Composition Problems and Distortion.
Improving Composition. When Things Aren t on the Level. Straightening Out Scans. Correcting Distortion in Photos. Some Closing Thoughts About Composition. Summary.
6. Fine-Tuning the Color.
Correct Color Versus Desired Color. Color Casts and Their Causes. Summary.
7. Correcting Lighting Problems.
Understanding Lighting Problems - 106. Basic Light Problem Solutions. Selective Highlights and Shadows. Real Fill Flash. The Darker Side of Washouts. Dealing with Red Eye. Summary.
8. Putting on the Final Touches.
What s Wrong with This Photo? Divide and Conquer. Introducing Tonal Adjustments. Framing Our Masterpiece. Summary.
III. GETTING FANCY.
9. Cool Tricks with Text.
Adding and Editing Text. Introducing the Custom Shape Tool. Warping and Unwarping Text. Adding Styles for Great Effects. Making Semitransparent Text and Transforming Text. Outlining Text. Summary.
10. Cool Photographic Techniques.
Creating Painterly Masterpieces. Using Filters to Cover Up Poor Photos. Other Painterly Options. Selective Color Removal for Effect. Summary.
11. Creating Stunning Panoramas.
Photomerge in Elements 2.0. Taking Pictures for a Panorama. Creating a Simple Panorama. Creating a Panorama from Three Photos. A Challenging Panorama. Panorama Examples. Summary.
12. Rearranging and Replacing Objects in Photos.
Harnessing the Power of Selections. Introducing Marquee Tools. Rounding Up the Lasso Tools. Getting the Best Selections (In the Least Amount of Time). Let s Lasso Somebody. Saving and Loading Selections. Magic Wand Tool Magic. Replacing an Overcast Sky. Summary.
IV. PHOTOGRAPHIC REPAIR SHOP.
13. Retouching Photographs.
Photo Tips for Better Pictures. Improving Appearances. Further Editing Options. Summary.
14. Restoring and Repairing Photographs.
Determining the Problem. Making Copies Versus Using Adjustment Layers. Multiple Corrections: Figure 14.1 Revisited. How to Remove Dust and Debris. Aligned Versus Non-Aligned Cloning. Restoring Faded Color. Summary.
V. PUBLISHING PHOTOS.
15. Publishing on the Web.
Sizing Up an Image for the Web. Making Images Web Friendly. Reducing Images for Internet Auctions. Making Images for Your Home Page. Saving for the Web. Attaching Your Images to Email. Automated Web Photo Gallery Creation. Generating a PDF Slideshow. Summary.
16. Making Great Photos on Your Printer.
Fast Track Printing. Speeding Up Your Print Jobs. Getting the Best Quality Prints from Your Printer. Printing Multiple Copies of a Picture. Summary.
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