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Photoshop Elements 8 All-in-One For Dummies by Barbara Obermeier, Ted Padova



Product Details

* Pub. Date: December 2009
* Publisher: Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated
* Format: Paperback, 656pp
* Sales Rank: 21,666

* ISBN-13: 9780470543023
* ISBN: 0470543027

Synopsis

Here's how to do it all with Elements — more versatile than you ever imagined

Whether you're new to Photoshop Elements, want to take your skills up a notch, or want to quickly take advantage of the new features and enhancements in Photoshop Elements 8, you've come to the right place. Nine easy-to-follow minibooks cover everything you need to know about organizing, editing, sharing, and creating projects with your photos.

* The groundwork — Books I and II cover setting up your work environment, using tools and shortcuts, and managing your files
* Make them pretty — learn to work with resolution, manage color, use appropriate file formats, and handle selections in Books III and IV
* Take it up a notch — in Books V, VI, and VII, learn to use the Brush and Pencil tools, work with layers, and create artistic effects
* Fix the flaws — Book VIII helps you erase imperfections, fine-tune color, and more
* Be creative — with slide shows, calendars, greeting cards, flip books, and other projects in Book IX

Open the book and find:

* Help in setting up the Elements work environment
* Steps for acquiring, saving, and exporting images
* How to correct contrast, color, and clarity
* Tips for making and transforming selections
* dvice on creating layers and working with masks
* Cool things to do with type
* Creative applications for filters, effects, styles, and distortions

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