Adobe Photoshop Elements 5.0 Maximum Performance: Unleash the Hidden Performance of Elements

Adobe Photoshop Elements 5.0 Maximum Performance: Unleash the Hidden Performance of Elements
by Mark Galer

Adobe Photoshop Elements 5.0 Maximum Performance: Unleash the Hidden Performance of Elements
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Book Summary Information

Author: Mark Galer
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2006-10-19
ISBN: 0240520483
Number of pages: 296
Publisher: Focal Press

Book Reviews of Adobe Photoshop Elements 5.0 Maximum Performance: Unleash the Hidden Performance of Elements

Book Review: Will still need other tutorials to fill in the holes, but...
Summary: 4 Stars

...I've been able to use this book as an Elements 5 special fx guide with little fuss. I would be considered a novice Photoshop user but am probably intermediate in my understanding of how to use software in general. I can usually figure out how things work. So this book would be helpful to others like me, but may frustrate those who haven't been whacking around on a computer for quite so long.

Summary of Adobe Photoshop Elements 5.0 Maximum Performance: Unleash the Hidden Performance of Elements

This book/DVD package will stretch your digital images and Elements 5.0 to the max!

Produce superior, high-end professional results that until now were not possible without the full Photoshop program. With this package, you will discover insider secrets that you can use immediately to solve common problems that even the pros have to overcome. Now you can achieve effects only dreamed of by casual users. Beginning right away with these full-color, real-world projects, you can transform your shots into professional images that look as if they belong in glossy magazineswithout commercial lighting, studio equipment, or breaking the bank.

Uncover the hidden techniques to create photos that look they were shot by a pro. And best of all, there is no need to upgrade to the full version of Photoshop to make it happen.

Packed with dynamic hands-on projects, this book/DVD package reveals the tools, advanced techniques, and loadable presets that unleash the creative potential of intermediate to advanced photographers. From editing your shots to correcting flaws and using advanced options for more power, you will find out how to combine all the features of Elements with clever workarounds that will give your shots the 'wow' factor.

New: Maximum Performance Action Files fast track your editing workflow when you have dozens, hundreds, or even thousands of shots.

You get everything you need at your fingertips with the accompanying DVD, packed with bonus extras so that you achieve the results you want:

* 5 hours of video tutorials
* Over 200 royalty-free, high-resolution images
* Raw and 16-bits/Channel files
* Stock library
* Keyboard shortcut reference guide
* And more

Now you can unleash the full power of Elements 5.0 to produce creations that will astonish you. Author and imaging guru Mark Galer puts the thrill of digital photography for your most important shots where it belongsdirectly in your hands. With this thoroughly updated book and DVD package, you can finally make the most of hot new features like how to

Adjust sharpness and curves
Convert to black and white
Correct camera distortion
Use Motion Blur to render the static image more dramatic
Remove unwanted elements from your photographs
Adjust exposure in Adobe Camera RAW to create classic Low Key images
And more

Mark Galer is a Senior Lecturer in Digital Imaging at the RMIT University. He is a Photoshop Elements Ambassador for Adobe Pacific and author of seven books ranging from digital capture to Photoshop editing skills.

Get the most out of your digital camera, maximize the power of Adobe Photoshops Elements 5.0, and unleash your own creativity to make your once-in-a-lifetime photos look like a pro shot them!

Praise for the previous edition:

"Well written, well illustrated, with a good knack for explaining complex issues in a non-threatening and comprehensible manner." Steve Caplin, digital artist and author of "How to Cheat in Photoshop".

"Stunning images without breaking the bank! Using techniques normally associated with Photoshop, Mark Galer proves that this often-belittled program can produce truly remarkable results."
David Asch, photographer and digital artist, UK

"Truly Maximum Performance! This book has propelled my knowledge of Photoshop Elements to a very high competent professional level. I cannot express my absolute delight with my new skills."
Richard McWhorter, author, USA

"A great book to learn with...Stuffed with expert performance tips" Tim Daly, photographer, UK

A Great Book and DVD Combination!
"I have learned more from watching (and rewatching) the videos than I did at a $400 two-day Photoshop Workshop" V. Hutson, USA

* DVD includes FOUR HOURS of tutorials, image files, RAW and 16Bits/Channel files, a stock library and a keyboard shortcut reference guide
* Updated with new images and 3 new cutting edge projects: lens correction, hair extraction, and motion blur
* Vital sections on Camera Raw, Black and White, and High Dynamic Range have all been extended

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