Adobe Photoshop Elements 7: A Visual Introduction to Digital Photography
by Philip Andrews
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Author: Philip AndrewsEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2008-12-01
ISBN: 0240521579
Number of pages: 456
Publisher: Focal Press
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Book Review: A high quality reference for beginners and intermediate user.
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A high quality reference for beginners and intermediate user.
Adobe Photoshop Elements 7: A Visual Introduction to Digital Photography By: Philip Andrews
I held off writing this review until I had a chance to read the entire book. Now that I did here are the comments I have.
You get what you pay for. The sheer quality of the cover and the paper for the pages is immediately apparent. The content matches the outside, so yes this book you can judge by the cover.
This book does not treat the user like a dummy or an idiot, it does not talk down to you.
It is not a rehash of the user manual or the help files. There is truly added content here. There is also a link to a webpage where you can see videos of the topics covered. You CAN use it in place of the manual also
There is an excellent comparison table of all the Photoshop and Photoshop Elements software versions. How to achieve similar results with various editions is very useful.
It is not only for beginners, intermediate users will benefit as well. For most of the settable adjustments the author has a suggested value. There are things like "10 commandments for filter usage" which offer tips that I had to learn the hard way. There are also "pro tips", but they were only intermediate in level. If you have more than 20 hours with Photoshop, you would have known them already.
Layers and layer blending is explain by illustrating what various modes do on a sample image. However this book is not really any better at explaining why to use the layers or various blending modes in the first place. I always feel like I am missing something here by being able to do all I need with the main layer and using history step back if I mess up something.
Of course there are the typical post your images on the web, and printing chapters, but they were too basic.
One of the last chapters is several photo projects which explain from beginning to end how a certain enhanced photo was put together. I wish this chapter was longer.
So all in all, I own half dozen Photoshop books, and find this one to be the best of the aftermarket publications. The user manual is better still but harder to understand. I found that most people would learn quicker with a book like this. and just plain trying out all the things on the menu. Go for it.
Summary of Adobe Photoshop Elements 7: A Visual Introduction to Digital Photography
'Introduction to Elements' is the essential all-round resource pack for all users of Adobe Photoshop Elements 7. Bestselling author Philip Andrews has refined this industry-standard resource over numerous editions, to bring you exactly the information you need to get right up to speed with the software, cut out wasted time in your workflow, and consistently achieve photographic results you can be proud of.Philip approaches the subject of Photoshop Elements in a straightforward and accessible style. As a working photographer, he brings an in-depth understanding of the image-manipulation needs of photographers, and the best ways to meet them to his teaching. In the words of one reviewer: 'he comes across as a friend, who wants you to succeed'. His approach is always practical, with an emphasis on clarity. Step-by-step tutorials guide you through every essential Elements process, from image import right through to optimised output for print, web, and email, using a winning combination of inspiring images, clear screenshots and clean prose. Key subjects covered include: layers and selections, combining text with images, 'painting' tools, stiching, scrapbooking and file management. Additionally, the accompanying Website features over 2 hours of video tutorials to further boost your knowledge.
Completely overhauled for Elements 7, this resource is right up-to-date for photographers using the latest edition of this powerful software. Whatever your Elements level, you will find a wealth of invaluable advice in the pages of this book.
* Essential reference for all things Elements, fully updated for version 7
* Includes Website featuring over 2 hours of invaluable video tutorials to help you get up to speed quickly
* Written by renowned Elements guru and bestselling author Philip Andrews
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