Photoshop Elements 5 For Dummies (For Dummies (Computers))
by Barbara Obermeier, Ted Padova
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Author: Barbara Obermeier, Ted PadovaEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2007-01-30
ISBN: 0470098104
Number of pages: 400
Publisher: For Dummies
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Book Review: A great book for a diffucult subject.
Summary: 5 Stars
I have seen some rather negative comments on this book from a few other reviewers. Let me start out by stating that I teach a Digital Darkroom course. That course uses Photoshop Elements 5, a very capable program, although not necessarily an easy one. If you are not technically inclined this program will be confusing, to say the least. The manual that comes with it is barely adequate. This is where the Photoshop Elements 5 for Dummies book comes in. It is far superior to the manual included with the program. That is not to state that it is easy. It is not! You will have to put effort into learning the techiques, and methods of Elements 5. I am quite familiar with Photoshop CS2 as I use it for my fine art photography. I thought teaching Elements 5 would be a snap. After all I regularly use the full version, how difficult could a scaled down version be? The answer turned out to be 'quite difficult'. Photoshop Elements 5 has many features of CS2 but they are implemented differently and sometimes work differently. Some of the things in Elements 5 are not even in CS2! Elements 5 has far superior selection tools, are you listening Adobe?? Elements 5 certainly does not have a lot of the features and tools of its big brother, but who in their right mind would expect it to? It is however very capable and I have it installed on my laptop so I can do preliminary editing in the field. I often need nothing more. This book is invaluable to users of Photoshop Elements 5 as it goes farther and explains better some of the more difficult operations in Elements. But it definitely is not easy, unless you are interested in only the most basic aspects of photo editing.I gave this book 5 stars because it deals elegantly with a difficult subject. Almost all my students buy this book, and they all love it. Granted, being taught in a classroom is easier than tackling it on your own, but this book and some serious effort will get you well on your way. Is it perfect? No, but it is the best of its genre. One unexpected nice feature - if I select a photo to edit from the Elements 5 organizer while working on my desktop computer, where I have both Elements 5 and CS2 installed, the Elements 5 organizer politely asks me wich version of photoshop I want to use to edit it. Very nice! The organizer in Elements 5 is so good that I use it to keep my (thousands) of images organized. Good job Adobe! I guess what I am saying is this "any version of Photoshop is complicated and Elements 5 is no exception". You will need to put some heavy effort into it, but the rewards are huge. This book will be a great asset in those efforts.
Summary of Photoshop Elements 5 For Dummies (For Dummies (Computers))
Packed with tips and tricks for creating dazzling imagesExplore layers, change backgrounds, fix flaws, and artistically enhance photos
Photoshop Elements 5 is a powerhouse, and here's the fast and easy way to get up to speed on all the coolest features. Whether you're new to digital photography or an old pro, you'll find out how to make quick fixes, fine-tune exposure, brush away flaws, and print and share photos.
Discover how to
- Organize and manage your photos
- Correct contrast, color, and clarity
- Perform simple image makeovers
- Obtain accurate color from your desktop color printer
- Get artsy with the pencil and brush tools
- Produce the family photo album
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