Photoshop Elements 5: The Missing Manual by Barbara Brundage
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Book Reviews of Photoshop Elements 5: The Missing Manual
Book Review: The Missing Manual for Photoshop Elements 5.0
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased Photoshop Elements 5.0 several years ago and have used it on and off for various projects. Up until recently, I was able to fumble through using intuition and the online instructions. However, recently, I needed to make changes to the images on a picture and try as I might, I couldn't get it to work. That's when I started looking for a better reference. The Missing Manual series of books seemed to be the best fit and the price was right so I purchased it. I wasn't disappointed. While I've started to read the entire book, I was able to go directly to the chapter I needed, find the information I was looking for and make the changes to my picture. Not only that, but it took less time than I had spent experimenting on my own!Book Review: Photoshop 5 owners can't be without this manual
Summary: 5 Stars
Photoshop Elements 5 is a powerful program that, surprisingly, comes without a user's guide, so let the colorful Barbara Brundage 'bible' PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS 5: THE MISSING MANUAL substitute for the publisher's lack. Here's a manual which goes beyond the usual tools overview to survey timesaving elements, differences between Photoshop and Elements tools, applications such as scrapbooking, and all the basics on removing unwanted color, tweaking images for professional results, and using filters and photo layouts. Photoshop 5 owners can't be without this manual; especially newcomers - but also those with some basics down who want to move easily to the next level.
Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch
Book Review: Photoshop Elements 5: The Missing Manual
Summary: 5 Stars
The Missing Manual books have been an excellent learning tool that I discovered while using Photoshop Elements 3, though I must deny ever having read one cover to cover. Every tool and feature that I have had occasion to use has been at least described in these books, and there are many recommendations about how and when to use the tools that constitute additional value in the books. One addition that I keep hoping to see is an expanded discussion of blending modes for layers. This is not an easy subject and could expand the book by several pages. It might not be useful to beginners, but could be quite valuable to those with more experience who really want to understand the mechanics of the digital editing process.Book Review: Great Book
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this book to try to squeeze all I could out of Elements before I move on to the full Photoshop. I have been very happy with what I have learned so far. I decided to read even the parts in which I felt quite accomplished and found many helpful hints that I did not realize existed.
The book is easy to read and certainly not over my head, however, I have read that some found it too complicated. I would say if you don't know the basics of using a computer then you might need some additional help.
Elements is my first photography program, so I am no expert. I think this book will save me the price of moving up to the full blown version, and the trouble of taking courses to learn it.
Book Review: Great book!
Summary: 5 Stars
After reading the Photoshop Elements 5.0 User Guide, I felt sadly lacking in information as to how to actually use the program to the best advantage. When I saw The Missing Manual mentioned in PC Photo magazine, I quickly got a copy from Amazon. It's easily worth the price. The book is very well-written, starting with a general overview of the Organizer and Editor, then moves to more detailed task-sprcific instructions. The color illustrations add greatly to the text, and there are frequent references to the book's Web site, where sample photos are available.
To sum up, a very useful, well-produced guide to the software at retail price - a bargain at the Amazon price.