The Hidden Power of Photoshop Elements 2 by Richard Lynch
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Book Reviews of The Hidden Power of Photoshop Elements 2
Book Review: The perfect home solution!
Summary: 5 Stars
I use Photoshop at work as a graphic artist and just can't afford to buy it for home. I've been an Elements user for a while because of that, and this book is a godsend. I can do all the things I do at work, and all it cost was the upgrade to this book! The 'tools' from the CD (they seem more like time-savers) add in curves, channels, and lots of other stuff that I use at work but couldn't in Elements, till now. They install easily and what I need works like a charm. I am very indebted to the author, who not only saved me time and money, but showed me some great technique that I now use in Photoshop! I'd encourage any home designer to consider this as an option: get Elements and this book instead of Photoshop for use at home. If there are tools Elements is missing now that I have the book, I don't know what they are.
It is a ten (or eleven!) star value.
Book Review: Richard Lynch
Summary: 5 Stars
I had some problems with Elements 2 with missing the frame option in the effects palette. Adobe advised me to un-install and re-install the program. When I did that I lost all my hidden power tools etc. Upon trying to re-install them I ran into trouble. I contacted Richard via e-mail and he was kind enough to not only do everything he could to help me by corresponding several times during a single day but when I realized I was using the wrong password he, even then was kind enough to soothe my embarrasement by his comments. I feel Richard really knows what he is doing,however I told him I was a novice and that the book "The Hidden Powers of Photoshop Elements 2" really challanged me. But with all the new tools to use I can definately see improvement in my work. I look forward to whatever he does in the future.Book Review: Full of info but definitely a "college level" course
Summary: 5 Stars
When I first read this book I was overwhelmed by the information and have had to struggle through all of the technical work. There is so much to learn, and much of it is technical. That said, Mr. Lynch goes out of his way to help his readers, and includes extra tools on his website as well as a forum. The extra tools alone pay for the book - he includes Curves and demonstrates how valuable this is. He also has tools to give you great photo frames, etc, with a few quick moves. If you are willing to put in hours learning to achieve his results you will be very happy with this book. If you simply wish a basic beginning book on Elements this is NOT the book for you. I highly recommend this book to anyone wishing to be proficient with Elements 2. I am going to buy the Elements 3 book.Book Review: Excellent
Summary: 5 Stars
I am a rank beginner to Photoshop Elements and photo enhancement. When I first started reading it, I was nearly scared off, as I didn't know what he was talking about most of the time. However, as he kept saying he would explain this later, I trusted that he would and so far I haven't been disappointed. I am in the process of working my way through the book and am learning more than I could imagine. I sometimes have to go through a lesson a few times to get it, but eventually if I follow the instructions closely, I figure it out. If there is something I can't figure out, there is a website... where one can get more information and ask questions. I am fully satisfied that I've gotten my money's worth with this book and the accompanying CD and would recommend it to anyone.Book Review: Great text, but not for beginners
Summary: 5 Stars
Although I haven't viewed all of the PE books, Hidden Power must rank with the best. I have to agree w/ the other reviewers that one must have a understanding of general photographic principles and digital photography. Coupled with the CD, you can treat this as a class or workshop. Each chapter deals with a technique or concept with exercises and examples, with step-by-step instructions. The first five chapters on gradients, histograms, curves and unSharp masks have some of the best explanations I've seen. And the CD alone with "big" Photoshop-like tools may be worth the price alone. If you need a text on PE for photographers, this is it. And if you're new to digital photography, buy a companion intro text recommended by other reviewers.