The Unofficial Guide to Photoshop Elements 4
by Donna L. Baker
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Author: Donna L. BakerEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2006-03-27
ISBN: 0471763233
Number of pages: 761
Publisher: Wiley
Book Reviews of The Unofficial Guide to Photoshop Elements 4
Book Review: Cheap,practical,all you need to develop your skills!
Summary: 5 Stars
If you never used Adobe Photoshop Elements 4 before, this book is THE reference to get on the program in a couple of hours.
Donna Baker's writing style is very clear;all the tecnical terms are explained for the novice & intermediate user,the book is full of time saving techniques-hacks-bright ideas-inside scoops and watch out graphic icons,the expert sits next to you on the table!
In 761 pages,you'll learn it all from chapter 1 First you find some images(page 1-88)then image editing 101(page 89-238);pick what you work with(page 239-358)all about selecting & layers;not so basic image editing (page 359-421)manually correcting images & retouching magic;from an image to work art (page 423-574),filters,text,brushes & patterns;now that the images look great(page 575-710)printing,creations,slide shows ,panoramic images,managing image distribution,cooking with raw images.
The fact that all the photos & pictures in the book are in black & white isn't an handicap and explains the cheap price of the book.
In my collection of more than 30 PS books this is one of the best and Donna Baker joins for me the level of the great 'gurus' in Photoshop.Well done;beginners and intermediate users run to buy it!!!
Summary of The Unofficial Guide to Photoshop Elements 4
The inside scoop...for when you want more than the official line!Photoshop Elements has the power to transform your digital images, but to use itwith confidence you'll need to know its quirks and shortcuts. Find out what the manual doesn't always tell you in this insider's guide to using Elements in the real world. Can you eliminate red eye and dark circles? Is there a way to simplify the output process? From discovering how to glamorize photos to creating high-impact slideshows for work or Web--first get the official way, then the best way from an expert.
Unbiased coverage of getting the most out of Photoshop Elements, including retouching and sharpening your images, managing metadata, and using Elements with other Adobe(r) products
Savvy, real-world advice to help you scan, edit, colorize, add effects to, and output your images
Time-saving techniques and practical guidance on setting up photo albums, creating slideshows with effects, and using RAW images
Tips and hacks on how to resample images, apply multiple transformations, and more suggestions to save you time and improve your results
Sidebars and tables on bitmap versus vector images, shape tools configurations, and other ways to be more productive in Photoshop Elements
Watch for these graphic icons in every chapter to guide you to specific practicalinformation.
* Bright Ideas are smart innovations that will save you time or hassle.
* Hacks are insider tips and shortcuts that increase productivity. When you see
* Watch Out! heed the cautions or warnings to help you avoid commonpitfalls. And finally, check out
* Inside Scoops for practical insights from the author. It's like having your own expert at your side!
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