Photoshop Elements 8 for Dummies

Description

The perennial bestseller is updated and revised throughout for the latest release of Photoshop Elements 8

  
Richly illustrated in full color, this friendly, easy-to-understand guide provides all the essentials on the latest version of the affordable and popular image-editing program, Photoshop Elements. Get the scoop on using the latest digital imaging tools and techniques to correct color, brightness, and contrast; create postcards, slideshows, and movie files; apply artistic effects to your photos; fix flaws and even remove unwanted elements from your images; and so much more.
* Use the Organizer on a Windows PC or Adobe Bridge on a Mac to sort, find, tag, and catalog your photos
* Straighten crooked lines, crop for effect, or fix color, sharpness, red-eye, and contrast
* Move people or objects in and out of your pictures, change the background, combine multiple images, or replace one color with another
* Add effects with filters, get creative with type, or play with the drawing and painting tools
* Tag your photos using People Recognition or by geographical location
* Turn your photos into postcards, calendars, greeting cards, and photo books with a few simple clicks
* Import images into Elements from a variety of sources
* Upload and save images to Photoshop.com

  Photoshop Elements 8 For Dummies shows you how to make the most of Elements awesome image editing, organization, and photo sharing tools. Whether you’re concerned about color correction and clarity or just want a cool calendar of your kids for the wall, you’ll learn how to do it with this book!

CONTENTS:

Introduction.

  Part I: Getting Started.

  
Chapter 1: Getting to Know the Work Area.

  
Chapter 2: Getting Ready to Edit.

  
Chapter 3: Working with Resolutions, Color Modes, and File Formats.

  Part II: Getting Organized.

  
Chapter 4: Getting Your Images.

  
Chapter 5: Viewing and Finding Your Images.

  
Chapter 6: Organizing and Managing Your Photos (Windows).

  Part III: Selecting and Correcting Photos.

  
Chapter 7: Making and Modifying Selections.

  
Chapter 8: Working with Layers.

  
Chapter 9: Simple Image Makeovers.

  
Chapter 10: Correcting Contrast, Color, and Clarity.

  Part IV: Exploring Your Inner Artist.

  
Chapter 11: Playing with Filters, Effects, Styles, and More.

  
Chapter 12: Drawing and Painting.

  
Chapter 13: Working with Type.

  Part V: Printing, Creating, and Sharing.

  
Chapter 14: Getting It on Paper.

  
Chapter 15: Showing It Onscreen.

  
Chapter 16: Making Creations and Sharing.

  Part VI: The Part of Tens.

  
Chapter 17: Ten Tips for Composing Better Photos.

  
Chapter 18: Ten More Project Ideas.

  Index.