Photoshop Elements 8 For Windows: The Missing Manual

Description

Ideal for scrapbookers, serious and casual photographers, and budding graphic artists alike, Photoshop Elements 8 is more powerful and easier to use than previous versions. But figuring out how and when to use the program's tools is still tricky. With this book, you'll learn not only what each tool does, but also when it makes the most sense to use it and why. You get easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions for everything from importing photos to organizing, editing, sharing, and storing your images. And if a feature isn't all that it's cracked up to be, we'll tell you.

 How do you use the Photomerge Exposure? How do Quick Fix previews work? With a gentle introduction to get you started quickly, and advanced tips to help you produce really creative work, this Missing Manual provides the answers you need.

* Get crystal-clear and jargon-free explanations of every feature
* Learn to import, organize, back up, and fix photos quickly and easily
* Repair and restore old and damaged photos, and retouch any image
* Jazz up your pictures with dozens of filters, frames, and special effects
* Remove unwanted objects from images with the new Recompose tool
* Learn advanced techniques like working with layers and applying blend modes
* Download practice images and try new tricks right away

CONTENTS:

The Missing CreditsIntroductionPart I: Introduction to Elements
* Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around Elements
* Chapter 2: Importing, Managing, and Saving Your Photos
* Chapter 3: Rotating and Resizing Your PhotosPart II: Elemental Elements
* Chapter 4: The Quick Fix
* Chapter 5: Making Selections
* Chapter 6: Layers: The Heart of ElementsPart III: Retouching
* Chapter 7: Basic Image Retouching
* Chapter 8: Elements for Digital Photographers
* Chapter 9: Retouching: Fine-Tuning Your Images
* Chapter 10: Removing and Adding Color
* Chapter 11: Photomerge: Creating Panoramas, Group Shots, and MorePart IV: Artistic Elements
* Chapter 12: Drawing with Brushes, Shapes, and Other Tools
* Chapter 13: Filters, Effects, Layer Styles, and Gradients
* Chapter 14: Text in ElementsPart V: Sharing Your Images
* Chapter 15: Creating Projects
* Chapter 16: Printing Your Photos
* Chapter 17: Email and the Web
* Chapter 18: Online Albums and SlideshowsPart VI: Additional Elements
* Chapter 19: Beyond the BasicsPart VII: Appendixes
* The Organizer, Menu by Menu
* The Editor, Menu by Menu
* Installation and TroubleshootingColophon