Produktdetaljer
Biografisk notat
Barb Obermeier is principal of Obermeier Design, a graphic design studio specializing in print and web design, and lead instructor in the graphic design program at Brooks Institute. Ted Padova is an internationally recognized authority on Adobe Acrobat, PDF, and digital imaging. He has written more than 60 books.
Getting great photos is easier than you think—it just takes some know-how and a tool like Adobe's Photoshop Elements. Photoshop Elements 14 For Dummies is a fun and easy-to-follow guide for photographers and photo enthusiasts who want to make their snapshots picture perfect. In no time, you'll tackle the basics of Photoshop Elements and find out how to execute hundreds of tasks, like using special effects and drawing tools, working with layers, improving your color and clarity, and so much more.
Photoshop Elements is the #1 selling consumer photo editing software, and Adobe continues to add innovative features that allow professional and self-made digital photographers to do it all. Written by veteran authors Barb Obermeier and Ted Padova, this full-color guide shows you how to make the most of the latest version of the software in a fun and friendly way that makes learning feel like play. Even if you have no digital image editing experience at all, this hands-on guide shows you how to take your photos from 'meh' to 'wow'—and have a blast along the way!
- Get instant results using one-click editing options
- Apply pro techniques to correct photo color and clarity
- Show off your artsy side with special effects and filters
- Find tips for improving edits and creative projects
The power and simplicity of Photoshop Elements makes it easy to turn out photos worth bragging about—and this no-nonsense guide will get you there in a flash.
Introduction 1
Part I: Getting Started with Photoshop Elements 14 5
Chapter 1: Getting Started with Image Editing 7
Chapter 2: Basic Image‐Editing Concepts 23
Chapter 3: Exploring the Photo Editor 49
Part II: Managing Media 73
Chapter 4: Navigating the Organizer 75
Chapter 5: Organizing Your Pictures 91
Chapter 6: Viewing and Finding Your Images 115
Part III: Selecting and Correcting Photos 131
Chapter 7: Making and Modifying Selections 133
Chapter 8: Working with Layers 163
Chapter 9: Simple Image Makeovers 185
Chapter 10: Correcting Contrast, Color, and Clarity 219
Part IV: Exploring Your Inner Artist 251
Chapter 11: Playing with Filters, Effects, Styles, and More 253
Chapter 12: Drawing and Painting 289
Chapter 13: Working with Type 315
Part V: Printing, Creating, and Sharing 335
Chapter 14: Getting It on Paper 337
Chapter 15: Sharing Your Work 353
Chapter 16: Making Creations 365
Part VI: The Part of Tens 373
Chapter 17: Ten Tips for Composing Better Photos 375
Chapter 18: Ten (Or So) More Project Ideas 381
Index 387
Learn to:
- Get instant results using one-click editing options
- Apply pro techniques to correct photo color and clarity
- Show off your artsy side with special effects and filters
Put pizzazz in your pix with the professional tools in Photoshop® Elements
There's a reason why Photoshop Elements For Dummies is the best place to start learning Elementsit gets you going with this amazing image-editing software faster than you can say "cheese"! From learning your way around the interface and handling simple tasks to working with layers, correcting color and clarity, and creating cool projects, here's how it's done!
- Master all the new features take advantage of improved facial recognition, better geotagging, Shake Reduction, and image dehazing
- Manage your media use bulk importing, organize photos with tags, place them on a map, and catalog images for editing
- Improve your images use Smart Fix edits, adjust size and resolution, clean up color, and sharpen contrast
- It's worth sharing prepare images for printing, create slideshows, or upload them to social media sites
Open the book and find:
- What's new in Elements 14
- Why file formats matter
- How to add images from your phone
- Advice on working with albums
- Easy ways to find specific photos
- How to use all the tools
- Directions for backing up your images
- Ten tips for getting better shots
Produktdetaljer
Biografisk notat
Barb Obermeier is principal of Obermeier Design, a graphic design studio specializing in print and web design, and lead instructor in the graphic design program at Brooks Institute. Ted Padova is an internationally recognized authority on Adobe Acrobat, PDF, and digital imaging. He has written more than 60 books.