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Adobe Photoshop Elements 9 Classroom in a Book

by Adobe Creative Team

November 2010

Beginner

448 pages

12h 33m

English

Adobe Press

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About Classroom in a BookPrerequisitesRequirements on your computerRequired skillsInstalling Adobe Photoshop Elements 9Copying the Classroom in a Book filesCopying the Lessons files from the CDCreating a work folderAbout catalog filesAdditional resources
How Photoshop Elements worksWorkflowThe library catalog fileCreating a new catalogImporting mediaGetting photos from files and foldersThe Organizer workspaceReviewing and comparingComparing photos side-by-sideChoosing filesViewing photos at full screenSwitching between the Organizer and the EditorThe Editor workspaceUsing panels and the Panel BinSharing photos in e-mailGetting photos from a digital cameraUsing the Adobe Photo DownloaderCreating an Adobe IDSigning up from the Welcome screenSigning up from the Organizer or EditorSigning in to your Photoshop.com accountUsing HelpNavigating HelpSearch tipsLinks to help in the applicationHot-linked tipsAdditional resourcesReview questionsReview answers
Getting startedCreating a new catalogGetting photosDragging photos from Windows ExplorerDragging photos from the Mac OS FinderImporting attached keyword tagsGetting photos from a known locationAutomatically fixing red eyes during importSearching for photos to importImporting from a digital cameraUsing watched foldersViewing photo thumbnails in the OrganizerUsing the Media Browser viewsUsing the Date ViewWorking with star ratings and keyword tagsApplying keyword tags and rating photosCreating new categories and sub-categoriesApplying and editing category assignmentsCreating and applying new keyword tagsConverting keyword tags and categoriesWorking with keyword tags in Full Screen modeUsing keyword tags to find picturesAutomatically finding faces for taggingUsing People RecognitionTagging faces in the Media BrowserTagging faces in the Label People dialog boxReview questionsReview answers
Getting startedCreating a new catalogAdvanced import optionsPhoto Downloader optionsAcquiring still frames from a videoImporting from a PDF documentScanning images on WindowsScanning images on Mac OSOrganizing photosWorking with version setsAbout stacksTips for working with stacksStacking photos automaticallyCreating albumsWorking with smart albumsViewing and finding photosViewing and managing files by folder locationFinding photos using details and metadataMetadata support for audio and video filesHiding filesFinding photos by visual similarityThe Map viewReview questionsReview answers
Getting startedCreating a new catalogImporting the lesson filesReconnecting missing files to a catalogExploring the artwork libraryCreating a greeting cardChoosing a size and themeReplacing the background imageWorking with photos and framesAdjusting a photo inside a frameWorking with backgroundsAdding graphics from the Content libraryUsing layers and layer styles to refine a projectProducing a Photo BookRearranging the order of images in a projectSetting up a Photo Book layoutAdding more photos to your Photo BookRefining your Photo Book layoutAdding graphicsAdding text to your projectAssembling a photo collageSetting up your project pageAdding a backgroundAdding more imagesWorking with layers to refine a projectAdding graphics from the Content libraryApplying effectsReview questionsReview answers
Getting startedAbout printingPrinting a contact sheetPrinting a contact sheet on WindowsPrinting a contact sheet on Mac OSPrinting a Picture PackagePrinting a Picture Package on WindowsPrinting a Picture Package on Mac OSPrinting individual photosOrdering professionally printed photos onlineCreating an Adobe IDSigning up from the Welcome screenSigning up from the Organizer or EditorSigning in to your Photoshop.com accountLaunching the Inspiration BrowserSharing picturesUsing Photo MailCreating an Online AlbumCustomizing your Online AlbumSharing an existing album onlineUsing an online sharing serviceBacking up and synchronizing media filesSetting backup and synchronization optionsChecking backup and synchronization statusSynchronizing separate computersAbout exportingSaving copies of your images for use on the WebReview questionsReview answers
Getting startedEditing photos in the OrganizerEditing in Full Screen modeGetting to know the Edit modesFull Edit modeQuick Edit modeGuided Edit modeMaking easy color and lighting adjustmentsFixing files automatically in batchesAdding the auto-corrected files to the OrganizerUsing Guided EditCorrecting color in Guided Edit modeRemoving a color cast using Guided EditAdjusting lighting using Guided EditCreative fun with Guided EditUsing Quick Edit modeApplying automatic adjustments separatelyOpening an image for Quick Fix editingUsing Smart FixApplying more automatic fixesUsing the Smart BrushApplying a Smart Brush adjustmentTweaking a Smart Paint adjustmentApplying multiple Smart Paint adjustmentsReview questionsReview answers
Getting startedBatch-processing the lesson filesAdding auto-corrected files to the OrganizerCorrecting color problemsComparing methods of fixing colorCreating extra working copies of an imageCorrecting color automaticallyAdjusting the results of an automatic fix manuallyTweaking the results of an automatic fixComparing resultsAdjusting skin tonesUsing the Touch Up toolsBrightening a smileSetting up the Quick Edit workspaceUsing the Whiten Teeth toolAdding to and subtracting from an adjustment selectionModifying the Touch Up tool adjustmentWorking with red eyeUsing the automatic Red Eye FixUsing the Red Eye Removal toolMaking selectionsUsing the Selection Brush toolEditing a saved selectionUsing the Quick Selection toolWorking with selectionsReplacing the color of a pictured objectUsing the Color Replacement toolReplacing a color throughout an imageReplacing a color in a limited area of an imageAbout printing color picturesWorking with color managementSetting up color managementReview questionsReview answers

Getting startedBatch-processing the lesson filesBrightening an underexposed imageApplying Quick Fix adjustmentsAdjusting exposure in Guided Edit modeFixing exposure in Full Edit modeUsing blending modesAbout adjustment layersUsing adjustment layers to correct lightingCorrecting parts of an image selectivelyCreating a selectionUsing layers to isolate parts of an imageCorrecting underexposed areasAdding more intensityImproving faded or overexposed imagesCreating a set of duplicate filesUsing blending modes to fix a faded imageAdjusting shadows and highlights manuallyAdjusting brightness and contrast manuallyAdjusting levelsComparing resultsReview questionsReview answers
Getting startedUsing the Straighten toolImproving the composition of an imageRecomposing a group photoRemoving wrinkles and spotsPreparing the file for editingUsing the Healing Brush toolRefining the Healing Brush resultsRemoving unwanted objects from imagesUsing the Content-Aware healing featureRestoring a damaged photographSetting up for the exercisesPreparing a working copy of the image fileUsing the Clone Stamp tool to fill in missing areasUsing the Selection Brush toolRefining a saved selectionCreating a layer maskFiltering flaws out of the backdrop areaAdding definition with the Smart BrushMerging layersFinishing up the projectReview questionsReview answers
Getting startedPlacing text on an imageUsing a text search to find a fileWorking with the image canvasAdding a border to a photoAdding a text layerEditing a text layerSaving a work file with layersOverlaying text on an imageCreating a new document for the textApplying a Layer Style to a text layerLocating the lesson filesAdding the same text to multiple imagesWorking with layer blending modesUsing Layer styles and distortionsLocating the lesson imageAdding a layer styleWarping textSimplifying layersWorking with simplified textWorking around transparency in a layerHiding, revealing, and deleting layersCreating a type maskLocating the lesson imageWorking with the Type Mask toolAdding impact to a type maskReview questionsReview answers
Getting startedMerging photos into a panoramaSetting up the Photomerge Panorama optionsCreating a Photomerge Panorama interactivelyCropping the merged imageCreating a composite group shotWorking with Photomerge Group ShotRemoving unwelcome intrudersUsing the Scene CleanerBlending differently exposed photosUsing the Photomerge Exposure toolMerging exposures automaticallyAdjusting the automatically merged imageCombining multiple photographs in one fileArranging the image layersCreating a gradient layer maskMatching the colors of blended imagesCleaning up selection edges with the Defringe commandReview questionsReview answers
Getting startedImproving a camera raw imageWorking with camera raw imagesGetting to know the Camera Raw windowAdjusting the white balanceWorking with the Temperature and Tint settingsUsing the tone controls on a raw imageSaving the imageAbout the DNG formatAbout histogramsUsing the histogramUnderstanding highlights and shadowsAdjusting levelsAbout Unsharp MaskApplying the Unsharp Mask filterUsing the filter galleryCreating effects with filtersExperimenting with filters in the galleryUsing the Cookie Cutter toolCreating your own cutterLearning moreReview questionsReview answers
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Chapter . Getting Started

Adobe^® Photoshop^® Elements 9 delivers image-editing tools that balance power and versatility with ease of use. Whether you’re a home user or hobbyist, a professional photographer or a business user, Photoshop Elements 9 makes it easy to produce good-looking pictures, share your stories in sophisticated creations for both print and web, and manage and safeguard your precious photos.

If you’ve used an earlier version of Photoshop Elements, you’ll find that this Classroom in a Book^® will teach you advanced skills and provide an introduction to the many new and improved features in this version. If you’re new to Adobe Photoshop Elements, you’ll learn the fundamental concepts and techniques that will help you master the application. ...