Book description
A handy, full-color reference for using Photoshop Elements 8 while on the go
Photoshop Elements combines an easy-to-use set of features and enhancements with image editing power in an affordable program. The newest version—Photoshop Elements 8—features more online integration with products like the new Flash-based Web galleries.
Featuring a convenient trim size that goes where you go, this portable guide is essential reading for Elements users and especially suited if you are a mobile user who wants to edit and post your digital photographs while on the go.
Serves as a portable reference for effectively using the tools and features of Photoshop Elements 8
Offers a firm understanding of how to organize, correct, restore, and display digital photos and scanned images using Photoshop Elements 8
Appeals to anyone who needs to edit and post digital photos
Presents numbered steps and helpful examples to walk you through the most common Photoshop Elements 8 tasks
Provides examples and inspiration for using your digital images in print or online
Photoshop Elements 8 After the Shoot is the perfect guide if you are looking for a clear, concise, and portable guide to Photoshop Elements.
Table of contents
- Copyright
- About the Author
- Credits
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- 1. Understanding the Purpose of Photoshop Elements
- 2. Importing Photos into the Organizer
- 3. Understanding the Organizer
- 4. Building and Maintaining an Organized System
- 5. Introduction to Editing Photos
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6. Adjusting Brightness and Contrast
- 6.1. Turning Off In-Camera Contrast Settings
- 6.2. Using the Brightness/Contrast Command
- 6.3. Understanding Histograms
- 6.4. Working with the Histogram Panel
- 6.5. Adjusting Brightness and Contrast Using Levels
- 6.6. Adjusting Midtone Contrast with Adjust Color Curves
- 6.7. Working Non-Destructively with an Adjustment Layer
- 6.8. Correcting Difficult Contrast with Shadows/Highlights
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7. Working with Color
- 7.1. Understanding Color Theory
- 7.2. Managing Color Spaces in Photoshop Elements
- 7.3. Adjusting a Photo's Color
- 7.4. Creating Custom Black and White Photos
- 7.5. Sepia Toning a Photo
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8. Working with Raw Files
- 8.1. What Is Raw?
- 8.2. Disadvantages of Shooting Raw
- 8.3. Exposing a Raw Photo Correctly
- 8.4. Understanding How Raw Files Use Metadata
- 8.5. Converting Raw Files with Adobe Camera Raw
- 9. Making Local Adjustments to Tone and Color
- 10. Improving Your Photos with Retouching
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11. Combining Multiple Photos
- 11.1. Manually Combining Photos
- 11.2. Managing Group Photos with Photomerge Group Shot
- 11.3. Compositing Facial Features with Photomerge Faces
- 11.4. Removing Unwanted Subject Matter with Photomerge Scene Cleaner
- 11.5. Using Photomerge Panorama to Create Panoramas from Multiple Photos
- 11.6. Using Photomerge Exposure to Compensate for High Dynamic Range
- 12. Adding Special Effects to Your Photos
- 13. Making Final Adjustments
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14. Sharing Your Photos
- 14.1. Printing with an Inkjet Printer
- 14.2. Having a Lab Do Your Printing
- 14.3. Using the Share Panel
- 14.4. Creating Photo Projects with the Create Panel
- Glossary
Product information
- Title: Photoshop® Elements 8 After the Shoot
- Author(s):
- Release date: February 2010
- Publisher(s): Wiley
- ISBN: 9780470565094
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