Book description
Are you a visual learner? Do you prefer instructions that show you how to do something — and skip the long-winded explanations? If so, then this book is for you. Open it up and you'll find clear, step-by-step screen shots that show you how to tackle more than 160 Photoshop Elements tasks. Each task-based spread covers a single technique, sure to help you get up and running on Photoshop Elements 12 in no time.
You'll learn to:
Use both the Organizer and Editor
Import photos from various sources
Enhance lighting and color
Restore old photos and add effects
Save, back up, and share photos
Designed for visual learners
Two-page lessons break big topics into bite-sized modules
Succinct explanations walk you through step by step
Full-color screen shots demonstrate each task
Helpful sidebars offer practical tips and tricks
Table of contents
- Cover
- Table of Contents
- Title Page
- Chapter 1: Getting Started
- Chapter 2: Importing and Opening Digital Images
- Chapter 3: Organizing Your Photos
- Chapter 4: Using Advanced Organizing Tools
- Chapter 5: Applying Basic Image Edits
- Chapter 6: Making Selections
- Chapter 7: Manipulating Selections
- Chapter 8: Using Layers
- Chapter 9: Enhancing and Retouching Photos
- Chapter 10: Enhancing Lighting and Color
- Chapter 11: Apply Guided Edits
- Chapter 12: Painting and Drawing on Photos
- Chapter 13: Applying Filters
- Chapter 14: Adding Text Elements
- Chapter 15: Applying Styles and Effects
- Chapter 16: Saving and Sharing Your Work
Product information
- Title: Teach Yourself VISUALLY Photoshop Elements 12
- Author(s):
- Release date: October 2013
- Publisher(s): Visual
- ISBN: 9781118729212
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