Chapter 1. Getting Started

Getting Started

Are you interested in working with digital images on your computer? This chapter introduces you to Adobe Photoshop Elements 8, a popular software application for editing and creating digital images.

  • Introducing Photoshop Elements 4

  • Understanding Digital Images. 6

  • Start Photoshop Elements. 8

  • The Editor Workspace. 9

  • The Organizer Workspace. 10

  • Switch between the Editor and the Organizer. 11

  • Anatomy of the Photoshop Elements Toolbox. 12

  • Work with Toolbox Tools. 14

  • Work with Panels. 16

  • Set Program Preferences. 18

  • View Rulers and Guides. 20

Introducing Photoshop Elements 8

Photoshop Elements is a popular photo-editing program you can use ...

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