Book description
AdobePhotoshop Elements 6.0 On Demand
FOR THOSE WHO WOULD RATHER BE SHOWN HOW THAN TOLD HOW
SEE HOW TO
• Get started quickly with the Welcome Screen
• Browse, organize, and process files using the Organizer
• Easily find and view just the photos and video clips you want to see
• Easily create photo books, calendars, collages, slide shows, scrapbook pages, greeting cards, and CD/DVD labels
• Use auto controls to quickly fix a photo
• Use Guided Edit to walk you step by step through the editing process
• Use more precise color correction to enhance a photo
• Easily brush away wrinkles and other unwanted photo results
• Use image trickery and special effects to change or enhance a photo
• Use themes and artwork to liven up your photo projects
• Create perfect group shots, seamless panoramas, and more
• Easily share your work using e-mail, online galleries, mobile phones,
On the Web
This book uses real world examples to give you a context in which to perform a task. This book also includes workshops to help you put together individual tasks into projects. The Photoshop example files that you need for project tasks are available at www.perspection.com.
Perspection has written and produced books on a variety of computer software, including Adobe Flash CS3 and 8, Adobe Photoshop CS3 and CS2, Adobe Dreamweaver CS3, Microsoft Office 2007 and 2003, Microsoft Windows Vista and XP, Microsoft Expression Web, and Apple Mac OS X Leopard. Perspection was founded in 1991, and is committed to providing information and training to help people use software more effectively. Perspection has written more than 80 computer books, and sold more than 5 million copies.
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Table of contents
- Copyright
- Acknowledgements
- Introduction
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1. Getting Started with Photoshop Elements 6
- Introduction
- Installing Photoshop Elements
- Launching Photoshop Elements
- Using the Welcome Screen
- Viewing the Workspaces
- Choosing Commands
- Switching Between the Organizer and Editor
- Working with the Task Pane in the Organizer
- Working with Bins in the Editor
- Working with Palettes
- Moving Palettes
- Working with Editor Tools
- Undoing and Redoing an Action
- Getting Online Information
- Getting Help While You Work
- Checking for Updates and Patches
- Exiting Photoshop Elements
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2. Customizing the Way You Work in the Organizer
- Introduction
- Setting General Photo Browser Preferences
- Modifying Files Preferences
- Setting Folder Location View Preferences
- Setting Editing Preferences
- Setting Camera or Card Reader Preferences
- Setting Scanner Preferences
- Setting Date View Preferences
- Setting Keyword Tags and Albums Preferences
- Setting Mobile Phone Preferences
- Setting Adobe Partner Services Preferences
- Setting E-mail Sharing Preferences
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3. Importing Photos into the Organizer
- Introduction
- Specifying Watched Folders
- Importing Tags Attached to Photos
- Getting Photos from Files and Folders
- Getting Photos by Searching
- Getting Photos from a CD or DVD
- Getting Photos from a Camera or Card Reader
- Getting Photos from a Scanner
- Getting Photos from a Mobile Phone
- Getting Photos from a Video in the Editor
- Adding Photos to the Organizer from the Editor
- Creating and Opening a Catalog
- Managing Catalogs
- Moving Files in a Catalog
- Deleting Files from a Catalog
- Backing Up a Catalog
- Restoring a Catalog Backup
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4. Viewing Photos in the Organizer
- Introduction
- Viewing Photos in the Photo Browser
- Viewing Photos by Folder Location
- Viewing Specific Files in the Photo Browser
- Viewing Video Clips in the Photo Browser
- Selecting Photos in the Photo Browser
- Viewing Photos in Full Screen View
- Viewing Photos in Side by Side View
- Using the Control Bar
- Viewing and Finding Photos in Date View
- Viewing Photos in Map View
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5. Finding Photos in the Organizer
- Introduction
- Using the Keyword Tags Palette
- Creating a Keyword Tag
- Working with Categories or Sub-Categories
- Finding Faces for Keyword Tagging
- Attaching Keyword Tags to Photos
- Attaching Keyword Tags Using Folder Names
- Removing Keyword Tags from Photos
- Searching for Photos by Keyword Tags
- Searching for Photos Using the Find Bar
- Finding Photos Using the Find Menu
- Finding Photos by Metadata Details
- Finding Photos Using the Timeline
- Finding Photos with Star Ratings
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6. Working with Photos in the Organizer
- Introduction
- Using the Albums Palette
- Creating an Album
- Creating an Album Group
- Adding Photos to an Album
- Creating and Editing a Smart Album
- Working with Albums and Album Groups
- Fixing Photos Using Auto Smart Fix
- Correcting Color in Photos with Auto Color
- Correcting Exposures with Auto Levels
- Improving Contrast with Auto Contrast
- Sharpening Photos with Auto Sharpen
- Removing Red Eye with Auto Red Eye Fix
- Cropping Photos
- Rotating Photos
- Stacking and Unstacking Photos
- Working with Stacks
- Working with Version Sets
- Changing the Date and Time of Files
- Reconnecting to Missing Files
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7. Working with Photos in the Editor
- Introduction
- Creating a New File
- Selecting Color Modes and Resolution
- Creating a New File Using Presets
- Opening a File
- Opening a PDF File
- Inserting Images in a File
- Opening Raw Files from a Digital Camera
- Working with Open Files
- Processing Multiple Files
- Changing Image Size and Resolution
- Using Full and Quick Edit
- Using Guided Edit
- Attaching Information to a File
- Saving a File
- Reverting to the Last Saved Version
- Understanding File Formats
- Understanding File Compression
- Closing a File
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8. Navigating and Using the Editor
- Introduction
- Changing the View Size with the Navigator Palette
- Changing the View Area with the Navigator Palette
- Changing the Color of the Navigator Palette View Box
- Changing the View
- Changing the View with the Zoom Tool
- Increasing or Decreasing Magnification
- Moving Images in the Document Window
- Working with One Image in Multiple Windows
- Moving Layers Between Two Open Documents
- Working with the Info Palette
- Changing How the Info Palette Measures Color
- Working with Rulers
- Examining the Undo History Palette
- Using the Undo History Palette
- Undoing and Redoing with the Undo History Palette
- Clearing Memory and the Undo History Palette
- Using the Status Bar
- Working with Guides
- Viewing Notes
- Listen to an Audio Annotation
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9. Mastering the Art of Selection
- Introduction
- Using the Rectangular Marquee Tool
- Using the Elliptical Marquee Tool
- Using the Lasso Marquee Tool
- Using the Magnetic Lasso Tool
- Using the Polygonal Lasso Tool
- Using the Quick Selection Tool
- Using the Magic Wand Tool
- Using the Selection Brush Tool
- Using the Magic Extractor
- Refining a Selection Edge
- Modifying an Existing Selection
- Changing an Existing Selection
- Adding, Subtracting, and Cropping a Selection
- Saving Selections
- Loading and Deleting Saved Selections
- Copying and Pasting Selections
- Moving Selections
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10. Working with Layers
- Introduction
- Understanding the Layers Palette
- Defining Layer Designations and Attributes
- Creating a New Layer
- Selecting Layers
- Creating a Selection from a Layer
- Creating a Layer from a Selection
- Simplifying a Layer
- Converting a Background into a Layer
- Working with Layers Using the Layers Palette
- Stacking and Moving Layers
- Moving Layers Between Documents
- Using Merge Layer Options
- Linking and Unlinking Layers
- Deleting Layers
- Duplicating a Layer
- Working with Layer Blending Modes
- Creating a Clipping Layer Group
- Using Adjustment and Fill Layers
- Creating an Adjustment Layer
- Creating a Fill Layer
- Changing Fill or Adjustment Layer Content
- Modifying a Fill or Adjustment Layer
- Deleting a Fill or Adjustment Layer
- Using Blending Modes with Fill or Adjustment Layers
- Merging Fill or Adjustment Layers
- Creating a Temporary Composite Image
- Using Masks with Adjustment Layers
- Creating Masks with Selection
- Setting Layers Palette Options
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11. Adjusting and Correcting Color
- Introduction
- Working with Color Modes and Depth
- Understanding the RGB Color Mode
- Understanding the Grayscale Color Mode
- Understanding the Bitmap Color Mode
- Understanding the Indexed Color Mode
- Using the Color Swatches Palette
- Creating Custom Color Swatches
- Working with Strokes and Fills
- Using Automatic Lighting and Color Commands
- Working with the Histogram Palette
- Controlling Tonal Range with Levels
- Using the Shadows/Highlights Adjustment
- Using the Brightness/Contrast Adjustment
- Using the Color Curves Adjustment
- Using the Hue/Saturation Adjustment
- Using the Replace Color Adjustment
- Using the Color Variations Adjustment
- Using the Remove Color Cast Adjustment
- Adjusting Color for Skin Tone
- Using the Gradient Map Adjustment
- Using the Photo Filter Adjustment
- Using the Invert and Equalize Commands
- Using the Threshold and Posterize Adjustments
- Using the Black and White Adjustment
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12. Using Transformation and Retouching Tools
- Introduction
- Using Free Transform and Transform
- Using 3D Transform
- Resizing an Image to Scale
- Using the Cookie Cutter Tool
- Using Straighten and Crop
- Using Rotate and Flip
- Correcting Camera Distortion
- Using the Adjust Sharpness Filter
- Using the Sharpen Tool
- Using the Unsharp Mask Filter
- Using the Blur Tool
- Using the Clone Stamp Tool
- Using the Dodge and Burn Tools
- Using the Sponge Tool
- Using the Healing Brush Tool
- Working with the Spot Healing Brush
- Working with the Red Eye Tool
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13. Using the Paint, Shape Drawing, and Eraser Tools
- Introduction
- Understanding Foreground and Background Colors
- Viewing the Brushes Palette
- Changing the Brushes Palette View
- Selecting Brush Tips
- Creating Custom Brush Tips
- Modifying or Deleting Brush Tips
- Creating Custom Brush Tip Sets
- Working with the Brush and Airbrush Tools
- Setting Dynamic Brush Options
- Working with the Pencil Tool
- Working with Auto Erase
- Working with the Impressionist and Smudge Tools
- Using the Paint Bucket Tool
- Using the Pattern Stamp Tool
- Working with the Eraser Tools
- Working with the Magic Eraser Tool
- Creating and Applying Gradients
- Creating Custom Gradients
- Using the Color Replacement Tool
- Creating Shapes in a Layer
- Selecting and Moving Shapes
- Working with the Line Tool
- Using the Standard Shape Tool
- Working with the Custom Shape Tool
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14. Working with Layer Styles and Photo Effects
- Introduction
- Exploring Layer Styles
- Applying Layer Styles
- Working with Layer Styles
- Changing Drop Shadow Style Settings
- Changing Bevel Style Settings
- Changing Inner and Outer Glow Style Settings
- Changing Stroke Style Settings
- Exploring Photo Effects
- Applying Photo Effects
- Using the Content Palette
- Adding Stylized Shapes or Graphics
- Adding a Stylized Frame or Theme
- Adding Stylized Text
- Adding Styles and Effects to Favorites
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15. Manipulating Images with Filters
- Introduction
- Working with the Filter Gallery
- Applying Multiple Filters to an Image
- Controlling Filters Using a Selection
- Blending Modes and Filter Effects
- Using the Color Halftone Pixelate Filter
- Modifying Images with the Liquify Filter
- Working with Liquify Filter Options
- Using the Lighting Effects Filter
- Using Blur Filters
- Using the Gaussian Blur Filter
- Using the Despeckle Noise Filter
- Using the Add Noise Filter
- Using the Reduce Noise Filter
- Viewing Various Filter Effects
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16. Getting Creative with Type
- Introduction
- Using Standard Type Tools
- Editing Type
- Working with Asian Type
- Working with Type Options
- Using the Warp Text Option
- Setting the Anti-Aliasing Type Option
- Creating a Type Mask
- Isolating Image Pixels Using a Type Mask
- Creating Chiseled Type with a Type Mask
- Applying a Gradient Fill to Text
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17. Saving Photos for the Web and Other Devices
- Introduction
- Saving for the Web
- Working with Save for Web Options
- Working with Transparency and Mattes
- Working with Dithering
- Working with Web File Formats
- Optimizing a JPEG Document
- Optimizing a GIF Document
- Optimizing a PNG-8 Document
- Optimizing a PNG-24 Document
- Optimizing an Image to File Size
- Creating an Animated GIF
- Previewing an Image in a Web Browser
- Preparing Clipart for the Web
- Preparing a Photo for the Web
- Preparing an Image for the Inkjet or Laser Printer
- Understanding Monitor, Image, and Device Resolution
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18. Making Speciality Projects
- Introduction
- Finding and Opening Projects
- Saving a Project
- Making a Photo Book
- Making a Photo Calendar
- Making a Photo Collage
- Creating Labels and Jackets
- Creating Greeting Cards
- Creating an Online Gallery
- Creating an Animated or Interactive Gallery
- Creating a Flipbook
- Creating a Slide Show
- Setting Slide Show Preferences
- Working with Content in a Slide Show
- Editing a Slide Show
- Adding Effects to a Slide Show
- Adding Extras to a Slide Show
- Publishing a Slide Show
- Creating a VCD with a Menu of Slide Shows
- Using Photomerge Faces
- Using Photomerge Group Shot
- Using Photomerge Panorama
- Keeping Proper Perspective with Vanishing Point
- Resizing and Rotating Project Photos
- Editing Photo Projects in Photoshop CS3
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19. Printing and Sharing Photos
- Introduction
- Working with Page Setup
- Setting Measurement Units for Printing
- Printing in the Organizer
- Using More Print Options in the Organizer
- Printing in the Editor
- Setting Print Output Options
- Choosing Color Settings
- Setting Print Color Management Options
- Printing a Document
- Printing Multiple Layers
- Using the Sharing Center
- Sending Files in E-Mail
- Sending Files in Photo Mail
- Sending Files to a Mobile Phone
- Using the Contact Book
- Making a CD or DVD with Files
- Making a PDF Slide Show
- Exporting Files
- Copying or Moving Files to a Disk
- Using Photos as Desktop Wallpaper
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20. Customizing the Way You Work in the Editor
- Introduction
- Optimizing Photoshop Elements
- Setting General Preferences
- Modifying Saving Files Preferences
- Setting File Associations
- Selecting Scratch Disks
- Allocating Memory & Image Cache
- Setting Undo History Preferences
- Setting Display & Cursors Preferences
- Setting Units & Rulers Preferences
- Working with the Grid
- Controlling Transparency Preferences
- Setting Type Preferences
- Selecting Plug-Ins
- Managing Libraries with the Preset Manager
- Using Drawing Tablets
- Workshop
- New! Features
- Keyboard Shortcuts
Product information
- Title: Adobe Photoshop Elements 6.0 On Demand
- Author(s):
- Release date: February 2008
- Publisher(s): Que
- ISBN: 9780768681222
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