Book description
Adobe Photoshop Elements 7 on Demand
What you need, when you need it!
Need answers quickly? Adobe Photoshop Elements 7 on Demand provides those answers in a visual step-by-step format. We will show you exactly what to do through lots of full color illustrations and easy-to-follow instructions.
Inside the Book
• Browse, organize, and process files using the Organizer
• Easily find and vie w just the photos and video clips you want to see
• Whiten teeth, deepen a blue sky, and more with a single click using the new Smart Brush
• 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, tourist-less landscapes, and more
Bonus Online Content
Register your book at queondemand.com to gain access to:
• Workshops and related files
• Keyboard shortcuts
Visit the author site: perspection.com
Table of contents
- Copyright
- Acknowledgements
- Introduction
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1. Getting Started with Photoshop Elements 7
- 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 E-mail Sharing Preferences
- Setting Adobe Partner Services 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 by Searching for Text
- 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
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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 Edit and Quick Fix
- 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 Selections
- 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
- Retouching with the Smart Brush
- Working with the Detail Smart Brush
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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 Surface Blur 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 File
- Optimizing a GIF File
- Optimizing a PNG-8 File
- Optimizing a PNG-24 File
- Optimizing an Image to File Size
- Creating an Animated GIF
- Previewing an Image in a Web Browser
- Preparing Clip Art 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 Specialty 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 Album
- 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
- Using Photomerge Scene Cleaner
- Keeping Proper Perspective with Vanishing Point
- Resizing and Rotating Project Photos
- Editing Photo Projects in Photoshop CS4
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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
- 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
- Allocating Memory & Image Cache
- Selecting Scratch Disks
- 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
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Workshops
- Introduction
- Project 1: Creating a Sketch from Scratch
- Project 2: Creating a Sharper Image
- Project 3: Restoring Life to Heirloom Images
- Project 4: Colorizing a Grayscale Image
- Project 5: Getting Creative with Adjustment Layers
- Project 6: Creating the Illusion of Depth
- Project 7: Using Your Free Photoshop.com Membership
- Want More Projects
- New! Features
- Keyboard Shortcuts
Product information
- Title: Adobe Photoshop Elements 7 on Demand
- Author(s):
- Release date: December 2008
- Publisher(s): Que
- ISBN: 9780768690293
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