Adobe Photoshop Elements 7 on Demand

by Johnson, Steve; Perspection Inc.; Binder, Kate

• ISBN13: 9780789739315
• ISBN10: 0789739313
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-01-01
• Publisher: Que

Summary

The real-world, example-driven tutorial: follow along, and master any technique in just secondsStock available February 2009- Aust RRP $34.95- Easy, step-by-step walkthroughs, in full color: for everyone who'd rather be shown than told.- Perfect for new Photoshop Elements version 7 users and upgraders alike.- Includes a back-of-the-book 'workshop' that brings everything together in one start-to-finish project.- Proven 'On Demand' format that has been exceptionally successful with other graphics softwareAdobe Photoshop Elements 7 on Demand teaches this newest version through realworld, step-by-step examples presented in full color. Designed for everyone who would rather be shown than told, this task-based guide relies on the proven On Demand format that has proven immensely successful with other graphics and design tutorials. This comprehensive book offers more content for less money! It walks readers through virtually every task they'll want to perform : importing, viewing, and finding photos; using Elements' powerful editing toolset; adjusting and correcting color; retouching; using layer styles, photo effects, and filters; getting creative with type; sharing images in scrapbooks, web galleries, and photo email, and much more. An exclusive end-of-book workshop shows readers how to use multiple features together on a major start-to-finish project. This book is organized for super-fast access to any task, and supported by an extensive collection of downloadable practice files and resources.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. xvii
Getting Started with Photoshop Elements 7	p. 1
Installing Photoshop Elements	p. 2
Launching Photoshop Elements	p. 4
Using the Welcome Screen	p. 5
Viewing the Workspaces	p. 6
New! Choosing Commands	p. 8
Switching Between the Organizer and Editor	p. 9
Working with the Task Pane in the Organizer	p. 10
Working with Bins in the Editor	p. 11
Working with Palettes	p. 12
Moving Palettes	p. 14
Working with Editor Tools	p. 16
Undoing and Redoing an Action	p. 18
Getting Online Information	p. 19
Getting Help While You Work	p. 20
New! Checking for Updates and Patches	p. 22
Exiting Photoshop Elements	p. 24
Customizing the Way You Work in the Organizer	p. 25
Setting General Photo Browser Preferences	p. 26
New! Modifying Files Preferences	p. 28
Setting Folder Location View Preferences	p. 30
Setting Editing Preferences	p. 31
Setting Camera or Card Reader Preferences	p. 32
Setting Scanner Preferences	p. 34
Setting Date View Preferences	p. 35
Setting Keyword Tags and Albums Preferences	p. 36
Setting E-mail Sharing Preferences	p. 37
Setting Adobe Partner Services Preferences	p. 38
Importing Photos into the Organizer	p. 41
Specifying Watched Folders	p. 42
Importing Tags Attached to Photos	p. 44
Getting Photos from Files and Folders	p. 46
Getting Photos by Searching	p. 48
Getting Photos from a CD or DVD	p. 49
Getting Photos from a Camera or Card Reader	p. 50
Getting Photos from a Scanner	p. 52
Getting Photos from a Mobile Phone	p. 53
Getting Photos from a Video in the Editor	p. 54
Adding Photos to the Organizer from the Editor	p. 55
Creating and Opening a Catalog	p. 56
Managing Catalogs	p. 58
Moving Files in a Catalog	p. 59
Deleting Files from a Catalog	p. 60
Backing Up a Catalog	p. 61
Restoring a Catalog Backup	p. 62
Viewing Photos in the Organizer	p. 63
Viewing Photos in the Photo Browser	p. 64
Viewing Photos by Folder Location
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