PhotoDeluxe Home Edition 4 for Windows: Visual QuickStart Guide

by Alspach, Ted; Alspach, Jen

• ISBN13: 9780201354799
• ISBN10: 0201354799
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-01-01
• Publisher: Peachpit Press

Summary

At home or at the office, Adobe PhotoDeluxe makes photo manipulation a simple and fun endeavor, thanks to its friendly user interface and host of templates and guided activities. The same could be said for PhotoDeluxe Home Edition 4 for Windows: Visual QuickStart Guide, which covers all the basics, as well as more advanced topics such as creating special effects and using filters, in the proven Visual QuickStart style.Follow the book's clear, step-by-step instructions and plentiful screenshots, and you'll be creating professional-looking effects in no time--even if you've never used PhotoDeluxe before. If you're upgrading from an earlier version of the software, take advantage of the tabbed, visual format to go directly to detailed coverage of the topics you need to know to step up to the newest version. In this edition, you'll learn how to import images from a variety of sources, optimize images for the Web and send them via email, reduce problems such as moire patterns and image graininess, and even create panoramas and multimedia presentations of photos, complete with sound and animation.

Table of Contents

Part 1 The Basics
Getting Started	3	(8)
What is PhotoDeluxe?	4	(1)
System Requirements	5	(1)
Minimum System Requirements	5	(1)
Recommended System	5	(1)
Installation	6	(3)
To install Adobe PhotoDeluxe	6	(3)
Starting and Exiting PhotoDeluxe	9	(2)
To start PhotoDeluxe	9	(1)
To exit PhotoDeluxe	9	(2)
PhotoDeluxe Fundamentals	11	(12)
Understanding the World of Graphics	12	(2)
Understanding Scanners, Photo-CDs, and Digital Cameras	14	(2)
Scanning Images	16	(1)
Do	16	(1)
Don't	16	(1)
Using Sample Images and Clip Art	17	(1)
Learning the PhotoDeluxe Interface	18	(2)
Following Guided Activities	20	(3)
To use a guided activity	20	(3)
Getting Images into PhotoDeluxe	23	(10)
Retrieving an Image from My Photos	24	(1)
To retrieve an image from My Photos	24	(1)
Opening a File	25	(1)
To open a file on a disk	25	(1)
Connecting to a Digital Camera	26	(1)
To get files from a digital camera	26	(1)
Scanning an Image	27	(1)
To scan an image into PhotoDeluxe	27	(1)
Using the Free Stuff	28	(5)
To use sample photos:	28	(1)
To use clip art:	28	(1)
To use Changeables:	29	(4)
Part 2 Guided Activities
Modifying Images	33	(16)
Rotating, Flipping, and Trimming Images	34	(2)
To rotate or flip an image	34	(1)
To trim an image	34	(2)
Using Extensis Instant Fix Tools	36	(2)
To instantly fix an image	36	(1)
To selectively apply instant fixes	37	(1)
Adjusting Image Appearance	38	(2)
To change the overall appearance of an image	38	(1)
To fix image color with Variations	39	(1)
Fine-tuning the Image	40	(2)
To manually adjust brightness and contrast	40	(1)
To manually adjust hue and saturation	41	(1)
Restoring and Retouching Photos	42	(2)
To retouch a photo	42	(2)
Removing Red Eye	44	(1)
To remove red eye from a photo	44	(1)
Removing Dust, Scratches, and Noise	45	(2)
To remove dust or scratches from a photo	45	(1)
To remove noise from a photo	46	(1)
Adding Text	47	(1)
To add text to an image	47	(1)
Applying Special Effects	48	(1)
To apply special effects to an image	48	(1)
Creating Calendars, Cards, and More	49	(14)
Creating Cards	50	(2)
To create a greeting card or postcard	50	(1)
To create a sports card	51	(1)
Creating Calendars	52	(2)
To create a monthly or yearly calendar	52	(2)
Creating Single-Page Items	54	(2)
To create a photo album page, sign, report cover, certificate, or stationery	54	(2)
Making Labels and Tags	56	(1)
To create labels or gift tags	56	(1)
Framing Images	57	(1)
To frame an image	57	(1)
Creating 3D Clip Art	58	(2)
To create 3D clip art	58	(2)
Creating PhotoParades	60	(3)
To create a PhotoParade	60	(2)
To play a PhotoParade	62	(1)
Sharing	63	(12)
Sending Images with E-mail	64	(2)
To send an image via e-mail:	64	(2)
Creating a Web-based Postcard or Puzzle	66	(2)
To create a Web postcard or puzzle	66	(2)
Sharing Photos on the Web	68	(2)
To share a photo on the Web	68	(2)
Creating Holiday Cards, Tags, and More	70	(5)
To create a holiday greeting card or other project	70	(5)
PART 3 Output
Saving and Exporting Images	75	(10)
Saving an Image to Disk	76	(2)
To save an image	76	(2)
Exporting to a Different File Format	78	(1)
To export an image	78	(1)
Creating a Screen Saver	79	(2)
To create a screen saver	79	(2)
Creating Windows Wallpaper	81	(1)
To create wallpaper	81	(1)
Transferring an Image to Adobe PageMill	82	(3)
To transfer an image to PageMill	82	(3)
Printing Images	85	(10)
Setting up the Page	86	(1)
To change page setup	86	(1)
Previewing Images	87	(1)
To preview an image	87	(1)
Printing Single Images	88	(1)
To print an image	88	(1)
Printing Multiple Images	89	(1)
To print multiple images on a page	89	(1)
Printing Multiple Copies of an Image on a Page	90	(1)
To print multiple copies of an image on a page	90	(1)
Printing T-shirt Transfers	91	(1)
To print a T-shirt transfer	91	(1)
Adjusting Color Printing	92	(3)
To adjust an image for color printing	92	(3)
PART 4 Selection Techniques
Selection Techniques	95	(10)
Understanding the Selection Tools	96	(2)
To view the Selections palette	97	(1)
Using the Object Selection Tool	98	(1)
To move an image or selection	98	(1)
Selecting with Basic Shapes	99	(1)
To select a shape area	99	(1)
Selecting Polygonal Shapes	100	(1)
To select a polygonal area	100	(1)
Tracing Image Sections	101	(1)
To select a freeform area	101	(1)
Using the Color Wand	102	(1)
To select color-specific areas	102	(1)
Using the SmartSelect Tool	103	(2)
To trace image shapes	103	(2)
Combining Images	105	(12)
Working with Layers	106	(3)
To show the Layers palette	106	(1)
To create a layer	106	(2)
To delete a layer	108	(1)
To move a layer	108	(1)
Isolating Image Elements	109	(1)
To isolate part of an image	109	(1)
Creating Composite Images	110	(1)
To add an image to a file	110	(1)
Inserting New Image Elements	111	(2)
To insert an element into an image	111	(2)
Rotating and Resizing Images	113	(2)
To rotate or resize an image	113	(2)
Swapping Backgrounds	115	(2)
To swap an image's background	115	(2)
Textures and Backgrounds	117	(18)
Creating Stucco Textures	118	(1)
To create a stucco texture	118	(1)
Creating Cloud Textures	119	(2)
To create clouds	119	(1)
To use the Cloud Texture effect	120	(1)
Using Other Texture Effects	121	(2)
To protect identities using the Mosaic filter	121	(1)
To make a mosaic using the Patchwork filter	122	(1)
Using Textures with Text	123	(2)
To reverse text against a texture:	123	(2)
Creating Textured Backgrounds	125	(2)
To create a textured background	125	(2)
Creating Colorized Backgrounds	127	(1)
To create a black and white background	127	(1)
To colorize a background	127	(1)
Using Gradients as Backgrounds	128	(2)
To add a gradient to a background	128	(2)
Creating Swirled Backgrounds	130	(1)
To create a swirled background	130	(1)
Blurring Backgrounds	131	(1)
To blur an image background	131	(1)
Curling Photograph Corners	132	(1)
To curl the corner of a photograph	132	(1)
Creating Depth with Shadows	133	(2)
To add a shadow to an image	133	(2)
Painting	135	(14)
Understanding the Painting Tools	136	(2)
To paint on an image	136	(2)
Erasing Image Areas and Effects	138	(1)
To erase part of an image or effect	138	(1)
Cloning Image Areas	139	(2)
To remove unwanted image elements	139	(2)
Creating Text Labels	141	(2)
To add a text label	141	(2)
Smudging Artwork	143	(2)
To smudge an image	143	(2)
Tracing Image Elements	145	(2)
To trace over part of an image	145	(2)
Colorizing Black and White Images	147	(2)
To colorize a black and white image:	147	(2)
Special Effects & Filters	149	(14)
Creating Edge Effects	150	(1)
To apply the Find Edges filter	150	(1)
To apply the Glowing Edges filter	150	(1)
Creating Patterns in Images	151	(2)
To convert an image to a line or dot pattern	151	(1)
To use the mosaic filter	152	(1)
Creating Distortion Effects	153	(2)
To pinch an image	153	(1)
To funnel an image	154	(1)
Breaking Up an Image	155	(1)
To crystallize an image	155	(1)
To pointillize an image	155	(1)
Rippling Images	156	(2)
To add a ripple effect	156	(1)
To add a pond ripple effect	156	(2)
Shearing Images	158	(1)
To shear an image	158	(1)
Creating Artistic Effects	159	(2)
To apply the Chalk & Charcoal filter	159	(1)
To apply the Colored Pencil filter	160	(1)
Creating Hand-Drawn Effects	161	(2)
To apply the Accented Edges filter	161	(1)
To apply the Sponge filter	162	(1)
Correcting Image Problems	163	(12)
Applying Instant Fixes	164	(1)
To apply instant fixes to images	164	(1)
Fixing Red Eye and Changing Eye Color	165	(2)
To fix red eye or change eye color	165	(2)
Adjusting Image Color	167	(1)
To adjust image color	167	(1)
Adjusting Brightness and Contrast	168	(1)
To adjust the brightness or contrast of an image:	168	(1)
Sharpening Images	169	(1)
To sharpen a blurry image	169	(1)
Removing Dust and Scratches	170	(2)
To remove dust or scratches from an image automatically	170	(1)
To remove dust or scratches from an image manually	171	(1)
Fixing Images using Multiple Effects	172	(3)
To combine effects to fix a problem image	172	(3)
Part 5 Business Edition
Business Edition Basics	175	(12)
Installing PhotoDeluxe Business Edition	175	(3)
To install PhotoDeluxe Business Edition	176	(2)
The Business Edition Interface	178	(2)
Getting Images into PhotoDeluxe Business Edition	180	(1)
To open an image in PhotoDeluxe Business Edition	180	(1)
Saving and Exporting Images	181	(2)
To save an image	181	(1)
To export an image	181	(2)
Printing Images	183	(1)
To print an image	183	(1)
Understanding the Advanced Options	184	(3)
To make a selection	184	(1)
To add a layer	184	(1)
To apply a filter effect	185	(2)
Business Projects	187	(8)
Creating Business Cards	188	(2)
To create a business card	188	(2)
Creating Letterhead or Envelopes	190	(2)
To create letterhead or an envelope	190	(2)
Creating Web Elements	192	(1)
To create a Web banner or button	192	(1)
Creating Marketing Materials	193	(2)
To create a direct mail card	193	(2)
Index	195