The Hidden Power of Photoshop Elements 4

"e;...perfect for the digital photographer.... The depth of information on all aspects of color control is astonishing. Anyone who needs detailed control over every aspect of their images will revel in this book."e; Computer Arts Magazine computerarts.co.uk There's More to Photoshop Elements Than Meets the Eye In this unique book, expert author Richard Lynch reveals hidden functionality in Photoshop Elements-advanced features concealed in the code that dramatically extend the power of the software. First you'll learn high-level image editing from this renowned professional, then vault yourself into the ranks of advanced power users with the more than one hundred Hidden Power tools he provides on CD. You'll be amazed at what you can do! Inside, discover features usually found only in advanced image editors: Add shadows, highlights, and contrast with new Curves Presets Get beautiful and accurate color printing with CMYK separations tools Use the hidden Blend If and other power tools to apply sophisticated masks Emulate the Channel Mixer and Calculations functions of Photoshop Handle an image from start to finish using only the included Hidden Power tools Take full advantage of the latest Elements 4 updates to color management settings and Adobe(r) Gamma procedures Discover dozens more high-end functions such as snapshots, clipping paths, the history brush, and others Exclusive Elements Power Tools Included on CD! Unlock more than 100 hidden functions to power up your image editing, including: Color separations (RGB, CMYK, or Lab) Masking Channels Snapshots and History Brush Clipping Paths Custom Vectors Enhanced Sharpening Guides Fade Align/Distribute Objects The CD also includes numerous images and project files to use along with exercises in the book. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

"...perfect for the digital photographer.... The depth ofinformation on all aspects of color control is astonishing. Anyonewho needs detailed control over every aspect of their images willrevel in this book."Computer Arts Magazine computerarts.co.ukThere's More to Photoshop Elements Than Meets the EyeIn this unique book, expert author Richard Lynch reveals hiddenfunctionality in Photoshop Elements-advanced features concealed inthe code that dramatically extend the power of the software. Firstyou'll learn high-level image editing from this renownedprofessional, then vault yourself into the ranks of advanced powerusers with the more than one hundred Hidden Power tools he provideson CD. You'll be amazed at what you can do!Inside, discover features usually found only in advanced imageeditors:* Add shadows, highlights, and contrast with new CurvesPresets* Get beautiful and accurate color printing with CMYK separationstools* Use the hidden Blend If and other power tools to applysophisticated masks* Emulate the Channel Mixer and Calculations functions ofPhotoshop* Handle an image from start to finish using only the includedHidden Power tools* Take full advantage of the latest Elements 4 updates to colormanagement settings and Adobe(r) Gamma procedures* Discover dozens more high-end functions such as snapshotsclipping paths, the history brush, and othersExclusive Elements Power Tools Included on CD!Unlock more than 100 hidden functions to power up your imageediting, including:* Color separations (RGB, CMYK, or Lab)* Masking* Channels* Snapshots and History Brush* Clipping Paths* Custom Vectors* Enhanced Sharpening* Guides* Fade* Align/Distribute ObjectsThe CD also includes numerous images and project files to usealong with exercises in the book.Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials arenot included as part of eBook file.

Introduction.PART I: ESSENTIALS FOR SERIOUS IMAGEEDITING.Chapter 1: Resolution: The Cornerstone of Image Detail.Chapter 2: Seeing Images as Color, Contrast, and Tone.Chapter 3: The Image Editing Process Outline.PART II: WRESTLING WITH IMAGE TONE ANDCONTRAST.Chapter 4: Separating and Combining Image Components.Chapter 5: Correcting Image Tone.PART III: SERIOUS IMAGE CORRECTION.Chapter 6: Color and Tone Enhancement.Chapter 7: Altering Composition.Chapter 8: The Image Process in Action.PART IV: CONTROLLING AND ENHANCING IMAGES INPRINT.Chapter 9: Creating and Using Vectors.Chapter 10: Color Separations for Print.Chapter 11: Options for Printing.Appendix: Community, Concepts, and References.Index.