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Photoshop Elements 2018 For Dummies


Photoshop Elements 2018 For Dummies


1. Aufl.

von: Barbara Obermeier, Ted Padova

20,99 €

Verlag: Wiley
Format: EPUB
Veröffentl.: 13.10.2017
ISBN/EAN: 9781119418108
Sprache: englisch
Anzahl Seiten: 448

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<p><b>The top-selling book on Photoshop Elements—updated in a new edition</b> </p> <p>Photoshop Elements offers photo editors of all skill levels the power to turn run-of-the-mill images into beautiful works of art—and <i>Photoshop Elements 2018 For Dummies</i> shows you how. Those new to photo editing who are looking for advice on making the most common fixes and experienced editors in need of a road map to this version of Photoshop Elements will find great value in this book!</p> <p>Start off by touring the Photoshop Elements interface with introductions to the tools that make the program so powerful. You’ll also follow simple step-by-step instructions for organizing images for editing, creating layers in your images, adjusting color and focus, applying artsy filters, adding text to an image, and so much more.</p> <ul> <li>Get simple explanations for handling image editing</li> <li>Find steps for giving your photos a digital makeover</li> <li>Discover tips for getting better photos</li> <li>Create frame-worthy pieces you’ll be proud to display</li> </ul> <p>If you’re ready to take your photo editing skills to new heights, all the help you need is a page—and a click—away.</p>
<p><b>Introduction</b><b> 1</b></p> <p>About This Book 1</p> <p>Icons Used in This Book 3</p> <p>Beyond the Book 4</p> <p>Where to Go from Here 4</p> <p><b>Part 1: Getting Started with Photoshop Elements 2018</b><b> 5</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 1: Getting Started with Image Editing </b><b>7</b></p> <p>Before You Begin 7</p> <p>Launching the Photo Editor 10</p> <p>Making Basic Edits in Quick Mode 12</p> <p>Sharing a Photo 14</p> <p>Retracing Your Steps 16</p> <p>Using the History panel 16</p> <p>Reverting to the last save 17</p> <p>Getting a Helping Hand 17</p> <p>Saving Files with Purpose 19</p> <p>Using the Save/Save As dialog box 20</p> <p>Saving files for the web 21</p> <p><b>Chapter 2: Basic Image-Editing Concepts</b><b> 23</b></p> <p>Grappling with the Ubiquitous Pixels 24</p> <p>Understanding resolution 24</p> <p>Understanding image dimensions 27</p> <p>The Art of Resampling 27</p> <p>Changing image size and resolution 27</p> <p>Understanding the results of resampling 29</p> <p>Choosing a Resolution for Print or Onscreen 30</p> <p>Go Ahead — Make My Mode! 31</p> <p>Converting to Bitmap mode 32</p> <p>Converting to Grayscale mode 34</p> <p>Understanding File Formats 37</p> <p>File formats at a glance 41</p> <p>Audio and video formats supported in Elements 42</p> <p>Getting Familiar with Color 43</p> <p>Getting Color Right 44</p> <p>Color the easy way 45</p> <p>Calibrating your monitor 45</p> <p>Choosing a color workspace 46</p> <p>Understanding how profiles work 47</p> <p><b>Chapter 3: Exploring the Photo Editor</b><b> 49</b></p> <p>Examining the Photo Editor 49</p> <p>Examining the image window 53</p> <p>Uncovering the contextual menus 56</p> <p>Selecting the tools 57</p> <p>Selecting from the Tool Options 58</p> <p>Playing with panels 60</p> <p>Using the Photo Bin 63</p> <p>Creating different views of an image 63</p> <p>Viewing filenames 64</p> <p>Using Photo Bin Actions 64</p> <p>Finding Your Bearings in Guided Mode 65</p> <p>Controlling the Editing Environment 67</p> <p>Launching and navigating preferences 67</p> <p>Checking out all the preferences panes 68</p> <p><b>Part 2: Managing Media</b><b> 73</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 4: Navigating the Organizer</b><b> 75</b></p> <p>Organizing Photos and Media on a Hard Drive 76</p> <p>Adding Images to the Organizer 77</p> <p>Adding files from folders and removable media 77</p> <p>Downloading camera images with the Elements Downloader 79</p> <p>Importing additional photos from folders 81</p> <p>Navigating the Media Browser 82</p> <p>Using a Scanner 83</p> <p>Understanding image requirements 83</p> <p>Using scanner plug-ins (Windows) 84</p> <p>Scanning on the Mac 86</p> <p>Scanning many photos at a time 86</p> <p>Phoning in Your Images 87</p> <p>Setting Organizer Preferences 89</p> <p><b>Chapter 5: Organizing Your Pictures</b><b> 91</b></p> <p>Touring the Organizer 91</p> <p>Organizing Groups of Images with Tags 95</p> <p>Creating and viewing a tag 95</p> <p>Adding icons to tags 97</p> <p>Working with custom tags 98</p> <p>Working with default tags 99</p> <p>Working with subcategories 100</p> <p>Sorting photos according to tags 101</p> <p>Auto Curating Images 102</p> <p>Rating Images with Stars 102</p> <p>Adding Images to an Album 103</p> <p>Creating an album 103</p> <p>Using albums for temporary work 105</p> <p>Editing an album 105</p> <p>Finding out more about sharing your albums 106</p> <p>Adding People in the Media Browser 106</p> <p>Placing Pictures on Maps 108</p> <p>Working with Events 110</p> <p><b>Chapter 6: Viewing and Finding Your Images</b><b> 113</b></p> <p>Cataloging Files 113</p> <p>Using the Catalog Manager 114</p> <p>Working with catalogs 115</p> <p>Backing up your catalog 116</p> <p>Backing up photos and files (Windows) 117</p> <p>Switching to a Different View 118</p> <p>Viewing Photos in Memories (Slideshow) 119</p> <p>Searching for Photos 121</p> <p>Using Search 121</p> <p>Searching for untagged items 123</p> <p>Searching captions and notes 123</p> <p>Searching by history 124</p> <p>Searching metadata 124</p> <p>Searching similarities 125</p> <p>Grouping Files That Get in the Way 127</p> <p>Marking files as hidden 127</p> <p>Stacking ‘em up 127</p> <p>Creating versions 129</p> <p><b>Part 3: Selecting and Correcting Photos</b><b> 131</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 7: Making and Modifying Selections </b><b>133</b></p> <p>Defining Selections 133</p> <p>Creating Rectangular and Elliptical Selections 134</p> <p>Perfecting squares and circles with Shift and Alt (Option on the Mac) 136</p> <p>Applying Marquee options 136</p> <p>Making Freeform Selections with the Lasso Tools 138</p> <p>Selecting with the Lasso tool 139</p> <p>Getting straight with the Polygonal Lasso tool 141</p> <p>Snapping with the Magnetic Lasso tool 141</p> <p>Working Wizardry with the Magic Wand 144</p> <p>Talking about Tolerance 144</p> <p>Wielding the Wand to select 145</p> <p>Modifying Your Selections 147</p> <p>Adding to, subtracting from, and intersecting a selection 147</p> <p>Avoiding key collisions 148</p> <p>Painting with the Selection Brush 149</p> <p>Painting with the Quick Selection Tool 151</p> <p>Selecting with the Smart Selection Tool 153</p> <p>Fine-Tuning with the Refine Selection Brush 154</p> <p>Working with the Cookie Cutter Tool 156</p> <p>Eliminating with the Eraser Tools 158</p> <p>The Eraser tool 158</p> <p>The Background Eraser tool 159</p> <p>The Magic Eraser tool 161</p> <p>Using the Select Menu 161</p> <p>Selecting all or nothing 161</p> <p>Reselecting a selection 162</p> <p>Inversing a selection 162</p> <p>Feathering a selection 162</p> <p>Refining the edges of a selection 163</p> <p>Using the Modify commands 164</p> <p>Applying the Grow and Similar commands 165</p> <p>Saving and loading selections 165</p> <p><b>Chapter 8: Working with Layers</b><b> 167</b></p> <p>Getting to Know Layers 167</p> <p>Converting a background to a layer 168</p> <p>Anatomy of the Layers panel 169</p> <p>Using the Layer and Select menus 173</p> <p>Working with Different Layer Types 174</p> <p>Image layers 174</p> <p>Adjustment layers 175</p> <p>Fill layers 177</p> <p>Shape layers 178</p> <p>Type layers 179</p> <p>Tackling Layer Basics 179</p> <p>Creating a new layer from scratch 179</p> <p>Using Layer via Copy and Layer via Cut 180</p> <p>Duplicating layers 181</p> <p>Dragging and dropping layers 182</p> <p>Using the Paste into Selection command 182</p> <p>Moving a Layer’s Content 183</p> <p>Transforming Layers 184</p> <p>Adding Layer Masks 185</p> <p>Flattening and Merging Layers 188</p> <p>Flattening layers 188</p> <p>Merging layers 189</p> <p><b>Chapter 9: Simple Image Makeovers</b><b> 191</b></p> <p>Cropping and Straightening Images 191</p> <p>Cutting away with the Crop tool 192</p> <p>Fixing distortion with the Perspective Crop tool 194</p> <p>Cropping with a selection border 196</p> <p>Straightening images 196</p> <p>Recomposing Images 197</p> <p>Employing One-Step Auto Fixes 200</p> <p>Auto Smart Tone 200</p> <p>Auto Smart Fix 201</p> <p>Auto Levels 202</p> <p>Auto Contrast 202</p> <p>Auto Haze Removal 203</p> <p>Auto Color Correction 204</p> <p>Auto Shake Reduction 204</p> <p>Auto Sharpen 204</p> <p>Auto Red Eye Fix 205</p> <p>Editing in Quick Mode 207</p> <p>Fixing Small Imperfections with Tools 210</p> <p>Cloning with the Clone Stamp tool 210</p> <p>Retouching with the Healing Brush 213</p> <p>Zeroing in with the Spot Healing Brush 215</p> <p>Repositioning with the Content-Aware Move tool 216</p> <p>Lightening and darkening with Dodge and Burn tools 218</p> <p>Smudging away rough spots 220</p> <p>Softening with the Blur tool 221</p> <p>Focusing with the Sharpen tool 222</p> <p>Sponging color on and off 223</p> <p>Replacing one color with another 225</p> <p><b>Chapter 10: Correcting Contrast, Color, and Clarity</b><b> 229</b></p> <p>Editing Your Photos Using a Logical Workflow 230</p> <p>Adjusting Lighting 231</p> <p>Fixing lighting with Shadows/Highlights 231</p> <p>Using Brightness/Contrast 232</p> <p>Pinpointing proper contrast with Levels 233</p> <p>Adjusting Color 235</p> <p>Removing color casts automatically 236</p> <p>Adjusting with Hue/Saturation 237</p> <p>Eliminating color with Remove Color 239</p> <p>Switching colors with Replace Color 240</p> <p>Correcting with Color Curves 241</p> <p>Adjusting skin tones 243</p> <p>Defringing layers 245</p> <p>Eliminating haze 246</p> <p>Adjusting color temperature with photo filters 247</p> <p>Mapping your colors 248</p> <p>Adjusting Clarity 249</p> <p>Removing noise, artifacts, dust, and scratches 249</p> <p>Blurring when you need to 250</p> <p>Sharpening for better focus 253</p> <p>Opening closed eyes 256</p> <p>Adjusting Facial Features 257</p> <p>Reducing shake 258</p> <p>Working Intelligently with the Smart Brush Tools 259</p> <p><b>Part 4: Exploring Your Inner Artist</b><b> 263</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 11: Playing with Filters, Effects, Styles, and More</b><b> 265</b></p> <p>Having Fun with Filters 265</p> <p>Applying filters 266</p> <p>Corrective or destructive filters 267</p> <p>One-step or multistep filters 267</p> <p>Fading a filter 268</p> <p>Selectively applying a filter 268</p> <p>Working in the Filter Gallery 269</p> <p>Distorting with the Liquify filter 271</p> <p>Correcting Camera Distortion 273</p> <p>Exploring Element’s Unique Filters 275</p> <p>Creating a comic 275</p> <p>Getting graphic 276</p> <p>Using the Pen and Ink filter 278</p> <p>Dressing Up with Photo and Text Effects 279</p> <p>Adding Shadows, Glows, and More 281</p> <p>Applying styles 281</p> <p>Working with styles 283</p> <p>Using the Graphics panel 284</p> <p>Mixing It Up with Blend Modes 285</p> <p>General blend modes 285</p> <p>Darken blend modes 286</p> <p>Lighten blend modes 287</p> <p>Lighting blend modes 289</p> <p>Inverter blend modes 289</p> <p>HSL blend modes 291</p> <p>Using Photomerge 292</p> <p>Photomerge Panorama 292</p> <p>Photomerge Group Shot 295</p> <p>Photomerge Scene Cleaner 297</p> <p>Photomerge Exposure 299</p> <p>Photomerge Compose 301</p> <p><b>Chapter 12: Drawing and Painting</b><b> 305</b></p> <p>Choosing Color 305</p> <p>Working with the Color Picker 306</p> <p>Dipping into the Color Swatches panel 307</p> <p>Sampling with the Eyedropper tool 309</p> <p>Getting Artsy with the Pencil and Brush Tools 310</p> <p>Drawing with the Pencil tool 310</p> <p>Painting with the Brush tool 312</p> <p>Using the Impressionist Brush 314</p> <p>Creating your own brush 315</p> <p>Filling and Outlining Selections 317</p> <p>Fill ’er up 317</p> <p>Outlining with the Stroke command 318</p> <p>Splashing on Color with the Paint Bucket Tool 319</p> <p>Working with Multicolored Gradients 320</p> <p>Applying a preset gradient 320</p> <p>Customizing gradients 322</p> <p>Working with Patterns 325</p> <p>Applying a preset pattern 325</p> <p>Creating a new pattern 326</p> <p>Creating Shapes of All Sorts 327</p> <p>Drawing a shape 328</p> <p>Drawing multiple shapes 329</p> <p>Specifying Geometry options 330</p> <p>Editing shapes 331</p> <p><b>Chapter 13: Working with Type</b><b> 333</b></p> <p>Understanding Type Basics 333</p> <p>Tools 334</p> <p>Modes 334</p> <p>Formats 335</p> <p>Creating Point Type 335</p> <p>Creating Paragraph Type 337</p> <p>Creating Path Type 338</p> <p>Using the Text On Selection tool 338</p> <p>Using the Text On Shape tool 339</p> <p>Using the Text On Custom Path tool 341</p> <p>Specifying Type Options 342</p> <p>Editing Text 344</p> <p>Simplifying Type 345</p> <p>Masking with Type 346</p> <p>Stylizing and Warping Type 349</p> <p>Adjusting type opacity 349</p> <p>Applying filters to your type 350</p> <p>Painting your type with color and gradients 351</p> <p>Warping your type 352</p> <p><b>Part 5: Printing, Creating, and Sharing</b><b> 353</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 14: Getting It on Paper</b><b> 355</b></p> <p>Getting Pictures Ready for Printing 356</p> <p>Working with Color Printer Profiles 357</p> <p>Printing a photo with the printer managing color 358</p> <p>Printing a photo with Elements managing color 363</p> <p>Printing a picture package or contact sheet 366</p> <p>Getting Familiar with the Print Dialog Box 367</p> <p>Using Page Setup 369</p> <p>Creating transfers, borders, and more with More Options 369</p> <p><b>Chapter 15: Sharing Your Work</b><b> 371</b></p> <p>Getting Familiar with the Elements Sharing Options 371</p> <p>Planning ahead 372</p> <p>Understanding photo sharing in Elements 373</p> <p>Using the Share Panel 374</p> <p>Emailing photos 375</p> <p>Working with Adobe Premiere Elements 377</p> <p>Sharing your photos on social networks 377</p> <p>Creating Facebook Cover Images 379</p> <p><b>Chapter 16: Making Creations</b><b> 383</b></p> <p>Checking Out the Create Panel 383</p> <p>Grasping Creation-Assembly Basics 384</p> <p>Creating a Memories Video 388</p> <p>Creating a PDF Slideshow 389</p> <p>Making Additional Creations 390</p> <p><b>Part 6: The Part of Tens</b><b> 391</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 17: Ten Tips for Composing Better Photos</b><b> 393</b></p> <p>Find a Focal Point 393</p> <p>Use the Rule of Thirds 394</p> <p>Cut the Clutter 394</p> <p>Frame Your Shot 395</p> <p>Employ Contrast 395</p> <p>Experiment with Viewpoints 396</p> <p>Use Leading Lines 396</p> <p>Use Light 397</p> <p>Give Direction 398</p> <p>Consider Direction of Movement 399</p> <p><b>Chapter 18: Ten (Or So) More Project Ideas</b><b> 401</b></p> <p>Screen Savers 402</p> <p>Flyers, Ads, and Online Auctions 403</p> <p>Clothes, Hats, and More 404</p> <p>Posters 405</p> <p>Household and Business Inventories 405</p> <p>Project Documentation 406</p> <p>School Reports and Projects 406</p> <p>Blogs 406</p> <p>Wait — There’s More 406</p> <p>Index 407</p>
<p><b>Barbara Obermeier</b> is principal of Obermeier Design and a faculty member at California Lutheran University. <b>Ted Padova</b> has written more than 60 books on digital design tools including Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, Illustrator, and Acrobat. Both are veteran professionals in graphic design.
<ul> <li>Simple explanations for handling image editing</li> <li>Steps for giving your photos a digital makeover</li> <li>Ways to turn your photos into works of art</li> </ul> <p><b>Learn the easy steps to exquisite photos</b> <p>Everyone from veteran photographers to family archivists will appreciate the tools Photoshop Elements provides to make good photos great and great photos gallery-worthy. This richly illustrated guide shows how to make use of the most often used and the newest features in Photoshop Elements 2018. Take a tour of the interface. Then follow step-by-step instructions to help you organize your images, fix flaws, create layers, adjust color and focus, open closed eyes, add text, explore Guided Edits, and so much more. <p><b>Inside…</b> <ul> <li>Use instant one-click fixes</li> <li>Organize for easier editing</li> <li>Learn to get better shots</li> <li>Add layers and text</li> <li>Apply a watercolor effect</li> <li>Get creative with artsy filters</li> <li>Use the Smart Selection tool</li> <li>Turn images into movie files</li> </ul>

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