- Copyright
- Acknowledgements
- Introduction
- 1. Getting Started with Photoshop Elements 6
- 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
- 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 Mobile Phone Preferences
- Setting Adobe Partner Services Preferences
- Setting E-mail Sharing Preferences
- 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
- 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
- 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 Using the Timeline
- Finding Photos with Star Ratings
- 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
- Reconnecting to Missing Files
- 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 and Quick Edit
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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 Selection
- Setting Layers Palette Options
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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 Despeckle Noise Filter
- Using the Add Noise Filter
- Using the Reduce Noise Filter
- Viewing Various Filter Effects
- 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
- 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 Document
- Optimizing a GIF Document
- Optimizing a PNG-8 Document
- Optimizing a PNG-24 Document
- Optimizing an Image to File Size
- Creating an Animated GIF
- Previewing an Image in a Web Browser
- Preparing Clipart for the Web
- Preparing a Photo for the Web
- Preparing an Image for the Inkjet or Laser Printer
- Understanding Monitor, Image, and Device Resolution
- 18. Making Speciality 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 Gallery
- Creating an Animated or Interactive Gallery
- 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
- Keeping Proper Perspective with Vanishing Point
- Resizing and Rotating Project Photos
- Editing Photo Projects in Photoshop CS3
- 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
- Sending Files to a Mobile Phone
- 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
- 20. Customizing the Way You Work in the Editor
- Introduction
- Optimizing Photoshop Elements
- Setting General Preferences
- Modifying Saving Files Preferences
- Setting File Associations
- Selecting Scratch Disks
- Allocating Memory & Image Cache
- 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
- Workshop
- New! Features
- Keyboard Shortcuts
Adobe Photoshop Elements means superior results faster with new features and enhancements that help you create and manage your images more easily and efficiently. The new and improved features help graphic web designers and photographers create the highest quality images with the control, flexibility, and capabilities that you expect from the professional standards in desktop digital imaging.
If you’re already familiar with Photoshop Elements 5 you can access and download all the tasks in this book with Adobe Photoshop Elements 6 New Features to help make your transition to the new version simple and smooth. The Photoshop Elements 6 New Features as well as other Photoshop Elements 5 to Photoshop Elements 6 transition helpers are available on the web at www.perspection.com.
If you’re searching for what’s new in Photoshop Elements 6, just look for the icon: New!. The new icon appears in the table of contents and throughout this book so you can quickly and easily identify a new or improved feature in Photoshop Elements 6. The following is a brief description of each new feature and it’s location in this book.
Look and feed (p. 5-7). Photoshop Elements 6 displays a new user interface with a dark background that is intended to bring more focus to your photos.
Tabs (p. 6-7, 10). The Organizer and Editor include a tab-based layout with tabs for Organize, Fix, Create, and Share.
Switch Between Organizer and Editor (p. 9). In the Organizer, the Editor button lets you jump into the Quick fix, Full edit, or Guided edit mode in the Editor. In the Editor, the Organizer button let you jump back to the Organizer.
Create projects in Organizer (p. 11, 134-135). Save time by gathering the photos you need for a specific project in one place. The Project Bin provides easy access to all of your open photos, photo book pages, and saved albums.
Change Displays (p. 64-65). In the Organizer, the Display button lets you switch between views (date, import batch, map view, and full screen).
Organize photos faster (p. 82-85). Scroll through your photos, apply tags, and view and retrieve your photos faster, even when your library grows to thousands of photos.
Create projects quickly (p. 99). The Fix tab in the Organizer offers more quick fixes, so you can do more tasks from the Organizer without starting the Editor.
Smart album (p. 104-105). With smart albums, you can automatically view all the photos based on metadata, such as all photos taken with a certain camera, all the photos with a five-star rating, and other groupings.
Camera Raw (p. 132-133). Improved photo raw data processing from digital cameras, including the Heal, Clone and Red Eye tools.
Guided Edit (p. 142-143). The Guided Edit mode in Photoshop Elements walks you through each editing step to make improving your photos easier than ever.
Easy selections (p. 185,190). Make image selections in seconds using the Quick Selection tool. Simply brush your selection, and then use sliders to make the adjustment blend perfectly into the background with the Refine Edge dialog box.
Fine-tune exposure (p. 255-256, 266). Make finer adjustments with the Brightness/Contrast control, color curves, and black-and-white conversion.
Brush away flaws (p. 287-288). Easily brush away wrinkles and unwanted objects using the Spot Healing Brush for instant results and the Healing Brush for finer control.
Themes and artwork (p. 337-341). Use great-looking new themes and artwork to give your photo projects a professional look.
Create projects quickly (p. 409). Get step-by-step assistance for making photo projects, like scrapbook pages, cards, and CD/DVD labels.
Interactive sharing (p. 420-421). Create and share photos in an interactive or animated online web galleries using Adobe Flash CS3 Professional technology.
Slide Shows (p. 428-431). Create slide shows with transitions, pan and zoom effects, audio, text, narration, and graphics.
Create composites (p. 436-443). Experiment with easy-to-use compositing tools that let you create perfect group shots, seamless panoramas, and more.
Sharing Center (p. 462). Quickly and easily share your photos in a variety of ways, including e-mail, online galleries, and burning to CD or DVD. Save favorite e-mail sharing options as presets so you can send photos again quickly.
Photo e-mails (p. 464). Send photos in a themed e-mail using templates with captions and backgrounds.
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