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Photoshop Elements 4 for Windows: Visual QuickStart Guide
By Craig Hoeschen
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Publisher: Peachpit Press
Pub Date: October 26, 2005
ISBN: 0-321-38480-6
Pages: 488

Table of Contents  | Index

		Copyright
		Acknowledgements
		Introduction
			Introducing Photoshop Elements
			Personalizing Photoshop Elements
			How to Use This Book
		Chapter 1.  The Basics
			Understanding the Work Area
			Opening and Closing Files
			Saving Files
			Selecting Tools
			Using the Options and Shortcuts Bars
			Working with Palettes
			Using the Zoom Tool
			Moving Around in an Image
			Selecting Activities from the How To Palette
			Using the Help System
		Chapter 2.  Creating and Managing Images
			Understanding Resolution and Image Size
			Creating a New Image
			Importing Images from Cameras and Scanners
			Changing Image Size and Resolution
			Getting Information About Your Image
			Opening and Arranging Multiple Views
			Using Rulers
			Setting Up the Grid
		Chapter 3.  Changing and Adjusting Colors
			About Computers and Color Models
			Working with Color Modes
			Changing Color Modes
			About Tonal Correction
			Adjusting Levels Automatically
			Adjusting Levels Manually
			Lighting Your Image
			Correcting for Color Cast
			Replacing Color
		Chapter 4.  Making Selections
			About the Selection Tools
			Using the Marquee Tools
			Selecting Areas Using the Lasso Tools
			Making Selections by Color
			Using the Selection Brush Tool
			Adjusting Selections
			Softening the Edges of a Selection
			Modifying Selection Borders
		Chapter 5.  Working with Layers
			Understanding Layers
			Using the Layers Palette
			Layer Basics
			Changing the Layer Order
			Managing Layers
			Merging Layers
			Converting and Duplicating Layers
			Copying Layers Between Images
			Transforming Layers
			About Opacity and Blending Modes
			Creating Masking Effects with Layer Groups
			Applying Effects with Layer Styles
			The Style Settings Dialog Box
			Making Color and Tonal Changes with Adjustment Layers
			Using the Undo History Palette
		Chapter 6.  Fixing and Retouching Photos
			Cropping an Image
			Straightening a Scanned Image
			Straightening a Crooked Photo
			Repairing Flaws and Imperfections
			Applying Patterns
			Correcting Red Eye
			Sharpening Image Detail
			Enhancing Image Detail
			Blending Image Elements with the Smudge Tool
			Using the Tonal Adjustment Tools
			Removing Color
			Adding a Color Tint to an Image
		Chapter 7.  Filters and Effects
			Using the Filters and Effects Palettes
			Applying Filters and Effects
			Filter Gallery
			Effects Gallery
			Simulating Action with the Blur Filters
			Distorting Images
			Creating Lights and Shadows
			Using Textures
			Creating Your Own Filters
			Color Insert
		Chapter 8.  Painting and Drawing
			About Bitmap Images and Vector Graphics
			Filling Areas with Color
			Filling Areas with a Gradient
			Creating and Saving Custom Gradients
			Adding a Stroke to a Selection or Layer
			Using the Brush Tool
			Creating and Saving Custom Brushes
			Creating Special Painting Effects
			Erasing with Customizable Brush Shapes
			Erasing Backgrounds and Other Large Areas
			Removing a Foreground Image from Its Background
			Understanding Shapes
			Drawing Basic Shapes
			Transforming Shapes
			Creating Custom Shapes
			Using the Cookie Cutter Tool
		Chapter 9.  Working with Type
			Creating and Editing Text
			Changing the Look of Your Type
			Working with Vertical Text
			Anti-aliasing Type
			Warping Text
			Warping Text Style Gallery
			Creating Text Effects Using Type Masks
			Applying Layer Styles to Type
			Text Layer Style Gallery
		Chapter 10.  Preparing Images for the Web
			Understanding Image Requirements for the Web
			About the Save for Web Dialog Box
			Optimizing an Image for the Web
			Adjusting Optimization Settings
			Making a Web Image Transparent
			Previewing an Image
			Sending Images by Email
		Chapter 11.  Saving and Printing Images
			Understanding File Formats
			Setting Preferences for Saving Files
			Formatting and Saving Multiple Images Automatically
			Creating a Contact Sheet
			Creating a Photographer's Picture Package
			Setting Up Your Computer for Printing
			Preparing an Image for Printing
			Setting Additional Printing Options
			Printing an Image
		Chapter 12.  Creative Techniques
			Creating Panoramas
			Making Your Own Slide Show
			About Web Photo Galleries
			Creating Animated GIFs
			Compositing Images
		Chapter 13.  The Photo Organizer
			Understanding the Photo Organizer Work Area
			Working in the Photo Browser
			Displaying and Changing Information for Your Photos
			Creating Tags
			Using Tags to Sort and Identify Photos
			Using Categories to Organize Tagged Photos
			Using Collections to Arrange and Group Photos
			Using Stacks to Organize Similar Photos
			Using Catalogs to Store Your Photos
			Finding Photos
		Appendix A.  Editor Keyboard Shortcuts
		Appendix B.  Organizer Keyboard Shortcuts
		Index