Photoshop Elements 2 Solutions: The Art of Digital Photography

from ePHOTOzine, the UK's leading online photography magazine
"If you aren't an expert Elements user after reading this book it may be time to take up stamp collecting!"


Sue Chastain, About.com Graphics Software Guide
"... one of the most cheerful, easy to follow layouts I've ever encountered in a software-oriented book."


From a review in MyMac.com, written by Russ Walkowich, January 30, 2003
"If you are into photography, digital photography and image scanning, this book is a must for you."


Book Description
This full-color title is a thorough update of the original, critically acclaimed Photoshop Elements Solutions. With his exceptionally personable style, noted author and photographer Mikkel Aaland shows you how to capture the power of Adobe's newest digital imaging software. Filled with valuable insights and instruction, this book's outstanding written content is matched by its elegant design and hundreds of stunning, full-color images. Topics covered include: making the most of the software's newest features; improving portraits, landscapes, real estate, and product shots; creating panoramas; working with type; and creating the best prints. The enclosed CD features helpful utilities plus an extensive collection of images you can use to try out the book's step-by-step techniques.


From the Author
With the release of Photoshop Elements 2, I am sure Adobe has another hit on their hands. For a fraction of the cost of the full version of Photoshop, Photoshop Elements is one of the best software deals around -- and it's only getting better. Adobe improved an already great product with new features and enhancements to old ones. I did the same with Photoshop Elements 2 Solutions: adding entire sections focusing on the new features found in version 2, and refining and improving many of the step-by-step instructions. The CD includes over 100 of the images from the book for practice, as well as a host of useful plug-ins and applications. I'm extremely proud of this book. Once again, I had the privilege to work with the Adobe Photoshop Elements creative team -- and a host of other unpaid, enthusiastic beta users -- to help the product to market. What was particularly rewarding was Adobe's receptiveness to everyone's input. Once again, Tonbo and Command Z, the designer and producer, did a fantastic job laying out the color images and text to make the information readily accessible. Once again, Sybex, the publisher, committed an extremely qualified and dedicated staff to the book. I'd also like to acknowledge and thank the many readers of the first edition, whose valuable comments and suggestions were integrated into this new book. I encourage anyone with questions about the book to contact me.


From the Back Cover
"...covers everything you'll need to know to make your images appear professional, and look the way you prefer-with no redeye, no leaning buildings, and of course, no wrinkles." -Popular Photography "The engaging work of the author and his many talented colleagues will inspire you to bring out the best in your digital images. With Mikkel as your guide, you will also have fun doing so." -Kevin Connor, Group Product Manager, Adobe Take Your Digital Images to the Next Level Adobe's original version of Photoshop Elements quickly became a huge software hit, bringing the power of Photoshop to anyone with a computer. The first version of this book became an instant classic, too, using inspiring images and real-world examples to show readers how to get the most out of the program. With Photoshop Elements 2 Solutions, noted photographer, web producer, and author Mikkel Aaland has thoroughly updated his best-seller to include all the smart new features in the latest version of the program. Whether creating digital images is a hobby or part of your livelihood, this book is an invaluable guide for turning your ordinary images into extraordinary images. Inside, Aaland shows you the ins and outs of both Photoshop Elements 2 and the original Photoshop Elements including: Getting Photoshop Elements up and running Sharpening out-of-focus pictures Touching up faces and fixing red-eye Making standout product shots Enhancing outdoor and real-estate shots Fusing photos into amazing panoramics Combining images into realistic-looking composites Optimizing photos for the web and e-mail transmission Creating PDF slide shows and professional-looking picture packages And more... Featured on the CD The enclosed CD comes with more than 100 practice images from the book, plus utilities to make your work easier, tryout versions of fun and useful plug-ins, and a demo of Sybex's Photoshop 6 Learning Studio software.


About the Author
Mikkel Aaland is a photographer, web producer, and writer. He is the author of seven books, including Digital Photography, Photoshop for the Web, and Still Images in Multimedia, and he has contributed text and photography to numerous periodicals including Wired, Newsweek, and Publish. Aaland has served as a non-paid advisor to Adobe's Photoshop Elements product development group.


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