Photoshop Elements 7 All-in-One For Dummies

Book excerpt: Photoshop Elements 7 is a sophisticated image-editing program for hobbyists, amateur photographers, and professionals alike. Whether you’re new to Elements or looking for the details on the newest version, Photoshop Elements 7 All-in-One For Dummies gets you up to speed and offers a handy, full-color reference. Nine convenient minibooks cover everything you need to know about image editing, sharing files, and creating projects with Elements 7. They include: Introducing Elements Elements Fundamentals Image Essentials Selections Painting, Drawing, and Typing Working with Layers and Masks Filters, Effects, Styles, and Distortions Enhancing and Retouching Creating and Sharing Written by graphics and digital imaging experts Barbara Obermeier and Ted Padova, this handy guide covers: Setting up your work environment, using tools and shortcuts, and managing your files Working with resolution, managing color, using appropriate file formats, and handling selections Using the Brush and Pencil tools, working with layers, and creating artistic effects Erasing imperfections and fine-tuning color Doing creative things with your photos, including slide shows, calendars, greeting cards, flip books, and other projects Managing images in Organizer and Bridge and the process for acquiring, saving, and exporting images How to do quick image makeovers, and much more Photoshop Elements 7 All-in-One For Dummies helps you get great photos for print, Web galleries, and cool projects that’ll make your friends say “wow!”