Book description
Go beyond one-click filters with Photoshop Elements 2020
Photoshop Elements offers the tools to make quick, simple fixes to photos or to turn your images into completely different pieces of art. Digital imaging pros Barbara Obermeier and Ted Padova walk you step-by-step through the tools that help you take control of this powerful software.
Discover simple one-click fixes that repair the most basic photo problems then dive into creative editing and adding artistic touches. You'll also find tips on shooting better photos and managing common photo projects.
- Apply instant edits to your digital images
- Improve lighting and add some color pops
- Discover artistic filters that push your creativity
- Create a frame-worthy print
This fun guide is here to provide help to photographers and designers who prefer the latest version of the lighter, less-expensive version of Photoshop.
Table of contents
- Cover
- Introduction
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Part 1: Getting Started with Photoshop Elements 2020
- Chapter 1: Getting Started with Image Editing
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Chapter 2: Taking Pictures
- Understanding the Importance of Lighting
- Identifying the Different Kinds of Photography
- Focusing on the Phases of Photography
- Choosing Your Camera Equipment
- Working with Color Profile Equipment
- Getting Familiar with Indoor Lighting Equipment
- Working with Common Lighting Patterns
- Reflecting the Light
- Working with Flash
- Chapter 3: Basic Image-Editing Concepts
- Chapter 4: Exploring the Photo Editor
- Part 2: Managing Media
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Part 3: Selecting and Correcting Photos
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Chapter 8: Making and Modifying Selections
- Defining Selections
- Creating Rectangular and Elliptical Selections
- Making Freeform Selections with the Lasso Tools
- Working Wizardry with the Magic Wand
- Modifying Your Selections
- Painting with the Selection Brush
- Painting with the Quick Selection Tool
- Selecting with the Auto Selection Tool
- Selecting Your Subject
- Fine-Tuning with the Refine Selection Brush
- Working with the Cookie Cutter Tool
- Eliminating with the Eraser Tools
- Using the Select Menu
- Chapter 9: Working with Layers
- Chapter 10: Simple Image Makeovers
- Chapter 11: Correcting Contrast, Color, and Clarity
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Chapter 8: Making and Modifying Selections
- Part 4: Exploring Your Inner Artist
- Part 5: Printing, Creating, and Sharing
- Part 6: The Part of Tens
- Index
- About the Authors
- Advertisement Page
- Connect with Dummies
- End User License Agreement
Product information
- Title: Photoshop Elements 2020 For Dummies
- Author(s):
- Release date: November 2019
- Publisher(s): For Dummies
- ISBN: 9781119605515
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