Teach Yourself Visually Photoshop Elements 2023 - Lisa A Bucki

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A fast and easy way for visual learners to get a grip on Photoshop Elements

Are you a visual learner? Do you prefer a single, crystal-clear screenshot showing you how to do something to a long-winded explanation telling you how to do it? If so, then this book is for you.

Open up Teach Yourself VISUALLY Photoshop Elements and you'll find vibrant, step-by-step screenshots showing you how to master over 100 Photoshop Elements tasks. Each task-based spread covers one technique at a time, ensuring you get up and running fast. You'll learn how to:

• Organize, import, save, and print your photos
• Enhance the lighting and color of pictures that need a little sprucing up
• Apply cool effects that make your photos more lively and interesting

The book breaks big topics down into bite-sized modules with succinct explanations, walking you through every step you need to take. The full-color screenshots demonstrate each task, and helpful sidebars offer practical, hands-on tips and tricks you'll use every time you open Photoshop Elements. Grab a copy today!...

Sommaire:

Chapter 1 Getting Started

Introducing Photoshop Elements 2023 4

Understanding Digital Images 6

Start Photoshop Elements 8

Explore the Editor Workspace 9

Tour the Organizer Workspace 10

Switch Between the Organizer and the Editor 11

Introducing the Photoshop Elements Tools 12

Switch Editing Modes 14

Work with Tools 16

Work with Panels 18

Set Program Preferences 20

View Rulers and Guides 22

Chapter 2 Importing and Opening Digital Images

Get Photos for Your Projects 26

Import Photos from a Digital Camera or Card Reader 28

Import Photos from a Scanner 30

Open a Photo 32

Create a Blank Image 34

Save an Image 36

Print Photos 38

Create a Photo Panorama 40

Duplicate a Photo 42

Close a Photo 43

Chapter 3 Applying Basic Image Edits

Manage Open Images 46

Using Layouts 48

Using the Zoom Tool 50

Pan the Image 52

Change the Canvas Size 54

Resize an Image by Resampling 56

Crop an Image 58

Straighten an Image 60

Rotate an Image 61

Work in Quick Mode 62

Apply an Effect in Quick Mode 64

Add a Frame in Quick Mode 65

Apply Automatic Enhancements 66

Add a Texture 68

Undo Edits 70

Revert an Image 71

Chapter 4 Using Layers

Introducing Layers 74

Create and Add Content to a Layer 76

Hide a Layer 78

Move a Layer 79

Duplicate a Layer 80

Delete a Layer 81

Reorder Layers 82

Change the Opacity of a Layer 84

Link Layers 85

Merge Layers 86

Rename a Layer 87

Create a Fill Layer 88

Blend Layers 90

Chapter 5 Making Selections

Select an Area with the Marquee 94

Select an Area with the Lasso 96

Select an Area with the Magic Wand 100

Select an Area with the Quick Selection Tool 102

Select an Area with the Selection Brush 104

Save and Load a Selection 106

Invert a Selection 108

Deselect a Selection 109

Chapter 6 Manipulating Selections

Add to or Subtract from a Selection 112

Move a Selection 114

Apply the Content-Aware Move Tool 116

Copy and Paste a Selection 118

Delete a Selection 119

Rotate a Selection 120

Scale a Selection 121

Skew or Distort a Selection 122

Refine the Edge of a Selection 124

Use Feathering to Create a Soft Border 126

Chapter 7 Enhancing Lighting, Color, and Sharpness

Adjust Levels 130

Adjust Shadows and Highlights 132

Change Brightness and Contrast 134

Use the Dodge and Burn Tools 136

Sharpen an Image 138

Use the Blur and Sharpen Tools 140

Adjust Skin Color 142

Adjust Color with the Sponge Tool 144

Replace a Color 146

Convert a Color Photo to Black and White 148

Add Color to a Black and White Photo 150

Adjust Colors by Using Color Curves 152

Apply the Auto Smart Tone Tool 154

Chapter 8 Applying Quick and Guided Edits

Quickly Fix a Photo 158

Remove Red Eye 160

Remove a Color Cast 162

Restore an Old Photo 164

Improve a Portrait 166

Apply a Lomo Camera Effect 168

Add Motion with Zoom Burst 170

Create a Perfect Pet Pic 172

Create Soft Focus with the Orton Effect 174

Apply a Reflection 176

Make a Meme 178

Create a Vintage Look 180

Chapter 9 Painting and Drawing on Photos

Retouch with the Clone Stamp Tool 184

Remove a Spot 186

Set the Foreground and Background Colors 1...