Author: Jeff CarlsonPublisher: Peachpit Press
ISBN: 0321684109
Category : Adobe Photoshop
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
Now adapted for Mac OS X, this bestseller shows photographers how to make their images pop with Photoshop Elements 8--Best-selling guide is fully updated to include all the new features in Photoshop Elements 8 for Mac OS X.-Loaded with tips and techniques this book covers all the new features including-Auto-analyzer, People Recognition, one-step color and lighting adjustments, and more.-Step-by-step instructions, accessible style, and low price point make this an ideal guide to Elements 8. Photoshop Elements is geared for business users, students, educators, and home users who want professional-looking images for their print and Web projects, but don't want or need the advanced power of Adobe Photoshop. With Photoshop Elements 8 for Mac OS X: Visual QuickStart Guide, readers can start with a tour of the interface and image-editing basics, or they can look up specific tasks to learn just what they need to know. This task-based, visual reference guide uses step-by-step instructions and plenty of screenshots to show readers how to capture and import photos, reduce red eye, enhance color, work with layers, and much more. Coverage includes: applying direct effects with the Adobe Smart Brush, softening surfaces and keeping edges crisp with a new filter, finding photos easily with keywords, and complete coverage of the new features including People Recognition, Auto-Analyzer, any-size photo recomposition, one-step color and lighting adjustments, multiple computer photo library synchronization, and more. Both beginning and intermediate users will find everything they need here--in straightforward language and with readily accessible examples.
