Advanced Photoshop Elements 6 for Digital Photographers
Here you will find advanced tips, techniques, video tutorials, books and software deals for the world's leading entry level photo editing program. Use this site inconjunction with the book to help get the most out of the latest version of Photoshop Elements. Go beyond the basics of Elements with this guide for serious Elements users Achieve professional results by following step-by-step colorfully illustrated tutorials Loads of new information in this version, from Macintosh users to raw workflow Contains hot new information that you want on raw workflow, storage, toning, protecting your assets, and loads more Brand new chapters on retouching and the Creations and Content Browser The only book out there written FOR serious Elements users BY a serious elements user Once you have mastered the fundamentals, this easy-to-follow, advanced guide takes you to new levels of expertise. Advance your skills and artistry far beyond the basics with expert guidance from the top industry insider to achieve professional-level results. Find innovative ways to exploit the new features of Elements 5.0 to achieve outstanding digital images. You learn how to stretch your digital photos and Elements to their limits and master all the insider tricks, tips, and techniques that guarantee outstanding results. Learn everything you need to know about raw files, workflow, storage, toning, speed tweaks for no cost, how to fix scanning problems, make the most of dodging and burning-in techniques, adjust images for changes in color balance, set up a color managed workflow; and more from this completely updated edition for Elements 5.0. Learn how to use new features like the Adjust Color Curves and Sharpness options, the Convert to Black and White feature, 5 click web photo galleries and the Correct Camera Distortion filter. New chapters walk you through professional retouching, a complete raw workflow for Elements users, and the new free-form layout feature - Photo Layouts, including the Artworks and Effects palette. Beyond exploring techniques, Philip addresses how to manage the digital workflow in general, covering scanner and camera capture techniques, advanced image changes, how to produce darkroom techniques digitally, as well as graphics capabilities and explaining how they all fit together. The associated website, www.adv-elements.com includes free downloadable images so new skills can be put into practice. "... a beautifully rendered and compellingly written exploration of the advanced features and techniques that can be accomplihsed with Photoshop Elements." - Mike Leavy, Engineering Manager for Photoshop Elements, Adobe Systems, Inc. On previous edition: "Philip's knowledge and enthusiasm for digital imaging shine from every sentence. With Philip as your guide you'll be using Elements like a pro and making great images in no time." - Nigel Atherton, Editor, What Digital Camera and Better Digital Photography
But don't take our word for it, here's what readers are saying! "Philip's friendly style makes learning Photoshop Elements a breeze. This book gives you everything you need to feel like a digital pro in no time at all." Richard Coencas, Photoshop Elements Quality Engineer Lead, Adobe Praise for previous editions: "...it is one of the best books on Adobe Photoshop (with or without Elements) I've read so far." - www.photocrack.com "...a beautfifully rendered and compellingly written exploration of the advanced features and techniques that can be accomplished with Photoshop Elements." - Mike Leavy, Engineering Manager for Photoshop Elements, Adobe Systems, Inc. "Philip Andrews know Elements better than anyone else I know. He also writes in a friendly, entertaining and non-academic style. He has a great understanding of the needs of the end user and his knowledge and enthusiasm for digital imaging (and photography in general) shine from every sentence. With Philip as your guide you'll be using Elements like a pro and making great images in no time." - Nigerl Atherton, Editor, What Digital Camer and Better Digital Photography "The book has an upbeat, friendly feel and is easy to read...The sections are well though out and well described...Advanced Photoshop Elements for Digital Photographers is a good book and very adequately demonstrates how powerful and effective Adobe Elements can be." - Journal of Visual Communication in Medicine "The large section dealing with colour management is written in perhaps the easiest to understand manner I have encountered in the hundreds of Photoshop books available." - Royal Photographic Society Journal