Adobe Photoshop Elements 5.0 A-Z: Tools and features illustrated ready reference [Paperback]

Philip Andrews (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 6, 2007 | ISBN-10: 0240520610 | ISBN-13: 978-0240520612 | Edition: 1

If you are a digital camera enthusiast jumping into enhancement and manipulation, and looking for quick answers, this easy-to use, ready reference is for you. It's like having the author Philip Andrews sitting next to you, with his no-nonsense style, giving you practical, hands-on tips for getting striking images using Elements 5.0.

Make the most of your digital photos with these guidelines from one artist to another. Philip's clear, full color screen grabs detail step-by-step features in action-in a real-world context. All content is completely revised and updated for Photoshop Elements 5.0.

With its clear and simple column format, you quickly learn how to troubleshoot as you develop your creations that will awe your colleagues, clients, family, and friends. Color-coded tabs make it easy to locate each tool and feature; each entry is cross-referenced to help you build a fuller understanding of how to use a tool, feature, menu, or invaluable shortcut key.

Packed with more than 1500 color images, insider tips, workarounds, and hidden gotchas, this book comes with FREE matching video tutorials for all editing and enhancement tasks featured in the book provided on a companion website (www.ElementsA-Z.com). Practice with the downloadable images and support material to put your new skills to use immediately. No more searching for an accompanying CD the resources and video tutorials are always available via the website no matter where you are.

Philip Andrews is a professional photographer, accomplished teacher, and best-selling international author. He is an alpha tester for the software and a Photoshop Elements Ambassador, making him one of Adobe's most trusted authors.

* Discover and master the tools and features in Adobe Photoshop Elements 5.0 with this stunningly illustrated, full-color reference guide
* Have Philip "sitting next to you," with this handy guide, written in his trademark no-nonsense style as he delivers hands-on tactics for Elements 5.0.
* Save time when trying to understand a function or tool-simply dip in and find the listing in this easy-to-use A-Z format
* Gain confidence with new features whether you're a beginner or intermediate
* Covers all the new features of Elements 5.0 and also can be used with any version of the software

. Lists all the key tools and features of Photoshop Elements X - can be used with any version of the software

. Save time with the colourful, easy-to-use A to Z format

. Each entry lists shortcut keys, specifies which version of Photoshop Elements is applicable, includes screengrabs, clear step-by-step instructions of the features in action and cross references to other relevant entries

Editorial Reviews

Review

"This book is the ideal companion for anyone new to the program, or who simply needs a quick point of reference when completing tasks and projects. The A-Z format is very helpful and enables you to find an answer to almost any question in a flash. There are handy edge tabs to help you locate your required letter with ease. A lot of thought has gone into the usability of the book, and it really pays off. The pages include before-and-after diagrams, flag up new features in the software and even provide links to the book's website for more in-depth tutorials. We found the step-by-steps at the front particularly helpful, covering 27 of the most common tasks you'd want to know about. Overall this a perfect aid to anyone who wants to improve their knowledge of Elements 5.0 with minimum fuss and effort" - Photoshop Creative

About the Author

Philip Andrews is Adobe Australia's official Photoshop and Elements Ambassador. He is an experienced photographer, author, magazine editor and online course creator. He was previously a lecturer at the Queensland School of Printing and Graphic Arts, Australia and Nescot, England. He is a beta tester for Photoshop, an alpha tester for Photoshop Elements and a Photoshop specialist demonstrator for Adobe Australia. Contributing numerous articles and videos to AdobeTV and the inspirational browser, Philip is a leading source in adobe information and instruction. Philip is also co-founder of photo-college.com an online photography training college. He's a regular contributor to several magazines including Shutterbug, Amateur Photographer, Australian Photography and Better Photography, he is senior contributing editor for Better Digital, columnist for What Digital Camera and Co-editor and publisher of Better Photoshop Techniques magazine.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Focal Press; 1 edition (February 6, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0240520610
• ISBN-13: 978-0240520612
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,310,811 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #47 in Books > Computers & Technology > Digital Photography & Video > Adobe Photoshop Elements

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46 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Adobe Photoshop Elements 5.0 A-Z, July 6, 2007

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"Photoshop Elements 5 A-Z" forms part of a trilogy of titles by Philip Andrews for Focal Press. The other titles "Photoshop Elements 5 - A Visual Introduction to Digital Photography", aimed at beginners; and "Advanced Photoshop Elements 5 for Digital Photographers", for those wanting to take things further, complete the trilogy. As a photographer myself, making the transition from film to digital and struggling to get to grips with the new technology and software, I have found Philip Andrews' books to be invaluable - and this one has proved no exception. "Photoshop Elements 5 A-Z" is as the title states, a literal A-Z of every single aspect of the software. For instance, if you want to learn about Layers, simply turn to "L" in the book, find Layers, and read about every Layers feature and command. The book is not just a dry glossary of terms either as some may expect; for each item listed, there are full colour screen shots and examples of how to use the particular feature being discussed. The book has been fully updated for version 5 and there is a brand new section of step by steps at the beginning which cover 27 of the most popular techniques that users most often use. The book can be read from cover to cover or used as a quick reference when you want to find out about a particular feature. This is without doubt one of the most helpful books out there on Photoshop Elements and the only one that gives you an A-Z guide. For those who are new to the software it is a real godsend but there is even plenty in there for Photoshop Elements granddads. Highly recommended.

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent reference for using Elements 5.0, August 23, 2007

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Walker Shaw "Bill" (San Diego, CA, USA) - See all my reviews
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Each feature and control has an illustrated description and example. Excellent reference work, recommended. If you are looking for an intro or a book to learn how to use Elements 5.0 this is not it.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars There are Better Books Out There, September 20, 2008

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Dawn "Dawn" (Las Vegas, NV United States) - See all my reviews

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The book gives you a lot of useful information. A LOT. But it's finding the information that's almost impossible. There is no index. As for the table of contents, well, that consists of a list 27 Step-by-Step techniques. As for the rest of the information, you better know exactly what you're looking for and what it's called or you might be looking a really long time. I really should have gone to the bookstore and researched my book before I bought it at Amazon, because now, this book does nothing more than collect dust on my bookshelf.