Elements Bundle: Adobe Photoshop Elements 4.0: A Visual Introduction to Digital Imaging [Paperback]

Philip Andrews (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 11, 2005 | ISBN-10: 0240520114 | ISBN-13: 978-0240520117 | Edition: 1

If you are just starting to work with digital images and want to gain great results fast, this complete and easy-to follow guide is the one for you. Bestselling author Philip Andrews - Adobe Australia's official Photoshop Elements Ambassador -provides a clear introduction packed with step-by-step tutorials, visual examples and tips, equipping you with the knowledge and skills you need to get the most out of this best-selling software. All content is completely revised and updated for Photoshop Elements 4.0.

This completely revised and updated edition covers all the new features of version 4.0, including automatic fixes for Red Eye, the new Order Prints Pane, the Adjust Skin Tones feature and the exciting Magic Selection Brush and Magic Extractor tools.

Learn how to create professional quality images for print, web and email by following the clear, step-by-step instructions. Get thorough guidance on how to successfully manage and organize your images, with advice on tagging, making collections and backing up your files.

The associated website www.guide2elements.com provides all the tools needed to fine tune your skills. Images and projects featured in the book are provided online so you can put each technique into practice as you read. Printable lesson plans for those teachers among you are available, along with useful links and updates so you have everything at your fingertips to get the best out of Elements.

Praise for previous editions of this title:

"With Philip providing you with such a good 'street index' to our Photoshop Elements 3.0 software you will be creating fantastic digital images in next to no time at all."
Judith Salonga, Adobe Systems

"If you need to manipulate digital images this is the book that will not only show you what can be achieved but inspire you to develop your skills even further."
Computer Arts Special

"Whether you are into manipulating photographs, wishing to build better websites or produce better looking prints, this book will help you to master all the necessary tools contained in the program. The learning curve just got shallower!"
Martin Evening

"Philip Andrews' knowledge and enthusiasm shines through."
Royal Photographic Society Journal

* Save valuable time with this successful, jargon-free introduction to digital imaging
* Fully updated to cover all the new Elements 4.0 features, real life examples show you how to put each technique into practice
* Full color, high quality illustrations inspire you to achieve fantastic results

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Adobe Photoshop Elements 4.0 provides a concise, well-illustrated guide to Elements tools and features...the topics covered are comprehensive and engaging to follow, making it an essential purchase." - What Digital Camera

"This is yet another excellent imaging book by Mr Andrews and is written in his usual clear and easy to understand manner...If you are a user of Elements this is a must have book for your bookshelf. If you are just starting to learn, the curve will be that less steep." - Royal Photographic Society Digital Imaging Group magazine

"An ideal handbook for amateur photographers, hobbyists and business users who are new to this exciting and useful tool. This book is a great way to learn about and get to grips with the tools and features of the program and then move on to how to use and apply the skills. The colourful, dynamic layout is easy to follow, and Andrews is straight to the point, enthusiastic and uses jargon-free language." - www.totalimagenation.com

"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


Reviews of previous edition:

"...an unrivalled introduction to the budget imaging package, and an excellent overview of digital imaging." What Digital Camera

"With Philip providing you with such a good 'street index' to our Photoshop Elements 3.0 software you will be creating fantastic digital images in next to no time at all."
Judith Salonga, Adobe Systems


".....Philip does a great job of making things clear. The book covers the basics first and then guides you through more advanced stages as it progresses. The design and signposting is much better in this version. Like the earlier version processes such as sharpening and image contrast and saturation are covered in depth to help you understand what the sliding controls are actually doing to your picture. You'll learn how to edit, save for web, prepare images for printing and much more."
ePhotozine

"Now in its second incarnation, this book is a complete guide that covers both versions of Elements more than adequately.

The Presentation is second to none. Full-colour images and screenshots grace each page as the author moves from basic principles to more advanced features over 12 chapters.

If you need to manipulate digital images but can't justify the cost or time to learn Elements' big brother, this is the book that will not only show you what can be achieved but inspire you to develop your skills even further."
Computer Arts Special

Book Description

The complete guide to Adobe Photoshop Elements 4.0 which enables readers to achieve professional results!

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Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Focal Press; 1 edition (November 11, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0240520114
• ISBN-13: 978-0240520117
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 7.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,909,166 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #61 in Books > Computers & Technology > Digital Photography & Video > Adobe Photoshop Elements

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Everything you Need To Know in a Single Book, May 24, 2006

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David A. Huss (Austin, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Elements Bundle: Adobe Photoshop Elements 4.0: A Visual Introduction to Digital Imaging (Paperback)

This isn't a book just about Photoshop Elements, there are plenty of books like that. This book teaches you how to improve the photos you take with your digital camera as well as how to improve them in Photoshop Elements. Let's face it, about half of the problems that can be corrected in Elements can be prevented when the photo is taken. The book is laid out in a logical progression and with short concise explanations. Because the approach of the book is visual (a picture is worth a thousand words even adjusting for inflation) the concepts are easy to understand. Whether you are new to digital photography or are a professional this book presents information you need to take better pictures and then use Photoshop Elements to enhance (or correct other's mistakes because after reading this book you won't be making those errors again). The other advantage of the book is the way it is organized. Let's face it, no matter how good a technical book is, no one will read it from cover to cover. The organization of the book makes it easy to find the topic you want without reading the entire chapter. If you know someone who just got a digital camera as a graduation gift, this book would make the perfect companion.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Extremely confusing - and it's not about photoshop elements, October 15, 2007

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JackOfMostTrades "Jack" (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Elements Bundle: Adobe Photoshop Elements 4.0: A Visual Introduction to Digital Imaging (Paperback)

Maybe someone will find this 'introduction' to Adobe Photoshop helpful, but I sure didn't. It is difficult to read, and the graphics do not interact well with the text. But perhaps the biggest problem I found was that there was lots of explanation why Adobe decided to create a feature like 'layers' for example, (to mimic the old double sandwiched negatives photographers used to use in darkrooms), but very little clear instruction on how to do it. In fact, I looked through 15 pages of the section on elements and had no clue how to even begin using the layers function. I did a google search and found an explanation that took two paragraphs. I really don't understand why the book had so much 'interesting' information with so little clear practical advice. It was more like a philosophy of photo manipulation software than a clear guidebook. Look at the subtitle: 'A Visual Introduction to Digital Imaging.' That's not what I had in mind

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Pretty pages, little info., July 25, 2007

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Rosaria Thompson (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Elements Bundle: Adobe Photoshop Elements 4.0: A Visual Introduction to Digital Imaging (Paperback)

I had a GPA of 3.75 in high school and I found this book hard to use. Hint, hint...