Photoshop Elements 4 Solutions: The Art of Digital Photography (Paperback)

by Mikkel Aaland (Author) "Adobe ships Photoshop Elements with preferences set in a way that may or may not suit your particular needs..." (more)
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Product Description

• Now updated to cover the latest program version, this is the ultimate full-color guide for Photoshop Elements users want to get the most out of the program
• This new edition features a tighter organization and new and enhanced content based on reader feedback
• Practical solutions, stunning full-color images, and a reader-friendly design take readers to a new level of image-editing expertise
• Now bargain-priced at under $30-$10 less than the previous edition!

From the Back Cover

Transform the quality of your digital photographs with the latest Adobe Photoshop Elements software and the expert knowledge of award-winning photographer and author Mikkel Aaland.

Improved RAW support and an AI tool that automatically finds faces are just a few of the exciting new Elements 4 features in this streamlined book for today's digital photographers. Aaland not only explains the secrets to producing dazzling pictures, he shows you with stunning full-color photographs of his own and other top pros, downloadable for your practice. Find what you need fast in this edition's new tighter organization.

The leading names in Photoshop Elements learning, Mikkel Aaland and Photoshop Elements 4 Solutions will teach you to see an image not for what it is, but what it can become.

• Zoom and pan for more compelling slide shows
• Separate foreground from background with the new Magic Extractor
• Adjust skin tone for a beautiful natural look even in harsh lighting
• Integrate more smoothly with Adobe® Premiere® Elements
• Enjoy new RAW support for Adobe DNG files
• Make spectacular panoramics with Photomerge®
• Create composites seamlessly with new Defringe tool
• Get organized with new Creation templates and easier downloading
• Color it professional with advanced color control

Download dozens of photographs and useful practice files at www.wiley.com/go/elementssolutions

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Product Details

• Paperback: 281 pages
• Publisher: Sybex (January 2, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0782144462
• ISBN-13: 978-0782144468
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #265,136 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book's a winner, January 8, 2006

By	Marci Mednick (CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Previously, I was using Elements 3 and depended on the Adobe manual. Now, after upgrading to Elements 4, I decided to look for a book. I had several criteria in mind; it had to have step-by-step examples including the example images, it had to be concise with no fluff and it had to cover all of the new features. This book exceeded my expectations.

I wanted to apply the new pan and zoom effect to my slide shows and after following the book's example, I can now do it on my own.

Also, I received a new digital camera for Xmas that can save images in the RAW format. This book showed me how to edit them.

I'm one happy camper.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Very Minor Update, March 15, 2006

By	J. Woolfolk - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This edition of Photoshop Elements 4 Solutions is a disappointment. It is basically the same book as the Elements 3 book without the Mac information. There is little new. Even some new features of 4 are not covered at all such as "Defringe" even though it is mentioned on the back cover. If you have the 3 edition do not waste your money on this one.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must for Elements enthusiasts, January 8, 2006

By	L. Schwartz - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Mikkel Aaland's new book provides excellent coverage of all the new Elements 4 features including step-by-step examples. These examples include the new Pan and Zoom slide show feature, Magic Extractor, Skin Tones Adjustment, RAW image support, improved Color Management and more. Another nice feature is that example images are provided for all of the exercises.

Photoshop Elements integrates well with Premiere Elements and if you want to take advantage of this to put your slide show or multiple slide shows on a DVD, this book is for you. If you don't plan on using Premiere Elements, the book includes instructions for creating a DVD without it. Also, if you want to turn a single slide into a collage of several images, the book shows you how.

I've skimmed through many of the other Elements 4 books before choosing this one, and after going through the first half of the book, I can't wait for the second half.