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The Photoshop Elements 4 Book for Digital Photographers 1st Edition

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Product Details

  • Paperback: 472 pages
  • Publisher: New Riders Press; 1st edition (November 24, 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0321384830
  • ISBN-13: 978-0321384836
  • Product Dimensions: 8 x 0.9 x 10 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (65 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 starsTHis really is for advanced users
By Earl Mcgehee on February 4, 2006
Format: Paperback
This book does not waste any time or space on basic Elements tasks or explanations of all the menu items. All tasks are logically grouped into chapters like Cropping, Color Correction, Fixing Image Problems, Retouching Portraits, Removing Objects, Photo Restoration, and Sharpening. The slightly oversized format allows lots of room for the many photos and screen shots. A simple, removable grey scale reference card is included.

One of the most impressive features of this book is the tips that show you how to accomplish a number of important tasks that you would expect to need the much more expensive PhotoShop CS to perform. For example there is a procedure for layering bracketed exposures to produce a photo with details in the shadows and highlights.

This book has to be compared to Philip Andrews "Advanced Photoshop 4.0 Elements" book. Even though it includes the word "advanced" in the title it is less advanced than this book by Kelby in most every respect. For example Kelby has a chapter on editing RAW pictures and the Andrews book only has 2 pages.
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5.0 out of 5 starsQuick start guide for amateurs, yet advanced for growth
By Charlotte on April 16, 2006
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I've worn out the library copy of Kelby's previous Photoshop Elements 3 book, so when this version came out, I bought it immediately.

Photoshop Elements is a photography buff's dream come true. However, because the software is feature-rich, it also has a steep learning curve. Kelby's previous book got me started in a jif, and had me working with the techniques pros use. This book is no exception.

For those of you who have not seen the inside of Kelby's 400+ page book, each of the pages is done in full color graphics, with a glossy finish. Instructions are given in steps, with most techniques using only a few steps, and some techniques going into the high teens. Thus far, I've found that I've been able to follow each one I've tried.

The techniques Kelby outlines are useful and not difficult once he's shown you how. In particular, I like his section on working with faces, as most of my photographs are of people. Other valuable sections include keystoning, color correction and selection (layer) techniques.

For background, I'm a photographer wannabe, but realistically a full-time white-collar worker. I find time to work with images about two hours a week, so I like to do it as efficiently as I can. This book has been invaluable to that task.
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4.0 out of 5 starsGreat beginner book explains things well
By Bobby L on December 6, 2003
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This is my second Photoshop Elements book. The first one I sent back, as it was way to advanced. This one is great! It's easy to follow along with and I think it was writen with a beginner like myself in mind. I've worked my way about half way through and it's fun. The author keeps things light and easy to understand. The book is easy to read with nice color images throughout. One thing I like is that you can go to his website and download the photos in the book that you are working on. This makes it real easy to work along with the author to make sure that you achieve the same results. The only negative I would give it is that some of the shortcuts are not fully explained. For example there are lots of instances where the author says press control-f and if you do that it works fine, but how about giving us both ways to access what was just done rather than just the shortcuts. I mean there is so many layers to the top menu's unless the author tells you where something is it is hard to find on your own. That is my only complaint so far.
Well actually I have one more. He really doesn't go into some of the things that Elements 2.0 can do. For example in the introduction the author states "I DON'T HAVE A CHAPTER ON THE LAYERS PALETTE, PAINTING TOOLS OR FILTERS BECAUSE A)EVERY PHOTOSHOP BOOK DOES THAT." Well I would like to not have a whole shelf of Photoshop books. I want just one book that explains the basics to me.
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5.0 out of 5 starsBuy this book.
By A Customer on November 26, 2003
Format: Paperback
First let me just say that I don't mean to insult anyone, but I read the previous reviews and could not believe that they were talking about the same book that I bought. Either they are Photoshop know-it-alls or they, for whatever reason just don't want you to buy this book. If for no other reason, it is a book that will help the beginner receive a huge headstart on what elements can do. I can understand how some people might not like some of the secrets that are given away in this book. It's like a magician giving away the secrets to his magic tricks. Secrets like "How to increase the size of an image". I have been using Elements for two years and I have read many of the other "How to" books and I have gotten something from each one, but this book proves that you can be given the "skinny" on how to create many advanced effects without all the colorful theorizing and the geeky jargon that make you go"Huh". Come on guys, you may know all of this stuff, but there are a lot of people who don't and you have to admit that this book has some good stuff on just about every page. If you don't believe me go to a bookstore and look through it. I promise that you will find a seat somewhere because you will not be able to put it down.
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5.0 out of 5 starsEducator Gives this Book the Thumbs Up!
By Janneke Bogyo on September 19, 2003
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As an educator-- a technology teacher-- I see lots of books of how-tos for all kinds of technology products. Many of them are geared either for the beginner or for the professional. This book finds the perfect combination of help for beginners with enough "meat" for those of us who are a little beyond that. It's a very practical guide for dealing with common photography problems. The author also gives some very valuable help in keeping photos organized. I also appreciate the humor in his writing which makes the book even more enjoyable to read. I will be using this book as a guide for in-service training for teachers who want to learn to use Elements more effectively for themselves and for their students. I'll definitely be looking for more useful Scott Kelby books in the future!
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