Photoshop Elements 5: The Missing Manual

Book Description

Anyone still think that Adobe Photoshop Elements is a toy version of the real thing? As the most popular photo-editing program on the market, Photoshop Elements not only has Photoshop's marvelous powers, but also has capabilities the mothership lacks. Each new version includes more tools designed specifically for today's consumer digital photo enthusiasts. The latest edition, Photoshop Elements X, solidifies the reputation of this superb and inexpensive product with new scrapbook features, a link to online photo services, and many other improvements.

In fact, there's so much to Photoshop Elements that it can be quite confusing at times. That's precisely why our Missing Manuals are the bestselling books on the topic. Adobe provides a pamphlet and some help files; our book, now in its fourth edition, carefully explains every feature the program has to offer (something no other book has done) by putting each one into a clear, easy-to-understand context. Photoshop Elements X: The Missing Manual covers the Windows version of Adobe's workhorse and gives you the low down on a host of new features:

Learn to create multiple page documents, custom photo layouts with frames, and highly customized layouts for scrapbook projects
Master the new editor for Layer Styles, which lets you customize individual layers in a photo
"Attach" your photos to areas of a Yahoo! Map so your friends and family can see the pictures you took in specific places

Author Barbara Brundage also introduces you to a new sophisticated tool called "Curves" to adjust the color and contrast in your photos, and shows you how to burn multi-session CDs and DVDs. As always, she lets you know which features work well, which don't, and why -- all with a bit of wit and good humor. Although the book progresses from simple to complex tasks, you can easily jump around to learn specific techniques, such as creating photomontages (composites), restoring old photos, preparing images for the Web, and archiving. More than a dozen downloadable images let you practice using the editing tools right away!

Customer Reviews:

Comprehensive and clear.......2007-10-11

I never take the methodical approach to learning anything. After installing Elements 5, I sat down with The Missing Manual and a few photos and began editing. It was fairly easy to consult the index and then read the pages necessary to change my photos. I skipped around the book from back to front and in between. The resulting photos were surprisingly good.

I'm not recommending this learning process, but if you want to just jump off the deep end and begin editing, it is doable. When time permits, an organized and careful reading will no doubt produce even better photographic results. In the meantime, I find reading a few pages and just experimenting with my pictures is a lot of fun.

Two important things to remember: Don't be intimidated by the size of this manual. It contains everything you wanted to know and a lot of stuff you don't want to know. Skip the latter. Next, always make a copy of your original photo and edit the copy. This way, you can be fearless in your experimenting always knowing that the original is unharmed and ready to supply endless copies for you to play with.

The complaint I have about The Missing Manual is the quality of the photo-examples printed in the book. Not the fault of the author. The printing quality is just very, very poor. The book would have earned 5-stars from me were it not for the paper/print quality.

Photoshop Elements 5 The Missing Manual.......2007-10-06

Excellent book for learning the basics of Photoshop Elements 5. Well organized and easy to follow.

Photoshop Elements 5.0 The Missing Manual.......2007-09-29

This is a must have. Covers everything the other manuals miss, and gives pertinent information others miss. Well written, easily followed and understood. Pick a topic and go, or read it from front to back.

Good information, but needs more step by step instructions........2007-09-24

Lots of information but some of it assumes you already know how to use it. Can get to what you want to do with some digging.

Outstanding reference for Elements users.......2007-09-20

I did quite a bit of research on Elements 5.0 books, and I ended up choosing this one because of the great reviews it had gotten. Excellent choice! The book is very easy to understand, and I can't imagine tackling Elements 5.0 without it. It gave me the good start I needed in understanding and effectively using the software. Barbara Brundage is an excellent author. She's great at writing in a way that gives you the info you need while avoiding the techno-speak that many software developers use. If you have Elements 5.0 and need a good reference....or a good way to start using the software...this is your book.

The Photoshop Elements 5 Book for Digital Photographers (VOICES)

Average customer rating:

Easy to follow how-to guide
Photoshop Elements 5 for Digital Photographers
Very good reference book. -highly recommended.
Great book
disappointing

The Photoshop Elements 5 Book for Digital Photographers (VOICES)
Scott Kelby
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ASIN: 0321476735

Book Description

Best-selling author Scott Kelby is well known for his plain-English style, his humorous tone, and his unparalleled ability to cut through all the technical jargon that other authors use when writing about image-editing programs. Here, Scott delivers great techniques on Photoshop Elements 5 that his readers understand and use to make the best possible images. With this newest release of Photoshop Elements, Scott shows readers how to work with their images like a pro, from importing to organization to correction to output. Readers will learn all they need to know about the digital photography workflow, as well as the latest secrets of the pros to help them create the best special effects, apply the most useful sharpening techniques, and avoid many of the hassles and problems that are encountered in digital photography (such as digital noise and color halos).

Customer Reviews:

Easy to follow how-to guide.......2007-10-18

Thankfully Scott Kelby sticked to his highly successful and proven style -instead of showing you what the program can do he simply teaches you how to do things you need to do using the program.

If you are a beginner or a beginner-intermediate user - this is exactly what you need. Personally, I don't need explanations what layers are in Photoshop - just tell me how to fix my photos (step-by-step, with every step shown as a diagram, and the whole thing described in easy-to-understand, fun tone.)

In summary, beginners - rejoice, this is what you were looking for all along!

Photoshop Elements 5 for Digital Photographers.......2007-10-17

The Photoshop Elements 5 Book for Digital Photographers (VOICES)
Excellent , easy to follow, step by step, user friendly. Can't beat it.

Very good reference book. -highly recommended........2007-10-06

Great book, exactly what I was looking for. 1 to 2 page tips and instructions per topic. A great resource and reference type book.

Great book.......2007-10-06

I have many books about Photoshop Elements because I've purchased this software from the first release. This book is by far the best. Very easy to understand, and immediately use the tips to make my photos come to life. This is without a doubt worth buying. I use it often!

disappointing.......2007-09-30

The book is actually pretty good. I was disappointed in the chapter on raw. I am new to this software and processing in raw format. What the book shows and my version 5 is completely different. I sent an email asking if they could explain the features since it is so different. I listed each, they said "I believe that Camera Raw was updated after the publication of our book." Also they informed me that they don't have a help desk. I have seen publications print corrections etc. that you are able to obtain. If raw is unimportant get it, if you want to learn about raw get something else.

Adobe Photoshop Elements 5.0 Classroom in a Book

Average customer rating:

CD that comes with the book does not work at all...
Adobe Photoshop Elements 5.0 Classroom in a Book
Photoshop Elements - Classroom in a Book
A worthwhile investment when learning Photoshop Elements
Clasroom in a book

Adobe Photoshop Elements 5.0 Classroom in a Book
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ASIN: 0321476743

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Adobe Photoshop Elements 5 Classroom in a Book is the most thorough and comprehensive way for new users to master all the new features in Adobe's consumer-targeted image editing software. Each chapter in this step-by-step, project-based guide contains a project that builds on the reader's growing knowledge of the program as well as end-of-chapter review questions to wrap up each lesson. Readers can follow the book from start to finish or choose only the chapters that interest them. Readers will learn the basics of editing their images with Photoshop Elements and will learn the program's myriad new features, including new flexible layout options, web photo galleries animated with Flash, improved color correction and lighting tools, and the ability to share and download photos from mobile phones and handheld devices.

Customer Reviews:

CD that comes with the book does not work at all..........2007-10-09

The basic question I first need answered isn't even covered in the book, when I put the CD in the drive it did not automatically start and when I did get it started there was no menu to follow to view the CD..... Very very disappointed!!

Adobe Photoshop Elements 5.0 Classroom in a Book.......2007-09-29

Individual lessons walk you thru how to use Elements. Tell you various ways to use the features of the product. Step by step instructions are very helpful.

Photoshop Elements - Classroom in a Book.......2007-09-24

A lot of information but needs to be more fully defined. Difficult for a "beginner" to use. Being new to Adobe Photoshop I found the book to not explain steps thoroughly.

A worthwhile investment when learning Photoshop Elements.......2007-09-08

This book is well organized and easy to follow. You use the files on the CD that comes with the book to do the lessons. All of the lessons demonstrate principles of working with PSE and are not difficult to follow. The book also anticipates and points out what you can do wrong, so is helpful in that regard also. I also have worked with Photoshop Elements, The Missing Manual Photoshop Elements 5: The Missing Manualwhich is much more comprehensive but takes a lot longer to work through. You may want to own both books eventually, but this one is a good start since you actually get to complete processes right away, such as touching up old photos, that come in handy whether or not you have learned everything that the program can do. If you are struggling with teaching yourself PSE, give this book a try.

Clasroom in a book.......2007-09-04

I find this easy to learn rom, but it does take me a lot of time.

Also, the tutorials online from Adobe Photoshop are brief overviews, but a good companion piece,

Adobe Photoshop Elements 5.0 and Adobe Premiere Elements 3.0 Classroom in a Book Collection

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photoshop
Good for someone new to editing
The book isn't bad but I've had problems with the files provided
Best Classroom in a Book Evert!
Classroom in a book...

Adobe Photoshop Elements 5.0 and Adobe Premiere Elements 3.0 Classroom in a Book Collection
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ASIN: 0321480201

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Adobe Photoshop Elements 5.0 and Adobe Premiere Elements 3.0 Classroom in a Book Collection is the fastest, easiest, most comprehensive way for new users to learn all the new features in Adobe's newly released consumer-level image and video editing software. Each chapter in this step-by-step, practical training workbook contains a project that builds on the reader's growing knowledge of the programs, while end-of-chapter review questions wrap up each lesson. Readers can follow the book from start to finish or choose only the chapter that interest them. This book provides a series of lessons covering the basics of using Photoshop Elements 5.0 and Premiere Elements 3.0, along with practical tips and techniques to help readers become thoroughly grounded in the basics of organizing, retouching, and sharing their digital images. Recent upgraders will find plenty of coverage on all of Photoshop Elements' new features, including flexible layout options, animating photos using flash technology, enhanced support of working with raw files, sharing photos on mobile phones and handheld devices and more. Premiere Elements users will learn all about Premiere Elements' new bells and whistles, including the new Sceneline which enables quick assembly of your movies, fast, easy on screen text, amazing professional quality effects, native HDV support and more.

Customer Reviews:

photoshop.......2007-10-05

The product was shiped within normal time frame, is in good condition.The book does however not provide the information I had been looking for

Good for someone new to editing.......2007-06-29

As someone new to video photography and video editing I am finding Premiere Elements 3.0 easy to use with the help of the lessons in Classroom in a Book. The instructions are clear, complete and easy to follow. I highly recommend it, particularly for someone new to editing.

The book isn't bad but I've had problems with the files provided.......2007-05-15

The book provided with this has some good info and I can see that it would be useful with the files sent on DVD. The only problem I've had has been with the DVD. It doesn't want to load the lessons. I'm trying to resolve it but so far have not been too successful.

Best Classroom in a Book Evert!.......2007-03-09

I have used Adobe's Classroom in a Book for many different programs over the years and this dual program collection is perhaps the best I have ever seen. It ties together Photoshop Elements which I have been using since the Elements 2 edition with Premiere, which is for me an introduction to editing videos and CDs. I especially like the online videos that purchasers of Photoshop and Premiere Elements can access. Please keep these training sessions coming.
SJRoyce

Classroom in a book..........2007-02-17

I always wanted to learn the basics of Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements and their use. I purchased this item with that purpose in mind and I got everything I wanted and then some. Great for beginners and serves as a good reference tool in my library for photo and video editing. Tip: follow instructions to the "T" and you will get great results. I finished all the lessons in book and in the end I wanted MORE. Adobe Creative Team did well and I thank you. Price is very good as well.

Photoshop Elements 5 For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))

Average customer rating:

Learning a lot about photo editing
This helped me a lot
A great book for a diffucult subject.
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photoshop elements

Photoshop Elements 5 For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))
Barbara Obermeier , and Ted Padova
Manufacturer: For Dummies
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ASIN: 0470098104

Book Description

Packed with tips and tricks for creating dazzling images

Explore layers, change backgrounds, fix flaws, and artistically enhance photos

Photoshop Elements 5 is a powerhouse, and here's the fast and easy way to get up to speed on all the coolest features. Whether you're new to digital photography or an old pro, you'll find out how to make quick fixes, fine-tune exposure, brush away flaws, and print and share photos.

Discover how to

Organize and manage your photos
Correct contrast, color, and clarity
Perform simple image makeovers
Obtain accurate color from your desktop color printer
Get artsy with the pencil and brush tools
Produce the family photo album

Customer Reviews:

Learning a lot about photo editing.......2007-09-17

The book much easier to follow than the manual that comes with the software. If you want to learn about how to make layers this is the book to buy.

This helped me a lot.......2007-09-15

Photoshop Elements 5 For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))
It has helped so much. I wasn't too familar with the program when I bought it I only knew that I wanted what it offered. It isn't something however that the normal person can figure out by trail and error in a reasonable amount of time. This is a book that makes the hard work worth it and the results aren't hours and hours away. Great purchase

A great book for a diffucult subject........2007-08-13

I have seen some rather negative comments on this book from a few other reviewers. Let me start out by stating that I teach a Digital Darkroom course. That course uses Photoshop Elements 5, a very capable program, although not necessarily an easy one. If you are not technically inclined this program will be confusing, to say the least. The manual that comes with it is barely adequate. This is where the Photoshop Elements 5 for Dummies book comes in. It is far superior to the manual included with the program. That is not to state that it is easy. It is not! You will have to put effort into learning the techiques, and methods of Elements 5. I am quite familiar with Photoshop CS2 as I use it for my fine art photography. I thought teaching Elements 5 would be a snap. After all I regularly use the full version, how difficult could a scaled down version be? The answer turned out to be 'quite difficult'. Photoshop Elements 5 has many features of CS2 but they are implemented differently and sometimes work differently. Some of the things in Elements 5 are not even in CS2! Elements 5 has far superior selection tools, are you listening Adobe?? Elements 5 certainly does not have a lot of the features and tools of its big brother, but who in their right mind would expect it to? It is however very capable and I have it installed on my laptop so I can do preliminary editing in the field. I often need nothing more. This book is invaluable to users of Photoshop Elements 5 as it goes farther and explains better some of the more difficult operations in Elements. But it definitely is not easy, unless you are interested in only the most basic aspects of photo editing.I gave this book 5 stars because it deals elegantly with a difficult subject. Almost all my students buy this book, and they all love it. Granted, being taught in a classroom is easier than tackling it on your own, but this book and some serious effort will get you well on your way. Is it perfect? No, but it is the best of its genre. One unexpected nice feature - if I select a photo to edit from the Elements 5 organizer while working on my desktop computer, where I have both Elements 5 and CS2 installed, the Elements 5 organizer politely asks me wich version of photoshop I want to use to edit it. Very nice! The organizer in Elements 5 is so good that I use it to keep my (thousands) of images organized. Good job Adobe! I guess what I am saying is this "any version of Photoshop is complicated and Elements 5 is no exception". You will need to put some heavy effort into it, but the rewards are huge. This book will be a great asset in those efforts.

Review.......2007-08-13

Considering this book was for"dummies" I thought it was rather hard to understand. I am still trying to wade my way through it.

photoshop elements.......2007-08-04

I found this book to be helpful to me. I enjoy photography and I have purchased photoshop elements but I was unable to use it I just simply didn't know how. This book made it a lot easier for me to understand.

The Photoshop Elements 5 Restoration and Retouching Book

Average customer rating:

Excellent Elements book
Good resource!
Photoshop Elements 5 Restoration
Throw out your other digital retouching books!
Matt's Best Work Yet...

The Photoshop Elements 5 Restoration and Retouching Book
Matt Kloskowski
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Bring out all your old storage boxes of photos, and open up all the images you've shot that were just "okay." In his latest book, Matt Kloskowski shows you how to restore old photos and retouch newer ones to make your images go from so-so to great. Matt trains thousands of people each year, showing them exactly how to make their photos (and the people in those photos) look their very best. He won't bog readers down with unnecessary details, but instead will show them, with clear step-by-step instructions, the best techniques in Photoshop Elements to make the best images. Everyone wants their photos to look great, and to be appreciated and noticed by their family and friends. With Matt's newest book, readers will learn the most useful techniques for restoring old photos--from removing dust and mold to repairing scratches and tears--and retouching images of people--including specific sections about working on difficult areas, such as the eyes and mouth.

Customer Reviews:

Excellent Elements book.......2007-10-13

I highly recommend this book to anyone who is a new user to Elements or even those who have been using it for a while. You can always learn some new, or improved techniques that you had not thought about. The examples are very easy to follow and they work. They are grouped logically and it is well written with very few errors. You can not go wrong with this book.

Good resource!.......2007-08-23

I have been using Photoshop Elements for quite some time and have many of the books printed on the subject. This is not as comprehensive as Barbara Brundage's, Scott Kelby's or Philip Andrews but it is excellent. A really great resource and good for a beginner to intermediate user. There are many ways of doing any job, certainly so with Photoshop, and Matt often uses a different approach; I've gotten a few 'tricks' different than shown by other authors. The instructions are easy to follow and an advantage (at least for me) is he does not rely on an enclosed DVD of his photo. I like to learn on mine! Definitely recommended!

Photoshop Elements 5 Restoration.......2007-07-20

Love this book, it's very detailed with step by step instructions for any lever user to understand and complete the intended task. I Highly Recommend this book for continued learing of this software.

Throw out your other digital retouching books!.......2007-06-18

I've taken online classes, read plenty of books, spent many hours tring to interpret instuctions on portrait retouching. I read Matt's book and was like "oh that's how you do it". The light came on and stayed lit through all his tutorials. Best thing... you don't have to read the whole book to learn Elements. Want to retouch eyes - just go to that portion of the book. No need to have read previous chapters/pages. People who have never used Elements can understand his instructions easily. Matt writes with wit and gets right to the point. I love this book and keep it right next to my key board for reference.

Matt's Best Work Yet..........2007-05-20

I'm a Photoshop User, I don't use Elements, so I was a bit put off given the focus was on Elements and frankly didn't know if anyone could come close to matching the worthiness of Katrin Eismann's seminal works on the same subject. But on the strength of Scott Kelby's (ostensibly Matt's boss at NAPP) recommendation on his blog, I went ahead and ordered a copy.

Suffice to say, I'm glad I did. From beginning to end, this book is SUBSTANTIVE. Matt has wisely decided to adopt Scott's bottom up approach... that is, Matt presents the issue at the beginning of a section and then shows you how to address the problem (so be forewarned, this is NOT an Elements primer) quickly and effectively. And of course, given that Elements is by and large a subset of its big brother, all the techniques described are easily applied in Photoshop.

In the end, Matt has done well enough that he too can sit on the same stage as Ms. Katrin Eismann (if you haven't read any of her stuff, you should, she is just flat brilliant). My copy is soon to be dogeared as I will be attempting to script as many of the techniques as I can... for those that I can't, I'm practicing the technique and then creating a spreadsheet with 2 columns; Problems & Solutions as there are just a TON of solutions in this work.

So, even if you are a Photoshop bigot like me, do yourself a favor and pick up a copy. It is Matt's best work yet.

Adobe Photoshop Elements 5.0 Maximum Performance: Unleash the Hidden Performance of Elements

Average customer rating:

One of the best Elements book ever
well done
Adobe Photoshop Elements 5.0 Maximum Performance
Very useful book
Adobe Photoshop Elements 5.0 Maximum Performance

Adobe Photoshop Elements 5.0 Maximum Performance: Unleash the Hidden Performance of Elements
Mark Galer
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Book Description

This book/DVD package will stretch your digital images and Elements 5.0 to the max!

Produce superior, high-end professional results that until now were not possible without the full Photoshop program. With this package, you will discover insider secrets that you can use immediately to solve common problems that even the pros have to overcome. Now you can achieve effects only dreamed of by casual users. Beginning right away with these full-color, real-world projects, you can transform your shots into professional images that look as if they belong in glossy magazineswithout commercial lighting, studio equipment, or breaking the bank.

Uncover the hidden techniques to create photos that look they were shot by a pro. And best of all, there is no need to upgrade to the full version of Photoshop to make it happen.

Packed with dynamic hands-on projects, this book/DVD package reveals the tools, advanced techniques, and loadable presets that unleash the creative potential of intermediate to advanced photographers. From editing your shots to correcting flaws and using advanced options for more power, you will find out how to combine all the features of Elements with clever workarounds that will give your shots the 'wow' factor.

New: Maximum Performance Action Files fast track your editing workflow when you have dozens, hundreds, or even thousands of shots.

You get everything you need at your fingertips with the accompanying DVD, packed with bonus extras so that you achieve the results you want:

* 5 hours of video tutorials
* Over 200 royalty-free, high-resolution images
* Raw and 16-bits/Channel files
* Stock library
* Keyboard shortcut reference guide
* And more

Now you can unleash the full power of Elements 5.0 to produce creations that will astonish you. Author and imaging guru Mark Galer puts the thrill of digital photography for your most important shots where it belongsdirectly in your hands. With this thoroughly updated book and DVD package, you can finally make the most of hot new features like how to

Adjust sharpness and curves
Convert to black and white
Correct camera distortion
Use Motion Blur to render the static image more dramatic
Remove unwanted elements from your photographs
Adjust exposure in Adobe Camera RAW to create classic Low Key images
And more

Mark Galer is a Senior Lecturer in Digital Imaging at the RMIT University. He is a Photoshop Elements Ambassador for Adobe Pacific and author of seven books ranging from digital capture to Photoshop editing skills.

Get the most out of your digital camera, maximize the power of Adobe Photoshops Elements 5.0, and unleash your own creativity to make your once-in-a-lifetime photos look like a pro shot them!

Praise for the previous edition:

"Well written, well illustrated, with a good knack for explaining complex issues in a non-threatening and comprehensible manner." Steve Caplin, digital artist and author of "How to Cheat in Photoshop".

"Stunning images without breaking the bank! Using techniques normally associated with Photoshop, Mark Galer proves that this often-belittled program can produce truly remarkable results."
David Asch, photographer and digital artist, UK

"Truly Maximum Performance! This book has propelled my knowledge of Photoshop Elements to a very high competent professional level. I cannot express my absolute delight with my new skills."
Richard McWhorter, author, USA

"A great book to learn with...Stuffed with expert performance tips" Tim Daly, photographer, UK

A Great Book and DVD Combination!
"I have learned more from watching (and rewatching) the videos than I did at a $400 two-day Photoshop Workshop" V. Hutson, USA

* DVD includes FOUR HOURS of tutorials, image files, RAW and 16Bits/Channel files, a stock library and a keyboard shortcut reference guide
* Updated with new images and 3 new cutting edge projects: lens correction, hair extraction, and motion blur
* Vital sections on Camera Raw, Black and White, and High Dynamic Range have all been extended

Customer Reviews:

One of the best Elements book ever.......2007-10-13

At first glance I did not think much of this book but after reading it and following the projects I learn so much from it. I had been using Elements for over a year and was very comfortable with it but after reading this book I learned so many new techniques and ideas that makes it more enjoyable and easier to work with Elements. The instructions are clear and easy to follow (you have to know the basics of Elements though. Would not recommend it for a total beginner). The book comes with a CD with all the project images as well as some royalty-free images you can use in your own projects. I highly recommend this book for those who have been using Elements for a while but want to take their skills to the next level.

well done.......2007-10-05

the product ist in very good condition,is meeting my expectations and was shiped in normal timeframe

Adobe Photoshop Elements 5.0 Maximum Performance.......2007-07-24

The book has good step by step directions. I did the first project Crop and Contrast. It helped my learn what the icons do, so for a start everything is okay. Some of the projects required time, which is also not a problem. I will get to them sooner or later. But I'm wondering if I need a hardware upgrade. My computer only has a read/write CD device, NOT a DVD, so I get an error when I load the DVD. I have a lot of my own pictures that I can work on, so I really don't need the extra pictures from the DVD. But I'm wondering if some controls/enhancements are loaded from the DVD, because I couldn't get the 'Print Preview' meun that is shown on page 68. I got other meuns, and tried other options, but I coldn't find what is shown on page 68. I know that the print drivers are different, because I have an Epson R800 printer. And, I understand what they are saying for that issue in the book. I will keep the book and look at other customers comments to see if other problems come up. I understand that programming software and writing a book sometimes don't match.

Very useful book.......2007-07-14

I agree with previous reviewers that there were some errors in instructions and file names, etc., but for me it was more than balanced out by the useful information in the text. I have been playing with PSE5 for months and had no idea about much of its capacity for editing photos, creating composites, etc.
I very much enjoyed watching the included videos and trying the projects. If you enjoyed this book you would probably also enjoy the podcast Photoshop Elements Killer Tips from Photoshop Users Newsletter.

Adobe Photoshop Elements 5.0 Maximum Performance.......2007-07-07

This latest book by Mark Galer "Photoshop Elements 5 Maximum Performance" is a real cracker. It is aimed at those who, having learnt the basics, want to go on and harness the full power of the software. Using the techniques that Mark Galer describes, this book will show you that you don't need the full version of Photoshop to achieve professional looking results - Elements has all the capability required. It certainly lives up to its title, with lots of clever workarounds, tips and tricks to satisfy the most demanding user. Mark has an easy to read, informative and friendly style, with a light sprinkling of humour now and then to relieve the technicalities. The book is divided into 3 parts: Optimise, Enhance and Montage, each with 8 projects. In the Optimise section the projects are: Crop and Correct, Levels, RAW files, Target Zones, Contrast, Hue and Saturation, Sharpening, and Printing. These projects provide the reader with an in-depth knowledge of a typical digital workflow. In the Enhance section the author goes on to various techniques such as Depth of field, Black and White, Low Key, Shafts of Light, Toning, Motion Blur, Glamour Portrait and Character Portrait. In the final section, Montage, there are projects covering: Replacing a Sky, Creative Montage, High Dynamic Range, Creative Text, Panoramas, Hair Transplant, Preserving Shadows and Displacement. All the projects are easy to follow, even though they are sometimes extremely involved. The accompanying DVD, which contains video tutorials for each of the projects, all the images used in the book and other resources is most useful. It's great to see a publisher like Focal Press producing consistently high quality photographic books that are not only attractively presented but also exceptional value. Full colour screenshots are used throughout the book as well as clear step-by-step instructions. In summary, anyone wanting to extract the maximum performance from Photoshop Elements should place this book on their shortlist

Advanced Photoshop Elements 5.0 for Digital Photographers

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Advanced Photoshop Elements 5.0 for Digital Photographers
What every serious photographer needs
Excellent Guide for the non-newbie

Advanced Photoshop Elements 5.0 for Digital Photographers
Philip Andrews
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Book Description

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.

Superbly illustrated with hundreds of color photographs, written in Philip's trademark no-nonsense style, this must-have guide will help ensure that your digital photography stands out from the crowd as you learn how to:

* Take control of advanced image changes and apply amazing graphics capabilities
* Use scanner and camera capture techniques like the pros
* Extend your web capabilities
* Produce professional results quickly from your raw files with a complete workflow solution based around Elements.
* Explore the creative potential of the new Photo Layout feature
* Produce darkroom effects digitally
* Integrate all the power of Elements 5.0 to fit together for prize-winning results
* Transform your photographs with step-by-step, illustrated color tutorials into results that will amaze you (and your friends, family, colleagues, and customers)
* Increase your productivity with timesaving tips, workarounds, and advice to create an efficient, smooth workflow
* Master professional retouching techniques
* Create awesome panoramas
* Much, much more

Learn how to get the most from Philip Andrews, best-selling author, renowned photographer, Adobe Photoshop Elements Ambassador, professional photographer, accomplished teacher, best-selling international author, and alpha tester for Adobe.

FREE Bonus! Companion website ( www.adv-elements.com ) provides even more tools to hone your skills with

* Images for you to manipulate as you follow step-by-step book projects
* Video tutorials and printable lesson plans
* Links for examples, updates, and further learning
* Raw and 16-bits/Channel files to examine and put to the test
* And more!

Praise for previous editions of this title:

"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 Systems

With Philip as your guide, youll be using Elements like a pro and making great images in no time.
Nigel Atherton, Chief Editor, What Digital Camera and Better Digital Photography

* 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

Customer Reviews:

Not a back book, but...........2007-10-13

To be fair, I have not really spent much time with this book. I bought it mostly because I thought it was really going to take me to the next level. I found that my skill levels were already past this book. It is not a back book and it can be good for someone who is fairly new to Elements. But, I don't know if I would really call it Advance. Overall it is not a bad book.

No Download available.......2007-09-30

I purchased the book because it states that you could get many of the test documents as a download. The truth is they are not available and if you go to the link provided, the page is empty.

Other than that I found the book had good information but some of the procedures could not be followed because of the lack of access to the files.

Advanced Photoshop Elements 5.0 for Digital Photographers.......2007-07-07

This is the companion book to Philip Andrews' "Photoshop Elements 5 - A Visual Introduction to Digital Photography", also from Focal Press. This title is aimed at those who have mastered the basics covered in the first book and wish to get to grips with some of the more advanced digital imaging techniques that are possible with the software. Containing 11 chapters, the book covers various topics including: camera and scanner techniques, working with RAW files, advanced image changes, darkroom techniques on the computer, making better panoramas, extending your web abilities and producing great prints, to name a few. The companion website is again a great addition to the book, where there are further resources, including videos and all the photos used in the book for you to download and practice on. As a digital photographer myself, I have found all of Philip Andrews' books extremely clear and helpful and this one is no exception. Again, he has written one of the best books available on the subject, in his usual clear and engaging style. The informative step-by-step instructions, full colour screen shots, and the attractive presentation throughout, only serve to reinforce the reasons to buy it.

What every serious photographer needs.......2007-06-27

I absolutely LOVE this book! If there is ANY question that you may have when editing in Elements 5.0, this book has the answer!! Someone recommended this book to me, and I have not looked back since. I HIGHLY recommend this book to ANYONE who has Elements 5.0. Get it....., you will NOT be sorry!

Excellent Guide for the non-newbie.......2007-06-17

As an owner of a number of decent Photoshop and Photoshop Elements books, this one is pretty close to the top of the list. It's very well organized, from the table of contents through the presentation of the specific topic of interest. Well illustrated also.

What I also found valuable is that each topic/task has which version of Photoshop Elements it works with. So, even if you're not a Photoshop 5 user, or will be upgrading soon, this would be a good investment.

Two other highlights: 1) His treatment of RAW processing...very sane and easy to follow, and 2) presentation of the workflow for digital photography.

Wait...one more! The guide on printing is quite good too. If you're like me, you may be very happy with the picture, less than happy with the inkjet print. Good ideas on how to help here.

Very impressed with this book. Highly recommend!

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Great learning tool
I love this book!
Good for beginners
Learn while you read
Great book for self teaching

Adobe Photoshop 5.0 Classroom in a Book
Adobe Creative Team
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This book is an excellent tool for learning how to use Adobe Photoshop 5 for Macintosh and Windows. The writers--actually a team from Adobe--guide you through the basic and advanced tasks of using the image editor and paint program to create and enhance a wide variety of photographs and images.

You don't need to know the previous versions of the program to get right to work. You use the practice files on the included hybrid CD-ROM as you follow the lessons throughout the book. There are step-by-step instructions, explanations of features, and plenty of illustrations to help you as you work, and each chapter has review questions and answers.

First you learn the basics of the interface as you tour the options for selecting, using layers and filters, painting, retouching, and saving files. Next, you learn the essentials of opening files, navigating the interface, getting help, and creating layers and selections. After that the chapters get much more specific, teaching you how to use the paint, editing, and pen tools; work with selections, masks, channels, and layers; and apply photo-retouching techniques and special effects. You also learn how to combine graphics from Adobe Illustrator with those from Photoshop, prepare images for the Web, manage two-color print jobs, and fine-tune color preferences for ideal output. The projects involve both fine art and commercial art---everything from composite images to color-corrected photographs. Finally, you work with Adobe ImageReady 1.0, the new package for creating images and animations for the Web and other multimedia projects.

A full-color section shows you the finished artwork from the various chapters, color models, and, in a few cases, the various versions of an image as you apply changes to it. This section also shows you how to use all the Toolbox tools, including the selection, paint, stamp, sharpen, sponge, pen, type, gradient, eyedropper, zoom, and measure tools. This section is particularly helpful for users who are trying to get up to speed with Photoshop's many features. This tutorial will take you well past basic interface issues and have you creating some pretty amazing images.

Book Description

Classroom in a Book is a self-paced learning course in a hands-on workbook. Each book offers complete training based on real-world projects. Practical, focused lessons are designed to fit into busy schedules and teach the features of Adobe software quickly and easily. Included are both intermediate and advanced techniques for Windows and Macintosh. Using the specially created files on the CD-ROM, readers can work through the lessons and projects in the book.

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Customer Reviews:

Great learning tool.......2002-01-22

This book is a great start on your journey into the world of using Photoshop 5. You will be amazed at how easy the software is to use when you use the examples in this book.

I love this book!.......2001-07-08

This book is amazing! I got it on a friday and by saturday night I had finished it. The book is not short, mind you, I just couldn't put it down. I no trouble with any of the tutorials. I breezed right through them! Not only does it give you training on how to use the software, it also offers tutorials on basic editing techniques. Despite what other reviewers might have said, this book's CD is easy to navigate, I had no trouble finding any of the files, and if you don't know what "fading titles" are you obviously made the wrong decision purchasing this book and the software it refers to. I had a blast with the book and tutorials, and rushed to purchase the AfterEffects Classroom in a Book shortly after reading it.

Good for beginners.......2001-05-29

This book is excellent for beginners (as is the 6.x version). It's chock full of tutorials. I wouldn't recomend it for the advanced user, however. I believe that the "Bible" series is appropriate for more advanced users.

Learn while you read.......2001-02-09

If you've never used Photoshop before, this book is a great guide. Each chapter focuses on a few tools, so you don't get overwhelmed. And, each chapter is a lesson devoted to the use of those tools. The enclosed CD contains all the lessons used in each chapter.

Great book for self teaching.......2000-12-07

During my Master's work in Design and Digital media, we were required to train in photoshop and illustrator. This was the text for that training. From the perspective of a student in a teach yourself environment, I felt this book presented itself well. The layout and information was informative. The lessons are great if you learn best through hands on application. I really recommend this series if you have the time to dedicate yourself to it. You will learn a firm foundation in which to advance yourself on your own. These books now serve as a reference on my bookshelf.

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An Intro to Photoshop Elements 5
PSE5 by Deke McClelland

Photoshop Elements 5 Essential Training
Deke McClelland
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Release Date: 2006-11-10

Product Description

Modeled after the professional-grade, industry-standard Photoshop, Adobe Photoshop Elements 5 provides key tools for enhancing, organizing, and sharing photographs. In Photoshop Elements 5 Essential Training, instructor and award-winning author Deke McClelland shows how to use the powerful, easy-to-use Photoshop Elements 5 to create professional-looking images. The training covers the three main workspaces: the Welcome screen, which serves as a front door to the software; the Organizer, where images are sorted into digital libraries for better file management; and the Editor, which is used for common tasks such as cropping, straightening, correcting brightness and contrast, and removing red-eye. Exercise files accompany the tutorial.

Topics Include:

Importing photos from a digital camera or a hard drive
Organizing photos by date using a timeline
Searching images by location using a map
Organizing and finding images by name and subject
Collecting, comparing, and backing up photos
Understanding resolution and image size
Cropping, straightening, and resizing photos
Brightening, darkening, correcting red-eye, and healing damaged photos
Applying automatic color corrections using Quick Fix mode
Correcting brightness, contrast, colors, flash, backlighting, and skin tones
Reducing digital noise, sharpening, and correcting lens distortion
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Emailing photos and sharing them online

Duration: 13 hours
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Customer Reviews:

Absolutely Incredible Product.......2007-08-02

I am overwhelmed at how good this video is. Deke has a very personable style and teaches in a language that is very easy to understand, follow along, and most important of all duplicate.

The DVD comes with 100's of sample images, of his kids by the way, that you can play with without worrying about messing up any of your own.

I set up the DVD on a small floating screen in my browser and then opened up Photoshop Elements 5 and just followed along every step of the way.

He has made very large learning curve soooooo much smaller.

I love this product and recommend it VERY highly. I am very glad I purcahsed this product

An Intro to Photoshop Elements 5.......2007-03-26

Deke's DVD is great! The most important benefit I learned from the DVD is how to have an accountable bird's view of the different features. Deke's explains the organizer and the editing of images in a very simple and comfortable way. I was very satisfied with Deke's DVD.

PSE5 by Deke McClelland.......2007-03-09

As always Deke has done an excellent job of presenting Photoshop Elements 5 and showing how to use the product. He is very good in defining every step of an application. I have enjoyed this video as well as others he has done and learn something every time I watch it.

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