Photoshop Elements 2 Bible

Comprehensive coverage of Elements in the thorough-yet highly accessible-writing style that readers expect from the Bible series
Authoritative guidance, practical tips, and examples help readers become masters of the "digital darkroom"
Whether it's editing digital photos or scanning traditional ones, this book is the ideal resource to show readers how to get the most out of Photoshop Elements 2
Photoshop Elements expert Laurie Ulrich shows readers everything from simple photo corrections to creating original artwork for print, e-mail, or the Web to scanning and repairing damaged photos
A full-color insert shows the subtleties of color correction and how to do more creative color effects If Photoshop Elements 2 can do it, you can do it too...

If you've longed for the versatility and power of Photoshop but couldn't justify the cost, Photoshop Elements 2 was created just for you. Elements 2 contains most of the Photoshop tools, and this comprehensive, value-priced guidebook helps you take full advantage of each one. Discover how to rescue damaged photos, turn black-and-white to color, create animated graphics for your Web pages, transform a photograph into a watercolor, and so much more.

Inside, you'll find complete coverage of Photoshop Elements 2
Navigate the Elements workspace and set it up to match the way you work
Apply Photoshop Elements' techniques to digital images as well as to photographs
Repair vintage photos that have been damaged or faded, colorize black-and-white pictures, and correct lighting, color, and contrast
Add text to your images
Create Web graphics and select the right format for displaying them
Scan photos into Elements and resize, crop, or retouch them
Re-create lost portions of an image accurately and undetectably
Draw original pictures, shapes, and designs with Elements' paint brushes, pencils, special effects, filters, and shape tools
Design eye-catching wallpaper, tabs, or buttons for your Web sites

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