Mastering Adobe Photoshop Elements - Sixth Edition

Take complete control of all your image-editing ambitions using this beautifully illustrated, easy-to-understand, jargon-free guide on Photoshop Elements 2024 packed with best practices and expert insights.

Key Features

• Comprehensive coverage of Adobe Photoshop Elements 2024, including new AI-powered tools and advanced features
• Practical guidance on photo organization, editing, and sharing, with an emphasis on creative and professional techniques
• Rich, illustrative content with updated examples, tutorials, and mini creative projects

Book Description

Dive into the world of digital photo editing with this latest edition, crafted by Robin Nichols, a seasoned photographer and digital imaging expert, which brings the latest Photoshop Elements 2024 to your fingertips. With a unique blend of in-depth tutorials and practical applications, this book is an essential resource for photographers at all levels.

It introduces new features like Dark Mode, Match Color, and Photo Reels, along with advanced techniques like layering and artistic effects. The book also addresses common user feedback from previous editions, ensuring a refined and user-friendly experience. Elements 2024 extends its AI capabilities by simplifying complex editing processes. Learn to stitch widescreen panoramas, remove people from backgrounds, de-focus backgrounds, re-compose images, and even create a range of calendars and greeting cards for your friends and family.

Take your prowess to the next level by learning how to correct optical distortion, re-shape images, exploit layers, layer masking, and sharpening techniques-create the perfect picture or imaginative fantasy illustration. You'll also learn the online realms of animation, video creation, and third-party plug-ins.

By the end of this book, you'll learn how to leverage the incredible features of Photoshop Elements 2024 with complete confidence.

What you will learn

• Master new features in Photoshop Elements 2024, including AI-powered tools and one-click fixes on mobile
• Create captivating photo collages, digital paintings, and graphic designs
• Efficiently organize your photo collections for easy access and management
• Enhance your social media presence with professionally edited photos and artworks
• Employ advanced layer techniques for more powerful and immersive illustrations
• Gain comprehensive knowledge to become a proficient Photoshop Elements user

Who this book is for

"Mastering Adobe Photoshop Elements - 6th Edition" is perfect for photographers of all skill levels - from hobbyists to professionals. Whether you are new to photo editing or looking to upgrade your skills with the latest Photoshop Elements features, this book offers valuable insights and guidance.

Table of Contents

1. Photoshop Elements Features Overview
2. Setting Up Photoshop Elements from Scratch
3. The Basics of Image Editing
4. Getting Started with Simple Solutions
5. Easy creative Projects
6. Advanced Techniques: Transformations, Layers, Masking and Blend Modes
7. Advanced Techniques: Retouching, Selections, and Text
8. Additional Tools and Features
9. Advanced Drawing and Painting Techniques
10. Exporting the Finished Work Online - web and blogging
11. Troubleshooting and Additional Techniques
12. Feature Appendix