ARE YOU READY FOR AN ELEMENTS BOOK THAT BREAKS ALL THE RULES? This book breaks new ground by doing something for digital photographers that’s never been done before–it cuts through the bull and shows you exactly “how to do it.” It’s not a bunch of theory; it doesn’t challenge you to come up with your own settings or figure things out on your own. Instead, it does something that virtually no other Elements bookhas ever done–it tells you flat-out which settings to use, when to use them, and why. If you’re looking for one of those “tell-me-everything-about-the-Unsharp-Mask-filter” books, this isn’t it. You can grab any other Elements book on the shelf, because they all do that. Instead, this book gives you the inside tips and tricks of the trade for organizing, correcting, editing, sharpening, retouching, and printing your photos like a pro. You’ll be absolutely amazed at how easy and effective these techniques are–once you know the secrets. LEARN HOW THE PROS DO IT Each year we train thousands of digital photographers and, almost without exception, they have the same questions and face the same problems–that’s exactly what we cover in this book. You’ll learn: • The real secrets of how the pros retouch portraits • How to unlock the power of layers (you’ll be amazed at how easy it is!) • How to use Camera Raw for processing not only RAW photos, but JPEGs, • TIFFs, and PSDs, too! (And you’ll learn why so many pros like it best–because it’s faster and easier) • The sharpening techniques the pros really use (there’s an entire chapter just on this!) • How to deal with common digital camera image problems, including brightening people in dark shadows and getting the best color possible • The most requested photographic special effects, and much more! THE BOOK’S SECRET WEAPON Although Elements 13 offers some digital photography features that Photoshop CC doesn’t offer, there are plenty of features that Photoshop CC has that Elements 13 still doesn’t have (things like channels, HDR, etc.). But in this book, you’ll learn some slick workarounds, cheats, and some fairly ingenious ways to replicate many of those Photoshop features from right within Elements. Plus, you can follow along with all the images used in the book, available for download on the book’s companion webpage. Since this book is designed for photographers, it doesn’t waste your time talking about what a pixel is, how to frame a shot, set your exposure, etc., and there’s no talk about which camera or printer to buy. It’s all Elements, step by step, cover to cover, in the only book of its kind, and you’re gonna love it!

The photoshop elements 13 book for digital photographers (Voices That Matter)

Arts & Photography

KELBY, Scott

Kloskowski, Matt

Photography & Video

New Riders Pub

Over 300 productivity-enhancing secrets you need to know about Illustrator CS. Fully illustrated, stand-alone tips reveal the hidden features and productivity-enhancing tricks that allow you to accomplish more in less time with Illustrator CS2. Easy-to-browse format lets you find and apply information instantly and includes many tips and techniques that focus on Illustrator CS2’s new features: Converting bitmaps into vectors with Live Trace, Painting with the new Live Paint tool, creating Custom Workspaces, and more.

Illustrator CS2 Killer Tips

Computers & Technology

Cross, Dave

Programming

Peachpit Pr

Automating Photoshop C2, neat tricks and tips some apply to newer Photoshop versions.

Automating Photoshop CS2 DVD

Peachpit Press

If you're looking for an easy way to work fast in Photoshop CS2, congratulations, you've found it! Matt Kloskowski, Education and Curriculum Developer for the NAPP, shows you how to use the power of automation to instantly save time, money, and frustration. Once you master these powerful tools, you'll wonder how you ever got along without them. You'll learn how to: • Effectively use Adobe Bridge to manage your images • Add automation using actions • Create smarter actions • Use batch processing • Speed up the Camera Raw workflow • Customize scripts • Fine tune filters and preferences • And much more! This guide is not only packed with info, it will also show you hidden actions and automation gems that are already loaded when you install Photoshop CS2! If you want to increase your speed, and get twice the work done with half the headaches--this is the book for you!

The Photoshop CS2 Speed Clinic Book: Automating Photoshop to Get Twice the Work Done in Half the Time

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.

The Photoshop Elements 5 Restoration & Retouching Book

With so many books out there on Windows Vista, what makes this one better and different is its focus. While other Vista books can regularly be 500 or more pages, this book cuts through all the technical jargon and gives you exactly what you want: the most important, most requested, and just plain coolest things about Vista that will change the way you work on your PC. Each page covers just one topic, complete with full color photos and screenshots, making it easy to find what you’re looking for fast. You’ll learn how to take advantage of Vista’s newest features in order to better manage your digital photos, secure your computer, play your music, customize your computer’s look and feel, work with video, back up your data, and much, much more.

The Windows Vista Book: Doing cool Things with Vista, your photos, videos, music, and more

Stephenson, Kleber

Operating Systems

Best-selling author Scott Kelby pairs up with Matt Kloskowski to deliver the definitive book on using Photoshop Elements 6 to create the best possible images. With this newest release of Photoshop Elements, Scott and Matt show 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).

The Photoshop Elements 6 Book for Digital Photographers

New Riders

When Photoshop guru Matt Kloskowski was asked why he wrote this book, he replied, “It’s simple: I wanted to write the Photoshop book that I wished was around when I was learning Photoshop”. You’ve always known that layers were the key to understanding Photoshop, and now you have a resource to show you exactly how. With Matt’s clear, easy-to-follow, and concise writing style you’ll learn about: 
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<li>Working with and managing multiple layers</li> <li>Building multiple layered images 
</li> <li>Blending layers together</li> <li>Exactly which of the 25+ Blend Modes you need to worry about (there’s just a few)</li> <li>Layer Masking and just how easy it is.</li> <li>Using layers to enhance and retouch your photos</li> <li>All of the tips and tricks that make using layers a breeze.</li> </ul>If you want to finally understand layers in Photoshop, this book is the one you’ve been waiting for.

Layers: The Complete Guide to Photoshop's Most Powerful Feature

Get Up to Speed on the New Features in Lightroom 2!  Join Matt as he explores the new additions in version 2. If you've used Lightroom before but want a quick way to learn all of the new tools in version 2, then this DVD-ROM is what you've been looking for. Matt's video cuts straight to the chase and shows you all the new features, demonstrating how photographers can put them to work in the real world. In this DVD, Matt covers:  How Lightroom's killer Print module just got a lot better. Organizing your photos using the brand new Smart Collections. How the new Adjustment Brush will change the way you edit your photos. All of the interface changes and where to find the tools you're used to using. The new filters and finishing touches you can apply to your photos from the Develop module. Plus, a ton of shortcuts and tips to help take your productivity to the next level. DVD-ROM.Running time: 82 minutes.

Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 Power Session

If you're already a Photoshop user and want a quick, convenient way to unlock the potential of Photoshop CS4's new features, then this DVD-ROM is the place to start. Ideal for people with experience using a previous version of Photoshop (CS3, CS2, or even version 7), Photoshop CS4 Power Session is the easiest way to learn the new features, tips, and shortcuts in Photoshop CS4 so you can start using them right away. This DVD will teach you:  The new interface and how it will help you work faster and better then ever before Tips for working with Selections, Curves and the new Vibrance adjustment How the brnad new Adjustments panel will make you work faster and easier How to use Adobe Bridge CS4 to streamline your workflow Why Camera Raw just got incredibly more powerful (and we mean in a big way) Some amazing image scaling and resizing techniques using the new Content Aware Scaling feature Matt not only goes over the new features, but also shows you the little tweaks, shortcuts and changes that can easily be overlooked. Plus, he'll take a quick look at Photoshop CS4 Extended to see some of the new features there as well! If you want to get up to speed fast on Photoshop CS4's new features (as well as hidden tweaks and enhancements) then Photoshop CS4 Power Session is the way to go. DVD-ROM.Running time: 162 minutes.

Photoshop CS4 Power Session

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