User Manual (978-0-470-54302-3)Table of ContentsIntroduction1Introduction1About This Book2Book I: Introducing Elements2Book II: Elements Fundamentals3Book III: Image Essentials3Book IV: Selections3Book V: Painting, Drawing, and Typing3Book VI: Working with Layers and Masks3Book VII: Filters, Effects, Styles, and Distortions4Book VIII: Retouching and Enhancing4Book IX: Creating and Sharing with Elements4About the eCheat Sheet4Conventions Used in This Book5Icons Used in This Book5Where to Go from Here6Book I: Introducing Elements7Book I: Introducing Elements7Chapter 1: Examining the Elements Environment9Launching Elements9Opening the Organizer (Windows)12Opening Adobe Bridge (Mac)14Changing Workspaces15Visiting the Organizer (Windows)15Visiting Adobe Bridge (Mac)18Visiting Edit Full mode18Visiting Edit Quick mode19Comparing the modes20Getting help with Guided mode21Moving through the Menu Bar22Using Context Menus25Selecting Settings in the Options Bar26Playing with Panels27Getting choosy in the Favorites panel28Using panel buttons29Resetting panels30Using the Project Bin30Getting Productive with Shortcuts32Finding Help When You Need It34Using Help34Reading PDFs from the Installer DVD-ROM34Using tooltips34Dialog boxes35Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Tools37Examining the Tools Panel37Getting to Know the Tools40Using selection tools40Using drawing and painting tools44Using tools for cloning and healing46Creating text with typographical tools47Using focus and toning tools47Creating shapes48Viewing, navigating, and sampling tools49Other editing tools50Introducing the Automation Tools50Chapter 3: Viewing and Navigating Images53Looking at the Image Window53Zooming In and Out of Image Windows57Zooming with keyboard shortcuts58Using the Zoom tool58Moving the Hand tool59Cruising with the Navigator Panel60Using the Grids and Guides61Using the Info Panel62Working with Your Content63Chapter 4: Setting Your Preferences67Understanding Preferences67Setting Edit Full Mode Preferences68Setting General preferences69Setting Saving Files preferences70Setting Performance preferences71Setting Display & Cursors preferences72Setting Transparency preferences73Units & Rulers preferences74Setting Guides & Grid preferences74Setting Plug-ins preferences75Setting Type preferences75Setting Up the Organizing Environment (Windows)76Setting General preferences76Setting Files preferences77Setting Folder Location View preferences78Setting Editing preferences79Setting Camera or Card Reader preferences79Setting Scanner preferences80Setting Date View preferences81Setting Keyword Tags and Albums preferences81Setting Sharing preferences82Setting Adobe Partner Services preferences82Setting Auto Analyzer Options preferences83Setting Adobe Bridge Preferences83Book II: Elements Fundamentals85Book II: Elements Fundamentals85Chapter 1: Acquiring, Saving, and Exporting Images87Getting Images from Your Camera88Getting Images from Your Card Reader88Using the Photoshop Elements Downloader91Using the AutoPlay Wizard (Windows)93Scanning Images94Preparing before you scan94Understanding image requirements95Using scanner plug-ins96Scanning many photos at a time97Phoning In Your Images98Getting Files from Folders99Opening an Image in Edit Full Mode100Using Open As (Windows)100Opening recently edited files101Placing files101Creating a New Image102Converting Clipboard Data to Images103Saving Files103Using the Save/Save As dialog box103Saving files for the Web105Batch Processing Files105Exporting files105Processing multiple files107Adding Pages107Closing and Quitting109Chapter 2: Working in the Organizer111Cataloging Files112Adding files to the default Organizer view112Adding additional photos to a catalog113Importing images to a new catalog114Importing legacy catalogs115Switching catalogs116Viewing images in the Organizer116Viewing images in a slide show121Sorting Images125Using sort commands126Sorting media types126Using Search Options126Searching by date127Searching for untagged items127Searching albums128Searching captions and notes128Searching by history129Searching metadata130Finding people131Organizing and Managing in the Organizer132Creating a new keyword tag133Working with keyword tags134Getting your head in the clouds136Using the Timeline137Using the Properties panel138Creating Albums138Rating images139Adding rated files to an album139Hiding Files That Get in the Way143Stacking ’em up144Creating versions145Protecting Your Assets147Backing up your catalog147Backing up photos and files149Chapter 3: Working in Adobe Bridge151Looking at the Adobe Bridge Workspace151Adding photos to the Bridge window155Setting Bridge preferences156Sorting Your Photos157Organizing Your Pictures159Labeling photos159Rating photos160Creating collections161Stack ’Em Up164Creating Slide Shows164Outputting Files165Outputting slide shows166Outputting to a Web Gallery168Book III: Image Essentials171Book III: Image Essentials171Chapter 1: Specifying Resolution and Changing Image Sizing173Examining Images Closely173Understanding resolution174Understanding image dimensions175Understanding camera megapixels176Looking at raster versus vector images176Using the Image Size Command176Downsampling images177Upsampling images179Using the Scale Command180Choosing a Resolution for Print or Screen182Changing the Canvas Size182Chapter 2: Choosing Color Modes and File Formats185Selecting a Color Mode185Converting Color Modes and Profiles186Converting to Bitmap mode186Converting to Grayscale mode189Converting to Indexed Color mode191Converting color profiles192Using the Proper File Format193Using the Save/Save As dialog box193Understanding file formats195File formats at a glance201Saving files for the Web203Chapter 3: Working with Camera Raw207Understanding Camera Raw207Processing Camera Raw files208Acquiring Camera Raw images209Opening Camera Raw Files215Opening any photo in Camera Raw218Opening photos in Camera Raw from Adobe Bridge218Saving Your Edits218Chapter 4: Using and Managing Color219Dealing with Foreground and Background Colors219Defining Color220Poking around the Color Picker220Grabbing color from the Swatches panel223Lifting and sampling color226Understanding Color Management Essentials227Introducing color channels227Understanding bit depth228Calibrating your monitor229Establishing Your Color Settings231Understanding How Profiles Work232Chapter 5: Time Travel — Undoing in Elements233Undoing What’s Done with the Undo Command233Adjusting the number of available undos234Redoing edits235Reverting to What’s Saved235Working with the Almighty Undo History Panel236Viewing an image’s various states236Navigating through the history states237Deleting and clearing states237Book IV: Selections239Book IV: Selections239Chapter 1: Making Selections241Defining Selections241Selecting a Rectangular or Elliptical Area242Fine-tuning squares and circles244Using the Marquee options245Freeform Selecting with the Lasso Tools247Using the Lasso tool248Selecting straight sides with the Polygonal Lasso tool250Hugging edges with the Magnetic Lasso tool250Performing Wand Wizardry253Talking about Tolerance254Selecting with the Magic Wand tool254Painting with the Selection Brush256Saving Time with the Quick Selection Tool258Resizing Smartly with the Recompose Tool260Chapter 2: Modifying and Transforming Selections263Modifying Selections263Adding to a selection264Subtracting from a selection265Intersecting two selections266Avoiding Keyboard Collisions266Adding a perfectly square or circular selection266while drawing from the center out267Using the Select Menu267Selecting all or nothing268Reselecting a selection268Inversing a selection268Feathering a selection269Using the Modify commands269Applying the Grow and Similar commands271Saving and loading selections272Moving and Cloning Selections273Cloning273Moving the selection outline, but not the pixels273Transforming Pixels274Book V: Painting, Drawing, and Typing281Book V: Painting, Drawing, and Typing281Chapter 1: Painting and Drawing with Elements283Introducing the Pencil and Brush Tools283Drawing with the Pencil tool284Painting with the Brush tool285Getting artsy with the Impressionist Brush288Creating a custom brush289Creating Shapes295Drawing a shape296Drawing multiple shapes in a shape layer299Specifying Geometry options299Editing shapes301Chapter 2: Filling and Stroking303Filling a Selection with a Solid Color303Filling Options and Tips305Pouring with the Paint Bucket Tool305Stroking a Selection307Working with Multicolored Gradients309Applying a preset gradient to a selection310Customizing and editing gradients312Adding transparency to a gradient316Managing and Saving Gradients317Working with Patterns317Applying a preset pattern318Creating a new pattern319Chapter 3: Working with Type321Understanding Type Modes321Understanding Different Kinds of Type322Exploring the Type Tools322Entering Point Type323Entering Paragraph Type324Using the Options Bar325Editing Text328Rasterizing the Type Layer328Masking with Type329Stylizing and Warping Type333Playing with type opacity334Applying filters to type337Painting over type with color337Warping your type338Book VI: Working with Layers and Masks341Book VI: Working with Layers and Masks341Chapter 1: Creating Layers343Getting Familiar with Layers343Introducing Different Types of Layers345Working with image layers346Using adjustment layers346Taking advantage of fill layers349Making use of shape layers352Using type layers352Getting to Know the Layers Panel354Using the Layer and Select Menus356The Layer menu356The Select menu357Making Layers358Creating a new layer358Using Layer via Copy and Layer via Cut359Duplicating layers359Compositing with Multiple Images360Copying and pasting images360Dragging and dropping layers360Using the Paste into Selection command361Chapter 2: Managing Layers369Viewing Layers369Rearranging Layers370Moving Layer Elements371Transforming Layers372Simplifying Layers373Aligning and Distributing Layers377Linking Layers379Locking Layers379Flattening and Merging Layers380Merging layers380Flattening layers381Chapter 3: Playing with Opacity and Blend Modes385Adjusting Layer Opacity385Creatively Mixing with Blend Modes386General Blend modes387Blend modes that darken387Blend modes that lighten389Lighting blend modes390Blend modes that invert392HSL color model Blend modes393Chapter 4: Cutting, Extracting, and Masking397Working with the Cookie Cutter Tool398Using the Magic Extractor399Selective Erasing with the Eraser Tools402Using the Eraser tool402Selecting and erasing by color403Removing the background from an image404Working with Layer Masks406Creating Clipping Masks408Book VII: Filters, Effects, Styles, and Distortions411Chapter 1: Making Corrections and Having Fun with Filters413Understanding Filter Basics413Applying filters414Corrective and destructive filters414Single and multistep filters415Reapplying a filter416Fading a filter416Selectively applying a filter417Working in the Filter Gallery417Having Fun with Filters420Correcting camera distortion420The Facet filter421Getting artsy422Stroking your image424Distorting for fun425Getting noisy425Breaking your image into pieces427Rendering427Getting organic with the Sketch filters429Adding texture430Chapter 2: Distorting with the Liquify Command433Exploring the Liquify Window433The distortion painting tools434The other tools436The Options Area437Distorting an Image with Liquify437Chapter 3: Adding Pizzazz with Styles and Effects441Seeing What the Effects Panel Can Do441Enhancing with Photo Effects442Working with layer styles443Editing layer styles446Book VIII: Retouching and Enhancing451Book VIII: Retouching and Enhancing451Chapter 1: Quick Image Makeovers453Cropping an Image453Cutting away with the Crop tool454Cropping with a selection border456Straightening Images458Using the Straighten tool458Using the Straighten menu commands458Using the Divide Scanned Photos Command459Applying One-Step Auto Fixes460Auto Smart Fix461Auto Levels461Auto Contrast462Auto Color Correction463Auto Sharpen463Auto Red Eye Fix464Using the Red Eye Removal tool464Editing with Edit Quick Mode465Cloning with the Clone Stamp Tool469Cosmetic Surgery with the Healing Brush Tool472Zeroing In with the Spot Healing Brush474Colorizing with the Color Replacement Tool475Lightening and Darkening with Dodge and Burn Tools478Turning Color Up or Down with the Sponge Tool480Smoothing with the Smudge Tool481Softening with the Blur Tool483Focusing with the Sharpen Tool484Chapter 2: Correcting Lighting, Color, and Clarity491Understanding the Histogram Panel492Adjusting Lighting494Fixing lighting with Shadows/Highlights494Using Brightness/Contrast495Nailing proper contrast with Levels496Adjusting Color499Removing colorcasts automatically499Adjusting with Hue/Saturation500Eliminating color with Remove Color502Switching colors with Replace Color502Correcting with Color Curves504Adjusting skin tones506Defringing layers507Correcting with Color Variations508Adjusting color temperature with photo filters510Mapping your colors511Adjusting Clarity513Removing noise, artifacts, dust, and scratches513Blurring when you need to514Sharpening for better focus516Working Intelligently with the Smart Brush Tools518Using the Smart Brush518Getting accurate with the Detail Smart Brush520Chapter 3: Compositing with Photomerge523Stitching a Scene with Photomerge Panorama523Getting the Best Shot with Photomerge Group Shot527Manipulating Image DNA with Photomerge Faces529Eliminating with Photomerge Scene Cleaner531Photomerge Exposure533Chapter 4: Getting Help in Guided Mode537Understanding Guided Mode537Basic Photo Edits539Lighting and Exposure540Color Correction543Guided Activities544Photomerge545Automated Actions545Photographic Effects547Book IX: Creating and Sharing with Elements551Book IX: Creating and Sharing with Elements551Chapter 1: Creating Elements Projects553Getting a Handle on Creations553Creating a Photo Book555Making a Photo Calendar (Windows)557Assembling a Photo Collage559Creating a Slide Show560Ordering Prints Online (Windows)563Getting in Touch with Greeting Cards563Making Photo Stamps (Windows)565Getting Organized with CD/DVD Labels566Creating a VCD with Menu (Windows)566Making a Flipbook (Windows)567Chapter 2: Getting It Printed569Getting Images Ready for Printing570Setting Print Options570Printing from the Organizer (Windows)571Printing from Edit Full mode575Printing Multiple Images576Printing contact sheets576Printing picture packages578Printing with Color Profiles579Working with color printer profiles579Understanding how Elements uses color profiles580Printing to Inkjet Printers580Automatic profile selection for Epson printers582Selecting a printer profile587Using Online Printing Services (Windows)589Exploring Other Print Options590Chapter 3: Getting It on the Web591Understanding Basic Web Optimization591Choosing a resolution592Selecting a color mode594Understanding file formats595Using a Web-Safe Palette and Hexadecimal Colors597Specifying a foreground Web Safe color597Using a Web Safe palette599Making Type Look Good Onscreen599Optimizing Images with Save for Web601Chapter 4: Sharing Projects with Others603Getting a Grip on the Share Panel603Creating an Online Album (Windows)604Creating an E-Mail Attachment606Sending Photo Mail (Windows)608Sharing Photos Online609Using Kodak EasyShare610Showcase (Windows)610Sending photos to SmugMug Gallery (Windows)610Sending photos to CIVEA Digital Photo Frame610Sharing Flickr (Windows)610Index611Index611Size: 85.2 KBPages: 14Language: EnglishOpen manual
