Pete Walsh – författare

All the most common and popular uses of Adobe Photoshop Elements 2 have been brought together in one volume. Each section provides a useful guide to techniques, a summary of the tools used and several step-by-step projects to clearly demonstrate each effect. There''s also a wealth of tips and tricks to help you get the most out of this latest version of Elements. We''ve searched forums, looked in magazines, spoken to users and asked the experts at Adobe, to find out exactly what are the Most Wanted ways to use this versatile application. Everyone from ethusiastic amateurs, hobbyist photographers and business users will find invaluable advice about using this amazing image manipulation tool. Whether you are new to digital imaging or have been experimenting for several years, you''ll find a wealth of information that you can immediately start putting into practice.

Topics covered include: restoring and retouching photos, maipulating and merging images, creating your own artwork, sharing your pictures with others and even creating your own of web pages.

On the CD that accompanies the book are all the source files to recreate the examples shown in the book, and a fully functional tryout of the latest version of the software.

An exciting collection of tips and tricks to help you make the most out of this amazing low-cost piece of software. We''ll help you uncover some of the secrets hidden in Adobe Photoshop Elements 2, as well as nifty shortcuts—you''ll work more effectively and have more time to play!

You can learn a lot by experimenting, but it would take you a very long time to pick up the tips and tricks we show you in this book. We''ve pooled the knowledge of some highly experienced professionals to help provide this handy reference, and ordered them in a clear, logical way—keep this by your side and you''ll certainly save time, as well as discover interesting and surprising new ways to manipulate your images.

Whether you''re just getting to grips with Elements or a more experienced user, this a great addition to your library, that you''ll find you want to refer to time and again.

We''ve packed this book full of tips on a wide range of subjects—from making selections to effects and filters—it''s all here! Hundreds of hints come thick and fast, from half a page to two pages, every one designed to be used in a variety of situations. Each tip comes with a picture and information about how and when it''s likely to be useful, so you''ll know when to put it into action!