Adobe Photoshop Elements: A Visual Introduction to Digital Imaging

By Philip Andrews

This complete and easy-to-follow introduction to Adobe Photoshop Elements sets this new package in the broader context of digital imaging, providing far more than just an introduction to the software package. Step-by-step tutorials, visual examples and tips show you how to put your new skills into practice, so you too can make the most of this package and achieve professional results. The associated website (www.guide2elements.com) makes sure you have all the tools you need to fine-tune your skills. Images featured in the book are provided online so you can try out each technique as you read - the quickest way to learn. Teachers' printable lesson plans are also included, along with useful links and updates so you have all you need at your fingertips. If you are just starting to work with digital images and have chosen Adobe Photoshop Elements as your manipulation package, then this guide is for you. You can create professional quality images for print, the Web and email with this innovative package. Special emphasis is placed on how to create a home page without having to learn HTML via the Web Photo Gallery; how to prepare images step-by-step, both for your website and for printing via high-quality ink jet printers. Philip Andrews is a photographer, author and lecturer at the Queensland School of Printing and Graphic Arts, Australia. He is also a regular contributor, or contributing editor, for several magazines, including 'Amateur Photographer', 'Digital Photography and Design', 'Better Digital', 'Australian Photography' and 'Digital Media World'.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0240516869
• ISBN13: 9780240516868
• Release Date: November 2001
• Publisher: Focal Press
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.5" x 0.6" x 7.3"

Customer Reviews

Adobe Photoshop Elements

This is a great book for introducing Photoshop Elements to the new user. Each section is simple to read, and is followed up by a feature summary, which I find particularly helpful. I just wish that all photo software book would better describe the relationship between pixels, resolution and photo size for the new user. This is a particularly tough concept to grasp. This author does explain that there is a difference in resolution among software, printers and scanners, which I never knew.A great feature of this book is that the author has a website from which you can learn even more and see even more about what he writes. This book is the best I've found for Elements. I hope he does a new edition for PE2.

Saved from trashing Photoshop Elements

Until reading Philip Andrews book, I was ready to give up using my Photoshop Elements imaging software, and go to a more user friendly (perhaps less comprehensive and useful) imaging software program.But, as a last try to "master" Photoshop Elements, I purchased Mr. Andrew's book. The difference in this book and the manual that is provided with Photoshop elements needs to be experienced to be really appreciated. Phillp Andrews teaches in such a clear, step by step manner that even the more complex aspects of Photoshop Elements are made understandable and fun/rewarding to use. An added and unexpected bonus is Mr. Andrew's sincere interest in working with his customers. I sent him an e-mail with a question regarding layers. He immediately responded with advice that provided an easy solution to my question. This book is "a must" for those who want to use their time to get the most from Element's powerful imaging tools while minimizing the compelxities of the learning processes.

A Fantastic Book for Beginners

What a fantastic book for beginning Adobe Photoshop Elements users. It's thorough without being wordy, detailed without being overwhelming, covers all aspects of the software without losing you in the process. The color illustrations are incredibly helpful, and each topic covered progresses logically through the software. The paper quality is first-class, and the ability to download the exact image files that are illustrated in the book is extremely helpful. I've purchased several books on image editing software in general and Adobe Photoshop Elements in particular, but this is by far the best. If you're a beginner like me, you'll love this book. I highly recommend it!!

A Master Teacher Explains It All

In reading this wonderful book, there was never a moment when I felt confused or irritated. Philip Andrews has a rare gift for being perfectly clear. And his editors have laid out this book beautifully with all the colored illustrations needed to follow the text. I have gone through the entire book and am now comfortable in the world of Adobe Photoshop Elements. Kudos to Philip Andrews and my personal gratitude.

OUTSTANDING and BEAUTIFUL book!

After much research, I decided to buy this book to go along with my new PhotoShop Elements [PSE] and I am glad that I did. Be advised--the manual that comes with PSE is pretty ..., BUT THIS BOOK HAS IT ALL! Nearly EVERY PAGE has COLOR illustrations! And clear and concise explanations of the many uses for PSE and how to achieve them. The author begins with an illustrated explanation of digital images, how they are made and what factors contribute to quality. Then comes a SENSIBLE PROGRESSION into the delights of PSE. Each well stocked chapter is COLOR CODED on the top edge of the page. (Which I found very helpful. "Now where was that illustration..oh yeah, the purple section.." There are arrows on the illustrations that guide you as well. Midtones? Voila! An arrow points to midtones. Shadow? Bingo! Arrow! Definite instructions on how to obtain a certain enhancement AND the color illustrations work so well together! Every section and chapter is packed FULL of illustrations and instructions. (Remember nearly every page has gorgeous illustrations!)I'm telling you, it doesn't get much better than this! Or does it?? Oh yes it does!! .... ..... .... .... .... I'm one of those people that has to read AND try a new skill. If you are too, THIS is the BOOK for you! There are even printable lesson plans at the website for the teachers, and great links as well as updates. What did I tell you?? It DOESN'T GET ANY BETTER than this!! Clear, concise explanations, COLOR illustrations, arrows!, diagrams! Circles around important parts of the illustrations AND a website to "practice" with?? I'm telling you, this is THE BOOK!! Buy it and you won't be disappointed. I'm a happy camper.