The Hidden Power of PhotoShop Elements 3

Richard Lynch9780782143850, 0782143857

Clear Instruction + Custom Power Tools = Supercharged Results from Photoshop ElementsThanks to release 3, which offers RAW support and 16-bit image editing for digital photographers, Photoshop Elements is more powerful than ever. But here’s the real news: this popular application already contains a huge stash of hidden power that anyone with the right knowledge and tools can put to work.In this thorough update of his award-winning best-seller, Richard Lynch supplies those tools, plus the in-depth background and detailed instruction you need to apply them effectively. In no time, you’ll be using Photoshop Elements to get results you never thought possible. For example:Get better color by using channels, custom separations, and image luminosityCreate photo-realistic objects and incorporate them into existing imagesUse animation and rollovers to make images dynamicCorrect image tone and color with Curves, Color Balance, and custom layer-blending toolsTarget your corrections by using advanced masks and selectionsUse vectors to create scalable line art for logosAuthor Bio: Richard Lynch is the author of several Photoshop books, including The Hidden Power of Photoshop CS, and numerous magazine articles on scanning, digital photography, and imaging. He is also a co-author of the forthcoming Photoshop Bible. An expert on print reproductions of photographs and other artwork, Richard continues to develop tools to give Photoshop Elements users the functionality and simplicity they want.