Teach Yourself Visually Photoshop Elements 2023 (Teach Yourself VISUALLY (Tech))

✍ Scribed by Lisa A. Bucki

• Publisher: Visual
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 287
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

A fast and easy way for visual learners to get a grip on Photoshop Elements

Are you a visual learner? Do you prefer a single, crystal-clear screenshot showing you how to do something to a long-winded explanation telling you how to do it? If so, then this book is for you.

Open up Teach Yourself VISUALLY Photoshop Elements and you’ll find vibrant, step-by-step screenshots showing you how to master over 100 Photoshop Elements tasks. Each task-based spread covers one technique at a time, ensuring you get up and running fast. You’ll learn how to:

• Organize, import, save, and print your photos
• Enhance the lighting and color of pictures that need a little sprucing up
• Apply cool effects that make your photos more lively and interesting

The book breaks big topics down into bite-sized modules with succinct explanations, walking you through every step you need to take. The full-color screenshots demonstrate each task, and helpful sidebars offer practical, hands-on tips and tricks you’ll use every time you open Photoshop Elements. Grab a copy today!

✦ Table of Contents

Title Page
Copyright Page
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Getting Started
Introducing Photoshop Elements 2023
Understanding Digital Images
Start Photoshop Elements
Start Photoshop Elements
Explore the Editor Workspace
Tour the Organizer Workspace
Switch Between the Organizer and the Editor
Switch Between the Organizer and the Editor
Introducing the Photoshop Elements Tools
Switch Editing Modes
Switch Editing Modes
Work with Tools
Work with Tools
Select a Tool
Select a Related Tool
Close the Tool Options Panel
Work with Panels
Work with Panels
Using the Main Panels
Open More Panels
Resize Panels
Set Program Preferences
Set Program Preferences
In the Editor
In the Organizer
View Rulers and Guides
View Rulers and Guides
Show Rulers
Create a Guide
Move a Guide
Chapter 2 Importing and Opening Digital Images
Get Photos for Your Projects
Import Photos from a Digital Camera or Card Reader
Import Photos from a Digital Camera or Card Reader
Import Photos from a Scanner
Import Photos from a Scanner
Open a Photo
Open a Photo
Open a Photo in the Editor
Open a Photo in the Organizer
Create a Blank Image
Create a Blank Image
Save an Image
Save an Image
Save a New Image
View a Version Set in the Organizer
Print Photos
Print Photos
Create a Photo Panorama
Create a Photo Panorama
Duplicate a Photo
Duplicate a Photo
Close a Photo
Close a Photo
Chapter 3 Applying Basic Image Edits
Manage Open Images
Manage Open Images
Using Tabs
Using the Photo Bin
Using the Window Menu
Using Layouts
Using Layouts
Using the Zoom Tool
Using the Zoom Tool
Increase the Zoom (Zoom In)
Decrease the Zoom (Zoom Out)
Magnify a Detail
Pan the Image
Pan the Image
Using the Hand Tool
Using the Scroll Bars
Resetting the View
Change the Canvas Size
Change the Canvas Size
Resize an Image by Resampling
Resize an Image by Resampling
Crop an Image
Crop an Image
Crop by Hand
Select a Crop Suggestion
Fine‐Tune the Crop
Straighten an Image
Straighten an Image
Rotate an Image
Rotate an Image
To Rotate or Flip
To Rotate by a Custom Amount
Work in Quick Mode
Work in Quick Mode
Pan and Zoom a Photo
Select an Area for Editing
Make an Adjustment
Apply an Effect in Quick Mode
Apply an Effect in Quick Mode
Add a Frame in Quick Mode
Add a Frame in Quick Mode
Apply Automatic Enhancements
Apply Automatic Enhancements
Auto Smart Fix
Auto Levels
Add a Texture
Add a Texture
Undo Edits
Undo Edits
Revert an Image
Revert an Image
Chapter 4 Using Layers
Introducing Layers
Create and Add Content to a Layer
Create and Add Content to a Layer
Create a Layer
Copy Content into a Layer
Hide a Layer
Hide a Layer
Move a Layer
Move a Layer
Duplicate a Layer
Duplicate a Layer
Delete a Layer
Delete a Layer
Reorder Layers
Reorder Layers
Using the Layers Panel
Using the Arrange Commands
Change the Opacity of a Layer
Change the Opacity of a Layer
Link Layers
Link Layers
Merge Layers
Merge Layers
Rename a Layer
Rename a Layer
Create a Fill Layer
Create a Fill Layer
Blend Layers
Blend Layers
Pop Colors with an Overlay Blend
Create Unusual Colors with a Difference Blend
Chapter 5 Making Selections
Select an Area with the Marquee
Select an Area with the Marquee
Select with the Rectangular Marquee
Select with the Elliptical Marquee
Select an Area with the Lasso
Select an Area with the Lasso
Select with the Regular Lasso
Select with the Polygonal Lasso
Select an Area with the Lasso (continued)
Select an Area with the Lasso (continued)
Select with the Magnetic Lasso
Adjust the Precision of the Magnetic Lasso Tool
Select an Area with the Magic Wand
Select an Area with the Magic Wand
Select an Area with the Quick Selection Tool
Select an Area with the Quick Selection Tool
Select an Area with the Selection Brush
Select an Area with the Selection Brush
Select with the Selection Brush
Save and Load a Selection
Save and Load a Selection
Save a Selection
Load a Selection
Invert a Selection
Invert a Selection
Deselect a Selection
Deselect a Selection
Chapter 6 Manipulating Selections
Add to or Subtract from a Selection
Add to or Subtract from a Selection
Add to a Selection
Subtract from a Selection
Move a Selection
Move a Selection
Apply the Content-Aware Move Tool
Apply the Content‐Aware Move Tool
Copy and Paste a Selection
Copy and Paste a Selection
Delete a Selection
Delete a Selection
Rotate a Selection
Rotate a Selection
Scale a Selection
Scale a Selection
Skew or Distort a Selection
Skew or Distort a Selection
Skew a Selection
Distort a Selection
Refine the Edge of a Selection
Refine the Edge of a Selection
Use Feathering to Create a Soft Border
Use Feathering to Create a Soft Border
Feather a Selection
Chapter 7 Enhancing Lighting, Color, and Sharpness
Adjust Levels
Adjust Levels
Adjust Shadows and Highlights
Adjust Shadows and Highlights
Change Brightness and Contrast
Change Brightness and Contrast
Use the Dodge and Burn Tools
Use the Dodge and Burn Tools
Use the Dodge Tool
Use the Burn Tool
Sharpen an Image
Sharpen an Image
Use the Blur and Sharpen Tools
Use the Blur and Sharpen Tools
Use the Blur Tool
Use the Sharpen Tool
Adjust Skin Color
Adjust Skin Color
Adjust Color with the Sponge Tool
Adjust Color with the Sponge Tool
Decrease Saturation
Increase Saturation
Replace a Color
Replace a Color
Convert a Color Photo to Black and White
Turn a Color Photo into Black and White
Add Color to a Black and White Photo
Add Color to a Black and White Photo
Adjust Colors by Using Color Curves
Adjust Colors by Using Color Curves
Apply the Auto Smart Tone Tool
Apply the Auto Smart Tone Tool
Chapter 8 Applying Quick and Guided Edits
Quickly Fix a Photo
Quickly Fix a Photo
Remove Red Eye
Remove Red Eye
Remove a Color Cast
Remove a Color Cast
Restore an Old Photo
Restore an Old Photo
Improve a Portrait
Improve a Portrait
Apply a Lomo Camera Effect
Apply a Lomo Camera Effect
Add Motion with Zoom Burst
Add Motion with Zoom Burst Effect
Create a Perfect Pet Pic
Edit a Pet Picture
Create Soft Focus with the Orton Effect
Create Soft Focus with the Orton Effect
Apply a Reflection
Apply a Reflection
Make a Meme
Create a Fun Meme Image
Create a Vintage Look
Create a Vintage Look
Chapter 9 Painting and Drawing on Photos
Retouch with the Clone Stamp Tool
Retouch with the Clone Stamp Tool
Remove a Spot
Remove a Spot
Set the Foreground and Background Colors
Set the Foreground and Background Colors
Add Color with the Brush Tool
Add Color with the Brush Tool
Change Brush Styles
Change Brush Styles
Select from a Predefined Set
Customize a Brush
Use a Brush to Replace a Color
Using a Brush to Replace a Color
Adjust Colors with the Smart Brush
Adjust Colors with the Smart Brush
Draw a Simple Shape
Draw a Simple Shape
Add an Arrow
Add an Arrow
Draw the Arrow
Rotate or Move the Arrow
Apply the Eraser
Apply the Eraser
Use the Eraser
Use the Magic Eraser and Background Eraser
Apply a Gradient
Apply a Gradient
Add Content from the Graphics Panel
Add Content from the Graphics Panel
Add a Transparent Frame
Add Text
Add Text
Modify Text
Modify Text
Move and Rotate Text
Change the Text
Create Warped Text
Create Warped Text
Draw Text Around a Shape
Draw Text Around a Shape
Add a Layer Mask
Add a Layer Mask
Edit a Layer Mask
Edit a Layer Mask
Invert the Mask
Paint on the Mask
Chapter 10 Applying Filters and Styles
Equalize an Image
Equalize an Image
Create a Negative
Create a Negative
Blur an Image
Blur an Image
Distort an Image
Distort an Image
Turn an Image into Art
Turn an Image into Art
Turn an Image into a Sketch
Turn an Image into a Sketch
Create a Print Halftone
Create a Print Halftone
Add a Drop Shadow to a Layer
Add a Drop Shadow to a Layer
Apply a Drop Shadow Preset
Customize the Drop Shadow
Apply Other Styles
Apply a Style
Enhance with an Effect
Add on an Effect
Chapter 11 Organizing Your Photos
Introducing the Organizer
Open the Organizer
Open the Organizer
Change the View
Change the View
Create a Catalog
Create a Catalog
View Photos in Media View
View Photos in Media View
View Photos in Full Screen
View Photos in Full Screen
View File Information
View File Information
Work with Albums
Work with Albums
Create a New Album
View an Album
Find Photos
Find Photos
Find Photos by Date
Find Photos with a Text Search
View Versions of a File
View Versions of a Photo
Remove a Photo from the Organizer
Remove a Photo from the Organizer
Apply an Instant Fix
Apply an Instant Fix
Perform Other Organization Tasks
Index
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