Photoshop Elements 2018: From Novice to Expert

Designed for all photographers from enthusiasts to professionals, this book provides readers with easy to follow building-block style learning of Photoshop Elements 2018 through hands on projects working in both its Organizer and Photo Editor workspaces. Divided into two parts, using the files supplied or your own, Part One will teach you to easily import, sort and find your photographs working in the Elements Organizer. When working with the Elements Photo Editor in Part Two, topics include understanding resolution, using Camera Raw, multiple techniques for color and image correction, precision selection, using layers, accurate color printing, removing unwanted content, correcting red eye and closed eyes, creating a panorama and much more, plus numerous tricks of the trade and ways to share your precious photographs in print and online. Through projects using each of its modes: Quick, Guided, and Expert, you will gain a comprehensive knowledge of the Photo Editor, allowing you later to choose the mode best suited to your working style and project requirements.

Key Features:

• Divided into two parts each exclusively dedicated to one of the Photoshop Elements 2018 workspaces, this book offers readers the opportunity to focus their learning on one workspace or both depending on their needs and interests
• Project photographs are supplied for each chapter to guide readers through the learning process
• Additional supplementary projects and images are provided with each chapter to further reinforce learning
• Helpful tips and notes are included in each chapter to maximize and streamline learning and efficiency

Table of Contents

Part One: Working in the Elements Organizer
Chapter 1 Bringing in Your Photographs
Chapter 2 Easy Ways to Sort, Search, and Find Your Photographs

Part Two: Working in the Elements Photo Editor
Chapter 3 Basics for All Editing Modes
Chapter 4 Basics of the Expert Mode
Chapter 5 Getting the Color Right
Chapter 6 Transformations and Adding Content
Chapter 7 Making Good Photographs Great by Removing Unwanted Content
Chapter 8 Using the Editor for Photograph Restoration
Chapter 9 Tricks of the Trade
Chapter 10 Adding Special Effects to Photographs
Chapter 11 Creating Projects and Sharing Photographs
Chapter 12 Applying Your Expertise