Photoshop Elements 2021 For Dummies

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Get picture-perfect results with Photoshop Elements 2021 Photoshop Elements has a reputation for delivering the photo editing power that non-professional photographers and designers need to get eye-catching—and art-quality—results. This book offers guidance for applying everything from simple, one-click fixes all the way up to detailed retouching of your images. Photoshop Elements 2021 For Dummies assumes no prior photo-editing experience and makes it easy for even the absolute beginner to quickly grasp how to edit to create slick, professional-looking photos. In no time at all you’ll feel confident in everything from common image fixes to utilizing more creative techniques, such as using image layers to create a standout look. You’ll also find tips on building and managing complex photo projects. Understand photo-editing concepts Adjust clarity, color, and brightness Add artistic touches Catalog and organize your work This fun and easy guide provides the steps you need to get the most out of this popular version of Photoshop—and will help you achieve truly beautiful results! Title Page Copyright Page Table of Contents Introduction About This Book Icons Used in This Book Beyond the Book Where to Go from Here Part 1 Getting Started with Photoshop Elements 2021 Chapter 1 Getting Started with Image Editing Getting Familiar with the Home Screen Launching the Photo Editor Making Basic Edits in Quick Mode Sharing a Photo Retracing Your Steps Using the History panel Reverting to the last save Getting a Helping Hand Saving Files with Purpose Using the Save/Save As dialog box Saving files for the web Chapter 2 Basic Image-Editing Concepts Grappling with the Ubiquitous Pixels Understanding resolution Understanding image dimensions The Art of Resampling Choosing a Resolution for Print or Onscreen Working with File Formats JPEG (*.jpg, *.jpeg, *.jpe) PNG (*.png) TIFF (*.tif, *.tiff) Getting Familiar with Color Getting Color Right Color the easy way Calibrating your monitor Choosing a color workspace Understanding how profiles work Chapter 3 Exploring the Photo Editor Examining the Photo Editor Examining the image window Uncovering the contextual menus Selecting the tools Selecting from the Tool Options Playing with panels Using the Photo Bin Creating different views of an image Viewing filenames Using Photo Bin Actions Finding Your Bearings in Guided Mode Controlling the Editing Environment Launching and navigating Preferences Checking out all the Preferences panes Part 2 Managing Media Chapter 4 Navigating the Organizer Organizing Photos and Media on a Hard Drive Adding Images to the Organizer Adding files from folders and removable media Downloading camera images with the Elements Downloader Importing additional photos from folders Navigating the Media Browser Using a Scanner Understanding image requirements Using scanner plug-ins (Windows) Scanning on the Mac Scanning many photos at a time Phoning in Your Images Setting Organizer Preferences Chapter 5 Organizing Your Pictures Touring the Organizer Organizing Groups of Images with Tags Creating and viewing a tag Adding icons to tags Working with custom tags Working with default tags Working with sub-categories Sorting photos according to tags Auto Curating Images Working with Auto Creations Adding new Events Rating Images with Stars Adding Images to an Album Creating an album Using albums for temporary work Editing an album Finding out more about sharing your albums Adding People in the Media Browser Placing Pictures on Maps Working with Events Chapter 6 Viewing and Finding Your Images Cataloging Files Using the Catalog Manager Working with catalogs Backing up your catalog Backing up photos and files Switching to a Different View Viewing Photos in Memories (Slideshow) Searching for Photos Using Search Searching for untagged items Searching captions and notes Searching by history Searching metadata Searching similarities Grouping Files That Get in the Way Marking files as hidden Stackin’ ’em up Creating versions Part 3 Selecting and Correcting Photos Chapter 7 Editing Camera Raw Images Launching the Camera Raw Editor Understanding Camera Raw Learning Raw file format attributes Opening images in the Camera Raw Editor Getting Familiar with the Raw Editor Getting Familiar with the Panels Using the Basic panel Sharpening and reducing noise Using the Calibration panel Working with Filmstrips Synchronizing edits Synchronizing defaults Working with Profiles Looking at the Adobe Camera Raw profiles Managing profiles Creating a Favorites list Opening Non-Raw Images in the Camera Raw Editor Changing Image Defaults Working with XML Files and Preferences Changing program defaults Using Save Options Using sidecar files Chapter 8 Making and Modifying Selections Defining Selections Creating Rectangular and Elliptical Selections Perfecting squares and circles with Shift and Alt (Option on the Mac) Applying Marquee options Making Freeform Selections with the Lasso Tools Selecting with the Lasso tool Getting straight with the Polygonal Lasso tool Snapping with the Magnetic Lasso tool Working Wizardry with the Magic Wand Talking about Tolerance Wielding the Wand to select Modifying Your Selections Adding to, subtracting from, and intersecting a selection Avoiding key collisions Painting with the Selection Brush Painting with the Quick Selection Tool Selecting with the Auto Selection Tool Selecting Your Subject Fine-Tuning with the Refine Selection Brush Working with the Cookie Cutter Tool Eliminating with the Eraser Tools The Eraser tool The Background Eraser tool The Magic Eraser tool Using the Select Menu Selecting all or nothing Reselecting a selection Inversing a selection Feathering a selection Refining the edges of a selection Using the Modify commands Applying the Grow and Similar commands Saving and loading selections Chapter 9 Working with Layers Getting to Know Layers Converting a background to a layer Anatomy of the Layers panel Using the Layer and Select menus Working with Different Layer Types Image layers Adjustment layers Fill layers Shape layers Type layers Tackling Layer Basics Creating a new layer from scratch Using Layer via Copy and Layer via Cut Duplicating layers Dragging and dropping layers Using the Paste into Selection command Moving a Layer’s Content Transforming Layers Adding Layer Masks Flattening and Merging Layers Flattening layers Merging layers Chapter 10 Simple Image Makeovers Cropping and Straightening Images Cutting away with the Crop tool Fixing distortion with the Perspective Crop tool Cropping with a selection border Straightening images Recomposing Images Employing One-Step Auto Fixes Auto Smart Fix Auto Smart Tone Auto Levels Auto Contrast Auto Haze Removal Auto Color Correction Auto Shake Reduction Auto Sharpen Auto Red Eye Fix Editing in Quick Mode Fixing Small Imperfections with Tools Cloning with the Clone Stamp tool Retouching with the Healing Brush Zeroing in with the Spot Healing Brush Repositioning with the Content-Aware Move tool Lightening and darkening with Dodge and Burn tools Smudging away rough spots Softening with the Blur tool Focusing with the Sharpen tool Sponging color on and off Replacing one color with another Chapter 11 Correcting Contrast, Color, and Clarity Editing Your Photos Using a Logical Workflow Adjusting Lighting Fixing lighting with Shadows/Highlights Using Brightness/Contrast Pinpointing proper contrast with Levels Adjusting Color Removing color casts automatically Adjusting with Hue/Saturation Eliminating color with Remove Color Switching colors with Replace Color Correcting with Color Curves Adjusting skin tones Defringing layers Eliminating haze Adjusting color temperature with photo filters Mapping your colors Adjusting Clarity Removing noise, artifacts, dust, and scratches Blurring when you need to Sharpening for better focus Opening closed eyes Colorizing a photo Smoothing skin Adjusting facial features Reducing shake Moving Photos Working Intelligently with the Smart Brush Tools Part 4 Exploring Your Inner Artist Chapter 12 Playing with Filters, Effects, Styles, and More Having Fun with Filters Applying filters Corrective or destructive filters One-step or multistep filters Fading a filter Selectively applying a filter Working in the Filter Gallery Distorting with the Liquify filter Correcting Camera Distortion Exploring Elements’ Unique Filters Creating a comic Getting graphic Using the Pen and Ink filter Dressing Up with Photo and Text Effects Adding Shadows, Glows, and More Applying styles Working with styles Using the Graphics panel Mixing It Up with Blend Modes General blend modes Darken blend modes Lighten blend modes Lighting blend modes Inverter blend modes HSL blend modes Using Photomerge Photomerge Panorama Photomerge Group Shot Photomerge Scene Cleaner Photomerge Exposure Photomerge Compose Chapter 13 Drawing and Painting Choosing Color Working with the Color Picker Dipping into the Color Swatches panel Sampling with the Eyedropper tool Getting Artsy with the Pencil and Brush Tools Drawing with the Pencil tool Painting with the Brush tool Using the Impressionist Brush Creating your own brush Filling and Outlining Selections Fill ’er up Outlining with the Stroke command Splashing on Color with the Paint Bucket Tool Working with Multicolored Gradients Applying a preset gradient Customizing gradients Working with Patterns Applying a preset pattern Creating a new pattern Creating Shapes of All Sorts Drawing a shape Drawing multiple shapes Specifying Geometry options Editing shapes Chapter 14 Working with Type Understanding Type Basics Tools Modes Formats Creating Point Type Creating Paragraph Type Creating Path Type Using the Text On Selection tool Using the Text On Shape tool Using the Text On Custom Path tool Specifying Type Options Editing Text Simplifying Type Masking with Type Stylizing and Warping Type Adjusting type opacity Applying filters to your type Painting your type with color and gradients Warping your type Part 5 Printing, Creating, and Sharing Chapter 15 Getting It on Paper Getting Pictures Ready for Printing Working with Color Printer Profiles Printing a photo with the printer managing color Printing a photo with Elements managing color Printing a picture package or contact sheet Getting Familiar with the Print Dialog Box Using the Prints options Creating transfers and more with More Options Chapter 16 Sharing Your Work Getting Familiar with the Elements Sharing Options Planning ahead Understanding photo sharing in Elements Using the Share Panel Emailing photos Working with Adobe Premiere Elements Sharing your photos on social networks Chapter 17 Making Creations Checking Out the Create Panel Grasping Creation-Assembly Basics Creating a Quote Graphic Creating a Memories Video Creating a PDF Slideshow Making Additional Creations Part 6 The Part of Tens Chapter 18 The Ten Best Guided Edits Correct Skin Tone Sharpen Object Removal Perfect Portrait Replace Background Remove a Color Cast Levels Resize Your Photo Recompose Move & Scale Object Chapter 19 Ten (or So) More Project Ideas Screen Savers Flyers, Ads, and Online Auctions Clothes, Hats, and More Posters Household and Business Inventories Project Documentation School Reports and Projects Blogs Wait — There’s More Index EULA