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Chapter 1
Getting Started...6

Developing A Process—Your Workflow...7
Starting and Quitting the Program...8
Learning Photoshop Elements...10
Introduction to the Editor...11
Managing the Editor Display...12
Using the Toolbox...13
Using Palettes...15
Basic Commands...18
Undoing Changes...21

Chapter 2
Working with Image Files...22

Opening and Closing Image Files...23
Saving Image Files...25
Importing Images from Videos and PDFs...29
The File Browser—Introduction...30
The File Browser—Viewing, Opening & Managing Files...31
The File Browser—Organizing and Finding Files...33
The File Browser—The Metadata Palette...35
Zooming Images and Image Windows...36
Working with Multiple Images...38
Printing Images...39
Optimizing Images for the Web...43
Merging Images into a Panorama...46
Processing Multiple Files...49

Chapter 3
Fixing Your Images...51

Evaluating Your Images...52
Quick Fixing Images...56
Specifying Image Sizes...58
Specifying Canvas Sizes...60
Cropping Images...61
Rotating Images...63
Tones, Colors, and Channels...64
Using the Histogram Palette...65
Adjusting Brightness and Contrast...66
Adjusting Shadows and Highlights...67
Adjusting Levels...68
Using Eyedroppers...71
Adjusting Color...73
Using Filters...77
Sharpening Images...81
Using the Camera Raw Plug-in...83
Processing Multiple Images ...86

Chapter 4
Working with Selections...88

Introduction to Selecting...89
Using Marquee Tools...91
Using Lasso Tools...93
Using the Selection Brush Tool...95
Using the Magic Wand Tool...96
Adjusting an Existing Selection...97
Moving and Copying Selections...99
Transforming Selections...101
Using the Cookie Cutter Tool...104
Saving and Reusing Selections...105

Chapter 5
Working with Layers...106

Using Layers...107
The Layers Palette...108
Creating and Preserving Layers...110
Managing Layers...112
Grouping Layers...117
Using Adjustment Layers...118
Using Fill Layers...120
Editing a Layer Mask...122
Entering Type...124
Applying Layer Styles...128
Creating Animated GIFs ...130

Chapter 6
Painting & Drawing...133

Selecting Foreground and Background Colors...134
Using Brushes and Pencils...137
Specifying Tool Options...139
Erasing...143
Retouching Images...145
Filling and Stroking Selections and Layers...149
Using the Gradient Tool...151
Drawing Shapes...152
Using Effects...154
Replacing Color...155

Chapter 7
Color Management...156

Calibrating Your Monitor...157
Color Managing Your Images...159

 

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Chapter 1
Getting Started & Getting Photos...6

The Organizer—A Powerful Asset Manager...7
Starting and Quitting the Program...8
Learning Photoshop Elements...10
The Organizer—An Introduction...11
Basic Commands...12
Getting Items—Where it All Begins...14

Chapter 2
Viewing & Editing Your Images...22

The Photo Browser—An Introduction...23
Managing the Photo Browser Display...24
Managing Your Photos...25
Getting Information About Items...28
Reviewing and Comparing Photos...30
Viewing Video Clips...32
Using the Photo Browser’s Timeline...33
Using Date View...34
Editing Photos...37
Stacking Photos...40
Using Version Sets...42
Annotating Items...44

Chapter 3
Organizing & Finding Photos...46

Organizing Items with Tags...47
Creating and Managing Tags...50
Organizing Tags...52
Finding Tagged Items...55
Organizing Items into Collections...57
Organizing Collections...59
Managing Collections...60
Finding Items—The Find and View Menus...62

Chapter 4
Sharing Your Photos...63

Printing Photos...64
E-Mailing Items Using a Supported E-Mail Client...67
E-mailing Items Manually...70
Burning Items to a CD/DVD...71
Sharing Items with Other Devices...73
Creations—Slide Shows...75
Creations—Web Photo Gallery...80
Creations—The Creations Wizard ...83

Chapter 5
Managing the Organizer...87

Setting Preferences...88
Managing Catalogs...91
Backing up Your Catalog...92
Reconnecting Missing Files ...95