ShaggyArt

Product Description: Once you have mastered the fundamentals, this easy-to-follow, advanced guide takes you to new levels of expertise. Advance your skills and artistry far beyond the basics with expert guidance from the top industry insider to achieve professional-level results. Find innovative ways to exploit the new features of Elements 5.0 to achieve outstanding digital images. You learn how to stretch your digital photos and Elements to their limits and master all the insider tricks, tips, and techniques that guarantee outstanding results.brbrLearn everything you need to know about raw files, workflow, storage, toning, speed tweaks for no cost, how to fix scanning problems, make the most of dodging and burning-in techniques, adjust images for changes in color balance, set up a color managed workflow; and more from this completely updated edition for Elements 5.0. Learn how to use new features like the Adjust Color Curves and Sharpness options, the Convert to Black and White feature, 5 click web photo galleries and the Correct Camera Distortion filter. New chapters walk you through professional retouching, a complete raw workflow for Elements users, and the new free-form layout feature - Photo Layouts, including the Artworks and Effects palette. brbrSuperbly illustrated with hundreds of color photographs, written in Philip's trademark no-nonsense style, this must-have guide will help ensure that your digital photography stands out from the crowd as you learn how to:brbr* Take control of advanced image changes and apply amazing graphics capabilitiesbr* Use scanner and camera capture techniques like the prosbr* Extend your web capabilitiesbr* Produce professional results quickly from your raw files with a complete workflow solution based around Elements. br* Explore the creative potential of the new Photo Layout feature br* Produce darkroom effects digitallybr* Integrate all the power of Elements 5.0 to fit together for prize-winning resultsbr* Transform your photographs with step-by-step, illustrated color tutorials into results that will amaze you (and your friends, family, colleagues, and customers)br* Increase your productivity with timesaving tips, workarounds, and advice to create an efficient, smooth workflowbr* Master professional retouching techniquesbr* Create awesome panoramasbr* Much, much more.brbrLearn how to get the most from Philip Andrews, best-selling author, renowned photographer, Adobe Photoshop Elements Ambassador, professional photographer, accomplished teacher, best-selling international author, and alpha tester for Adobe. brbrFREE Bonus! Companion website ( www.adv-elements.com ) provides even more tools to hone your skills with.brbr* Images for you to manipulate as you follow step-by-step book projectsbr* Video tutorials and printable lesson plansbr* Links for examples, updates, and further learningbr* Raw and 16-bits/Channel files to examine and put to the testbr* And more!brbrPraise for previous editions of this title:brbr"Philip's friendly style makes learning Photoshop Elements a breeze. This book gives you everything you need to feel like a digital pro in no time at all."-Richard Coencas, Photoshop Elements Quality Engineer Lead, Adobe Systemsbrbr"With Philip as your guide, you'll be using Elements like a pro and making great images in no time."-brNigel Atherton, Chief Editor, "What Digital Camera" and "Better Digital Photography" brbr* Go beyond the basics of Elements with this guide for serious Elements usersbr* Achieve professional results by following step-by-step colorfully illustrated tutorialsbr* Loads of new information in this version, from Macintosh users to raw workflowbr* Contains hot new information that you want on raw workflow, storage, toning, protecting your assets, and loads morebr* Brand new chapters on retouching and the Creations and Content Browserbr* The only book out there written FOR serious Elements users BY a serious elements user