Adobe Photoshop Elements 4.0

"Adobe Photoshop Elements 4.0 provides a concise, well-illustrated guide to Elements tools and features...the topics covered are comprehensive and engaging to follow, making it an essential purchase." - What Digital Camera

"This is yet another excellent imaging book by Mr Andrews and is written in his usual clear and easy to understand manner...If you are a user of Elements this is a must have book for your bookshelf. If you are just starting to learn, the curve will be that less steep." - Royal Photographic Society Digital Imaging Group magazine

"An ideal handbook for amateur photographers, hobbyists and business users who are new to this exciting and useful tool. This book is a great way to learn about and get to grips with the tools and features of the program and then move on to how to use and apply the skills. The colourful, dynamic layout is easy to follow, and Andrews is straight to the point, enthusiastic and uses jargon-free language." - www.totalimagenation.com

"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


Reviews of previous edition:

"...an unrivalled introduction to the budget imaging package, and an excellent overview of digital imaging." What Digital Camera

"With Philip providing you with such a good 'street index' to our Photoshop Elements 3.0 software you will be creating fantastic digital images in next to no time at all."
Judith Salonga, Adobe Systems


".....Philip does a great job of making things clear. The book covers the basics first and then guides you through more advanced stages as it progresses. The design and signposting is much better in this version. Like the earlier version processes such as sharpening and image contrast and saturation are covered in depth to help you understand what the sliding controls are actually doing to your picture. You'll learn how to edit, save for web, prepare images for printing and much more."
ePhotozine

"Now in its second incarnation, this book is a complete guide that covers both versions of Elements more than adequately.

The Presentation is second to none. Full-colour images and screenshots grace each page as the author moves from basic principles to more advanced features over 12 chapters.

If you need to manipulate digital images but can't justify the cost or time to learn Elements' big brother, this is the book that will not only show you what can be achieved but inspire you to develop your skills even further."
Computer Arts Special

Philip Andrews is Adobe Australia's official Photoshop and Elements Ambassador. He is an experienced photographer, author, magazine editor and online course creator. He was previously a lecturer at the Queensland School of Printing and Graphic Arts, Australia and Nescot, England. He is a beta tester for Photoshop, an alpha tester for Photoshop Elements and a Photoshop specialist demonstrator for Adobe Australia. Contributing numerous articles and videos to AdobeTV and the inspirational browser, Philip is a leading source in adobe information and instruction.
Philip is also co-founder of photo-college.com an online photography training college. He's a regular contributor to several magazines including Shutterbug, Amateur Photographer, Australian Photography and Better Photography, he is senior contributing editor for Better Digital, columnist for What Digital Camera and Co-editor and publisher of Better Photoshop Techniques magazine.

The Buzz of Digital Photography; Introducing Photoshop Elements; First Steps; Simple Image Changes; Hands on Techniques; Using Selections and Layers; Combining Text with Your Images; Using Elements' Painting and Drawing Tools; Creating Great Panoramas; Preparing Images for the Web or E-mail; Preparing Images for Printing; Photo Creations; Managing Your Files; Theory into Practice: Real Life Elements' Projects; Where to From Here?; Jargon Buster.