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The Hidden Power of Photoshop Elements 4 | 
 enlarge | Author: Richard Lynch
Publisher: Sybex
Category: Book
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Media: Paperback
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Pages: 342
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.6
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 7.3 x 0.8
ISBN: 078214456X
Dewey Decimal Number: 006.6
EAN: 9780782144567
ASIN: 078214456X
Publication Date: April 10, 2006
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"...perfect for the digital photographer.... The depth of information on all aspects of color control is astonishing. Anyone who needs detailed control over every aspect of their images will revel in this book."
—Computer Arts Magazine http://www.computerarts.co.uk There's More to Photoshop Elements Than Meets the Eye In this unique book, expert author Richard Lynch reveals hidden functionality in Photoshop Elements-advanced features concealed in the code that dramatically extend the power of the software. First you'll learn high-level image editing from this renowned professional, then vault yourself into the ranks of advanced power users with the more than one hundred Hidden Power tools he provides on CD. You'll be amazed at what you can do! Inside, discover features usually found only in advanced image editors: - Add shadows, highlights, and contrast with new Curves Presets
- Get beautiful and accurate color printing with CMYK separations tools
- Use the hidden Blend If and other power tools to apply sophisticated masks
- Emulate the Channel Mixer and Calculations functions of Photoshop
- Handle an image from start to finish using only the included Hidden Power tools
- Take full advantage of the latest Elements 4 updates to color management settings and Adobe(r) Gamma procedures
- Discover dozens more high-end functions such as snapshots, clipping paths, the history brush, and others
Exclusive Elements Power Tools Included on CD! Unlock more than 100 hidden functions to power up your image editing, including: - Color separations (RGB, CMYK, or Lab)
- Masking
- Channels
- Snapshots and History Brush
- Clipping Paths
- Custom Vectors
- Enhanced Sharpening
- Guides
- Fade
- Align/Distribute Objects
The CD also includes numerous images and project files to use along with exercises in the book. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.
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 His work is always great August 31, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
His book takes a different slant than the other Elements books and it really applies not just to version 4--although the goodies that come with it can only be loaded in version 4. I have 4 and 5 and so far, I just have NOT had luck installing actions. The files seem to be in the right place, but the editor will not pick them up. There must be something I don't know. Anyway, anyone that wants to know good information about Photoshop Elements 4 should get this book.
Sqeeze the Most out of PE4 March 17, 2007
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This book is an in depth exploration of a how to use the Photoshop Elements digital darkroom for correcting images. You will not only learn sophisticated techniques, but also gain an understanding of what a digital image is and the components that make up an image. Based on the principal that "knowledge is power", the author empowers you by providing you with a deep understanding of how and why techniques work. A definite must for the serious digital photographer.
 Hidden Power for students of photo editing January 8, 2007
11 out of 14 found this review helpful
Hidden Power was too deep for me, it may best be used as a textbook for a formal class on Photoshop Elements.
It sits on a bookshelf with Photoshop Elements Classroom In A Book by Adobe and some other books that I'm saving to read when I'm immobilized with broken legs and I have lots of time to spend reading.
My interest in buying this book was it's advertisement stating it has a CD that will add Curves functions to PS4. I couldn't get it to work.
If editing photos is a hobby and not your profession, I found the books Easy Photoshop Elements and 50 Fast Digital Photo Techniques with Photoshop Elements to be the fastest and easiest way to learn editing techniques.
Lives up to its title July 18, 2006
17 out of 17 found this review helpful
It's easy to come up with seductive titles for image editing books, purporting to help you "Master" the topic or offer a "missing" manual. But when you get right down to it, most of the books just offer the same old basic information.
This is one title that lives up to its title. It's an advanced book that does provide you with information about hidden features, undocumented capabilities, and things you never thought of doing with Photoshop Elements 4. As the program itself is based on Photoshop CS, there are lots of things to reveal, and Lynch does a good job of presenting them in a clear and concise way.
Top of the bill !! July 14, 2006
29 out of 29 found this review helpful
As a "collectionner" of the best Photoshop books on the market I must recommend this excellent book from Richard Lynch to all the digital photographers among us.Other reviewers explained the content of the book in detail so I won't do the same,I can only agree their comments!
This book is not for beginners(try some others like Donna Bakers'unofficial guide to PHEL4 or the books from Philip Andrews-see my listmania list)
But if you want to understand how "digital photography" sees the real world and how a camera or a scanner tranlate all what you see in the digital format then this book is for you.
Lynch is a real PRO and takes the patience to explain ALL the hidden secrets behind this tremendous Adobe's software.
This is a cheap investment for YEARS believe me;you'll learn on your own pace the multiple facets of "seeing images" like a photographer and by following the exercises and explanations of the 11 chapters (take your time to re-read from time to time and practice,practice...)you NEVER take photos the same way you did before!
The greatest bonus is the companion cd with all the hidden tools(above 100 and the images used in the book).
Richard Lynch has given us an enormous homework to do but it's worth more than any training course that costs you a hundred of bucks!
Terrific,awesome,well explained,I can't find words enough to recommend this book.
Before you run to your local store learn the basics and then...hurry up to acquire this book before it's sold out.
If you won't take the necessary time to read it to understand the magic of tones,luminosity,colors,levels,gradients,masks and other effects or you'll satisfied with the "automatated corrections "in the software don't waste your time and be happy with your actual knowledge.Great job Richard and ...thanks!!!!
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