Photoshop Elements 2018 For Dummies

1 - Title Page [Seite 3]
2 - Copyright Page [Seite 4]
3 - Table of Contents [Seite 7]
4 - Introduction [Seite 17]
4.1 - About This Book [Seite 17]
4.2 - Icons Used in This Book [Seite 19]
4.3 - Beyond the Book [Seite 20]
4.4 - Where to Go from Here [Seite 20]
5 - Part 1 Getting Started with Photoshop Elements 2018 [Seite 21]
5.1 - Chapter 1 Getting Started with Image Editing [Seite 23]
5.1.1 - Before You Begin [Seite 23]
5.1.2 - Launching the Photo Editor [Seite 26]
5.1.3 - Making Basic Edits in Quick Mode [Seite 28]
5.1.4 - Sharing a Photo [Seite 30]
5.1.5 - Retracing Your Steps [Seite 32]
5.1.5.1 - Using the History panel [Seite 32]
5.1.5.2 - Reverting to the last save [Seite 33]
5.1.6 - Getting a Helping Hand [Seite 33]
5.1.7 - Saving Files with Purpose [Seite 35]
5.1.7.1 - Using the Save/Save As dialog box [Seite 36]
5.1.7.2 - Saving files for the web [Seite 37]
5.2 - Chapter 2 Basic Image-Editing Concepts [Seite 39]
5.2.1 - Grappling with the Ubiquitous Pixels [Seite 40]
5.2.1.1 - Understanding resolution [Seite 40]
5.2.1.2 - Understanding image dimensions [Seite 43]
5.2.2 - The Art of Resampling [Seite 43]
5.2.2.1 - Changing image size and resolution [Seite 43]
5.2.2.2 - Understanding the results of resampling [Seite 45]
5.2.3 - Choosing a Resolution for Print or Onscreen [Seite 46]
5.2.4 - Go Ahead - Make My Mode! [Seite 47]
5.2.4.1 - Converting to Bitmap mode [Seite 48]
5.2.4.2 - Converting to Grayscale mode [Seite 50]
5.2.5 - Understanding File Formats [Seite 53]
5.2.5.1 - File formats at a glance [Seite 57]
5.2.5.2 - Audio and video formats supported in Elements [Seite 58]
5.2.6 - Getting Familiar with Color [Seite 59]
5.2.7 - Getting Color Right [Seite 60]
5.2.7.1 - Color the easy way [Seite 61]
5.2.7.2 - Calibrating your monitor [Seite 61]
5.2.7.3 - Choosing a color workspace [Seite 62]
5.2.7.4 - Understanding how profiles work [Seite 63]
5.3 - Chapter 3 Exploring the Photo Editor [Seite 65]
5.3.1 - Examining the Photo Editor [Seite 65]
5.3.1.1 - Examining the image window [Seite 69]
5.3.1.2 - Uncovering the contextual menus [Seite 72]
5.3.1.3 - Selecting the tools [Seite 73]
5.3.1.4 - Selecting from the Tool Options [Seite 74]
5.3.1.5 - Playing with panels [Seite 76]
5.3.2 - Using the Photo Bin [Seite 79]
5.3.2.1 - Creating different views of an image [Seite 79]
5.3.2.2 - Viewing filenames [Seite 80]
5.3.2.3 - Using Photo Bin Actions [Seite 80]
5.3.3 - Finding Your Bearings in Guided Mode [Seite 81]
5.3.4 - Controlling the Editing Environment [Seite 83]
5.3.4.1 - Launching and navigating preferences [Seite 83]
5.3.4.2 - Checking out all the preferences panes [Seite 84]
6 - Part 2 Managing Media [Seite 89]
6.1 - Chapter 4 Navigating the Organizer [Seite 91]
6.1.1 - Organizing Photos and Media on a Hard Drive [Seite 92]
6.1.2 - Adding Images to the Organizer [Seite 93]
6.1.2.1 - Adding files from folders and removable media [Seite 93]
6.1.2.2 - Downloading camera images with the Elements Downloader [Seite 95]
6.1.2.3 - Importing additional photos from folders [Seite 97]
6.1.3 - Navigating the Media Browser [Seite 98]
6.1.4 - Using a Scanner [Seite 99]
6.1.4.1 - Understanding image requirements [Seite 99]
6.1.4.2 - Using scanner plug-ins (Windows) [Seite 100]
6.1.4.3 - Scanning on the Mac [Seite 102]
6.1.4.4 - Scanning many photos at a time [Seite 102]
6.1.5 - Phoning in Your Images [Seite 103]
6.1.6 - Setting Organizer Preferences [Seite 105]
6.2 - Chapter 5 Organizing Your Pictures [Seite 107]
6.2.1 - Touring the Organizer [Seite 107]
6.2.2 - Organizing Groups of Images with Tags [Seite 111]
6.2.2.1 - Creating and viewing a tag [Seite 111]
6.2.2.2 - Adding icons to tags [Seite 113]
6.2.2.3 - Working with custom tags [Seite 114]
6.2.2.4 - Working with default tags [Seite 115]
6.2.2.5 - Working with subcategories [Seite 116]
6.2.2.6 - Sorting photos according to tags [Seite 117]
6.2.3 - Auto Curating Images [Seite 118]
6.2.4 - Rating Images with Stars [Seite 118]
6.2.5 - Adding Images to an Album [Seite 119]
6.2.5.1 - Creating an album [Seite 119]
6.2.5.2 - Using albums for temporary work [Seite 121]
6.2.5.3 - Editing an album [Seite 121]
6.2.5.4 - Finding out more about sharing your albums [Seite 122]
6.2.6 - Adding People in the Media Browser [Seite 122]
6.2.7 - Placing Pictures on Maps [Seite 124]
6.2.8 - Working with Events [Seite 126]
6.3 - Chapter 6 Viewing and Finding Your Images [Seite 129]
6.3.1 - Cataloging Files [Seite 129]
6.3.1.1 - Using the Catalog Manager [Seite 130]
6.3.1.2 - Working with catalogs [Seite 131]
6.3.1.3 - Backing up your catalog [Seite 132]
6.3.1.4 - Backing up photos and files (Windows) [Seite 133]
6.3.2 - Switching to a Different View [Seite 134]
6.3.3 - Viewing Photos in Memories (Slideshow) [Seite 135]
6.3.4 - Searching for Photos [Seite 137]
6.3.4.1 - Using Search [Seite 137]
6.3.4.2 - Searching for untagged items [Seite 139]
6.3.4.3 - Searching captions and notes [Seite 139]
6.3.4.4 - Searching by history [Seite 140]
6.3.4.5 - Searching metadata [Seite 140]
6.3.4.6 - Searching similarities [Seite 141]
6.3.5 - Grouping Files That Get in the Way [Seite 143]
6.3.5.1 - Marking files as hidden [Seite 143]
6.3.5.2 - Stacking 'em up [Seite 143]
6.3.5.3 - Creating versions [Seite 145]
7 - Part 3 Selecting and Correcting Photos [Seite 147]
7.1 - Chapter 7 Making and Modifying Selections [Seite 149]
7.1.1 - Defining Selections [Seite 149]
7.1.2 - Creating Rectangular and Elliptical Selections [Seite 150]
7.1.2.1 - Perfecting squares and circles with Shift and Alt (Option on the Mac) [Seite 152]
7.1.2.2 - Applying Marquee options [Seite 152]
7.1.3 - Making Freeform Selections with the Lasso Tools [Seite 154]
7.1.3.1 - Selecting with the Lasso tool [Seite 155]
7.1.3.2 - Getting straight with the Polygonal Lasso tool [Seite 157]
7.1.3.3 - Snapping with the Magnetic Lasso tool [Seite 157]
7.1.4 - Working Wizardry with the Magic Wand [Seite 160]
7.1.4.1 - Talking about Tolerance [Seite 160]
7.1.4.2 - Wielding the Wand to select [Seite 161]
7.1.5 - Modifying Your Selections [Seite 163]
7.1.5.1 - Adding to, subtracting from, and intersecting a selection [Seite 163]
7.1.5.2 - Avoiding key collisions [Seite 164]
7.1.6 - Painting with the Selection Brush [Seite 165]
7.1.7 - Painting with the Quick Selection Tool [Seite 167]
7.1.8 - Selecting with the Smart Selection Tool [Seite 169]
7.1.9 - Fine-Tuning with the Refine Selection Brush [Seite 170]
7.1.10 - Working with the Cookie Cutter Tool [Seite 172]
7.1.11 - Eliminating with the Eraser Tools [Seite 174]
7.1.11.1 - The Eraser tool [Seite 174]
7.1.11.2 - The Background Eraser tool [Seite 175]
7.1.11.3 - The Magic Eraser tool [Seite 177]
7.1.12 - Using the Select Menu [Seite 177]
7.1.12.1 - Selecting all or nothing [Seite 177]
7.1.12.2 - Reselecting a selection [Seite 178]
7.1.12.3 - Inversing a selection [Seite 178]
7.1.12.4 - Feathering a selection [Seite 178]
7.1.12.5 - Refining the edges of a selection [Seite 179]
7.1.12.6 - Using the Modify commands [Seite 180]
7.1.12.7 - Applying the Grow and Similar commands [Seite 181]
7.1.12.8 - Saving and loading selections [Seite 181]
7.2 - Chapter 8 Working with Layers [Seite 183]
7.2.1 - Getting to Know Layers [Seite 183]
7.2.1.1 - Converting a background to a layer [Seite 184]
7.2.1.2 - Anatomy of the Layers panel [Seite 185]
7.2.1.3 - Using the Layer and Select menus [Seite 189]
7.2.2 - Working with Different Layer Types [Seite 190]
7.2.2.1 - Image layers [Seite 190]
7.2.2.2 - Adjustment layers [Seite 191]
7.2.2.3 - Fill layers [Seite 193]
7.2.2.4 - Shape layers [Seite 194]
7.2.2.5 - Type layers [Seite 195]
7.2.3 - Tackling Layer Basics [Seite 195]
7.2.3.1 - Creating a new layer from scratch [Seite 195]
7.2.3.2 - Using Layer via Copy and Layer via Cut [Seite 196]
7.2.3.3 - Duplicating layers [Seite 197]
7.2.3.4 - Dragging and dropping layers [Seite 198]
7.2.3.5 - Using the Paste into Selection command [Seite 198]
7.2.4 - Moving a Layer's Content [Seite 199]
7.2.5 - Transforming Layers [Seite 200]
7.2.6 - Adding Layer Masks [Seite 201]
7.2.7 - Flattening and Merging Layers [Seite 204]
7.2.7.1 - Flattening layers [Seite 204]
7.2.7.2 - Merging layers [Seite 205]
7.3 - Chapter 9 Simple Image Makeovers [Seite 207]
7.3.1 - Cropping and Straightening Images [Seite 207]
7.3.1.1 - Cutting away with the Crop tool [Seite 208]
7.3.1.2 - Fixing distortion with the Perspective Crop tool [Seite 210]
7.3.1.3 - Cropping with a selection border [Seite 212]
7.3.1.4 - Straightening images [Seite 212]
7.3.2 - Recomposing Images [Seite 213]
7.3.3 - Employing One-Step Auto Fixes [Seite 216]
7.3.3.1 - Auto Smart Tone [Seite 216]
7.3.3.2 - Auto Smart Fix [Seite 217]
7.3.3.3 - Auto Levels [Seite 218]
7.3.3.4 - Auto Contrast [Seite 218]
7.3.3.5 - Auto Haze Removal [Seite 219]
7.3.3.6 - Auto Color Correction [Seite 220]
7.3.3.7 - Auto Shake Reduction [Seite 220]
7.3.3.8 - Auto Sharpen [Seite 220]
7.3.3.9 - Auto Red Eye Fix [Seite 221]
7.3.4 - Editing in Quick Mode [Seite 223]
7.3.5 - Fixing Small Imperfections with Tools [Seite 226]
7.3.5.1 - Cloning with the Clone Stamp tool [Seite 226]
7.3.5.2 - Retouching with the Healing Brush [Seite 229]
7.3.5.3 - Zeroing in with the Spot Healing Brush [Seite 231]
7.3.5.4 - Repositioning with the Content-Aware Move tool [Seite 232]
7.3.5.5 - Lightening and darkening with Dodge and Burn tools [Seite 234]
7.3.5.6 - Smudging away rough spots [Seite 236]
7.3.5.7 - Softening with the Blur tool [Seite 237]
7.3.5.8 - Focusing with the Sharpen tool [Seite 238]
7.3.5.9 - Sponging color on and off [Seite 239]
7.3.5.10 - Replacing one color with another [Seite 241]
7.4 - Chapter 10 Correcting Contrast, Color, and Clarity [Seite 245]
7.4.1 - Editing Your Photos Using a Logical Workflow [Seite 246]
7.4.2 - Adjusting Lighting [Seite 247]
7.4.2.1 - Fixing lighting with Shadows/Highlights [Seite 247]
7.4.2.2 - Using Brightness/Contrast [Seite 248]
7.4.2.3 - Pinpointing proper contrast with Levels [Seite 249]
7.4.3 - Adjusting Color [Seite 251]
7.4.3.1 - Removing color casts automatically [Seite 252]
7.4.3.2 - Adjusting with Hue/Saturation [Seite 253]
7.4.3.3 - Eliminating color with Remove Color [Seite 255]
7.4.3.4 - Switching colors with Replace Color [Seite 256]
7.4.3.5 - Correcting with Color Curves [Seite 257]
7.4.3.6 - Adjusting skin tones [Seite 259]
7.4.3.7 - Defringing layers [Seite 261]
7.4.3.8 - Eliminating haze [Seite 262]
7.4.3.9 - Adjusting color temperature with photo filters [Seite 263]
7.4.3.10 - Mapping your colors [Seite 264]
7.4.4 - Adjusting Clarity [Seite 265]
7.4.4.1 - Removing noise, artifacts, dust, and scratches [Seite 265]
7.4.4.2 - Blurring when you need to [Seite 266]
7.4.4.3 - Sharpening for better focus [Seite 269]
7.4.4.4 - Opening closed eyes [Seite 272]
7.4.4.5 - Adjusting Facial Features [Seite 273]
7.4.4.6 - Reducing shake [Seite 274]
7.4.5 - Working Intelligently with the Smart Brush Tools [Seite 275]
8 - Part 4 Exploring Your Inner Artist [Seite 279]
8.1 - Chapter 11 Playing with Filters, Effects, Styles, and More [Seite 281]
8.1.1 - Having Fun with Filters [Seite 281]
8.1.1.1 - Applying filters [Seite 282]
8.1.1.2 - Corrective or destructive filters [Seite 283]
8.1.1.3 - One-step or multistep filters [Seite 283]
8.1.1.4 - Fading a filter [Seite 284]
8.1.1.5 - Selectively applying a filter [Seite 284]
8.1.1.6 - Working in the Filter Gallery [Seite 285]
8.1.1.7 - Distorting with the Liquify filter [Seite 287]
8.1.2 - Correcting Camera Distortion [Seite 289]
8.1.3 - Exploring Element's Unique Filters [Seite 291]
8.1.3.1 - Creating a comic [Seite 291]
8.1.3.2 - Getting graphic [Seite 292]
8.1.3.3 - Using the Pen and Ink filter [Seite 294]
8.1.4 - Dressing Up with Photo and Text Effects [Seite 295]
8.1.5 - Adding Shadows, Glows, and More [Seite 297]
8.1.5.1 - Applying styles [Seite 297]
8.1.5.2 - Working with styles [Seite 299]
8.1.5.3 - Using the Graphics panel [Seite 300]
8.1.6 - Mixing It Up with Blend Modes [Seite 301]
8.1.6.1 - General blend modes [Seite 301]
8.1.6.2 - Darken blend modes [Seite 302]
8.1.6.3 - Lighten blend modes [Seite 303]
8.1.6.4 - Lighting blend modes [Seite 305]
8.1.6.5 - Inverter blend modes [Seite 305]
8.1.6.6 - HSL blend modes [Seite 307]
8.1.7 - Using Photomerge [Seite 308]
8.1.7.1 - Photomerge Panorama [Seite 308]
8.1.7.2 - Photomerge Group Shot [Seite 311]
8.1.7.3 - Photomerge Scene Cleaner [Seite 313]
8.1.7.4 - Photomerge Exposure [Seite 315]
8.1.7.5 - Photomerge Compose [Seite 317]
8.2 - Chapter 12 Drawing and Painting [Seite 321]
8.2.1 - Choosing Color [Seite 321]
8.2.1.1 - Working with the Color Picker [Seite 322]
8.2.1.2 - Dipping into the Color Swatches panel [Seite 323]
8.2.1.3 - Sampling with the Eyedropper tool [Seite 325]
8.2.2 - Getting Artsy with the Pencil and Brush Tools [Seite 326]
8.2.2.1 - Drawing with the Pencil tool [Seite 326]
8.2.2.2 - Painting with the Brush tool [Seite 328]
8.2.2.3 - Using the Impressionist Brush [Seite 330]
8.2.2.4 - Creating your own brush [Seite 331]
8.2.3 - Filling and Outlining Selections [Seite 333]
8.2.3.1 - Fill 'er up [Seite 333]
8.2.3.2 - Outlining with the Stroke command [Seite 334]
8.2.4 - Splashing on Color with the Paint Bucket Tool [Seite 335]
8.2.5 - Working with Multicolored Gradients [Seite 336]
8.2.5.1 - Applying a preset gradient [Seite 336]
8.2.5.2 - Customizing gradients [Seite 338]
8.2.6 - Working with Patterns [Seite 341]
8.2.6.1 - Applying a preset pattern [Seite 341]
8.2.6.2 - Creating a new pattern [Seite 342]
8.2.7 - Creating Shapes of All Sorts [Seite 343]
8.2.7.1 - Drawing a shape [Seite 344]
8.2.7.2 - Drawing multiple shapes [Seite 345]
8.2.7.3 - Specifying Geometry options [Seite 346]
8.2.7.4 - Editing shapes [Seite 347]
8.3 - Chapter 13 Working with Type [Seite 349]
8.3.1 - Understanding Type Basics [Seite 349]
8.3.1.1 - Tools [Seite 350]
8.3.1.2 - Modes [Seite 350]
8.3.1.3 - Formats [Seite 351]
8.3.2 - Creating Point Type [Seite 351]
8.3.3 - Creating Paragraph Type [Seite 353]
8.3.4 - Creating Path Type [Seite 354]
8.3.4.1 - Using the Text On Selection tool [Seite 354]
8.3.4.2 - Using the Text On Shape tool [Seite 355]
8.3.4.3 - Using the Text On Custom Path tool [Seite 357]
8.3.5 - Specifying Type Options [Seite 358]
8.3.6 - Editing Text [Seite 360]
8.3.7 - Simplifying Type [Seite 361]
8.3.8 - Masking with Type [Seite 362]
8.3.9 - Stylizing and Warping Type [Seite 365]
8.3.9.1 - Adjusting type opacity [Seite 365]
8.3.9.2 - Applying filters to your type [Seite 366]
8.3.9.3 - Painting your type with color and gradients [Seite 367]
8.3.9.4 - Warping your type [Seite 368]
9 - Part 5 Printing, Creating, and Sharing [Seite 369]
9.1 - Chapter 14 Getting It on Paper [Seite 371]
9.1.1 - Getting Pictures Ready for Printing [Seite 372]
9.1.2 - Working with Color Printer Profiles [Seite 373]
9.1.2.1 - Printing a photo with the printer managing color [Seite 374]
9.1.2.2 - Printing a photo with Elements managing color [Seite 379]
9.1.2.3 - Printing a picture package or contact sheet [Seite 382]
9.1.3 - Getting Familiar with the Print Dialog Box [Seite 383]
9.1.3.1 - Using Page Setup [Seite 385]
9.1.3.2 - Creating transfers, borders, and more with More Options [Seite 385]
9.2 - Chapter 15 Sharing Your Work [Seite 387]
9.2.1 - Getting Familiar with the Elements Sharing Options [Seite 387]
9.2.1.1 - Planning ahead [Seite 388]
9.2.1.2 - Understanding photo sharing in Elements [Seite 389]
9.2.2 - Using the Share Panel [Seite 390]
9.2.2.1 - Emailing photos [Seite 391]
9.2.2.2 - Working with Adobe Premiere Elements [Seite 393]
9.2.2.3 - Sharing your photos on social networks [Seite 393]
9.2.3 - Creating Facebook Cover Images [Seite 395]
9.3 - Chapter 16 Making Creations [Seite 399]
9.3.1 - Checking Out the Create Panel [Seite 399]
9.3.2 - Grasping Creation-Assembly Basics [Seite 400]
9.3.3 - Creating a Memories Video [Seite 404]
9.3.4 - Creating a PDF Slideshow [Seite 405]
9.3.5 - Making Additional Creations [Seite 406]
10 - Part 6 The Part of Tens [Seite 407]
10.1 - Chapter 17 Ten Tips for Composing Better Photos [Seite 409]
10.1.1 - Find a Focal Point [Seite 409]
10.1.2 - Use the Rule of Thirds [Seite 410]
10.1.3 - Cut the Clutter [Seite 410]
10.1.4 - Frame Your Shot [Seite 411]
10.1.5 - Employ Contrast [Seite 411]
10.1.6 - Experiment with Viewpoints [Seite 412]
10.1.7 - Use Leading Lines [Seite 412]
10.1.8 - Use Light [Seite 413]
10.1.9 - Give Direction [Seite 414]
10.1.10 - Consider Direction of Movement [Seite 415]
10.2 - Chapter 18 Ten (Or So) More Project Ideas [Seite 417]
10.2.1 - Screen Savers [Seite 418]
10.2.2 - Flyers, Ads, and Online Auctions [Seite 419]
10.2.3 - Clothes, Hats, and More [Seite 420]
10.2.4 - Posters [Seite 421]
10.2.5 - Household and Business Inventories [Seite 421]
10.2.6 - Project Documentation [Seite 422]
10.2.7 - School Reports and Projects [Seite 422]
10.2.8 - Blogs [Seite 422]
10.2.9 - Wait - There's More [Seite 422]
11 - Index [Seite 423]
12 - EULA [Seite 451]