Anyone who needs detailed control over every aspect of the picture they will have fun in this book. " Art? Computer 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 hidden in the code that dramatically extend the power of software. First you'll learn high-level image editing from renowned professional, then vault yourself into the ranks of advanced power users with more than one hundred Hidden Power tools he provides on the CD. Inside, discover features usually found only in advanced image editors: Add shadows, highlights, and contrast with the new Curves Presets Get beautiful color printing and accurate with a CMYK separation hidden Use the Blend If and other power tools to apply sophisticated masks Emulate the Channel Mixer and calculation functions of Photoshop Handling pictures from start to finish using only the included Hidden Power tools Take full advantage of the latest Elements 4 updates to the color management settings and Adobe (r) Gamma procedure Find dozens more high-end functions such as photographs, clippings roads, history brush, etc. Exclusive Element Power Tools included on the CD! Opening more than 100 hidden functions to power your image editing, including: separation of Color (RGB, CMYK, or Lab) Snapshots and History Channel Masking Brush Clipping Road Custom Vector Enhanced Sharpening Fade Guide Align / Distribute Objects This CD also includes a variety of images and project files to use along with the exercises in this book.