Adobe Photoshop Complete Course & Features Compendiumfrom Adobe Photoshop Complete Course & Features Compendiumis a 400+ page guide to creating, editing, and enhancing images and designs in Photoshop. Whether you're retouching a photograph, making a simulated chalk drawing, or creating a composite photo with a 3D drawing, Photoshop is one of your key options, and this book will teach you what you need to know about it.

Featuring a complete Course with a set of lessons and projects derived from Adobe-certified instructor Steve Laskevitch, this book will teach you the procedures needed to use Photoshop effectively and professionally. Dozens of lessons are included that can be applied to any graphics you have in mind. Through these step-by-step lessons, you'll be exposed to all of Photoshop's features in practical contexts and its best practices for optimal workflows. Lesson documents and assets to download are also included. These can even serve as starting points for your own projects.

For greater depth of knowledge and subsequent reference, a you'll use the Compendium to uncover more of the how and why of Photoshop. You can find and explore all of Photoshop's key features and concepts in depth. With cross references between the Course and Compendium, the two parts of the book complement each other.

Comprehensive Photoshop Guide    By Certified Instructor Steve Laskevitch    Step-by-Step Lessons & Download Assets    8 x 10" Size    416 Pages    Soft Cover (No Flaps)

• Set up an ideal workspace

• Master selections and masks

• Work with type and brushes

• Use blend modes for combining images

• Take advantage of Smart Objects

• Become more efficient and effective with actions and scripts

• Chapter 1: Setting the Stage

• PROJECT: Welcome to Photoshop

• Chapter 2: A Few Adjustments

• Chapter 3: Selections & Masking

• Chapter 4: Creative Features

• PROJECT: Chalk Drawing

• Chapter 5: Adobe Camera Raw

• Chapter 6: Software-Aided Photography

• Chapter 7: Retouching

• PROJECT: Simulate Historic Photo

• Chapter 8: Productivity

• Chapter 9: Advanced Creative Techniques

• PROJECT: Composite Photos and 3D Content

• Chapter 1: Layers & Smart Objects

• Chapter 2: Adjustments & Color

• Chapter 3: Brushes & Painting

• Chapter 4: Selections & Masks

• Chapter 5: Filters & Transforms

• Chapter 6: Retouching & Repair

• Chapter 7: Blend Modes & Layer Styles

• Chapter 8: Advanced Features

• Appendix

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. How many different devices can you load from one DVD? For example, we have two laptops and a PC in our household.

A: The primary user of the computer in which the software is installed may install a second copy of the software for his or her own exclusive use on either a portable computer or a computer located at his or her own home provided that the software of the portable or home computers is not used at the same time as the software on the primary computer.

Q: 2. What is the difference between buying this program or having the monthly Photoshop subscription for $12. Is it all inclusive, Photoshop, Camera Raw and Bridge?

A: This is Photoshop Elements 2021 one time purchase. It isn't the full EXPANDED Creative Cloud Photoshop which is a subscription.

Q: 3. will it zoom in and how far if so?

A: This depends entirely up to the resolution of the image you are zooming into. The software does allow you to zoom.

Q: 4. I want the disc version because I need it on both my PC and Mac, but my Mac doesn't have a CD drive. Any solution? The download versions seem to be separate for pc and Mac.

A: You can always download the program and use the product key that comes in the box. The DVD is for those that do not want to download. Otherwise, if you Mac doesn't have a drive, you can purchase an external DVD drive.

Q: 5. How many computers can I use at home with one subscription

A: You can install it on many computers, but only use one of them at a time.

Q: 6. Will this read Sony A7II arw (raw) files?

A: Yes. https://helpx.adobe.com/camera-raw/kb/camera-raw-plug-supported-cameras.html

Q: 7. Will elements 2021 do facial recognition and object recognition and add these tags to the metadata?

A: Yes, it does.

Q: 8. Compatible with Big sur?

A: Yes, this is compatible with Big Sur.

Q: 9. will this run significantly faster than the Elements6 that I am running now (for the same functions) ?

A: Elements 6 is a rather dated application (maybe 2008). It is possible that this will run faster based on the computer it's installed on. If your computer is the same vintage as the software, you will most likely not see any difference in performance - or even be able to install it.

Q: 10. Will this version of Adobe Photoshop Elements be compatible with Nik editing software such as Silver Efex Pro 2?

A: This would only work with Adobe products such as Photoshop CC or Lightroom.