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Sybex Expands the Capabilities of Photoshop® Elements 3: The Hidden Power™ of Photoshop Elements 3
01/08/2005
San Francisco, CA, January 08, 2005 — Sybex, an independent computer book publisher with over 28 years of experience and commitment, announces the release of The Hidden Power of Photoshop Elements 3, the definitive guide for experienced users who want to get the most out of Photoshop Elements. Readers will gain access to the little-known techniques that can help them dramatically improve their images and save considerable time. Author, guide, and mentor Richard Lynch delivers priceless instruction plus custom tools that give Photoshop Elements functionality found in advanced image editors.
"With Photoshop Elements 3, Adobe has introduced substantial new features for digital photographers — including RAW support and 16-bit image editing," says Dan Brodnitz, Publisher at Sybex. "As the software has evolved into a serious tool for digital photographers, so has this acclaimed book. The only true guide for Elements power users, The Hidden Power of Photoshop Elements 3 teaches valuable techniques and adds functionality through the tools on the CD."
"What's covered in this book are powerful tools that extend what you can do in Elements. I use these tools all the time, and you can use them to improve your results every day," says author Richard Lynch.
Computer Arts Magazine said this about the previous edition: "It's perfect for the digital photographer . . . Anyone who needs detailed control over every aspect of their images will revel in this book."
Clear Instruction + Custom Power Tools = Supercharged Results from Photoshop Elements
Photoshop Elements 3 contains a huge stash of hidden power that anyone with the right knowledge and tools can put to work. In this thorough update of his award-winning best-seller, Richard Lynch supplies these tools, plus the in-depth background and detailed instruction that readers need to apply them effectively. In no time, readers will be using Photoshop Elements to get results they never thought possible. For example:
- Get better color by using channels, custom separations, and image luminosity
- Create photo-realistic objects and incorporate them into existing images
- Use animation and rollovers to make images dynamic
- Correct image tone and color with curves, color balance, and custom layer-blending tools
- Target your corrections by using advanced masks and selections
- Use vectors to create scalable line art for logos
Featured on the CD
The more than 60 power tools enclosed on the CD make it easy to unlock dozens of features hidden in Photoshop Elements, including: calculations, channels, clipping paths, color balance, custom vectors, curves, masking, snapshots, color separations (RGB, CMYK, and Lab), and enhanced sharpening. The CD also contains more than 70 images and project files to use while working along with the book's exercises.
About the Author
Richard Lynch is the author of several Photoshop books, including The Hidden Power of Photoshop CS, and numerous magazine articles on scanning, digital photography, and imaging. He is also a co-author of the forthcoming Photoshop Bible. An expert on print reproductions of photographs and other artwork, Richard continues to develop tools to give Photoshop Elements users the functionality and simplicity they want.
About Sybex
Sybex Inc. pioneered the field of computer book publishing when it was founded in 1976. For 28 years, Sybex has remained an autonomous force and sustained a widely recognized reputation for developing quality, original books on significant technologies. Recognized as the industry leader on various subjects, Sybex has recently won a number of awards for their first-rate graphics titles. Sybex has principal offices in Alameda, California, and London, United Kingdom, and maintains an international market with its books being distributed and translated around the world.
