With this thoroughly updated book you can finally make the most of hot new features like how to.Adjust sharpness and curves. Author and imaging guru Mark Galer puts the thrill of digital photography for your most important shots where it belongs-directly in your hands. Now you can unleash the full power of Elements 5.0 to produce creations that will astonish you.

New: Maximum Performance Action Files fast track your editing workflow when you have dozens, hundreds, or even thousands of shots.

From editing your shots to correcting flaws and using advanced options for more power, you will find out how to combine all the features of Elements with clever workarounds that will give your shots the 'wow' factor. Packed with dynamic hands-on projects, this book reveals the tools, advanced techniques, and loadable presets that unleash the creative potential of intermediate to advanced photographers.

And best of all, there is no need to upgrade to the full version of Photoshop to make it happen. Uncover the hidden techniques to create photos that look they were shot by a pro. Beginning right away with these full-color, real-world projects, you can transform your shots into professional images that look as if they belong in glossy magazines-without commercial lighting, studio equipment, or breaking the bank. Now you can achieve effects only dreamed of by casual users. With this package, you will discover insider secrets that you can use immediately to solve common problems that even the pros have to overcome. This book will stretch your digital images and Elements 5.0 to the max! Produce superior, high-end professional results that until now were not possible without the full Photoshop program.

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