Unleash the hidden potential for professional image editing in Adobe Photoshop Elements with this project-based, real-world guide.Using step-by-step instructions and accompanying movie tutorials, Mark Galer leads you through the less well-known and most powerful post-production editing techniques Adobe Photoshop Elements has to offer. Cunning tricks and clever workarounds help you to create professional images without features from the full Adobe Photoshop package that you need but don't want to pay for - perform tasks you didn't think were possible in Adobe Photoshop Elements!Whether you're an imaging professional or a photography enthusiast, this book will help you get the maximum performance from your software. Learn how to:* Create striking effects with no commercial lighting or studio equipment* Extend the dynamic range of your digital camera by merging multiple exposures* Optimize, enhance and montage images with stunning resultsThe accompanying DVD provides extensive support with movie tutorials for all projects, high resolution images, multilayered files of completed projects, a stock library and a keyboard shortcut guide.Mark Galer is a freelance photographer, accomplished lecturer and best-selling author of number books on photography. He is an official Adobe Ambassador for Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Photoshop Elements.