Photoshop Elements 8 Training for Win
Digital Edition with Neil Oliver

In this Photoshop Elements 8 Training for Win Digital Edition with Neil Oliver certified Adobe Instructor and Expert Neil Oliver walks you through the use of this scaled down version of Photoshop. While smaller in feature set, don't be fooled, Photoshop Elements 8 has more than enough features for the everyday amateur photographer! Neil guides you through using Adobe Bridge to manage your photos, importing, exporting, and organizing your images. He then moves to cover the incredible editing capabilities that Adobe Elements 8 For Win has build in. Using Hi-Res photographs, Neil covers topics such as using layers, retouching, fixing red-eye, and much much more. He also includes tips and tricks throughout that even the most seasoned Elements user will find helpful. By the completion of this video training tutorial, you will be fully versed in the operation of Adobe Photoshop Elements 8 For Win. As a bonus, the exact project files used in this computer based training course are included for you to follow along with this training. Get started now and quickly become an expert in Adobe Photoshop Elements 8 For Win!

This is the Digital Download Edition, as DVD Edition is also available.

Introduction

• Welcome / What You Will Accomplish
• Using the project files

Welcome Screen

• Let Pse Show You Around
• Organizer Workspace
• Edit Workspace
• Signing Up To Photoshop.Com
• Help and Support

Organizer Overview

• Touring the Organizer Interface
• Understanding Catalogs
• Organize, Fix, Create and Share

Importing Photos

• Importing Photos from Files and Folders
• Importing Photos from Camera

Managing Photos

• Viewing Photos
• Selecting Photos
• Rotating Photos
• Renaming Photos
• Adjusting Photo Dates
• Hiding and Deleting Photos
• Stacking
• Moving Photos
• Auto Reconnect
• Undo and Redo

Managing & Finding Photos

• Creating Albums
• Creating Smart Albums
• Adding Keyword Tags to Photos
• Finding Photos by Keyword Tags
• Searching Via Keyword Tags
• Smart Tags

Finding Photos

• Finding Photos Within A Set Date Range
• Finding Photos by File Name
• Finding Photos by History
• Finding Photos by Media Type
• Finding Photos by Details
• Using the Timeline
• Date View
• Other Ways to Find Photos

Display & Comparing Photos

• Catalog Display Views
• View, Edit, Organize in Full Screen
• Compare Photos Side by Side

Photo Fix Options

• Auto Smart Fix
• Auto Color
• Auto Levels
• Auto Contrast
• Auto Sharpen & Auto Red Eye
• Cropping

Full Edit Workspace

• Touring the Full Edit Interface
• Quick and Guided Edit
• Opening a File
• Creating a Blank File
• Setting Edit Preferences
• Adjusting Color Settings
• Using the Undo History Command
• Zooming and Navigating
• Resizing Photos and Adjusting Resolution
• Enlarging the Canvas
• Saving Files
• Preparing Images for the Web

Working with Selections

• Selection Overview
• Easy Selection Techniques
• Advanced Selection Techniques
• Modifying and Saving Selections

Working with Layers

• Understanding Layers
• Layers Palette Overview
• Working with Layer Masks

Working with Tools

• Moving Images
• Panning and Zooming
• The Eyedropper
• Rectangular and Elliptical Marquees
• Lasso Tools
• Using the Magic Want tool
• Making Quick Selections
• Using the Selection Brush
• Working with the Type tools
• Cropping
• Using the Cookie Cutter
• Straighten an Image
• Red Eye Removal
• Spot Healing
• Clone Stamp
• Using the Eraser
• Brushing
• Color Replacement
• Using the Smart Brush
• Using the Detail Smart Brush
• Filling with the Paint Bucket
• Creating Gradients
• Shape tools
• Blur, Sharpen, and Smudge
• Dodge, Burn, and Sponge

Enhancements

• Adjust Smart Fix
• Shadow/Highlight
• Brightness/Contrast
• Levels
• Removing a Color Cast
• Hue/Saturation
• Remove Color
• Replace Color
• Curves
• Adjusting Skin Tone
• Color Variations
• Convert to Black and White
• Unsharp Mask
• Adjust Sharpness

Working with Raw Images

• Camera Raw Interface
• Using Camera Raw Tools
• Using the Basic Panel
• Using the Detail Panel
• Saving Images

Working with Text

• Adding Text to your Photo
• Editing your Text
• Creative Text

Special Effects

• Using Filters
• Using Layer Styles
• Applying Photo Effects
• Photomerge Panorama

Photo Projects & Sharing

• Making a Photo Book
• Creating Photo Prints
• Web Photo Gallery
• Email Attachments
• Burning a CD-DVD

Backing Up

• Burn Data CD/DVD
• Backup to Removable Disk

Conclusion

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