Photoshop Elements Part III

Adobe Photoshop Elements Part III Layers: What is a Layer? Put simply, a layer is an image stacked on top of another image. A new layer is formed any time you paste or type. You can also manually create a new layer by going to LAYER -> NEW -> LAYER in the menu at the top of your screen. Where are My Layers? You can see your layers by going to Window -> Layers. Use techniques discussed in part I of our Elements...

Photoshop Elements Part II

Adobe Photoshop Elements Part II Tools: Toolbox This box contains all of the primary manipulation tools used in Photoshop Elements. Download this zipped (530k) file for a demonstration program that describes each tool and what it does. If you are not running Windows XP and have not installed a zip opener – here is a free one that you can download and install. Zip Central Little Black Triangle The little black...

Photoshop Elements Part I

Adobe Photoshop Elements Part I This month we will begin a four-part session on Adobe Photoshop Elements. Although we are centering the meetings on Elements, most of the techniques and tools we discuss also apply to programs such as Paint Shop Pro, Ulead Photo Impact and other advanced image editing programs. Getting Started: Before you begin using Elements or any image editing program it is important to get the monitor...

Top 10 Digital Camera Tricks

Top 10 Digital Camera Tips: (in no particular order) 1. Use Rechargeable Batteries: Make sure your digital camera supports them. Look for at least 1800 mAh. Get more than one set. 2. Save those batteries: The three best ways to save batteries are… 1. Don’t use your LCD except for macro and composition shots. 2. Don’t over use your zoom lens. 3. Don’t connect your camera to your computer (use a media...

Getting to Know Your Digital Camera

Getting to Know your digital camera   KNOW YOUR SYMBOLS   AUTO – This mode allows the camera to do it all. When the camera is on auto mode it will determine all of the camera settings and whether or not you need your flash. P = Program mode – this mode is similar to AUTO except it allows you to turn your flash on and off and adjust features such as macro and spot metering.  Flash ...

Digital Camera Mini Lab

Digital Camera Mini-Lab Important Camera Features The zoom lens: The zoom lens does much more than just bring the subject closer. It can also compress the photo, bringing the subject and background closer together. -NOTE: This effect does not work with digital zoom. Macro Lens: This feature, found on most cameras, allows the photographer to take extremely close-up shots. Some cameras have a macro that works fractions of an...

Digital Camera Basics

There are a few differences between 35mm cameras and digital cameras. The following are a few that we discussed. Shutter delay: There are two types of delay to expect in a digital camera. The first is the delay that the camera needs to auto focus.  The second is the delay that the camera needs to analyze the image and store it on a disk. When you take a picture with a digital camera wait a second or so before you move the...

How to Get Better Printing Results

Better Printing Results   One of the only disadvantages to digital photography compared to film is the fact that you don’t automatically get a print. If you want to share your photos with someone, hang a picture on the wall or carry one in your wallet, you must print your photos out. There are a variety of factors to consider when printing out your photos. How Should You Print Them? Are these prints going to...