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Lesson 1 from: Learn How to Use Photoshop Elements

Khara Plicanic

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Lesson Info

1. Class Introduction

Lessons

Class Trailer
1

Class Introduction

02:57
2

Understand How Elements Works

05:53
3

Importing Images

11:31
4

Workspace Basics: Organizer

14:47
5

Workspace Basics: Editor

16:12
6

Tonal Adjustments in Quick Fix

09:59
7

Color Adjustments in Quick Fix

07:58
8

Apply Black & White Filters

04:01
9

Sharpen an Image

03:33
10

Fix Red Eye & Pet Eye

03:05
11

Straighten an Image in Quick Fix

03:01
12

Explanation of Photoshop Elements

08:23
13

Basic Cropping in Quick Fix

14:13
14

Guided Edit Overview

02:46
15

Guided Edit: Tilt Shift

04:07
16

Ways to Save Files

14:37
17

Layers & Simple Selections

20:47
18

Combine Images with Layers

15:34
19

How to Use Layer Styles

15:11
20

Make Selections with Layers

11:05
21

Make Selection with Lasso

10:43
22

Compositing with Multiple Images

17:11
23

Refine Edge Selection on Image

19:52
24

Use Refine Edge on Images

12:40
25

Create Gradient in Image

02:35
26

Gradient Map Differences

42:38
27

Options for Saving

11:40
28

Brushes Overview

15:12
29

Creatively Use Brushes

07:19
30

How to Change Brush Settings

07:17
31

Use Shape Tool with Brushes

08:22
32

Work with Multiple Shape Layers

08:53
33

Finish Image with Custom Shape Tool

03:21
34

How to Load Brushes into Elements

04:59
35

Add Layer Style to Image

04:46
36

Clip Image to Shape & Use as Template

05:49
37

Retouching Overview

04:11
38

How to Use Content-Aware Fill

05:47
39

How to Use Content-Aware Move Tool

09:38
40

Spot Healing Brush on Blemishes

08:53
41

Remove Frown Lines with Retouching

05:51
42

How to Remove Tattoos

20:32
43

Remove a Gap in Teeth

03:52
44

How to Whiten Teeth

07:17
45

Adjust Facial Features

03:29
46

Working with Type Overview

23:17
47

Match Type for Image

12:11
48

How to Manipulate Type Layers

08:02
49

Create Postcard with Type

16:08
50

Add Type on a Path

16:59
51

Organizing Images in Elements

16:03
52

Add Keywords to Images

19:49
53

Smart Tags Overview

07:51
54

Using Albums in Elements

24:52
55

Places Workspace Overview

06:20
56

Use Event Tags on Images

04:56
57

Timeline for Image Organization

02:45
58

Recommended Workflow

07:26

Lesson Info

Class Introduction

Today the class is a lot of fun, I think. We're going to be talking about how you can download, organize, edit, and share your photos. A few things that you're gonna be needing to participate with class today, is you're gonna be needing Adobe Photoshop Elements. The current version that was actually just released is Photoshop Elements 15. But it's not required that you have version in order to follow along. So that's just what you'll see me working in today, but it's okay if you have a slightly earlier version. So don't panic about that. And if you've never opened it before, that's perfect. That's what we're here for. It can be a little bit overwhelming at first, but my goal with this course is to get you feeling comfortable with the software, and having a plan to be able to deal with all of your images. So we're gonna take you from the download all the way through an entire workflow really, and then being able to share your photos. The first thing that I wanna do is talk about what t...

he software is. Because I think when we talk about Photoshop and that word in general, there's a lot of confusion about what that means and the different versions of the software that are out there. So we have Adobe Photoshop and we have Adobe Photoshop Elements. And they're very similar programs, but they do have some distinct differences. So we'll be working with Elements today. One of the things that makes Elements unique is that it has a built-in organizer. So what that means is that it's actually like you're getting two pieces of software in one. So we're gonna have an organizer component and we're going to have an editor component. And we'll be working with both of those. So we're gonna start this course by talking about the organizer, and we're gonna take a look at getting your images into the organizer and what that really means. And then we'll take a look at how we edit them and make some changes. Simple things like color correction, adjusting exposure, red eye correction. Fun, simple things like that. And then we'll move into the full-blown editor and look at more advanced things, and working with layers, layer masks, and making selections. And then we'll take it back around to the organizer on day two, and we'll finish up talking about organizing and using keywords and tags and working with some really cool new features involving facial recognition, which is a pretty cool thing I think you will enjoy.

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Ratings and Reviews

Patricia
 

Just watching this class live. It's my first class with Khara; she is a wonderful teacher, moving at a steady speed but always being careful to let us know what she's doing in the moment. I would classify myself as intermediate in terms of PSE but I've learned lots of little things that will make further use even easier and more fun. I really appreciated her descriptions of the difference between PS and PSE and her encouragement in using Photoshop Elements and all that it can do.

Lilygram
 

I have only been able to watch portions of this class but every single part that I have watched has been technically clear and inspiring to me. Based on this experience and the thorough, 58 item list of lessons, I will surely be buying this class soon! Thank you Khara and Creativelive for making a class on this topic and making it be super!!

Ven S
 

Great course. You can tell she knows the programme inside out.

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