Photoshop Elements 9 is often described as the best $99 you can spend as a photographer. The power of its functions, yet ease of use, make it a tremendous tool for correcting images and making image-based projects. Phil Hawkins, an award-winning photographer from Fresno, CA will take you through not only the complete explanation of how everything works, but the basics of digital imaging theory and digital camera operation. Additionally, Phil offers lessons on how to shoot better portraits and landscape images all in an effort to make you the best photographer you can be and to take those shots and display or distribute them putting your best foot forward. Three courses in one! To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links.
Welcome
Introduction New in Elements 9
Addition of Layer Masks Photomerge Style Match Improved Panorama Stitching pt. 1 Improved Panorama Stitching pt. 2 Share on Facebook Make Postage Stamps with Your Images Setting Your Camera For the Best Results in Elements
Digital Cameras 101 What is Resolution? Camera Settings Things to Remember About Your Digital Camera
Basics Theories
File Types: TIF/JPG/RAW pt. 1
File Types: TIF/JPG/RAW pt. 2
Difference Between DPI & PPI
Color Spaces
Your Monitor Calibration
Elements 9 Basics
Overview
Organizer
Edit
Create
Share
Preferences pt. 1
Preferences pt. 2
Organize
Getting Photos From Your Camera
BACKUP!
Scanner
Keyword Tags pt. 1
Keyword Tags pt. 2
Smart Tags & Face Recognition
Albums pt. 1
Albums pt. 2
Smart Albums
Edit (or "Fix")
Introduction
Auto Fixes
The "Guided" Tab
Basic Photo Edits
Lighting & Exposure
Color Correction
Guided Activities pt. 1
Guided Activities pt. 2
Photomerge Group Shot & Faces
Scene Cleaner
Style Match
Action Player
Quick Edit
General Fixes
Full Edit
Introduction
Layers pt. 1
Layers pt. 2
Layer Masks
The Histogram
Editing PSD & RAW files
Undo History
Tools
Move Tool
Zoom Tool
Hand Tool
Eyedropper Tool
Rectangular/Elliptical Marquee Tool pt. 1
Rectangular/Elliptical Marquee Tool pt. 2
Lasso Tool
Magic Wand Tool
Quick Selection Tools
Type Tool pt. 1
Type Tool pt. 2
Type Mask Tool pt. 1
Type Mask Tool pt. 2
Crop Tool
Recompose Tool
Cookie Cutter Tool pt. 1
Cookie Cutter Tool pt. 2
Straighten Tool: Fix Crooked Photos
Red Eye Tool
Spot Healing Brush Tool: Touch Up Skin
Clone Stamp Tool
Eraser Tools
Brush Tool
Paint Bucket Tool
Gradient Tool pt. 1
Gradient Tool pt. 2
Custom Shape Tool
Blur/Sharpen/Smudge Tool
Sponge/Dodge/Burn Tool
Special Effects
Introduction
How to Apply & Adjust the Special Effects
How to Apply & Adjust the Contents
Adjusting Portraits
Introduction - Menu Bar
Portrait Shooting Techniques pt. 1
Portrait Shooting Techniques pt. 2
Portrait Shooting Techniques pt. 3
Global Adjustments pt. 1
Global Adjustments pt. 2
Sharpening pt. 1
Sharpening pt. 2
Color Adjustments pt. 1
Color Adjustments pt. 2
Skin Smoothing pt. 1
Skin Smoothing pt. 2
Skin Smoothing pt. 3
Skin Smoothing pt. 4
Black & White pt. 1
Black & White pt. 2
Adjusting Landscapes
What Makes a Good Landscape Shot pt. 1
What Makes a Good Landscape Shot pt. 2
Rule of Thirds pt. 1
Rule of Thirds pt. 2
Global Color Adjustments
HDR - High Dynamic Range pt. 1
HDR - High Dynamic Range pt. 2
Stitching Panoramas pt. 1
Stitching Panoramas pt. 2
Create
Prints & Photo Books
Photo Greeting Cards
Photo Calendar
Photo Collage & Slide Show
Share
Online Gallery
E-mail Attachments & Photo Mail
Facebook/SmugMug/Flickr
Conclusion
Summary
Credits
About the Author