Photoshop Elements 3

Platform: Mac

Description

Adobe^® Photoshop^® Elements 3 software incorporates much of the power of Photoshop CS while actually being easier to use than previous "Elements" versions. This Mac^® version picks up where iPhoto^® leaves off.

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A. Introduction

		Key #	Length
1.	Using Elements as your image editor	11798	1:34
2.	Connecting with iPhoto	11799	1:32
3.	Photoshop vs. Photoshop Elements 3	11800	2:58
4.	Hardware requirements	11801	1:42

B. What's New in Version 3?

		Key #	Length
1.	Navigating the interface	11802	2:38
2.	Using bins	11803	2:45
3.	Splitting scanned photos into individual files	11804	1:37

C. New File Organization Features

		Key #	Length
1.	Searching using keywords	11805	2:44
2.	Using metadata saved by digital cameras	11806	2:43
3.	Using the file browser to locate photos	11807	2:11
4.	Using the new browser more effectively	11808	3:30
5.	Using the file browser to do a keyword search	11809	2:33
6.	Importing images directly	11810	2:42
7.	Using the flag feature to sort images	11811	1:32
8.	Using the new filter gallery	11812	1:36

D. New Tools

		Key #	Length
1.	Using the new Quick Fix tool	11813	2:36
2.	Eliminating red eye	11814	1:10
3.	Using the new Healing tools	11815	2:41
4.	Working with camera raw files	11816	3:04
5.	Working with histograms to improve an image	11817	2:31
6.	Using the Shadow and Highlights tools	11818	2:18
7.	Using the cookie cutter to create shapes	11819	2:31
8.	Using the photo merge feature	11820	3:28
9.	Working with photo filters	11821	2:49

E. Basics

		Key #	Length
1.	Examining a digital image	11822	3:28
2.	The new opening screen	11823	1:22
3.	Touring the user interface	11824	3:28
4.	Using the help system	11825	3:23
5.	Doing advanced searches in the new browser	11826	2:24
6.	More advanced features of the new browser	11827	2:34
7.	Organizing the screen for efficient photo editing	11828	3:23
8.	Using the Window menu	11829	1:53
9.	Working with the toolbar	11830	2:27
10.	Working with the navigator	11831	2:38
11.	The basics of layers	11832	2:15
12.	Layers palette basics	11833	3:50
13.	Using the Layers menu	11834	4:39
14.	Creating and manipulating a new layer	11835	2:48
15.	Creating an adjustment layer	11836	1:29
16.	Using the History palette	11837	1:45
17.	Common error messages	11838	2:28

F. Enhancing Photos

		Key #	Length
1.	Comparing the standard and Quickfix modes	11839	2:10
2.	Advantages of the standard edit mode	11840	1:24
3.	Using the Enhance menu options	11841	1:51
4.	Fixing under and over exposed images	11842	1:52
5.	Fixing backlit images	11843	1:21
6.	Correcting color balance problems	11844	1:48
7.	Improving soft focus images	11845	1:52
8.	Making basics selections using the lasso	11846	2:28
9.	Making basic selections using the magnetic lasso	11847	2:23
10.	Modifying a selection area	11848	2:49
11.	Using the Dodge and Burn tools	11849	2:08
12.	Removing an area from an image	11850	1:45
13.	Working with the Cloning tool	11851	2:27
14.	Using filters to fix skin blemishes	11852	2:34
15.	Using the magic wand to replace a background	11853	3:06
16.	Using multiple tools to alter an image	11854	4:15
17.	Fixing an old photo pt. 1	11855	3:51
18.	Fixing an old photo pt. 2	11856	3:57

G. Working with Text

		Key #	Length
1.	Adding text to an image	11857	2:27
2.	Adding transparent text to an image	11858	2:04
3.	Adding special effects to text	11859	2:53
4.	Adding a gradient fill to text	11860	2:30
5.	Bending text in an arch or other shape	11861	2:20

H. Creative Effects

		Key #	Length
1.	Combining multiple photos into one	11862	3:57
2.	Creating a photo collage	11863	3:57
3.	Feathering a screen selection	11864	1:40
4.	Understanding the Transforming tools	11865	3:00
5.	Replacing the sky in an outdoor photo	11866	1:48
6.	Creating a vignette image	11867	1:50
7.	Rotating a single layer in an image	11868	1:31
8.	Adding a frame around an image	11869	1:14
9.	Diminishing digital noise in an image	11870	1:31
10.	Changing the color of an object within an image	11871	1:31
11.	Setting up images for quick background swapping	11872	1:06
12.	Removing wrinkles from skin tones	11873	2:16
13.	Adding effects to an image	11874	1:03
14.	Adding pencil stroke effects	11875	1:44
15.	Adding drop shadows	11876	1:44
16.	Adding brush effects	11877	1:09
17.	Creating a panorama with photo merge	11878	3:34
18.	Creating a caricature with the Liquefy tool	11879	2:55
19.	Converting to black and white for dramatic effect	11880	2:55

I. Output Choices

		Key #	Length
1.	Saving in various file formats	11881	2:47
2.	File saving options	11882	2:09
3.	Saving images for e-mails or Web pages	11883	3:23
4.	Saving Web ready images	11884	4:00
5.	Creating a Web photo gallery	11885	3:01
6.	Creating a portable slide show	11886	3:00
7.	Printing photo quality images	11887	3:33
8.	Cropping photos to standard paper sizes	11888	1:20
9.	Printing multiple images on a page	11889	1:38
10.	Printing contact sheets (thumbnails)	11890	2:10
11.	Making picture packages	11891	1:47

Tutorial series by Ken Wiseman

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