Photoshop Elements 8 Basics II: Clear Sailing Online Class

February 26th, 2010 lvs Posted in In The Spotlight | No Comments »

Photoshop Elements 8 Basics II: Clear Sailing Online Class is the second part of the Photoshop Elements 8 Basics class, and contains lessons 7-12. This online class picks up where the first class, Photoshop Elements 8 Basics (Lessons 1-6) left off. You will learn to understand and use layers effectively, use layer blend modes, use the Preset Manager, create and save custom brushes, use type and vector shapes and much more.

 

Week 1, Lesson 7

  • First Class Info
  • What is Covered in this Class?
  • Layers
  • Merge Down, Merge Visible, Flatten: Why and When
  • Fill Layers
  • Group with Previous
  • Changing Layer Content
  • Taking a Screenshot

 Week 2, Lesson 8

  • Vector vs. Raster: What’s the Difference
  • Using the Type Tool
  • Setting Type Options
  • Type Containers AKA Text Boxes
  • Text Alignment
  • Warped Text
  • Shadow Text
  • Outlined Type
  • Are You a Fontaholic?
  • Troubleshooting Type Problems
Week 3, Lesson 9

  • Using the Gradient Tools
  • Gradient Type
  • Watermarking Your Photos
  • Making a Copyright © Symbol
  • Embossed Type
  • Photos into Type
  • Layer Blend Modes
  • Grunge Text

 Week 4, Lesson 10

  • Using Elements Brushes
  • Brush Color Modes
  • Making Custom Brushes
  • Saving Custom Brushes
  • Using the Preset Manager
  • Color Replacement Tool
  • Brush Modes
Week 5, Lesson 11

  • Using the Crop Tool
  • Using the Rule of Thirds
  • Creative Cropping with the Cookie Cutter
  • The Photo Filter
  • Correcting with the Color Curves Filter
  • Understanding Levels
  • Using the Convert to Black and White Filter
  • Adjust Color for Skin Tone Filter
  • Basic Sharpening
  • Using Unsharp Mask
  • Using the Adjust Sharpness Filter

 Week 6, Lesson 12

  • The Healing Tool
  • Spot Healing Tool
  • Clone Tool Basics
  • Fading an Image into Another: Layer Masks in PSE 8
  • Working with the Vector Shape Tool
  • Creating a Workflow
  • So…What’s Next?

By the end of this online course, you will know how to use layers, and you will know how to use type and understand Elements brushes. You’ll understand the clone and healing tools, and will also have the skills to correct your photos and be ready to move on to the intermediate classes.

Photoshop Elements 8 Basics II: Clear Sailing Online Class is taught by Sara Froehlich:

I am the co-author of Microsoft Expression Design Step by Step. I started in computers in the mid-80′s but I didn’t start teaching until 2001 when I discovered that was what I really love to do: write and teach! Things have come a long way since then, and my abilities have grown along with the computers and programs I use. I’ve probably tried almost every graphics program out there and have written classes for most of them. Since 2001 I have written over 40 courses for PS Elements, Photoshop, Illustrator, Xara, Corel Photo Paint, Dreamweaver, Expression, Acrobat, Freehand, and Fireworks.

I am the mother of 4 and have two grandsons. My husband Tom and I have been married since 1974, and he still keeps me even with my computer addiction, so that’s a good thing! We go to Disney World several times a year as that is my second addiction!

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