More Photoshop Elements 8 Basics: Clear Sailing
For Mac and Windows
IMPORTANT! This course is the second part of a two part course in Photoshop Elements 8 Basics. The first class consists of Lessons 1-6; this class picks up where that one left off with Lessons 7-12. You MUST take the previous course before taking this one!
This class is the second part of the Photoshop Elements 8 Basics class, and picks up where the first class 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.
This class does not cover the Organizer. Because of the scope of the Organizer and the fact it is as feature-packed as a separate program, it has its own classes, and is it not included in the Mac version of Elements. The organizing aspects of the Organizer is covered in a separate class, Photoshop Elements: Using the Organizer. Adding third party filters, using and installing actions, and layer styles as well as the creative aspects of the Organizer, such as Web Albums and PDF slideshows, is covered in Photoshop Elements: Actions and Layer Styles and Plugins! Oh, My!.
Prerequisites:
You need Photoshop Elements 8 for Windows or Mac installed on your computer, and you must have taken the PSE 8 Basics class first, because this class is a continuation of the first course.
Homework can be posted to your own site, or students have the option of using the Student Upload Area or free web hosting made available for LVS students. Details are provided in the classroom.
Enrollment:
Enrollment information can be found here.
Syllabus
Lessons 1-6 are the course Photoshop Elements 8 Basics. You must take that class before taking this one; the syllabus is here. Lessons 7-12 are in this course.
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?
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