Lessons
Class Introduction
02:57 2Understand How Elements Works
05:53 3Importing Images
11:31 4Workspace Basics: Organizer
14:47 5Workspace Basics: Editor
16:12 6Tonal Adjustments in Quick Fix
09:59 7Color Adjustments in Quick Fix
07:58 8Apply Black & White Filters
04:01Sharpen an Image
03:33 10Fix Red Eye & Pet Eye
03:05 11Straighten an Image in Quick Fix
03:01 12Explanation of Photoshop Elements
08:23 13Basic Cropping in Quick Fix
14:13 14Guided Edit Overview
02:46 15Guided Edit: Tilt Shift
04:07 16Ways to Save Files
14:37 17Layers & Simple Selections
20:47 18Combine Images with Layers
15:34 19How to Use Layer Styles
15:11 20Make Selections with Layers
11:05 21Make Selection with Lasso
10:43 22Compositing with Multiple Images
17:11 23Refine Edge Selection on Image
19:52 24Use Refine Edge on Images
12:40 25Create Gradient in Image
02:35 26Gradient Map Differences
42:38 27Options for Saving
11:40 28Brushes Overview
15:12 29Creatively Use Brushes
07:19 30How to Change Brush Settings
07:17 31Use Shape Tool with Brushes
08:22 32Work with Multiple Shape Layers
08:53 33Finish Image with Custom Shape Tool
03:21 34How to Load Brushes into Elements
04:59 35Add Layer Style to Image
04:46 36Clip Image to Shape & Use as Template
05:49 37Retouching Overview
04:11 38How to Use Content-Aware Fill
05:47 39How to Use Content-Aware Move Tool
09:38 40Spot Healing Brush on Blemishes
08:53 41Remove Frown Lines with Retouching
05:51 42How to Remove Tattoos
20:32 43Remove a Gap in Teeth
03:52 44How to Whiten Teeth
07:17 45Adjust Facial Features
03:29 46Working with Type Overview
23:17 47Match Type for Image
12:11 48How to Manipulate Type Layers
08:02 49Create Postcard with Type
16:08 50Add Type on a Path
16:59 51Organizing Images in Elements
16:03 52Add Keywords to Images
19:49 53Smart Tags Overview
07:51 54Using Albums in Elements
24:52 55Places Workspace Overview
06:20 56Use Event Tags on Images
04:56 57Timeline for Image Organization
02:45 58Recommended Workflow
07:26Lesson 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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