Adobe Elements 8 is compatible with both Windows and Mac Systems and was released by Adobe in Autumn 2009. The Mac OSX version was shortly followed which was a real relief to all Mac users. You will discover the Hidden Power tools, adapted especially for Elements 8 with some of the best ever produced video tutorials, meaning quality content that aids newbie learners down the quick learning path.
Adobe Elements 8 has both changed and improved successfully the implementation of add-ons including the Hidden Power tools as well has other huge improvements made to the program. These improvements to the Elements 8 software include features that make the whole image editing processes a lot easier. Check out these key changes made to the Elements 8 program.
- Photomerge for improved group shots - Improved panorama creation capabilities - Animate Photos / Flip books - Walk thru steps for image enhancement and creations - Photo book creation is a whole lot easier - Smart Albums for faster, simplified sorting and location of images
If you decide to purchase a copy of Elements 8 then check out eBay for lower price versions or use Google to find a better deal. Adobe also give a free 30 day test version for Mac and PC systems, so be sure to sign up to the correct version.
As soon as your version of Elements 8 is installed, up and running then you will probably like to get going immediately. Going alone on a learning mission can be costly on the long run in both time and quality. You can either follow the boring manual or try some professionally made video tutorials that have been especially designers for getting newbies off on the right path explaining everything to detail, while watching the steps you need to take.
See just how easy Adobe Elements 8 is with these 30 instantly accessible, step-by-step, downloadable, video tutorials that will show even complete newbies how to master Elements in no time at all.
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Video 1 - The Photoshop Elements Interface
- Introduction to Elements workspace
- The three editing modes - Full, Quick, and Guided
- About Pallets and the "Projects Bin"
- Navigating the Toolbar
- Zooming
- Choosing Foreground/Background colors
Video 2 - Opening an Image
- The 3 convenient ways to open an image
- Loading multiple images
- Switching between pictures
- Opening with the Bridge/Organizer
Video 3 - Guided Edit Mode
- Cropping
- Before and after comparisons
- Zoom shortcuts
- Shadows, Highlights, and Contrasts
- Resetting mistakes
Video 4 - Quick Edit Mode
- 1-click fixes
- Rejecting and accepting edits
- Color correction
- Working with outdoor photos
Video 5 - Full Edit Overview
- Full mode introduction
- Using menus
- Color enhancements
Video 6 - Create Overview
- Creating Projects and using "Artwork"
- Photo Collages
- Playing with themes
- Rotating, resizing, and panning
- Inserting text
Video 7 - Share Overview
- Emailing pictures and artwork
- Burning albums to CD/DVD
Video 8 - Zoom and Pan
- The hand tool
- Keyboard shortcuts
Video 9 - Layers
- Palette size
- Creating and renaming layers
- The "On/Off" switch for layers
- Changing layer order
- Undoing mistakes
Video 10 - Blend Modes
- Setting layer interaction
- Selecting blend modes
- Duplicating layers
- The 3 most important blend modes
- Inverting layers shortcut
- "Screen", "Overlay", and "Multiply"
Video 11 - Undo History
- Recording "states"
- Going back to previous states
- Deselect shortcut
- Setting history/cache
- Avoiding speed problems
- Undoing errors
Video 12 - Brush tool
- Brush tool shortcut
- Standard brush
- Impressionistic
- Color replacement
- Pencil
- Brush type and size
- Hard and soft brushes
- Brush patterns
- Bracket "size" shortcut
- Brush Opacity
- Brush Options
- Fade, spacing, and hardness
Video 13 - Selecting Colors
- Finding color swatches palette
- Swapping foreground/background
- Slider tool
- Hue, saturation, brightness
- Selecting with the eyedropper
Video 14 - Gradient Tool
- Fading Foreground to Background
- Linear Gradient
- Transparent Fading
- Radial Gradient
- Angle Gradient
- Gradients with Layers
Video 15 - Creating Text
- The Four Text Modes
- Text Color Control
- Text Alignment
- Font & Size Options
- Changing the Orientation
Video 16 - General Selection Tools
- Rectangular Marquee Tool
- Elliptical Marquee Tool
- Lasso & Magnetic Lasso Tool
- Magic Wand Tool
- Inverting the Selection
- Selection Brush Tool
Video 17 - Quick Selection Tool
- Precise Image Selection
- Using Various Brush Sizes
- Shortcuts and Techniques for Precision Selection
Video 18 - Refine Edges
- Refine Edge Options
- Smooth, Feather, and Contract/Expand Options
- Improving Selections with Fine Tuning
- Eliminating Jagged Edges
Video 19 - Effects
- Effects Filters
- Layer Styles
- Mixing Layers for New Effects
- Motion Filters
- Using Layers and Opacity Levels for Unique Looks
Video 20 - Adjustment Layers
- Hue & Saturation Level Adjustments
- Create Adjustment Layer
- Using Masks
- Changing Colors with Layer Masks
Video 21 - Resizing Images
- Changing Zoom Percentages
- Resizing for Emailing
- Modifying the Image Size
- Modifying the Canvas Size
- Scaling to Maintain the Canvas Size
Video 22 - Aligning Images
- Using the Align Tool
- Distributing the Image
- Aligning Vertically
Video 23 - Saving Your Photo
- Different File Formats (and why)
- The Official Photoshop File - .PSD
- Saving Layers
- Saving as JPEGs, GIFs, and BMPs
- Saving as PSD or TIFF to preserve Layers
Video 24 - Saving for the Web
- Controlling the file size for the web
- Previewing your image
- Ideal file sizes and image quality for the web
Video 25 - Remove Red Eye
- Full Mode and Quick Mode to Remove Red Eye
- Red Eye Removal Tool and Shortcuts
- AutoButton: Automatically & Instantly Remove Red Eye
Video 26 - Remove Blemishes
- Removing Crow Eyes, Blemishes, Spots and Pimples
- Spot Healing Brush
- Healing Brush Tool
- Shortcuts for "Cosmetic Surgery!"
Video 27 - Remove Objects
- Clone Stamp Tool for Removing Objects
- Shortcuts and Techniques for Sampling the Image
Video 28 - Convert to BW
- Black and White vs. the old grayscale effect
- Additional Artistic Effects
- Adjust Color Sensitivity in the Black and White Image
- Complete Artistic Control of the BW image
Video 29 - Color Curves
- Adjusting Shadows and Highlights
- Increasing Contrast
- Adjusting Mid Tones
- Manipulating Black and White on the Color Curve
- Clipping
Video 30 - Panorama
- Joining Images
- The Photomerge(r) Panorama Tool
- Importing Multiple Images
- Five Different Layout Options
- Cropping your Panorama
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