Photoshop Elements 7.0 CAOA 172
Fall 2009 / Juliet Knowles
j@mochagraphics.com
www. http:/photoshopelements.net/
Introduction
to Digital Imaging
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October 23rd |
Welcome to the world of Digital Imaging |
What is a digital image? How does it differ from traditional
images? The three steps in the digital process? What can you do with a
digital image? The tools used in digital imaging. Where Photoshop Elements
fits in the scheme of things The role of the image editing tool. The Photoshop heritage. The
similarities and differences between Elements and Photoshop. The interface
and it’s various parts. Tools, menus, windows, palettes and dialogue boxes. The Quick Start screen. Getting the images (from camera,
scanner, or disk). Rotate, resize and crop. Saving and printing images. Using
the recipe and hints palettes. |
Pages 1-78 |
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October 30th |
Simple Image Changes |
Altering Brightness, contrast and color using manual and
automatic functions. Adjusting back and front lighting with Fill Flash and
Back Lighting features. Simple dodging and burning techniques. The types of
filters included in the package. How to apply filters. Using the filter
browser. Tips for filter usage Sharpening and saturation control. Adding colour to black and
white images. Altering the texture of pictures. Adding borders to your
images. Getting rid of dust and scratches. Removing the dreaded ‘red eye’. Using
the cloning or rubber stamp and extract tools. Combining the history brush
with the dust and scratches filter. Professional control using levels. |
Pages 79-200 |
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November 6th |
Using Selections and Layers Creating Type Layers |
What is a selection. The selection tools. Using more than one
tool together. Saving selections. Apply changes to images via a selection.
Using selections to blur image parts. Advanced dodging and burning techniques
using selections. What are layers and why we should use them. Viewing image
layers. Layer effects and styles. Creating your own customised layer effects.
Combining images using layers. Layer blending modes. Adding text to images. Using paragraph and font text. Changing
color and style. Combining text and layer effects and styles. |
Pages 201-256 |
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November 13th |
Using Elements’ Drawing and Painting Tools |
Introduction to painting and drawing tools. Creating an image
from scratch. Creating shapes and symbols. Using brush libraries. Applying
the impressionist tool. Use the latest layout techniques to create multi-page Photoshop
Elements documents. Place, size, rotate and edit framed photos. Add text,
graphics, layer styles and artwork to your Photo Layout creations. |
Pages 257-273 |
Recolor Old Photo Old Photo Repair |
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November 20th |
Creating Great Panoramas Stitching Together Photos |
Overview of stitching concepts. A closer
look at the Photomerge tool. Soothing for panoramas. Tips from the pros. |
Pages 274-317 |
Panorama |
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THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY!! |
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December 4th |
Web Images Images for Print |
How to customise your images for web use.
Web file formats and requirements. Using the Save for Web function. Making
buttons and simple GIF animations. Create your own web gallery using elements.
Print photographic quality images directly from the web. The 5 steps that ensure a great looking
print. Balancing image size and quality. Getting to know your printer.
Overview of print controls, preview and settings. Outputting single images, a
print package or a contact sheet. Managing image colour throughout the
capture, manipulation and printing steps of the digital process. |
Pages 319-385 |
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December 11th |
FINAL EXAM 9:30-11:30 am |
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