PHOTOSHOP EDITING 101

All photos need some post processing to look their best. This course will teach you the basic steps for post processing your photos in the Adobe Photoshop Elements 7 Editor. You will learn how to prepare your photos for printing and the web.

This class is easy to understand and is suitable for complete beginners. We will be working entirely in the Editor during this class learning exactly how to take a photo straight from your camera and make all the normal, basic post processing adjustments.

This course is made up of screencast videos so you can follow along step by step.

LESSON OUTLINE

• Opening a file in the Editor
• Using the crop tool
• Straightening crooked photos
• Color balance and correction
• Exposure correction
• Contrast
• Sharpening
• Resizing for print and web
• How to use Camera Raw
• How to save your processed photos

REQUIREMENTS

• This course is taught using Adobe Photoshop Elements 7. You will need to have the software installed and ready to go on your computer.
• You will need a fast enough Internet connection to watch the videos.
• You may use previously shot digital photos for this course. You don't need to take new pictures as long as you have some original files from your camera to work with.
• This course does not cover the Organizer portion of Elements.

HOW IT WORKS

• On the course start date you will receive an email reminder when the lesson and assignment becomes available on the website.
• This short course includes screencast videos with step by step instructions and an assignment. You will have two weeks including two weekends to work on your assignment.
• After completing the assignment you will upload your photos to the website.
• Your instructor reviews your photos and offers constructive comments.
• You can ask questions and discuss ideas with your classmates.