Computer Training: Adobe Training: Photoshop Elements
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Adobe Photoshop Elements – Level 1
Course Length: 6 hours (9 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
Prerequisites: Microsoft Windows
Course Overview
In the Adobe Photoshop Elements Level 1 course, students will learn basic photo editing and manipulation procedures as well as how to apply special effects to photos. You will learn about different file formats and how to prepare photos for publishing. This course will also show students how to use the painting and drawing tools, use layers to combine photos and artwork, and how to build a web photo gallery, album, slide show, and screensaver show.
Getting Started
Open a Picture
Working with the Toolbox
Using Palettes
Switching between Quick Fix and Edit Mode
Save a PictureGetting Pictures on your Computer
Scan and import images
Copy and paste images
Capture a video frameBasic Photo Editing
Make Quick fixes
Crop, rotate, resize, and resample a picute
Remove objects
Transform image perspective
Red eye removal
Change colors
Adjust brightness and contrast
Sharpen focus and soften edgesAdd Titles and Text
Add photo captions
Layer text over an image
Apply text effectsAdd Special Effects
Add decorative borders
Create a gradient fill
Apply oil painting, motion blur or lighting
effects
Trim photos into custom shapesAdjusting Portraits
Fix dark/light areas
Remove/soften blemishes
Add a vignette to a portrait
Add a soft glowUsing the Painting and Drawing Tools
Create and format shapes
Using the Brush and Pencil
Using erasers
Soften edgesUsing Layers to Combine Photos and Artwork
Paint a new layer
Copy objects to a new layer
Create a Fill Layer
Reposition and adjust layers
Use blending modesBuilding Albums and Presentations
Create a Web Photo Gallery
Build an album
Create a PowerPoint Photo Slideshow
Create a ScreenSaver ShowPreparing for Publishing
Preview Halftone Image
Use Color Management
Convert to Indexed Color (for the web)
Optimizing pictures for the web
Saving animated pictures for the web
Send a picture via emailSaving Pictures
Photoshop format
Best quality photos for printing
Designs for desktop publishing
BMP, PICT, and JPEG formats
Apply a copyright notice
