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Photoshop Elements 9 is often described as the best $99 you can spend as a photographer. The power of its functions, yet ease of use, make it a tremendous tool for correcting images and making image-based projects. Phil Hawkins, an award-winning photographer from Fresno, CA will take you through not only the complete explanation of how everything works, but the basics of digital imaging theory and digital camera operation. Additionally, Phil offers lessons on how to shoot better portraits and landscape images all in an effort to make you the best photographer you can be and to take those shots and display or distribute them putting your best foot forward. Three courses in one! To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links.

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Welcome
  Introduction (02:26)
New in Elements 9
  Addition of Layer Masks (04:21)
  Photomerge Style Match (05:46)
  Improved Panorama Stitching pt. 1 (04:46)
  Improved Panorama Stitching pt. 2 (03:14)
  Share on Facebook (03:29)
  Make Postage Stamps with Your Images (04:21)
Setting Your Camera For the Best Results in Elements
  Digital Cameras 101 (02:58)
  What is Resolution? (04:44)
  Camera Settings (06:20)
  Things to Remember About Your Digital Camera (03:30)
Basics Theories
  File Types: TIF/JPG/RAW pt. 1 (03:00)
  File Types: TIF/JPG/RAW pt. 2 (03:02)
  Difference Between DPI & PPI (01:09)
  Color Spaces (03:46)
  Your Monitor Calibration (02:33)
Elements 9 Basics
  Overview (01:27)
  Organizer (04:36)
  Edit (06:52)
  Create (03:16)
  Share (02:30)
  Preferences pt. 1 (06:25)
  Preferences pt. 2 (01:35)
Organize
  Getting Photos From Your Camera (04:54)
  BACKUP! (03:38)
  Scanner (03:31)
  Keyword Tags pt. 1 (05:56)
  Keyword Tags pt. 2 (02:08)
  Smart Tags & Face Recognition (06:14)
  Albums pt. 1 (04:48)
  Albums pt. 2 (03:02)
  Smart Albums (04:07)
Edit (or "Fix")
  Introduction (01:36)
  Auto Fixes (03:02)
The "Guided" Tab
  Basic Photo Edits (03:10)
  Lighting & Exposure (04:56)
  Color Correction (05:22)
  Guided Activities pt. 1 (04:15)
  Guided Activities pt. 2 (03:15)
  Photomerge Group Shot & Faces (03:41)
  Scene Cleaner (04:18)
  Style Match (04:25)
  Action Player (03:04)
Quick Edit
  General Fixes (04:04)
Full Edit
  Introduction (02:44)
  Layers pt. 1 (05:59)
  Layers pt. 2 (05:57)
  Layer Masks (06:29)
  The Histogram (04:36)
  Editing PSD & RAW files (04:25)
  Undo History (01:59)
Tools
  Move Tool (03:49)
  Zoom Tool (03:34)
  Hand Tool (02:31)
  Eyedropper Tool (03:15)
  Rectangular/Elliptical Marquee Tool pt. 1 (03:23)
  Rectangular/Elliptical Marquee Tool pt. 2 (04:19)
  Lasso Tool (04:59)
  Magic Wand Tool (04:35)
  Quick Selection Tools (04:31)
  Type Tool pt. 1 (06:22)
  Type Tool pt. 2 (06:49)
  Type Mask Tool pt. 1 (05:43)
  Type Mask Tool pt. 2 (01:48)
  Crop Tool (04:10)
  Recompose Tool (03:18)
  Cookie Cutter Tool pt. 1 (03:37)
  Cookie Cutter Tool pt. 2 (04:07)
  Straighten Tool: Fix Crooked Photos (01:12)
  Red Eye Tool (01:52)
  Spot Healing Brush Tool: Touch Up Skin (02:47)
  Clone Stamp Tool (02:26)
  Eraser Tools (04:47)
  Brush Tool (05:07)
  Paint Bucket Tool (02:51)
  Gradient Tool pt. 1 (04:55)
  Gradient Tool pt. 2 (03:27)
  Custom Shape Tool (04:59)
  Blur/Sharpen/Smudge Tool (04:10)
  Sponge/Dodge/Burn Tool (05:41)
Special Effects
  Introduction (04:37)
  How to Apply & Adjust the Special Effects (06:43)
  How to Apply & Adjust the Contents (03:53)
Adjusting Portraits
  Introduction - Menu Bar (04:53)
  Portrait Shooting Techniques pt. 1 (04:57)
  Portrait Shooting Techniques pt. 2 (03:07)
  Portrait Shooting Techniques pt. 3 (06:35)
  Global Adjustments pt. 1 (02:32)
  Global Adjustments pt. 2 (04:52)
  Sharpening pt. 1 (06:29)
  Sharpening pt. 2 (01:41)
  Color Adjustments pt. 1 (03:24)
  Color Adjustments pt. 2 (04:47)
  Skin Smoothing pt. 1 (07:14)
  Skin Smoothing pt. 2 (02:15)
  Skin Smoothing pt. 3 (03:26)
  Skin Smoothing pt. 4 (05:46)
  Black & White pt. 1 (07:22)
  Black & White pt. 2 (04:20)
Adjusting Landscapes
  What Makes a Good Landscape Shot pt. 1 (04:47)
  What Makes a Good Landscape Shot pt. 2 (02:39)
  Rule of Thirds pt. 1 (06:58)
  Rule of Thirds pt. 2 (02:02)
  Global Color Adjustments (05:37)
  HDR - High Dynamic Range pt. 1 (04:34)
  HDR - High Dynamic Range pt. 2 (03:11)
  Stitching Panoramas pt. 1 (04:02)
  Stitching Panoramas pt. 2 (03:46)
Create
  Prints & Photo Books (05:00)
  Photo Greeting Cards (06:49)
  Photo Calendar (05:28)
  Photo Collage & Slide Show (03:36)
Share
  Online Gallery (02:06)
  E-mail Attachments & Photo Mail (04:47)
  Facebook/SmugMug/Flickr (01:14)
Conclusion
  Summary (00:56)
Credits
  About the Author (01:13)

Title Information / Pricing

Title: Adobe Photoshop Elements 9
Author: Phil Hawkins
SKU: 34227
ISBN: 1-936334-92-5
Release Date: 2011-05-25
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Duration: 8 hrs / 117 lessons
Work Files: No
Captions: Available on CD and Online University
Compatibility: Vista/XP/2000, OS X, Linux
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