Posted March 18th, 2009
by Andrew Edgington
by David Peters
Adobe Photoshop Elements 6 is compatible with both Windows and Mac Systems and was released by Adobe in Autumn 2007. 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 6 with some of the best ever produced video tutorials and that meaning quality content that aids newbies down the quick learning path.
Adobe Elements 6 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 6 software include features that make the whole image editing processes a lot easier. Check out these key changes made to the Elements 6 program.
1) Photomerge that will improve group shots. 2) Panorama creation capabilities have advanced enormously. 3) You can animate Photos and produce flip books. 4) A step by step guide for image enhancement and image creation. 6) Photo Albums are a lot more easier to create. 7) For simplified sorting and image location, Smart Albums make things a lot more faster.
If you haven’t got Adobe Elements 6 yet then check out eBay for some well priced copies and remember that you will need either Elements 6 for Windows/Vista or Elements 6 for Macintosh.
Once you have installed correctly your version of Adobe Photoshop Elements you will need to get started right away. Don’t waste time on trying it out on your own as you will waste so much time and also get into bad habits. No, you should start immediately with David Peters as your Photoshop Elements 6 coach as his quality video tutorials show just how simple it really is to use elements 6 with total expertise in just 2 hours.
You will soon find out just how easy Elements 6 really is with the aid of instantly accessible, step-by-step, downloadable, video tutorials that will show even the complete newbie how to master Photoshop Elements in no time at all. The majority of the videos will work for any Elements version so don’t worry if you have a different photoshop elements version as you will be able to benefit from these elements video tutorials.
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Posted December 23rd, 2008
by David Peters
by David Peters
Often times people have older photographs in albums or frames that become damaged by the sun or wear and tear. It is easy to restore these cherished photographs thanks to the technology available through the computer and photo editing software, including Adobe Photoshop.
Photoshop Elements is an easy to learn program. Using Elements you have options that can help restore your photographs. One of these tools is the Dust and Scratch Filter which can be used to remove any marks, scratches and blots on your old photos. The Dust and Scratch Filter is found on the Menu Bar under the Filter Tab. A drop down menu lists your choices where you want to click on the Noise tab and then Dust and Scratches.
After selecting the Dust and Scratches menu, a pop up window will open with two control sliders. The first slider option is called the Radius and the other one is called the Threshold. You may also have another window open if the preview box is checked. Radius and threshold are the main options that are used in restoring the picture.
Adjusting the Radius slider removes any scratches. Please understand that overdoing it may make the edges blurred as well. If blurring does occur you can adjust the Threshold slider. This allows the details to return and makes the picture clearer. Also, be careful not to set the sliders too far or you will only create blotches on the picture.
To remove any marks on the photograph you will want to select only the part where the scratches are located, not the entire photograph. To select these areas you can use the Lasso tool.
Once the damaged areas are fixed you can use the feather tool to soften the edges of the selected area so that the fixed area will not be obvious on the picture. To use the feather tool you choose the Feather option and then the Scratch and Dust Filter. You may want to do the radius and threshold adjustment process again to get the correct texture and make sure all the scratches and marks are removed.
To finish the restoration process and make the photograph appear professional I recommend you crop the image to remove any rips or torn edges. You can also use the canvas to equally crop the image.
A person may add drama on the picture by adding a drop shadow on it. This will make the picture appear as if it has been lifted off the page. The color may also be removed using the controls Shift+Ctrl+U. He can then add color by putting a little amount of Sepia. He can do this with the Hue or Saturation tab. The contrast may be adjusted using the Levels option.
This is only one very easy way to remove blotches and marks on an old picture. It is also a good way to make the picture look new but still appear classical. It will be a pleasant and easy way to display pictures kept on old albums and cabinets for a long time.
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