About this course
Understanding how to take a great photo is just part of the photography equation. Today you can still drop off your image files at the local drugstore and get photos back, but if you want to get great-looking images, you need to take control of the image processing side of the photography coin. To get the most from your efforts as a photographer, you need to learn how to finish the photo by using software tools like Adobe Photoshop Elements 12. In our Photoshop Elements 12 course you'll learn image processing as a three-step process: first is importing and organization, next is basic and advanced edits and lastly, printing and sharing.
* You have 4 weeks to complete this course from date of your enrollment.
Learn Photoshop Elements 12 Module 1
Organizing and Editing Images & Managing Media
In Module 1, you will begin by learning how to organize and import your digital images into the Photoshop Elements Organizer and Editor. You will learn about resolution, color modes and the different file formats available in the program. Students will also learn how to use keywords to tag, organize (using the albums feature) and locate their images for editing.
- Getting Your Images
- Getting to Know the Editing Work Areas
- Working with Resolutions, Color Modes and File Formats
- Tagging Photos and Creating Albums
- Viewing and Finding Your Images
Learn Photoshop Elements 12 Module 2
Selecting & Correcting Photos
In Module 2, you will begin to edit the photos in the Photoshop Elements Editor that you imported into the Elements Organizer. You'll start by learning the different selection tools available to you in the editor and then moving on to using layers, the most widely used tool in Photoshop Elements. You'll also learn simple image correction techniques that make a big impact including correcting contrast, and adjusting color and clarity.
- Making and Modifying Selections
- Working with Layers
- Simple Image Makeovers
- Correcting Contrast, Color and Clarity
- Smart Brush Tools
Learn Photoshop Elements 12 Module 3
Exploring Your Inner Artist
In Module 3, you will begin to explore your inner artist! You will learn advanced editing techniques to add artistic touches like applying filters and effects and using styles. Additionally, you will be drawing and creating art in the editor using a variety of digital brushes and application techniques in the program. Lastly you will receive a typography primer and learning to apply different effects and filters to text in your images.
- Filters and Effects
- Styles and More
- Drawing
- Painting
- Working with Type
Learn Photoshop Elements 12 Module 4
Printing, Creating, Sharing & Improving Your Photography
In Module 4, you'll learn how to get your work off the hard drive and share your creativity with others. We will cover best practices in printing, from which paper to use to recommendations for what types of prints yield the best results. We will also discuss different sharing services and projects that you can make from your edited images. In addition you will also learn how to compose better photos in camera so that you can improve your images before you ever start editing them in the program.
- Getting It On Paper
- Sharing Your Work
- Making Creations
- Composing Better Photos
- Project Ideas
