Volume 2 Number 8 | Photoshop Elements User

Volume 2 Number 8

Volume 2 Number 8
27 pages

Feature

Brushing Basics
Half of the tools in Photoshop Elements work with a brush in some way, and brushes are one of the most important areas you'll work with. That's why it's so critical to make sure you know the capabilities and basic ideas behind using brushes.

Undocumented Secrets Of The Magic Extractor
Those of you working with Photoshop Elements 4.0 have probably discovered the Magic Extractor and have been a little confused by its name. Not to worry. This article is all about demystifying the magic and getting the most out of the Magic Extractor tool.

Step by Step

So You Want To Seel Something On Ebay
Have you ever wanted to sell something on eBay and realized you need to send a photograph? What do you do first? Whether you have a small studio setup or whether you have to put something together, the basics of getting a good clean image are explained here.

Selection Secrets
In previous issues, you've learned about the Magic Wand and the Rectangular Marquee selection tools, both of which are used on a regular basis. Here you'll expand your selection tool repertoire and skill set with the Lasso tools.

Columns

Scrapbookers' Workshop: Christmas Ornament
If you're like everyone else, you take hordes of photos every year during the holidays. This year we'll show you how to turn one of those photos into a Christmas tree ornament for your scrapbook layout . It'll really make your page pop!

Restoration Station: Burn and Doge Your Way To Correct Exposure
Age, unregulated temperatures, and exposure to the elements can take its toll on vintage photos. Sometimes this can result in less than desirable exposure problems, but burning and dodging can help restore the detail in these photos for permanent digital archiving.

Essentials

Beginners' Workshop
With certain types of editing, it's usually a good idea to zoom into your image to inspect the extreme detail of the area you're working on.

Tips & Tricks
The Filter Gallery offers previews of one or more filters on a layer, giving you a chance to experiement with different combinations of filters.

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