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Manipulation Basics for the new user of Elements 7

The Videos runs for 30 minutes

When we first start using Photoshop Elements 7 we can be forgiven for not knowing where to start. That is quite normal until you begin to understand what can be done to your images, with the minimum of fuss. Here we have put together 6 short videos that give you a practical demo on the techniques you will need to get started with.

Exposure

We all have exposure errors from time to time, but in this example we demonstrate a quick and simple way to make a substantial improvement to your image. You can see the difference in our image between the left and right side. The changes are quick and simple, but isn't everything simple when you know how.

Creating a Sepia Tone

Add charm and impact to your images by applying delicate tones and the one best known is a sepia. Select the right image and this simple technique is hard to beat

Creative Filter Techniques

We all start with filters and there is nothing wrong with that, but lets give you a few pointers to get started

Cloning

Probably the most essential skill you need to learn is Cloning. Here we have spots and blemishes on the image to the left. We have ringed those as they are not easy to see on these small web pictures, but they will spoil your high resolution pictures if you don't deal with them effectively. Our image is a clean as a whistle after only a few seconds

Converging Verticals

Caused when we have to look up at our subject and it can be quite distracting, but easily put right in Elements

Putting it all Together

In our final video we take a little from each of the techniques above to fix Skipper the dog

We quickly fix the exposure error, crop the image to get rid of distractions in the top left corner and add a vignette to finish the image off. Finally adding a delicate texture for a great result

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