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Download: Hand-Tinting Black & White Photos

By Rick LePage  ·  March 3rd, 2011

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This is the sample file to follow along with Diana Day’s “Hand-Tinting Black and White Photos” article in the March/April 2011 issue of Photoshop Elements Techniques.

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Download: Cutting through Haze

By Rick LePage  ·  March 3rd, 2011

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This is the sample file to follow along with Liz Ness’ “Cutting through Haze” article in the March/April 2011 issue of Photoshop Elements Techniques.

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Hone Your Photo Skills

By Derrick Story  ·  March 1st, 2011

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Feeling a little uninspired behind the camera? We’ve got five photo challenges that will help you master your camera and infuse your shots with new energy.

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Tips & Tricks (January/February 2011)

By Matt Kloskowski  ·  March 1st, 2011

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Create a faux panorama; set up the Move tool for photographic tasks; increase the saturation of a single hue; quickly turn back the clock on your edits; get a full-screen preview in Bridge; and unlock the power of the Straighten tool.

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Subscriber Showcase (January/February 2011)

By Rick LePage  ·  February 1st, 2011

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Presenting some of the best recent work created by our readers.

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Have Fun With Dingbats

By Diana Day  ·  January 21st, 2011

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From animal shapes to flowery flourishes, let these wacky fonts turn your Type tool into a handy clip-art repository.

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Download: Smoother Skin Example

By Rick LePage  ·  January 21st, 2011

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This is the sample file to follow along with Matt Kloskowski’s “The Secret to Smoother Skin” article in the January/February 2011 issue of Photoshop Elements Techniques.

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Font Resources on the Web

By Diana Day  ·  January 20th, 2011

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Here’s a list of resources for font management, font utilities and dingbats for both Mac and Windows.

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Applying Multiple Effects to a Dingbat Graphic

By Diana Day  ·  January 20th, 2011

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This companion to Diana’s “Get Creative With Dingbats” article shows you how to apply effects to a dingbat to get a beautiful decorative object for cards and other projects.

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P.E.T.’s Best Tips and Tricks for Photoshop Elements

By P.E.T. Staff  ·  January 5th, 2011

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50 of our favorite time-saving tricks to help you speed through everyday tasks like managing layers, styling text, setting up new documents, drawing selections, and more.

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Introducing Photoshop Elements 9

By Mike Rodriguez  ·  January 2nd, 2011

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Adobe has released a new version of its low-cost editing suite. We take you on a tour of the most noteable new features–including the long-awaited arrival of layer masks.

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Editor’s Note (January/February 2011)

By Kelly Turner  ·  January 1st, 2011

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I love the sense of hope and renewal that comes with turning over the calendar at the beginning of each year.

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Take Better Family Photos

By Allison Tyler Jones  ·  January 1st, 2011

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Follow these pro tips for planning, setting up, and shooting great family portraits without all the stress—or the forced smiles.

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Calm Red Skin

By Matt Kloskowski  ·  January 1st, 2011

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Whether it’s from a sunburn, exertion, or the room’s lighting, overly red skin tones can distract from an otherwise perfect shot. Here’s a quick way to tone down the red without losing the rest of your colors.

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Editor’s Note (November/December 2010)

By Kelly Turner  ·  January 1st, 2011

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Fall happens to be my favorite time of the year. The air turns crisp, the trees shower us with color, and pumpkin-filled desserts start filling up display cases at the local bakery—just thinking about it makes me hungry. As if that weren’t enough, it also happens to be a particularly good time to get out and take photos.

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Subscriber Showcase (November/December 2010)

By Various Photographers  ·  January 1st, 2011

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Presenting some of the best recent work created by our readers.

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Download: Storyboard templates

By Diana Day  ·  December 2nd, 2010

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These are the downloadable template files for the “Designing Storyboards” article in the November/December 2010 issue of Photoshop Elements Techniques.

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Designing Storyboards

By Diana Day  ·  November 24th, 2010

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Learn how to create reusable templates that combine multiple photos and text on a single page.

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Picture-Perfect Gift Tags

By Liz Ness  ·  November 24th, 2010

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Show off your crafty side by transforming favorite photos into personalized gift tags.

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Storyboard Examples, Templates and Resources

By Diana Day  ·  November 23rd, 2010

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This is the online companion article for Diana Day’s “Designing Storyboards” article in the November/December 2010 issue. [Updated 11/28: added Circle Hearts template.]

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