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Elements Q & A

By Jan Kabili  ·  January 2nd, 2006

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Shadow/Highlights command, will Camera Raw recognize edits, importing Photoshop Album files.

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Too Much Flash Or Wish That You Hadn’t?

By Scott Kelby & Dave Cross  ·  November 1st, 2005

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What do you do with images when you’ve used too much flash or you shouldn’t have used flash at all? Here are two quick and easy techniques that you can apply to correct these common problems.

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Brushing Basics

By Matt Kloskowski  ·  October 1st, 2005

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Much of the work we do to our photos involves using a brush in one way or another. That’s why it’s so important to make sure you know the capabilities and basic concepts behind using brushes.

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So, You Want To Sell Something On eBay?

By Helene Glassman  ·  October 1st, 2005

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Whether you have a small studio setup or whether you have to put something together, the basics of getting a good, clean image are the same.

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Undocumented Secrets Of The Magic Extractor

By Dave Huss  ·  October 1st, 2005

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While the title of this article may sound a lot like the title of a Dungeons & Dragon instruction book, it is, in fact, all about how to get the most out of the Magic Extractor feature.

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Restoration Station

By Sara Froehlich  ·  October 1st, 2005

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Burn and dodge your way to correct exposure.

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Christmas Ornament

By Linda Sattgast  ·  October 1st, 2005

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This year consider doing something a little different–turn a photo into a Christmas tree ornament and put it on your scrapbook layout. It will really make your page pop!

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Great Selections Are Key To Successful Editing

By Taz Tally  ·  October 1st, 2005

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Just about any image-editing project begins with a selection, and the quality and look of your editing results are greatly affected by the quality of your selections. In prior issues, you?e learned about the magic wand and the rectangular marquee tools. Here you?l expand your selection tool repertoire and skill set.

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Tips & Tricks

By Jan Kabili  ·  October 1st, 2005

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

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Tool Time: Zoom, Hand, and Eyedropper tools

By Larry Becker  ·  October 1st, 2005

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Tool Time: Zoom, Hand, and Eyedropper tools.

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Filter Spotlight: Diffuse Glow

By P.E.T. Staff  ·  September 1st, 2005

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A look at the Diffuse Glow filter.

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Selectively Fixing Exposure Problems

By Matt Kloskowski  ·  September 1st, 2005

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Mastering selection tools is one of the most essential and powerful aspects of Photoshop Elements.

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One Photo Collage

By Dave Cross  ·  September 1st, 2005

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If there was ever a reason to shoot your photos at the highest possible quality, this is it: the option to turn one photo into a collage using a large and small version of the same image.

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Restoration Station: Restoring a Discolored Image

By Sara Froehlich  ·  September 1st, 2005

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Restoring a discolored sepia-toned image.

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Quick Portrait Retouching Techniques

By Dave Huss  ·  September 1st, 2005

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Here are two quick ways to soften a close-up photo: one using the Eraser tool and the other using layer masks and the Reduce Noise filter.

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Digital Punch Art

By Linda Sattgast  ·  September 1st, 2005

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Here’s a fun “punch art” technique to give a homespun look to your next digital scrapbook page!

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Digital Photography Tips: Shooting Better Pictures

By Taz Tally  ·  September 1st, 2005

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Good quality photographs start with good basic photographic techniques, and with making good decisions when you shoot your images. Here are some good fundamental tips.

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Tips & Tricks

By Dave Huss  ·  September 1st, 2005

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The Navigator palette is kind of a one-stop shop for navigating around in your document.

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Beginners’ Workshop: The Toolbox

By Larry Becker  ·  September 1st, 2005

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A look at the Elements Toolbox, focusing on Move tool and Foreground/Background Colors

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Beginners’ Workshop: Adjust Quick Fix Mode

By Larry Becker  ·  June 1st, 2005

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If you take a few extra seconds to fine-tune your “smart-fixed” images you can really improve them.

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