A Basic Elements Vocabulary
This video is the second chapter from our “Learn Elements Today” DVD. It showcases some basic Photoshop Elements concepts that are use throughout the tutorials found on this site and in the magazine. The tips covered in this video include:
- Working with panels and palettes;
- Discovering the Options bar;
- Turning tool tips on and off;
- Working with the Color Picker (including the foreground and background colors);
- Undo and the History panel;
- Arranging multiple windows on-screen; and
- Creating, opening and saving documents.
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Dave
January 2, 2011 at 2:08 pm
Great video. Learned quite a few new tips (after using Elements 6 for years). The instructor knows the subject well, is easy to comprehend, and presents the material at a good pace. Definitely one of the better video instructors.
Mike
January 3, 2011 at 12:47 pm
Hey, Dave, thanks for the kind words. I appreciate the feedback, and glad you found the video helpful! Shoot me a note if there are any other topics you’d like to see covered in future videos!
Take care,
Mike Rodriguez
mrodriguez at photoshopelementsuser dot com
Carolyn
January 4, 2011 at 12:00 pm
Have used Photoshop Elements 6 & 7 for some time now. Surprised how many tips you explained in this tutorial that I didn’t use. Thanks for the simple yet informative way this information was explained.
Janice
January 4, 2011 at 4:23 pm
Terrific tutorial Mike. Your simple, logical explanations/demonstrations have saved me hours ploughing through PSE “How to..” manuals. Guess video tutorials are the way to learn!
Mike
January 5, 2011 at 10:04 am
^ Thanks Carolyn & Janice. Glad you found it useful!
Douglas
January 15, 2011 at 8:28 am
I love these tutorial… the skills I have learned to this point on old 7 I learned by trial and error. This is a great way to expand my knowledge and learn to play safely. Thanks.
Mark
January 20, 2011 at 1:59 pm
I love the videos it’s a great way to learn so much easier than reading a book. Nice to watch someone use the tools and demonstrate the actual uses.
Thank you
Carol
March 21, 2011 at 4:49 pm
Thanks, I am always learning new things with the tutorials. This one included!
Michele
August 10, 2011 at 1:14 pm
Thanks! This really helps me out :)
Tanjela
December 10, 2011 at 1:55 am
Great video to help me get started.
ruth
February 18, 2012 at 11:18 am
I just discovered this video and it has been most helpful. I have been using PSE for a long time and the videos are a gerat help for someone like me who is pretty much an amateur photographer.
Kimberly
June 27, 2012 at 2:24 pm
This is a wonderful get to know video, Thanks!!!!
Joan
August 11, 2012 at 11:12 pm
I have been using PSE for ages but I definitely learnt some tips from this video, to make my tasks simpler.
Thank you
kimberly
October 31, 2012 at 6:54 pm
Wow! Super video. I learned a lot. Very nicely showing how things work. I am so so happy to see this.