Course N10: "Photoshop Elements for Macintosh
Part 1 AND Part 2"

Tuesdays, 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM, Arsht Hall Room 219
Sandro V Cuccia, Instructor

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PART 2 - SPRING SEMESTER
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In this lab you learn how to use Type in Photoshop Elements
This ZIP file contains all of the images you need to complet Lab Exercise 8 on using Type in Elements
In this lab you learn how to use create and use the special Dodge and Burn Layer.
This ZIP file contains all of the images you need to complet Lab Exercise 7 on using the Dodge and Burn Layer
Learn about the special technique for digital photographers that lets you dodge and burn non-destructively on a separate layer!
In this lab you learn how to use the new Correct Camera Distortion Filter and the Transformation Tools
This ZIP file contains all of the images you need to complet Lab Exercise 6 on Transformations
In this lab you learn how to use the Photomerge feature to make panoramas and fix group photos!
This ZIP file contains all of the images you need to complet Lab Exercise 5 on Photomerge
In this lab, you learn one method of colorizing vintage black and white photos.
This ZIP file contains all of the images you need to complet BONUS Exercise 1
In this lab, you learn how to convert your images to black and white
This ZIP file contains all of the images you need to complet Lab Exercise 4
In this lab, you learn how to select, manipulate and replace color
This ZIP file contains all of the images you need to complet Lab Exercise 3
In this lab, you learn how to apply the Photo Filter, and how to fix image problems with the Spot Healing Brush, the Healing Brush and the Clone Stamp Tool
This ZIP file contains all of the images you need to complet Lab Exercise 2
This PDF file will clearly explain what you need to do to manually update Adobe Camera Raw. This document is only for users of Photoshop Elements for Mac versions 6 and 8
In this lab, you learn about editing RAW images in Adobe Camera Raw
This ZIP file contains all of the images you need to complet Lab Exercises 1
The difference between RAW and JPEG camera formats, and why you should choose one over the other for your photography!
Important information for all iPhoto users who use Elements to edit images. Also, vital information for RAW image editing.
A Quick Reference Card for MAC users of Photoshop Elements 6
The Must-Know shortcuts to make working with Photoshop Elements a whole lot easier!
The Must-Know shortcuts to make working with Photoshop Elements a whole lot easier!
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PART 1 - FALL SEMESTER
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Getting started on the correct path to effective image sharpening.
Photoshop gives you a great way to prepare and optimize your images for transfer to the web or for attachments in e-mails. Here's how...
Mac Users >> Understand how to print a perfect photo in Photoshop Elements!
This ZIP file contains all of the images you need to complete Lab Exercises 9 - LEVELS & HISTOGRAMS
These excercises will help you to better understand how to use Levels and Histograms to fix exposure, contrast, and color cast problems with your images.
Color Management is all about bringing in PREDICTABILITY and CONSISTENCY in the color appearance of your images across all devices - especially your monitor and your printer. Photoshop Elements has a few simple - but important - controls for increasing your chances of getting predictable and consistent results in your color prints. Here is a 5-minute screencast that shows you how to access and set Photoshop Elements' COLOR SETTINGS panel.
Color Management is all about bringing in PREDICTABILITY and CONSISTENCY in the color appearance of your images across all devices - especially your monitor and your printer. Photoshop Elements has a few simple - but important - controls for increasing your chances of getting predictable and consistent results in your color prints. Here is a 5-minute screencast that shows you how to access and set Photoshop Elements' COLOR SETTINGS panel.
This ZIP file contains all of the images you need to complete Lab Exercises 8 - LAYERS 2
In this lab, you dive deeper into LAYERS --- the Heart of Photoshop Elements!
This ZIP file contains all of the images you need to complete Lab Exercises 7 - LAYERS 1
In this lab, you are introduced to LAYERS --- the Heart of Photoshop Elements!
The Must-Know concepts of Layers!
This one-page reference will help you understand all the components of the Layers palette
Elements' Magic Extractor can work woders! Practice with these two additional images.
In this lab, you practice SELECTING on actual images, and learn some new techniques
In this lab, you learn about basic SELECTING techniques
This ZIP file contains all of the images you need to complet Lab Exercises 5 and 6
In this lab, you learn how to use Elements' Quick Edit Mode
This ZIP file contains the instructions and files for EXERCISE 4 on using the Quick Edit Mode
In this lab, you learn how you can actually have Elements guide through the typical photo editing routines.
In this lab, you learn to play with Image zooming and Resizing. You will be able to distinguish between Image Pixel Dimensions for screen viewing, and Document Size and Resolution for Printing.
De-mistifying the Image Resize dialog in Photoshop and understanding how pixel dimension, document sizes and resolution all work together to give you the best print!
The Must-Know shortcuts to make working with Photoshop Elements a whole lot easier!
The Must-Know shortcuts to make working with Photoshop Elements a whole lot easier!
This ZIP file contains the instructions and files for EXERCISE 1 on Straightening, Cropping, Rotating
De-mistifying the Image Resize dialog in Photoshop and understanding how pixel dimension, document sizes and resolution all work together to give you the best print!
A Quick Reference Card for MAC users of Photoshop Elements 6
This PDF file contains more details about using the Adobe Photo Downloader application
Important information for all iPhoto users who use Elements to edit images. Also, vital information for RAW image editing.
This .ZIP file contains all the book images used in exercises. [900KB]
This .ZIP file contains all the book images used in exercises. [900KB]
Everything you need to know about this course
This is the Adobe Camera Raw Version 5.4 Plugin for Photoshop Elements 6 for Macintosh ONLY (44MB)
Author Barbara Brundage has issued errata for her book
This table should answer your questions about the differences between the two versions.
Adobe's publication which provides technical details of Elements 6 for Mac