Getting Creative with Adobe® Photoshop® Elements

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The Products:,[object Object],READ DVD Genres & Subjects,[object Object],READ CD Box Set,[object Object],The License:,[object Object],Not-for-profit organizations promoting libraries and literacy,[object Object],Cannot sell posters but can give or donate,[object Object],Share and post projects online,[object Object],The Compatibility:,[object Object],READ Design Studio discs,[object Object],Photo-editing software,[object Object]

Methods:,[object Object],Magnetic Lasso,[object Object],Selection Brush ,[object Object],Magic Wand: tolerance/contiguous,[object Object],Clean up:,[object Object],Removing halo: Create new layer, select Color from dropdown box, use Eyedropper to match hair color, and Brush tool to paint.,[object Object],Final check: Create new layer, select Solid Color adjustment layer, choose a high contrast color, move layer behind reader’s layer. ,[object Object],Lighting:,[object Object],Enhance > Adjust Lighting,[object Object],[object Object]

Brightness/Contrast,[object Object]

Creating Your Own Backgrounds:,[object Object],Scan art at at least 300 dpi, add READ type treatment, and insert silhouetted reader.,[object Object],Manipulating Layers:,[object Object],Select Image > Rotate to arrange image and layers in different orientation.,[object Object],Select the Move tool then Shift + Corner rotation arrows to turn layer in increments.,[object Object],Alt + left-mouse click and drag to duplicate layer.,[object Object],Methods to Change Colors:,[object Object],Use Eyedropper to grab color and Paint Bucket to paint on solid color.,[object Object],Select Enhance > Adjust Color > Color Variations to keep gradient in color.,[object Object],Use Color Replacement Tool to grab color and maintain gradient: Use the Eyedropper to grab color and Brush Color Replacement tool to paint.,[object Object]

Adding Elements:,[object Object],Use Text tool to add words, Leading to adjust spacing, Eyedropper to match color. ,[object Object],Use same process to add new images as when inserting reader. Ensure you have rights to use the image.,[object Object],Layer Styles:,[object Object],Select desired layer, go to Styles and Effects box, use left dropdown to select category and right dropdown menu to experiment with different effects and styles.,[object Object],Right-click the layer and select Clear Layer Style to undo an effect or style.,[object Object]

Digital Downloads:,[object Object],Crop reader’s image and use Rectangular Marquee Tool to draw frame. ,[object Object],Right-click and choose Select Inverse.,[object Object],Use Eyedropper tool to grab color of frame and Brush to paint over selection.,[object Object],Drag reader’s image to digital download. Use Image>Transform>Perspective to fit to poster’s design. ,[object Object],Other projects:,[object Object],Buttons,[object Object],Tattoos,[object Object],T-shirt transfers,[object Object],Ann Cocca, Halfmoon Public Library,[object Object]

Helpful Shortcuts:,[object Object],To open file window = double-click gray workspace,[object Object],To pan while zoomed = Spacebar + left-click & drag,[object Object],To duplicate Layer = ALT + left-click & drag,[object Object],To rotate an object in 15° intervals = Shift + corner rotation arrows,[object Object],Other quick commands:,[object Object],To exit a function or tool = Esc,[object Object],To undo = CTRL + Z ,[object Object],To accept a change or say “OK” = Enter ,[object Object]

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Getting Creative with Adobe® Photoshop® Elements

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