by Chad Perkins | Publisher: Total Training | Release Date: November 2006 | ISBN: 0827911235099

The series starts with an overview of how to use the Quick Fix mode, correct colors, and import the raw image data from your digital camera. You'll also learn how to fix defects in an image, sharpen the focus, and add high-resolution text. Plus, the series shows you how to load the newly cleaned up photos onto your iPod or cell phone!

1. CHAPTER 1: EXPLORING DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
   • INTRODUCTION 00:00:11
   • Introducing Digital Photography 00:03:55
   • Digital Photography Basics 00:04:14
   • Camera Settings 00:09:07
   • Sharing Your Pictures 00:08:47
2. CHAPTER 2: A QUICK TOUR OF PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS
   • INTRODUCTION 00:00:33
   • The Welcome Screen 00:02:16
   • Making a Photo Creation 00:04:30
   • Introducing Layers 00:02:05
   • Playing with Brushes 00:04:58
   • Applying Styles & Filters 00:02:35
   • Changing the Background, Adding Graphics & Saving 00:03:44
   • Introducing Quick Fix Mode 00:07:00
   • Sharing Photos Online 00:02:08
3. CHAPTER 3: LAYING THE GROUNDWORK
   • INTRODUCTION 00:00:36
   • Resolution = Quality (Sometimes) 00:08:53
   • Using Keyboard Shortcuts 00:04:32
   • Using Navigational Keyboard Shortcuts 00:01:48
   • Using the File Association Manager 00:02:10
   • Getting Help 00:07:28
4. CHAPTER 4: IMPORTING & ORGANIZING IMAGES
   • INTRODUCTION 00:00:31
   • Moving around the Organizer 00:08:44
   • Using Catalogs to Organize Images 00:02:40
   • Importing Images from a Camera or Phone 00:04:16
   • Looking at Stacking & Image Properties 00:03:16
   • Using Tags & Collections to Organize Photos 00:03:17
   • Quickly Correcting Photos with Auto Fix Options 00:02:33
   • Sorting Images Using Date View 00:01:30
   • Sorting Images Using Map View 00:01:37
   • Using Watch Folders 00:02:14
5. CHAPTER 5: USING THE QUICK FIX MODE
   • INTRODUCTION 00:00:29
   • Introducing the Quick Fix Mode Interface 00:09:04
   • Using the Auto Buttons 00:04:37
   • Using the General & Lighting Sliders 00:02:53
   • Making Color Adjustments 00:05:46
   • Sharpening Images 00:01:55
   • Zooming, Panning & Changing View Size 00:02:02
   • Selecting Parts of an Image 00:04:51
   • Removing Red Eye 00:02:01
   • Cropping & Straightening 00:03:16
6. CHAPTER 6: USING THE FULL EDIT MODE
   • INTRODUCTION 00:00:29
   • Introducing the Full Edit Mode Interface 00:05:05
   • Choosing Colors 00:05:21
   • Using the Marquee Selection Tool 00:04:51
   • Selecting with the Lasso Tools 00:05:49
   • Selecting with the Magic Wand Tool 00:03:21
   • Setting Up a New Blank Document 00:04:20
   • Adding Text 00:04:44
   • Creating Warped Text 00:02:46
   • Using the Healing Brush Tools & Clone Stamp Tool 00:07:42
   • Adjusting Lighting in Full Edit Mode 00:03:02
   • Color Correcting in Full Edit Mode 00:03:25
   • Exploring Other Image Adjustment Tools 00:02:27
   • Dividing Scanned Photos 00:03:26
7. CHAPTER 7: EXPLORING THE POWER OF LAYERS
   • INTRODUCTION 00:00:25
   • Why Layers are Vital 00:05:01
   • Using Layers 00:05:39
   • Adjustment Layers 00:06:30
   • Using Levels & Gradient Maps 00:03:59
   • A More In-Depth Look at the Layers Palette 00:08:12
   • Layer Blending 00:08:02
8. CHAPTER 8: USING BRUSHES & SPECIAL EFFECTS
   • INTRODUCTION 00:00:35
   • Exploring Different Brush Types 00:05:59
   • Introducing the Brush Tools 00:02:46
   • Painting a Picture & Adding a Background 00:05:18
   • Exploring More Options for Brushes 00:04:01
   • Applying Layer Styles 00:05:13
   • Adjust Style Settings & Create a Chrome Effect 00:05:32
   • Introducing Filters 00:06:07
   • Applying Blur Filters 00:04:19
   • Applying Photo Effects 00:03:36
   • Adding Artwork Backgrounds & Frames 00:06:08
   • Adding Artwork Graphics & Shapes 00:06:50
   • Applying a Theme 00:02:23
   • Adding Effects to Text 00:03:36
9. CHAPTER 9: PRESENTING, PRINTING, & SHARING PHOTOS
   • INTRODUCTION 00:00:23
   • Exploring Photo Creations 00:07:13
   • Creating a Scrapbook Page 00:06:38
   • Creating a CD or DVD Case Insert 00:02:25
   • Creating a Slide Show 00:06:54
   • Creating a Flipbook 00:03:12
   • Ordering Prints & Calendars from Online Services 00:02:56
   • Sharing Images through Email & Online Galleries 00:04:18
   • Printing Images 00:01:46
   • Final Comments & Credits 00:02:19