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Do not worry though, we will guide you through the basics and get you started on your way to becoming a skilled user of the software. We hope to have you importing, tagging, organising and editing your photos like a pro in no time at all. With that in mind, let's begin the journey and get you more familiar with how it all works.BCT 7 Contents re 14 _ Category Selector 8 Make the Most of Modules roy Mere kes id aR eae cee ee oe 16 Tools Options Panel ror ra SI 18 The Expert Mode Toolbar Cnc ere ees Pcs Er PS ry a adWhat is Photoshop Elements? 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Getting Organised he second main component ofthe latest Adobe Photoshop Elements is the Element 2019 Organiser tts haart. this is 2 ataloguing and phate organising program, that lets you import. sort, tag and rate your photos. you wich, you can create albums ‘nd use names, locations, dat, ti ata to sort them The cognition to find and je. and tag them much as you ‘would in Facebook Indeed, you can actually import your list, 3k friends as an sid to tag plein your pROK mrsronseraoces it dotects a similar name being entered editing tools that will keep beginner and ‘asa tag, it wil dsplay thove existing. expert happy, ames similar enough az amatch tobe Over the page well begin to delve fan option For tagging, deeper into the workspaces offered by The tivo components of Photo tho Esttor and Elemonts Organiser [tis Elements and Element best to consider the Editor module are separate programs. ‘igital darkroom and design studio an abit of nuisance i you thine of Elements Organiser as your lpr Switching between them but you have where you keep all your media items such at your disposals {photos and videos. wontarpinesenaconThe Elements Home Screen We start the journey by becoming more familiar with all the module environments you will be working with. Welcome Home When you open Adobe Photoshop | Elements 2019, you are presented with a Home screen. This simple screen is your ST gateway to the Photo Editor program or the Organiser. The third option available Is to activate the Adobe Prom! Elements Video Editor f you ha purchased that as well. If not, it Ifyou want to download a trial ve What would you lke to do today top of the Home screen to search for 2 ‘Auto Creations Import more media for Auto Creations ‘Add media to your Organizer to receive creations of you favorite help files that can tell you more 10. sou repent ules ume 19When you op: media for Aut auto Creations eo Program Chooser eo Facebook Button the Tothenghtof the home page are the Click this button to goto the Adobe first ome, you wil be prompted to 300 icons for Orgoniser Photo Ector and __-Photoshoo Elements Facebook page Creations to make 2 0 Editor You cen click on these t0 ; 'sed creations, such as ate the relevant proarem styoudo — @ Twitter Button ie your own photos the Adobe Premiere Elements Sedtor program forinstance, wil When you click this buon it wil take 6 Add Media ‘Auto Creations are created with media (photos or videos) that you've imported ‘uhaven't imported any media yet, click Add mecia under Auto Creations on the Home screen and relaunch the app. You can open and edit any Auto Creation and instantly share it with your fanny and friends Add luma fade transitions ° Qs ‘By cawieh 13p9 sk you it you want to try if for free with the option to purchase later if you wish. © Pecent Files ‘Any images you have been working on recently will be displayed here for quick ss, Click on the image fo continue working on and i will be ‘pened within the relevant program. 0-0-0 ys Photo Editor you to the Photoshop Elements Twitter feed where you can view. realy to, tweet and ie tweets oe Help Button you need further assistance, you can Glick this button to be directed to the Customer Support we! eet oe fs (NOTTS § Fade Transition effect - Guided E coe ation by eight tio se a oe tin i Gie , wontarpineseracon 11The Quick Mode Workspace For fast and simple edits, this is the mode to get you editing quickly, with one-click results for better photos. One-click Power ‘Although this mode is designed to be quick and simple to use, tis stil a powerful method to rapialy improve Your photos with easy one-click presets that give you instant feedback ‘on how your image will look with the Rew adjustments applied. There are ‘many filters to choose from and many ways you can adjust your image to make it perfect, so you can share it ‘with the worl @ The File Menu Although a numberof file menu willnot be accessible, the main ones ‘available, Althe Enhance options are there as well: the Filter Gallery presets (©) Mode Selector Here can you can exit the current mode land choose to enter the Guided or Expert modes, © The Open Button This is @ simple button to specify a project to work on, Ciek it to create 2 easy ick mode or Expert mod 6 he Toolbar crop t, straighten teeth and fx eyes ‘a number 42. some repent rules ume 19The Tool Options Bar For every tool you activate in the toolbar ‘you have another panel called the Too! Dptions bar that gives you ra The Taskbar he taskbar is situated at the battorn f the workspace and contains all he most frequert tions. which are displayed as buttons, Click each one ‘and you can see all the Images You are king on at that time, display or hide olbar Options bar and Undo o redo any steps you have performed on {your image. You also have the opti {orotate the image and activate the Element if youneed t0 ions ton reveals the View 0, 19 $00 mage has changed from its original Active Image Area The image you are working on is displayed in this area, It wil ether be as fa single omage orf you have chosen a neon ferent view option, as two images tha represent the b the photo Zoom Slider is slider image from 1% ‘can also share your works of art Fiche and Twitter f) The Panel Bar ‘anges content depending ‘on what adjustment or effect you are Using. If you are using the Adjustment tools, then they wil be displayed in the night hand parel bar. Items such as ‘Fix, Exposure, Lighting end Colou wil be available here and each can be licked to reveal fs available options. The fects menu, Textures and Frames are also avaliable to be accessed here. Create and Share Don forget chick ou the Cretan Share ‘ptns Wether you mato share our ezaton online anon soc medi cr make pints four ois or een calenfars, cick he batons to ole ture. al Photo Collage Photo Prints Bat Photo Book Groeting Card Photo Calender (C0 Jacket BBs & VD Jacket SQ)DVD Label wontarpintesenacon 19The Guided Mode Workspace This mode is great for accomplishing a variety of effects, with a handy guide for each one you use. Category Selector Black & White special Edits fe Background, or, Orton Effect, Lighten ang Daren, Resize " and Border Overiay, Tit-shift and Straighten, ‘ Watercolour Effect, oe Photomerge nhance Colour 5% ape Overlay Colour fect. Speed Pan and 14 sou repent aul ees ue 19There's Photomerge Compose, Photomerge Exposure, Photomerge Faces, Photomerge Group Sh Photomerge Scene Cleaner a Photomerge Panorama. Open Current guide, in order to start a new one ‘with the image you are about #0 open Zoom Tool Click the Zoom Tool icon or 0 activate the 200m tool. You can magnify image up to 200%. Wherever you click with the mouse, the image will magnified and the point you clicked will be placed in the centre of the workspace Press the Alt key on your keyboard to decrease the magnification factor Hand Tool Click the Hand Too! ican or press H to be able to move your magnified image ‘around, With the Hand Tool active, cliex land drag your photo to move it around ‘within the active image area =) View Options Clicking on this button reveals the View ‘options. This is useful if you want to compare @ before and after view of your Currently active mage, to see how much the image has changed, ®) Photo Bin view Where appropriate this menu button displays options on how to view ‘any currently active images that ar Contained in your Photo Bin The Taskbar The taskbar is situated at the bottom the workspace and contains all the mi frequently used actions Active Image Area This is where the image you are working fon will be dso) Zoom Slider This sider lets you quickly zoom your image from IS all tho wey up to 3200%, Guided Steps Panel Whichever effect you choose to apply to your image, the steps reauired to complete it are displayed as numbered steps in the guidance panel on the Fight of the active image area. You can follow the steps, clicking the appropriate buttons and altering parameters unt Yyou are ready to commit the changes Next and Cancel Click Next to commit the changes of the Quided edit you have just applied or click Cancel to cancel the eait entirely and begin again. reanomcvonse Save Once you have clicked Next, y choose to Save your Image of ‘You can also elect to continue working onthe image in ether Expert or Quick mode. You can also choose Share Upload it to Facebook, Twitter or Flickr Done Simply returns you to the Guided category page. If you look in your Photo Bin, your image will have a small rush Tight corner, which indicates it has edits applied. If you close the image ang haven't saved it, you Wl be prompted to do so Ir you wish, ‘create = share = etre Stack | wowtarpintesnacon 15,The Expert Mode Workspace For those who have developed their skills to the point where they are comfortable getting more hands-on with their images. 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