Although the name implies a change in color it is really more about affecting the tones. In the fly out window you will have parametric sliders that affect specific parameters: Adjust Highlights, Midtone Brightness, Midtone Contrast and Adjust Shadows. Select … Continue reading
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69. PSE 12 – Clone Tool
I understand that you, as the photographer, were busy capturing a moment, and now have a lovely expression on the subject only to notice the distracting sign just off the left shoulder. Problem? No, not with the ever so wonderful … Continue reading
68. PSE 12 – Zoom Tool and Move Tool
Let’s get close up with the Zoom tool. You will need this tool frequently. It especially comes in handy when using the Clone tool. (You are in the Expert Mode of the Editor Workspace). There are many ways to zoom, … Continue reading
67. PSE 12 – Palettes in Editor
Here is the power of Photoshop and all its possibilities. You have selected an image in the Organizer, clicked the Editor Icon at the bottom and at the top of this new section you are in the Expert Mode/Tab. To … Continue reading
66. PSE 12 – Straighten
There is more than one way to fix a crooked horizon. Select an image in the Organizer, click the Editor button at the bottom, and make sure you are in the Expert Tab workspace. Let’s begin with what we know … Continue reading
65. PSE 12 – Crop Tool
The first and hardest paradox I had to relearn when moving into digital photography and out of film photography was the idea that you cropped a picture AFTER shooting. I began taking digital pictures putting inside the frame exactly what … Continue reading
63. PSE 12 – Keyboard “Must Know” for Workflow
Although icons can make some tasks as simple as pressing a button, sometimes the keyboard is still faster or easier. While in the Expert Tab section of the Editor you have many button/ icons and I use almost all. Below … Continue reading
62. PSE 12 – File Formats
A brief overview of file formats generally used with images. JPEG is used in the majority of the camera that are not SLR cameras. The SLR cameras have the option to use this file format and the RAW file format. … Continue reading
61. PSE 12 – Leave the Original Image Intact
To insure that your pictures are protected , you create a copy of the image BEFORE you work on it. It’s not as scary as that seems. If you begin working on an image you will not alter its contents … Continue reading
57. PSE 12 – Instant Fix in Organizer
While still in the Organizer you can do some quick editing using the “Instant Fix” button at the bottom of the screen. Once you click it a side panel on the right appears. You have some automatic choices: contrast, red … Continue reading