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Add editable text to any image. Then, format the text by changing the font, color, point size, style, and more. After formatting the text, move or rotate it. Use with either Photoshop Elements version 7 or 8.

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Getting started (GS) 01: What is Photoshop Element... Getting started (GS) 01: What is Photoshop Elements? Get an overview of what you can do in Photoshop Elements 7. Tour the Organizer and Editor workspaces and check out some of the tools. Use with either Photoshop Elements version 7 or 8. Runtime: 00:07:08 Added: September 28, 2009 Views: 379,313	00:07:08
GS-02: Get photos from files and folders GS-02: Get photos from files and folders Learn how to get photos from a hard disk into an indexed catalog. You'll also learn how to navigate the Folder Location view. Use with either Photoshop Elements version 7 or 8. Runtime: 00:05:51 Added: September 28, 2009 Views: 195,908	00:05:51
GS-03: Get photos from a digital camera GS-03: Get photos from a digital camera Get photos from a camera or card reader into your computer and indexed in Elements. See why it's best to import from a USB card reader. Use with either Photoshop Elements version 7 or 8. Runtime: 00:07:36 Added: September 28, 2009 Views: 64,335	00:07:36
GS-04: Tour the Organizer interface GS-04: Tour the Organizer interface This video gives you a review of the Organizer workspace. See how to access the Organizer and check out its different views. Use with either Photoshop Elements version 7 or 8. Runtime: 00:05:40 Added: September 28, 2009 Views: 102,518	00:05:40
GS-05: Viewing photos GS-05: Viewing photos Check out the features in the Photoshop Elements Organizer designed to make viewing your photos easy. Use with either Photoshop Elements version 7 or 8. Runtime: 00:02:28 Added: September 28, 2009 Views: 54,086	00:02:28
GS-06: Selecting photos GS-06: Selecting photos Discover a couple of tricks for selecting photos in the Organizer. Learn how to select multiple photos at once or select noncontiguous photos. Use with either Photoshop Elements version 7 or 8. Runtime: 00:02:01 Added: September 28, 2009 Views: 51,950	00:02:01
GS-07: Rotating photos GS-07: Rotating photos Learn how to use the Rotate feature, which makes it easy to change the orientation of your photos. Find out what happens when you rotate JPEG images. Use with either Photoshop Elements version 7 or 8. Runtime: 00:02:16 Added: September 28, 2009 Views: 37,633	00:02:16
GS-08: Hiding and deleting photos GS-08: Hiding and deleting photos Don't be hasty in deleting unwanted photos. Instead, use the Hide Photos feature to hide photos from view. You can unhide photos at any time. Use with either Photoshop Elements version 7 or 8. Runtime: 00:05:00 Added: October 15, 2009 Views: 36,045	00:05:00
GS-09: Moving files GS-09: Moving files See why it's best to use the Organizer when moving files from one location to another. Learn how to reconnect files you've moved outside of Elements. Use with either Photoshop Elements version 7 or 8. Runtime: 00:04:10 Added: September 28, 2009 Views: 48,300	00:04:10
GS-10: Guided edit mode GS-10: Guided edit mode Learn how to use the Guided Edit mode. Guided Edit walks you through some basic editing tasks as well as some of the neat features in Elements. Use with either Photoshop Elements version 7 or 8. Runtime: 00:04:43 Added: September 28, 2009 Views: 114,134	00:04:43
GS-11: Tour the Full Edit interface GS-11: Tour the Full Edit interface Take a tour of the Full Edit interface in Photoshop Elements. This workspace gives you full control over editing and manipulating your photos. Use with either Photoshop Elements version 7 or 8. Runtime: 00:04:56 Added: September 28, 2009 Views: 177,224	00:04:56
GS-12: Using tools GS-12: Using tools Learn how to use Elements tools. Jan Kabili shares productivity-enhancing tips for some of the tools in the Elements toolbox, such as shortcuts and tool tips. Use with either Photoshop Elements version 7 or 8. Runtime: 00:08:14 Added: September 28, 2009 Views: 198,666	00:08:14
GS-13: Saving files GS-13: Saving files Learn why it's important to save early and save often. In this video, photographer Jan Kabili shows you how to save your files in Photoshop Elements. Use with either Photoshop Elements version 7 or 8. Runtime: 00:06:47 Added: September 28, 2009 Views: 62,435	00:06:47
GS-14: Manual selection tools GS-14: Manual selection tools Learn how to use the manual selection tools. Check out the Elliptical Marquee, Rectangular Marquee, Lasso, and Quick Selection tools. Use with either Photoshop Elements version 7 or 8. Runtime: 00:06:30 Added: September 28, 2009 Views: 92,147	00:06:30
GS-15: Automatic selection tools GS-15: Automatic selection tools Learn about the automatic selection tools in Photoshop Elements, which select areas of an image based on color and tone. Use with either Photoshop Elements version 7 or 8. Runtime: 00:06:35 Added: September 28, 2009 Views: 75,193	00:06:35
GS-16: Using the new Smart Brush tool GS-16: Using the new Smart Brush tool Discover the brand new Smart Brush tool. This tool makes it easier than ever to apply an adjustment to an area in an image in just one step. Use with either Photoshop Elements version 7 or 8. Runtime: 00:05:59 Added: September 28, 2009 Views: 122,468	00:05:59
GS-17: Converting color to black and white GS-17: Converting color to black and white Convert an image to black-and-white. Use presets to adjust the style of the image. Then, use sliders to adjust the light and contrast. Use with either Photoshop Elements version 7 or 8. Runtime: 00:02:49 Added: September 28, 2009 Views: 58,260	00:02:49
GS-18: Creating text GS-18: Creating text Add editable text to any image. Then, format the text by changing the font, color, point size, style, and more. After formatting the text, move or rotate it. Use with either Photoshop Elements version 7 or 8. Runtime: 00:04:16 Added: October 15, 2009 Views: 71,011	00:04:16
GS-19: Editing text GS-19: Editing text Edit text by changing its font, color, size or content. Learn how to select a text layer for editing and use the type tools to make your changes. Use with either Photoshop Elements version 7 or 8. Runtime: 00:02:08 Added: September 28, 2009 Views: 34,750	00:02:08
GS-20: Making a photo book GS-20: Making a photo book Discover an elegant way to share your photos with family and friends. Create a photo book that you can print yourself or have professionally printed. Use with either Photoshop Elements version 7 or 8. Runtime: 00:10:10 Added: September 28, 2009 Views: 56,473	00:10:10
GS-21: Making a photo collage GS-21: Making a photo collage Create a photo collage using a variety of customizable themes, backgrounds, frames, graphics, and text effects included with Elements. Use with either Photoshop Elements version 7 or 8. Runtime: 00:08:20 Added: September 28, 2009 Views: 78,467	00:08:20
GS-22: Creating a slide show GS-22: Creating a slide show Show off your photos in a custom-built slide show complete with music, text, graphics, and narration. Share you slide show with family and friends. Use with either Photoshop Elements version 7 or 8. Runtime: 00:10:20 Added: September 28, 2009 Views: 53,022	00:10:20
GS-23: Making a panorama GS-23: Making a panorama Combine a sequence of photos into a seamless panorama. Photographer Jan Kabili shares secrets for taking photos for a panoramic image. Use with either Photoshop Elements version 7 or 8. Runtime: 00:04:00 Added: September 28, 2009 Views: 73,422	00:04:00
GS-24: Using e-mail and Photo Mail GS-24: Using e-mail and Photo Mail Learn how to prepare photos for sharing by e-mail. Use the E-mail Attachments and Photo Mail features to compact an image for delivery via e-mail. Use with either Photoshop Elements version 7 or 8. Runtime: 00:04:51 Added: September 28, 2009 Views: 18,342	00:04:51
GS-25: Printing your photos GS-25: Printing your photos Print individual images, contact sheets, or picture packages using the Print command. Choose preset picture package layouts and add optional frames. Use with either Photoshop Elements version 7 or 8. Runtime: 00:03:05 Added: September 28, 2009 Views: 32,942	00:03:05
GS-26: Signing up for Photoshop.com GS-26: Signing up for Photoshop.com Check out Photoshop.com. This free services allows you to post your albums online and share your albums with whomever you choose. Use with either Photoshop Elements version 7 or 8. Runtime: 00:03:43 Added: September 28, 2009 Views: 17,313	00:03:43
GS-27: Viewing and sharing photos online GS-27: Viewing and sharing photos online Upload your albums to a personal website on Photoshop.com. Then, share them with the general public or with a restricted group of viewers. Use with either Photoshop Elements version 7 or 8. Runtime: 00:06:09 Added: September 28, 2009 Views: 9,885	00:06:09
GS-28: Backing up and synchronzing albums online GS-28: Backing up and synchronzing albums online Safeguard your photos by backing them up to the free Photoshop.com online service. Set up automatic backups and synchronization. Use with either Photoshop Elements version 7 or 8. Runtime: 00:06:37 Added: September 28, 2009 Views: 8,503	00:06:37
GS-29: Finding ongoing inspiration on Adobe.com GS-29: Finding ongoing inspiration on Adobe.com Find inspiration, tips, tricks, and tutorials on Photoshop.com. Find artwork for embellishing your photos and photo projects. Use with either Photoshop Elements version 7 or 8. Runtime: 00:03:26 Added: September 28, 2009 Views: 17,486	00:03:26
Tips every newbie should know Tips every newbie should know Learn quick keyboard shortcuts for actions you’ll use all the time, including zooming and moving around an image, moving an outline, and duplicating and moving objects. Runtime: 00:05:56 Added: October 12, 2009 Views: 95,361	00:05:56
Creating Your Own Slideshows Creating Your Own Slideshows The Slide Show feature gives you complete control: Add captions or other text in any style; add narration or audio; decide how long you want the slides to display. Runtime: 00:09:35 Added: October 12, 2009 Views: 10,345	00:09:35
Creating a PDF slideshow Creating a PDF slideshow You don’t have to create a slick video or add lots of special effects just to share a photo album: Make a simple PDF slideshow to e-mail to friends. Runtime: 00:03:23 Added: October 12, 2009 Views: 9,925	00:03:23
Perspective problems Perspective problems When taking photos of something so big that the perspective gets skewed, use the Correct Camera Distortion filter to save the building walls from falling in on themselves. Runtime: 00:06:23 Added: October 12, 2009 Views: 5,383	00:06:23
Creating and Using Albums Creating and Using Albums Albums are a great way to group your photos; to create them, just drag and drop from your library. Runtime: 00:07:00 Added: October 12, 2009 Views: 10,341	00:07:00
Getting your slide shows on TV Getting your slide shows on TV A not very well known Elements feature lets you export your digital slide shows for TV viewing—widescreen, HD, and international formats are all available. Runtime: 00:04:30 Added: October 12, 2009 Views: 3,566	00:04:30
Using Quick Fix Mode Using Quick Fix Mode This video shows how to use some of the wide range of tools Elements offers for really quick fixes and touchups. Runtime: 00:04:47 Added: October 12, 2009 Views: 13,778	00:04:47
Making dull skies blue Making dull skies blue This tutorial will show you not only how to turn dull skies blue, but also to adjust the color in the rest of your photo so it looks like there’s a relationship between the sky and everything else. Runtime: 00:05:23 Added: October 12, 2009 Views: 27,522	00:05:23
Backing up to CD and DVD Backing up to CD and DVD Save your images or albums to a CD or DVD with just a few straightforward clicks—your software will even tell you how long it should take. Runtime: 00:01:25 Added: October 12, 2009 Views: 7,148	00:01:25
Curving photos for a print look Curving photos for a print look This very easy-to-follow tutorial walks you through adding a thin white border and a paper-like curve and drop shadow to your digital photo for a very realistic effect. Runtime: 00:04:33 Added: October 12, 2009 Views: 41,661	00:04:33
Blending layers together Blending layers together Learn how to Combine multiple images in different layers for a sophisticated composition and play with the overlay and other options to completely change the overall effect of your photo. Runtime: 00:05:04 Added: October 12, 2009 Views: 42,768	00:05:04

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