GS-17: Converting color to black and white

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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.

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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: 379,398	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: 195,942	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: 64,351	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: 102,536	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: 54,097	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: 51,963	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: 37,643	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: 36,059	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: 48,317	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: 114,154	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: 177,262	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: 198,710	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: 62,457	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: 92,168	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: 75,207	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: 122,497	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: 58,280	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: 71,026	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: 34,769	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: 56,483	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: 78,491	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: 53,028	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: 73,429	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: 32,950	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: 17,321	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: 9,887	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: 17,488	00:03:26
New Features: Recompose Tool New Features: Recompose Tool Discover the powerful new Recompose tool, which allows you to rearrange parts of an image without affecting the important subjects in the image. Runtime: 00:06:46 Added: October 05, 2009 Views: 287,437	00:06:46
New Features: Sharing New Features: Sharing Learn about the new sharing features in Photoshop Elements 8. See how you can view and sort your images in the Organizer according to your personal preferences. Runtime: 00:06:54 Added: October 05, 2009 Views: 21,152	00:06:54
New Features: Backup and Sychronization New Features: Backup and Sychronization Learn how to safely and securely store your images on the Photoshop.com online service. See how you can also use Photoshop.com to synchronize images between multiple computers. Runtime: 00:05:38 Added: October 05, 2009 Views: 12,629	00:05:38
New Features: Photomerge Family of Features New Features: Photomerge Family of Features Learn about the new Photomerge Exposure feature in Photoshop Elements 8, which allows you to create properly exposed images that you can't capture in one shot. Discover the other Photomerge features, such as Photomerge Panorama, and Photomerge Faces. Runtime: 00:04:33 Added: October 05, 2009 Views: 82,017	00:04:33
Use the Recompose Tool to Reframe a Photo Use the Recompose Tool to Reframe a Photo Learn how to use the new Recompose tool in Photoshop Elements 8 to scale an image without distorting the important elements in the image. See how you can also use the Recompose tool to remove unwanted content from an image. Runtime: 00:07:15 Added: December 16, 2009 Views: 23,855	00:07:15
Analyze And Tag Photos Automatically Analyze And Tag Photos Automatically Runtime: 00:08:13 Added: December 01, 2009 Views: 14,631	00:08:13
Use Photomerge Exposure in Manual mode Use Photomerge Exposure in Manual mode Learn how to use the new Photomerge Exposure feature in Photoshop Elements 8 to combine images with different exposures into one perfect image. See why Manual mode is best when combining images that were taken with and without flash. Runtime: 00:06:20 Added: December 16, 2009 Views: 19,940	00:06:20
Use Photomerge Exposure in Automatic mode Use Photomerge Exposure in Automatic mode : Learn how to use the new Photomerge Exposure feature in Photoshop Elements 8 to automatically combine images with different exposures into one perfect image. Runtime: 00:06:20 Added: December 14, 2009 Views: 13,884	00:06:20
Share Albums Online Share Albums Online Learn how to use a wizard-guided workflow and templates to create a personalized album. Then, learn how to share your album online at Photoshop.com. Runtime: 00:03:10 Added: November 11, 2009 Views: 23,450	00:03:10
Set up an Adobe ID Set up an Adobe ID : Learn how to set up an Adobe ID so you can link your work in Photoshop Elements to Photoshop.com. Get an overview of the features of Photoshop.com. Runtime: 00:04:39 Added: November 11, 2009 Views: 14,402	00:04:39
Photoshop.com Membership Benefits Photoshop.com Membership Benefits Discover the benefits of using the Photoshop Elements Organizer with Photoshop.com. Learn how to use Photoshop.com to share your images and videos or store them securely online. Runtime: 00:08:16 Added: November 11, 2009 Views: 25,102	00:08:16
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: 41,668	00:04:33
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: 95,379	00:05:56

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