Layer Masks in Photoshop Elements http://darksideofthelens.com/2008/09/layer-pa... Photoshop Elements does not include the layer mask functionality, in its native form at least. However, it does include adjustment layers, and these little beauties have their own layer masks. In this video I show you a rather clever trick whereby you can hijack this mask and use it as you would a normal layer mask.
Best of all ”¦ it’s really easy to use.
Layer Masks - Part 1 http://darksideofthelens.com/2008/09/layer-ma... I see layers as being about the most powerful tool there is in Photoshop, Elements, and all the good photo editing packages. Here is a video covering the fundamentals of layer masks for photoshop and photoshop elements.
Photoshop Elements Layers - Basic Principles http://darksideofthelens.com/2008/08/layers-i... The first in a series of videos that explores the power of lsyers in Photoshop Elements, working up from the basics to advanced techniques.
Photoshop Elements 7 Announced http://darksideofthelens.com/2008/08/photosho... Adobe have recently announced the launch Photoshop Elements 7, along with Premiere Elements 7 and their Photo.com Plus service.
Dark Side of the Lens - high quality videos now up http://darksideofthelens.com/2008/08/high-def... I have finally found the time to put up a set of better quality video tutorials for the three tutorials published so far.
Eye-Fi Wireless SD Card - Dark Side of the Lens http://darksideofthelens.com/2008/08/eye-fi-w... A review and the latest news on the amazing little SD wireless card for your camera, which now includes geotagging.
Dark Side of the Lens http://darksideofthelens.com... An excellent site with free video tutorials for Photoshop CS3 and Photoshop Elements along with tips and tricks to help you get better results from your camera.
What is this thing called RGB? http://darksideofthelens.com/2008/07/rgb-colo... Adjusting the colors in your image is an area of photo editing that many find time consuming and very confusing. However, it need not be that way. Here is an explanation of the RGB color space, which you will most likely find yourself using.
The principles discussed here apply to all photo editing software if you are working with RGB (all the ones I know of can) so is applicable to Photoshop Elements, Photoshop, Painter or any of the other products out there.
Once you have grasped the basics explained here you will hopefully find color adjustments make a lot more sense and your results will improve accordingly.
Photoshop Elements Basic User Interface http://darksideofthelens.com/2008/07/elements... A basic introduction to the user interface in Photoshop Elements 6. This video gives you a brief tour through the Welcome Screen, Organizer and Editor.
