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THE HIP PHOTOSHOP SHIP

QUICK LESSONS FOR THE CLASSROOM

CAMERA>COMPUTER>FOLDER

A digital camera provides instant feedback on the quality of your picture. Be sure to immediately view your compositions and change camera controls to improve desired results. Because there is no cost of film it is better to take more pictures in the here and now. Once you download your pictures to a computer you can view them in greater detail and delete the ones you don't want to keep.

Practice these steps and you'll quickly learn how to store pictures efficiently.

	1. Turn your camera off and connect it to the class computer using USB cord.
	2. Turn camera on. Click on My Computer and select your Camera. See the thumbnail versions of your pictures by changing the View of the camera's folder window.
	3. Select different pictures to download by utilizing the Ctrl key + mouse click then Edit > Copy.
	4. Select a destination on your computer by clicking on Folders on the toolbar or View>Go To. Choose My Documents or My Pictures. Create a new folder by right clicking on a blank space or select File>New>Folder.
	5. Select Edit > Paste once the window address displays the desired folder. Turn off your camera if you are done downloading.
	6. Right click on each picture in order to Rename it. Be sure to include .jpg.

CREATE A FOLDER FOR YOUR FANCY

	1. Set up a New Folder you want to use for digital presentations like web galleries, digital "tri-folds" or other learning presentations.
	2. Use the Folders button for helpful split screen. Copy pictures and Paste them into your New Folder
	3. Rename picture for sorting purposes.

CROP UP YOUR SUBJECT

	1. Open a picture in Photoshop and use the Crop tool to fit the Rule of Thirds, perspective priority, or print size.
	2. Use the Image>Adjustments menus to pick 'n play. Be sure to Save your new image.

MY BACK PAGES or HOW I LEARNED HOW TO RUN WITHOUT SCISSORS.

	1. Make note of your New Folder's location on your Computer.
	2. Start Photoshop and select File >Automate> Contact Sheet or Web Gallery.
	3. Click Browse and find the location of the folder you just created.
	4. Observe options for other buttons and menus. For instance, be sure to create a Destination Folder for your website and a click off Flatten Layers in order to move pictures in a Contact Sheet.
	*If you are creating a Website Gallery then be sure to upload the Destination Folder to the server.
	**For all other documents be sure to use the Text tool to type in text. Use the Move tool to resize, rotate, and relocate your pictures. Use the Shape and painting tools to add desired effects. Don't foget to Save your document and change the print Properties if you decide to print at home with photo quality paper. Print a .pdf file for easy website links and email attachments. Choose File > Save As to create a .jpg file that is easier to transfer for prints or include in other applications (like MS Word, PowerPoint).

UNLESS YOUR LAST NAME'S IVERSON THEN WE'RE TALKING ABOUT PRACTICE!

The best way to become more efficient with any piece of software is to use it consistently. Review old skills each time you start PS Elements and test drive some new tools or menus. Don't forget to use the Undo History buttons or Window menu. To create a "scrapbook page" from scratch then select File>New to open a blank document. Open other images and use the Move tool to add them to the new page and resize.