ACCESS TO CVU

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ADOBE PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS 2.0 - HANDS ON

Here's a hint or two on improving the quality of prints and panoramas

TODAY WE WILL PRACTICE USING

Toolbar	File>Photomerge, Enhance>Variations, Enhance >Color Cast
Palette	Clone Stamp, Eyedropper, Dodge, and Burn tools
Palette Well	Hints and Undo History

IS IT PICTURE PERFECT?

Always try to get the best possible picture on your camera by maximizing light angles. Be sure to check the settings of your camera to ensure proper image quality, aperture, and shutter speed settings. Be sure to remind yourself of the time it might take to alter an image using Elements. This will help you determine when you've taken the perfect picture. . .or understand what it will take to get it perfect.

CAN YOU BALANCE THE EARTH & SKY?

Panoramic views are breath-taking but not necessarily a breeze. The three photos

were arranged in File > Photomerge to create a panoramic picture.

Try to recreate (or improve) this panorama by utilizing the Palette and Toolbar.

Practice using the Clone Stamp tool with This Week's Dance Step:

	1. Use the Zoom tool to find a section of the sky or water with a visible seam.
	2. Click on the Clone Stamp tool and adjust the size of brush on the toolbar to fit the seam
	3. Use Alt (on keyboard) and use one left mouse click to set a reference point at least a brush length to the left or right of the seam.
	4. Paint with the left mouse button and notice the location of reference point and brush.
	5. Repeat steps 1. thru 4. for different seams and experiment with different brush modes (on toolbar).

NEXT WEEK:

YOU'LL BE SEEING RED AS YOU TRY YOUR HAND AT WEB GALLERIES, THE RED-EYE TOOL, & LAYERS