Learn Elements Now Video Course Review

Seller: David Peters

Summary:

Learn Elements Now is a set of 30 tutorial videos on how to use Photoshop Elements. It covers the most basic tasks in Photoshop Elements to the more advanced.

Product Details:

The product consists of these 30 tutorials:

- Interface
- Opening an Image
- Guided Edit
- Quick Edit
- Full Edit
- Create Overview
- Share Overview
- Zoom and Pan
- Layers
- Blend Modes
- Undo History
- Brush Tool
- Selecting Colors
- Gradient Tool
- Creating Text
- Selection Tools
- Quick Selection Tools
- Refine Edges
- Effects
- Adjustment Layers
- Resizing Images
- Aligning Images
- Saving Your Photo
- Saving for the Web
- Remove Red Eye
- Remove Blemishes
- Remove Objects
- Convert to Black & White
- Color Curves
- Create a Panorama

The course also includes the following bonuses:

- Video tutorial images: All the images used in the video tutorials are provided in JPG format so the user can follow along with the very same images.

- Absolute Beginners Guide to Photoshop Elements: a 65-page easy-to-use guide to Photoshop Elements

- 30-day free trial of the latest version of Adobe Elements

Format:

The video tutorials are in Flash and Shockwave format, which can be either viewed online or downloaded into the user’s hard drive for local viewing. Downloading is not necessary, as the videos will always be available to those who purchase the course.

The tutorial images are in digital graphic JPG format.

The bonus, Absolute Beginners Guide to Photoshop Elements is in PDF format.

Thoughts on the Product:

Learn Elements Now is a good example of how to use video to teach skills. In this case, the video tutorials give step-by-step demonstrations of how to use Adobe Photoshop Elements. The instructions are clear and are easy to understand through both the voice-over and onscreen demos. The videos progress logically from the most basic to the more advanced operations that can be done in Elements.

Each video is only a few minutes long and clearly labeled, so the users can easily and quickly choose the video they need. I’m not sure the user will learn Photoshop Elements in 2 hours, as David Peters promises – especially if one follows along each step using the images provided – which is the best way to internalize the lessons in the videos. But it definitely will not take more than 2 hours to view all the tutorials.

With Learn Elements Now, even complete newbies to image editing will soon be able to create impressive digital photos using Photoshop Elements.

Where to Learn More:

LearnElementsNow.com

Blowing the dust off my supplies

I am a self professed “Pretty Paper Addict” with a permanent membership in a 12×12 Step program.   Yet, it has been a long while since I have done any type of scrapping, let alone updated this site.  Well, no more.  I am blowing the dust off my supplies and getting geared up to get my creative flow going again.

Join me as I begin the journey back into the scrapping world and learn the art of Digital  and Hybrid Scrapbooking.

I will be adding many things to GetStamping.com in the coming months and I hope you will join me for the journey.  Look for challenges, weekly sketches, contests and more!

Join the fun, make new friends and maybe even learn a thing or two yourself along the way.

Photoshop Fast Track for Digital Photographers Review

Seller: David Peters

Summary:

Photoshop Fast Track for Digital Photographers is a collection of 22 videos, which demonstrate how to edit digital photos using Photoshop. Each video is a step-by-step tutorial of the most common image editing tasks in Photoshop.

Product Details:

The main product is a set of 34 instructional videos. These include 12 video tutorials for Photoshop, from Photoshop 7 through to the later versions bundled with Creative Suite products (CS2 and CS3). Most of the videos are less than 5 minutes long. The longest video is 12 minutes and 48 seconds.

The topics for Photoshop 7 through CS2 are:

- Change Eye Color
- Change Hair Color
- Fix Underexposed Photos
- More Punch Photo
- Instant Tan
- Panoramic
- Double Chin
- Remove Red Eye
- Remove Spots and Blemishes
- Remove Unwanted Objects
- Remove Wrinkles
- Whiten Teeth

The topics for CS3 are:
- Batch Rename
- Batch Resize
- Change Hair Color
- Double Chin
- Eye Color
- Instant Tan
- Look Funny
- Look Slimmer
- More Punch Photo
- Photomontage
- Red Eye Removal
- Remove Spots and Blemishes
- Remove Unwanted Objects
- Remove Wrinkles
- Replace Backgrounds
- Selective Color
- Smooth Skin
- Soft Romantic
- Straighten Image
- Fix Underexposed Photos
- Whiten Teeth

Photoshop Fast Track for Digital Photographers also includes the following bonuses:

- Video tutorial images: These are the exact same images edited in the videos. The customer can work on the same images and practice the skills each video demonstrates.

- Flickr tutorials: A step-by-step guide on how digital photographers can make the most of this free site to share (and show off) your photos. There are 14 videos on Flickr alone.

Format: Online video in both Flash and Shockwave formats, which can be viewed online and downloaded into the user’s hard drive The tutorial images are digital image files (JPG).

The Flickr tutorial is in online video format as well.

Thoughts on the Product:

Whether you edit digital photos for fun or for work, these video tutorials will make the tasks much easier.

Photoshop is a powerful graphic editor, but the learning curve can be pretty steep. You could spend hours learning everything yourself, or pay for a class. Or, you could watch these videos and learn the most common digital photo editing tasks at your own pace.

Video demonstration is an excellent way of learning a complicated software such as Photoshop. It’s like looking over the shoulder of an instructor – but one that you can pause, rewind or fast forward as needed.

The best way to use these videos is to have Photoshop open in another window, pause the video to complete each of the steps demonstrated, and then compare your final result with that of the video. Because the
tutorial images are included, this is easy for users to do. You get instant feedback and practice.

The tutorials are for different versions of Photoshop, from Photoshop 7 to CS3.

Where to Learn More: href=”http://www.edityourdigitalphotos.com/a.php?a=wahmwebs”>EditYourDigitalPhotos.com

Master The Basics of Photoshop in Just 2 Hours

Seller: David Peters

Summary:

This is a set of videos, which demonstrate the many features of Photoshop. The tutorials demonstrate Photoshop as well as newer versions that have been integrated with Creative Suite (CS) products, from CS2 to CS4.

The video tutorials include:
- The Workspace
- Selections
- Painting and Drawing
- Resizing Images
- Image and Color Modes
- Layers
- Creating Text
- Layer Styles and Effects
- Photo Retouching
- Saving Images
- Tips and Tricks… “Removing Red Eye”
- Tips and Tricks… “Photo Merging”
- Tips and Tricks… “Lighting Effects”
- Tips and Tricks… “Photo Framing”

Additional videos for CS2 updates:
- Adobe Bridge
- Image Warp
- Layers: Refined
- Lens Correction
- Red Eye Tool
- Smart Objects
- Spot Healing

Additional videos for CS3 updates:
- Auto Align
- Auto Blend
- Black and White
- New Blend Modes
- Brightness and Contrast
- Bridge CS3
- Clone Source
- Curves
- Interface
- Photomerge
- Quick Select Tool
- Refine Edges
- Smart Filters

Additional videos for CS4 updates:
- Adjustments Panel
- Bridge 3
- Content Aware Scaling
- Dodge and Burn
- Drag and Drop in Tabs
- Extending DOF
- Masks Panel
- Panels in CS4
- Tabbed Interface
- Target Adjustment Tool
- Web and PDF

Also included are several bonuses:

- Ecover Magic (Adobe Action Scripts): Action scripts to create ecovers for eBooks, software boxes, CDs, DVDs, membership cards and many more. The scripts work with Adobe Photoshop version 6.0 or higher.

- A Guide to Digital Photography: An eBook, which covers the basics of digital photography,

- The Handy Color Schemer: An easy-to-use software that helps users choose coordinating colors for websites, logos, images, and others.

- Picture Gallery Maker: A software that enables the user to create web pages with pictures galleries on them. It’s simple to use and includes six templates, although users can also create their own templates.

- Bonus articles on Photoshop, design, and other related topics: A total of 86 bonus articles are included. The articles cover various topics of interest to designers and digital photographers.

- Unadvertised Bonus: As a special bonus, buyers also get 109 additional video tutorials. These include: 27 tutorials with additional training in Adobe Photoshop CS; 20 tutorials on Photoshop CS2; 37 tutorials on Photoshop Elements; 10 tutorials on maximizing your digital camera; and, 15 tutorials about ImageReady CS.

Product Details:

The videos are in digital format (Flash and Shockwave) and can be either viewed online or downloaded into the customer’s hard drive.

Format:

Digital video, compatible with both PC and Mac
PDF transcripts of the tutorials

Thoughts on the Product:

Video is the best way to learn how to use software, in particular, a graphic editing software such as Photoshop. The tutorials begin with the most basic topic (e.g., “The Workspace”), and progress to the most complicated (e.g., “Lighting Effects” for the Fast-Track set).

Each tutorial is only a few minutes long. The presentor is clear and demonstrates each step of the process. Learning is fast and easy when you can see the results of each step right away!

The best way to go through the videos is to have your own copy of Photoshop open at the same time, pause the video, do the same step yourself, and see if you achieve the same results.

Even the most uninitiated Photoshop user should be able to follow along without difficulty. Finally, the PDF transcripts come in handy for quick reviews of the lessons.

Where to Learn More: LearnPhotoshopNow.com

Why not Lean on Scrapbooking Websites

So you’ve gotten married and you hover at all those pictures. Finally you spot some poses and memories which you intend to set apart from the rest. Keeping them in the traditional album would not necessarily give them the touch they need. So why not try doing a scrapbook of those photos? Certainly, it will be all worth it.

When the idea of scrapbooking has hit your thoughts, you tend to look over several sources such as magazines, print ads, newspapers, journals, and of course some internet websites. These sources nevertheless give you a clear picture of what your finished product will exactly reflect about.

They also provide you with insights on how to start your project, what materials will be worthy to use, and how to go on with the steps of scrapbooking. You may have also heard of your friends talking about what they do with their scrapbooks or the photographer during your wedding had talked about keeping these photos in such an impressive manner. In this case, you might want to explore the thing for yourself.

You may not be a professional photographer and it may be your first time to deal with scrapbooking. Are you a little afraid? Better not be. There are a lot of scrapbooking websites that can help you out with your plan. So what will really add flavor to your scrapbook? What things will accentuate your photos? How will you deal with the steps of creating a scrapbook?

Getting Started

Thinking about how you would start can go on for days. After all, the hardest part in scrapbooking is conceptualizing the layout and the design that you prefer to employ. But then after such considerations have finally been thought of, you can now go forward into thinking about the scrapbook products which you will utilize. In all of these dilemmas, the scrapbooking websites that you will consult can provide you with the most needed help and advices you seek.

Behind a greatly made scrapbook is the load of quintessential scrapbooking supplies which have been artistically mixed and matched. Without these scrapbooking supplies, there will be nothing to cherish in a scrapbook, so to speak. Personally, the scrapbooking supplies which are sold by many online stores can take your breath away. They come available in several colors, designs, shapes and sizes of many kinds. When scrapbooking is all you’ve got in mind, you simply have to choose and decide on which scrapbooking supplies to make use of. After all, it is only you who know what kind of output you expect.

So the theme of your scrapbook will be your wedding day. Choose the colors that will suit your theme and the clothing posed by the people in the pictures. The combination of all the colors of the material must complement the colors contained in the photos.

The most basic colors that suit the wedding theme will be gold, silver, and white. But of course you can always change them as you prefer it. After dealing with the colors, get it on with the content. In the very first page you can paste the wedding invitation so that the storytelling can be started with. The rest of the photos will follow in the succeeding pages.

Remember to make use of appealing borders and embellishments. However, the scrapbook may or may not contain all those wedding pictures. You can just choose which you would like to include. But then an exception comes in when you prefer the wedding memorabilia to be presented in a scrapbook manner.

Scrapbooking Websites in Action

Online surfing for scrapbooking ideas is a very much acclaimed step by many people. By simply visiting scrapbooking websites, you will come across with the bunch of ready-made layouts and sample of contents for your scrapbook. You may likewise print them is the scrapbooking website allow it. If you know how to maximize the capacity of your computer and your internet, you surely can find hundreds of valuable ideas from scrapbooking websites. After all, they serve such purpose.

Scrapbooking websites are also tutorial websites that instruct you about which materials can be easily crafted into a great scrapbook product, what simple steps may be followed by beginners, what designs would be trendy, and many more.

Scrapbooking scissors 101

A quick online search for “scrapbooking scissors” will give you a picture of how many different types of scissors and cutting tools there are for scrapbookers. Knowing the basics of these tools will help you know which scissors are the best choice for your needs.  This can help you save time by not struggling with the wrong scissors, and save you money because you won’t buy anything you won’t use.

Exacto knife.  Sure exacto knives aren’t exactly scissors, but they can be helpful when it comes to setting up your layouts.  Exacto knives are useful for cutting thicker materials with more precision than scissors and getting sharp corners for shapes and lettering.  Just be sure you have a cutting pad to protect your surfaces.

Edgers.  We’ve all seen pinking shears and know they can add a fun touch to your scrapbooks, but now edgers do so much more.  You can make waves, scallops, and zigzags.  There are even special edgers made just for corners.

Be careful not to go overboard though.  While that 30 piece edging set might seem great at the time, it’s a lot of money to spend when you can make patterns yourself by tracing.  If you really must have all the different patterns, why not ask several friends to split the cost with you and share the scissors?  This works even better if you live near each other or have scrapbooking parties.

Circle cutters.  These are just what they sound like; they can cut a perfect circle every time.  While many people prefer to just find something circular in their house and trace, these can save you time.  Plus, depending on your cutting skills, you may have problems getting that circle looking just right.  It may also be a challenge to find an object that’s the size you’re looking for.  Circle cutters are an easy way to save you time and energy.

Trimmers.  If you’re like me, you can’t cut a straight line to save your life.  That’s why you need to get some kind of trimmer with a straight edge on it.  They’re usually pretty easy to use, and once you get going, you’ll be able to precisely cut a straight edge every time.

Scissors.  With all the fancy products out there, you will still be glad you have your good old regular scissors.  No matter what great products you have, nothing will ever replace them.  You should be sure to buy some quality scissors to keep only for scrapbooking.  Other uses could damage or dull the scissors and ruin your results.  It’s also best to buy specific scissors for paper and sewing scissors if you use fabrics.  These will make sure you get the perfect cut every time.

If you aren’t really sure what scissors you want or need, just start small.  Start with several good pairs of scissors, and a trimmer.  Work your way up as you learn more and gain skill.

Scrapbooking Can Create Fun And Money As A Home Business by Dustin Heath Cannon

Scrapbooking Can Create Fun And Money As A Home Business by Dustin Heath Cannon

 If you are like the millions and billions of people who enjoy scrapbooking, than a home business in scrapbooking could be for you. It can go from hobby to career in just a few steps. If this sounds interesting to you, here are some details on beginning a fun new home business.

First thing is first, and that is to check for any zoning or ordinance laws in your area. Speak to a representative at your local courthouse. There you can find ordinances in your neighborhood and find if in fact you are lawfully able to run a business from your home. Once this is answered (if Yes) you can move onto getting your business license. Once again the courthouse can give you the information to your licensing office and after paying a small annual fee you will be ready for business.

After the legal areas of home business are covered it’s time to create a plan. Your business plan will allow you to know how much money you will spend, how much you choose to charge, estimated profit, goals and so on. This gets you ready to hit the road running. Without a business plan it’s like running a business in the dark. After you have a plan in place it’s time to gather your needed supplies. Gather the basics and then it will be a matter of get as you go. Why spend tons of money on items you may not use until 6 months down the line? Be thrifty and wise with your money. As your business takes off and your bank account grows you can add more luxurious scrapbook items such as wire, beads, brass plates and polymer clay.

Once you have supplies in hand you need to advertise. Without advertising your business is left in the corner to collect dust. You need flyers, brochures or business cards. These can be created from your home office and won’t break the bank. Another advertising choice is a website. If your budget allows a website can be a wonderful advertising tool. More people surf the Internet for information and services than they do with the aid of a phone book. It’s easy; it helpful and you often find what you are looking for in just a matter of clicks.

With all of the above in place you’ll be well on your way to running a fun filled scrapbooking business. You become your own boss, set your own hours and you can enjoy what you do for a living. Everyone wants an enjoyable job. It’s a matter of jumping on an opportunity when it arises. So if you hear opportunity knocking, open the door. You’ll be glad that you did.

Dustin Cannon, of Next Level Enterprises, LLC is a successful Internet marketer working with top leaders in the home business and Internet marketing industry. For more information visit:  Coastal Vacations Marketing CoOp

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Scrapbooks for Healing

Scrapbooks for Healing by Michelle Schmidt

When we consider scrapbooking, often times we think of albums that focus on holidays, weddings, births and special events in our lives that we want to preserve. These are days that bring smiles to our faces and laughter to our hearts. As normal as this may be to choose such occasions for our scrapbooking projects, sometimes we miss out on an experience to use our creative outlet to express our thoughts and feelings about those challenging moments in our lives that are uncontrollable.

When we stop and think about the pain we have gone through, whether through the loss of a loved one or any other traumatic event, these are all part of what shapes us into the people we have become. So often we choose to disguise our problems instead of embracing them to search for the hidden treasures that are often overlooked.

Shortly after the birth of my daughter, I was diagnosed with severe post-partum depression. My difficult marriage that was riddled with chaos was coming to an end. The situations that led me to the place of complete hopelessness were overwhelming at best. As part of my recovery, I began to write down my thoughts and feelings about each event that took place. What began as an attempt to sort through the pain, developed into a complete visible expression of raw emotion and the spiritual journey that accompanied my experiences. Although not your usual scrapbook album, it is one that played a significant role for me in finding peace and healing.

Piecing it all together with photographs, carefully selected scrapbook paper and just the right stamping and embellishments gave each painful remembrance a sense of validation. It was like putting a mirror up to my wounded heart and saying, ‘Yes, that is what I felt. Right or wrong, good or bad. These emotions are mine.’ To be able to openly expose myself this way and to have a visual reminder has made it easier to let go of the pain, forgive and move toward healing.

My scrapbook album, titled ‘A Journey Through Life’s Challenges’ does not sit on my coffee table out on display. Instead, it lies on the shelf in my office, waiting for times, sometimes through tears, when I need a reminder of where I’ve been to truly appreciate where I am today.

Michelle Schmidt makes it easy to create beautiful scrapbooks, quickly & easily. Learn essential keys to fantastic page layouts with out-of-the-box scrapbook projects at Pixelpaintpapers.com.

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November News

Hello Friends.  I hope everyone enjoyed their Halloween!  I know we sure did.  My girls were so excited to put on their costumes and scare up some spooky treats!  But, with Halloween over that means we are that much closer to the Christmas Season!  I can’t believe another year is almost over.   Have you started making your lists and checking them twice?I have some great  bargins for you this month!  Not only do we have the Stamp of the Month, but it is also time to Bundle Up! Close To My Heart Style!  And my SimplyFUN playword for the remainder of the year is “Enjoy”.  With those 2 specials come great savings!  So be sure to take a look at my websites for more information!!

Aslo, did you know that my hostesses earn FREE product? 

What better way to get a few people checked off your gift list than by getting those gifts for free?  Book your show today and shop from the comfort of your home and have a little fun while you are at it!  Online parties are an option as well!

Where you can find me this month:

Nov. 9, 2007: Yazaki, North America Craft & Vendor Show

Nov. 10, 2007: Fellows Creek Golf Course for Canton’s Women’s Expo

Nov. 11, 2007: Waterford Bethany Baptist Church, Craft & Vendor Show

Nov. 17, 2007: Manchester’s Christmas in the Village Vendor Fair

If you would like information on any of these events, please email me.

FUNdraising Opportunity

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S         Sales Profit
On every SimplyFun product sold during your fundraiser, your organization will earn an agreed on sales profit!

I           Innovative and Original
Together, we will design the perfect fundraiser program that fits the needs of your organization.  No inventory to manage.  No hidden costs.

M         Marketing Materials
A full color, informative product catalog makes purchasing decisions a snap. 

P         Products for all ages
Perfect for ages 3 to 103, SimplyFun products feature heirloom quality, variety, and value.  Our original product line makes any purchase decision easy, as there is truly something for everyone. 

L          Local Fundraising Expert
As your partner for success, we will work together so your fundraising goals are met. My role as your SimplyFun Independent Consultant is to make the task of fundraising easier than ever before.

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A SimplyFun fundraiser can be completed in as little as one evening or even in one week! As your SimplyFun Consultant, I take care of it all – sales orders and paperwork – while your organization earns sales profit.

No matter the size or needs of your group, as your SimplyFun Independent Consultant, I have the successful fundraiser program that is just right for your organization. I look forward to the opportunity to create the perfect program with you.  

Playfully Yours!  Laurie Stasiuk
SimplyFun Independent Consultant
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