Course Description

Does installing actions, layer styles, and plug-ins into Photoshop Elements 6 and up have you stumped? Ever wonder what to do with that Content palette? This is the class for you! In this six week course, you will learn to install and run actions. You will learn about layer styles and how to edit the ones that come with Elements and how to install the ones you download from the internet. Third party plug-ins a mystery? Not anymore! This course also covers the creative aspects of Elements, like photo books, web galleries, and slideshows. You will also learn to make and print picture packages and contact sheets. This is a 6 lesson, self-paced, online course. LVS is a Corel Training Partner. LVS students may purchase Corel products at a significant savings. Follow this link for details. LVS students are eligible to receive software and hardware at a discount. Follow this link for details. Students are also eligible take advantage of special offers made available specifically for LVS by famous software developers such as Andromeda, AV Bros, Extensis, Harry Heim, namesuppressed, Nik Multimedia, and Ulead. Details are provided in the classinfo link found in the confirmation of registration. Show off your LVS Online spirit with an item from the LVS Store If you would like to receive more information regarding this course, click on the "Contact Us" link in the Information section and we'll try to answer any of your questions within the day.

Course Requirements

Photoshop Elements version 6 or higher. This class is for both Mac and Windows users. Free tutorials are available: Basic HTML page WS_FTP SmartFTP Students should have working knowledge of their operating system and must understand directories and paths: Free Windows Class Here Directory Structure Tutorial Here Zip files may be necessary to complete the exercises provided each week. WinZip, PKZip, Windows Compression or similar program is required to unzip these files. Winzip Tutorial Here Windows Compression All lessons are available in PDF format. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view/print the lessons. Plan to devote 3 - 4 hours per week on the lesson and assignment; on this class that may vary according to how much experimenting you choose to do with actions and the other subjects of the class.

Course Prerequisites

Must have a good working knowledge of Photoshop Elements. You need to have a good understanding of your operating system and the desire to take Photoshop Elements to the next level!

Course Syllabus

Lesson 1 First Class Info What is covered in this class? Effects Palette: Filters Using the Filter Gallery Using the Filter Menu What are Third Party Filters? Where to find Third Party Plug-ins Installing Third Party Plug-ins Managing your Plug-ins Using Third Party Plug-ins Lesson 4 Greeting Cards (Elements version) photoshop.com and Elements 7 Emailing Photos Sharing with Online Galleries, Online Albums, and Web Photo Galleries Ordering Prints, Photo Cards, and Stamps Lesson 2 The Effects Palette: Layer Styles Layers Styles Rules and Regulations Applying Layer Styles Copying, Pasting, and Scaling Styles Clearing Layers Styles Using the Favorites Palette Editing Layer Styles Where to find MORE! "Sharing" Layer Styles Making a Photo Collage Customizing a Photo Collage Using the Content Palette Lesson 5 Photo Calendars Multipage Documents Printing Multipage Documents Photo Books Lesson 3 Photo Effects, aka ACTIONS! What are Actions? The Action Player (PSE 7 ONLY) Installing Actions in Elements Using the Layer Mask Action Getting More Actions Installing Grants Tools Lesson 6 Photomerge Panorama Photomerge Faces Photomerge Group Shot CDs and VCDs CD and DVD Jackets and Labels Slideshows Printing your Images

Course Excerpt

Photo Effects: What are They? They're called Photo Effects in Elements. But most of you have heard them referred to by another name: Actions. Actions is what they really are: a combined set of steps saved in a convenient one-click and watch-it-run format. One thing you need to be aware of: Elements can't make or save new actions. This feature is only in full Photoshop. The actions you can download for Elements were created in full Photoshop. Accessing Photo Effects In PSE 6 and 7 Photo Effects can be accessed by opening the Effects Palette and choosing Photo Effects. If you do not see the Effects palette in the Palette Bin, open it from Window > Effects. Why don't some actions work in Elements? This is a good question. If you have ever downloaded an action from a site and found it would not work in Elements, you have probably wondered why. The answer is that Elements doesn't have all the filters and features that full Photoshop has, so if you try to use an action that uses a feature Elements doesn't have, it either won't work at all or will only have one non-editable setting. More than likely you will get an error message like this one. You can continue, but you probably won't get the effect you were looking for. Continued... Please note: Lessons provide step-by-step instructions with detailed screen captures.

Course Goals

By the end of this course, you will know how to install and use actions, layer styles, and plug-ins in Photoshop Elements, as well as share your photos with prints, web galleries, and slideshows.