Monday, September 20, 2010

Introduction to Photoshop Elements

After you've captured the perfect photo, what comes next? Digital photography is wonderful because it allows you to realize your vision even after the photograph has been snapped. The digital light room, aka the computer, lets you be creative in so many different ways, but first you have to know your way around the program. This video will walk you through importing the photos you've taken into the program so that you have your photos at your fingertips to edit.

Video on importing images into photoshop elements


Class assignment:

Once we have reviewed the video in class.

1. Upload your photos (load only RHLS photos)

2. Save to a folder called "photography" on your hard drive space

3. Once loaded review the images on screen.

4. Pick your favorite - tag it with a favorites star.

5. In your sketch book -
    a. Write down. the reason you like the photo you chose
    b. Write down two questions about things you would like to learn this year to improve your photos.