Uploaded September 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
Are you interested in learning how to use Photoshop (PS) or Photoshop Elements (PSE) for digital/hybrid scrapbooking? If yes, then this series is perfect for you.
I will take you through the basics of both Photoshop programs and show you a wide variety of ways these programs can help or enhance your crafting experience.
May 2022 Topic: Photo Editing
Today's Lesson: Basic Photo Editing
With the basics of how the Photoshop/PS Elements programs work, let's start getting into the fun stuff. Over the next two months, we are going to deep dive into photo editing and other tasks related to photography. Today, we are starting out with four basic adjustments you can make to help edit your photos like a pro.
Homework: Practice using all four of the following basic adjustments on a photo in your program of choice.
1. Brightness
2. Contrast
3. Exposure/Levels
4. Black/White Filter
Adobe Photoshop Creative Cloud: adobe.ly/3LpOlpa
Adobe Photoshop Elements: adobe.ly/3qQBWmo
Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
0:54 - Photoshop CC Adjustments Window
3:05 - Brightness/Contrast (PS)
5:37 - Merging Layers (PS)
7:05 - Levels Adjustment (PS)
7:45 - Curves Adjustment (PS)
8:53 - Exposure Adjustment (PS)
10:08 - Vibrance/Saturation (PS)
10:43 - Black/White Filter (PS)
12:18 - PS Elements Adjustment Window
12:45 - Brightness/Contrast (PSE)
13:35 - Levels Adjustment (PSE)
15:14 - Black/White Filter (PSE)
17:09 - Homework
17:53 - Outro
Are you interested in learning how to use Photoshop (PS) or Photoshop Elements (PSE) for digital/hybrid scrapbooking? If yes, then this series is perfect for you.
I will take you through the basics of both Photoshop programs and show you a wide variety of ways these programs can help or enhance your crafting experience.
May 2022 Topic: Photo Editing
Today's Lesson: Basic Photo Editing
With the basics of how the Photoshop/PS Elements programs work, let's start getting into the fun stuff. Over the next two months, we are going to deep dive into photo editing and other tasks related to photography. Today, we are starting out with four basic adjustments you can make to help edit your photos like a pro.
Homework: Practice using all four of the following basic adjustments on a photo in your program of choice.
1. Brightness
2. Contrast
3. Exposure/Levels
4. Black/White Filter
Adobe Photoshop Creative Cloud: adobe.ly/3LpOlpa
Adobe Photoshop Elements: adobe.ly/3qQBWmo
Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
0:54 - Photoshop CC Adjustments Window
3:05 - Brightness/Contrast (PS)
5:37 - Merging Layers (PS)
7:05 - Levels Adjustment (PS)
7:45 - Curves Adjustment (PS)
8:53 - Exposure Adjustment (PS)
10:08 - Vibrance/Saturation (PS)
10:43 - Black/White Filter (PS)
12:18 - PS Elements Adjustment Window
12:45 - Brightness/Contrast (PSE)
13:35 - Levels Adjustment (PSE)
15:14 - Black/White Filter (PSE)
17:09 - Homework
17:53 - Outro
