I have also written a number of software-centric books including Adobe Photoshop Elements 2020 for Packt Publishing (available through Amazon). In 2000 I started my own publishing business producing Australia’s best-selling specialist digital photo techniques publication: Better Digital Camera magazine.With this I aggressively pursued the goal of producing clear, well-illustrated information written in simple English and continued to develop this plain-speaking style in another specialist magazine, Better Photoshop Techniques. In the nineties I worked as a contributing freelance writer for several photo publications, then as a full-time magazine editor for more than eight years. I began work in Australia as a cameraman in the audio-visual business, then as a freelance photographer.

And, even though I spend too much time in front of a computer, it remains one of the best occupations in the world…īorn in the UK, I’ve spent more than half my life in Sydney. Like a few others involved in the industry, I’m in the enviable position of combining my life’s passion, photography, with my job. Relocating 'lost' image files in the Organizer This course also covers the practical aspects of photo editing and troubleshooting: Learn local edit control using the power of selections Once students are familiar with these hands-on exercises they have the opportunity to move up to some advanced editing techniques that will take their image making creativity to a totally new level: Make a business card by adding text to a picture Make your own striking visual effects with the Guided Edit modeĪs you progress through the class students will find their creative options broadening with such techniques as:Ĭonvert colour to fabulous black-and-whiteĮnhance smiles in portraits with the Adjust Facial Features tool

Learn the different ways to get your photos into ElementsĬreate instant Wow! effects with Quick Edit Mode The processes learned here will enable newcomers to make significant improvements to their photos, quickly and easily. Starting with the basics, author Robin Nichols shows students how to get the best results using this fantastic photo editor. In this course you'll find everything you need to get the best from your own pictures using this world class software.

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