At some point in every budding photographer’s life, the realization dawns that the techniques and technology in use just don’t go far enough to bring what is visualized to life. Certainly, when you are starting out, the simplicity of the bundled software that came with the camera makes learning the basics easier. You don’t have to sift through confusing menus and icons that mean nothing to you-yet. But then you begin to find that the current tools at your disposal fall short in helping you create what you know the photograph could be.
That’s the time for Photoshop Elements.
Elements, now in version 7.0, is a streamlined version of full-scale Photoshop, and much less intimidating than the big daddy. But to the uninitiated, Elements can still be daunting. It doesn’t have to be, and to prove it, I will be leading another Elements beginner’s class for the Southold Recreation Dept. The class runs from April 1 through May 13th on Wednesday nights, and registration is still open. Register now through the Southold Recreation Dept. to register. (Info)
The class will cover the simple tasks of correcting exposure, retouching (including red eye removal that WORKS) and then sample some techniques that will make your pictures sing. To get the most out of the class, it is best to be comfortable with a computer, and familiar with your camera.
I hope to see there!
