Here are some excellent Photoshop
Elements Video Training Tutorials from Ball State
University. With Photoshop Elements, you can to edit, enhance,
organize,
and share your digital photos and images. These Photoshop
Elements video tutorials will show you how to use some of the most
important features of this photo and imaging editing application. Some
of the features taught here are: the Zoom Tool, Resizing, Cropping, the
Elliptical Marquee Tool, the Lasso Tool, Adding Text, Using Filters and
Frames, Special Effects, and Using a Scanner with Photoshop Elements.
Getting
Started
Introduction to the Editor
Learn how to start Adobe Photoshop Elements 4.0 and view a brief overview of the Editor screen.
Access Photos Already Saved on Your Computer
Use Photoshop Elements to access a picture that is already saved on your computer and then save it with a new file name.The Zoom Tool
It is easy to change which portion of a picture you are looking at by using the Zoom Tool. You can zoom in to see details of a smaller section of the image or zoom out to see more of the image.
Crop or Resize an Image
Resize a Picture
Easily change the size of a picture to make it fit the area where you are going to use it.Cropping Photos
Cropping allows you to remove distracting background elements and focus in on the target of your photo by selecting the part of the photo you want to keep and deleting everything else.
Selecting
Part of an Image
Using the Elliptical Marquee Tool
The Elliptical Marquee Tool allows you to select a round or oval section of an image. Learn how to select a section, remove the image outside the selection, and then save the image.Selecting with the Lasso Tool
The Lasso Tool can be used to select areas of an image that have an irregular shape.
Working
with Text
Add Text to a Photo
Photoshop Elements makes it easy to add text to a photo and then save the text and photo as a single image.
Filters and Special
Effects
Soften the Border of a Photo
Soften the edge of a photo so that the edges appear to fade out. Includes an explanation of the feather tool.Using Artistic Filters
Modify the appearance of photos by apply filters and special effects. This TechClip explains how to use the Artistic filters that can be used to make photos look like drawings or paintings.Add a Frame to a Photo
Photoshop Elements makes it easy to add a picture frame to a photo. There are several styles of frames to choose from. Some of the frames look like traditional picture frames while others look more like special affects that modify the edges of the photo.Convert a Photo to Black and White
Converting a color photo to black and white photo is easy with Photoshop Elements.
Using
a Scanner
Scan an Image and then Edit It
Use a scanner to import an image into Photoshop Elements so that you can modify it.