When we were using film by applying split ND filter we would have shot this scene so that the entire area will be well lit. In the digital world using a gradient will fix this better than your method. Click the b&w circle and go to gradient and click on the third area which shows split black and white. When you open it reverse the gradient so that the darker area is on the top and the lighter on the bottom. Vary the opacity to make finer adjustments. This is a better solution.
Thank you with your help with photoshop. I am interested in getting a new desktop. What do I need to look for? Monitors, storage, speed, ect.. It will be used mostly for photoshop programs. I have purchased cs3 and I'm waiting for Lightroom 2. Thank you , Rebecca
I would first and always suggest a new IMac, you will pay a little more up front but for the speed and performance using photoshop it is worth the cost. My second if you want a windows computer is to buy DELL. Their service and support is only second to Apple, who is number 1. Hope this helps.
As for storage, buy as much as you can afford and make sure you buy your new computer with 2 GIG ram.
Great video. I have a problem when I use the brush. It does not lighten the picture. The layers are the same as the video. Do I not have the settings right? I used a large brush, normal mode and opacity at 100.
You may need to do a screen shot of you elements and e-mail it to me. It maybe that you did not set your adjustment layer to Black. Keep playing around and don't give up.
I have the same problem. It does not lighten the picture. I notice on your video that when you use the brush a white area appears on the black where the brush has been. This does not happen when I do it. I do exactly what you say to do and it does not work. Any suggestions?
Yes, I would create a new file, that is a layer with no picture. Create you signature with a transparent back ground. Save the file then use the lesson Collage to add it to any picture you wish. I think this could be my next training session.
Thank you For making it easy to understand, I"M a late bloomer when it comes to PhotoShop Elements and I have learned a great deal from your video's.
SPDGNZLS34 2 years ago
i dont know where i'd be without your tutorials. thanks
mrellisjr 3 years ago
When we were using film by applying split ND filter we would have shot this scene so that the entire area will be well lit. In the digital world using a gradient will fix this better than your method. Click the b&w circle and go to gradient and click on the third area which shows split black and white. When you open it reverse the gradient so that the darker area is on the top and the lighter on the bottom. Vary the opacity to make finer adjustments. This is a better solution.
ucmutt 3 years ago
Hi Jack, I have elements 6.0, I did not know that I could do this with it. I've only had it for about a month. Thanks, now I'm going to try it.
elements747 3 years ago
Can you take a screen shot of your program and e-mail it to me?
Thanks for watching and you will be just fine.
Jack
42technoman 3 years ago
i love this vid specially the signature awesome dudes
aaron2luc 3 years ago
any books you can recommend with such a detail info such as this on your video?
aaron2luc 3 years ago
Thank you with your help with photoshop. I am interested in getting a new desktop. What do I need to look for? Monitors, storage, speed, ect.. It will be used mostly for photoshop programs. I have purchased cs3 and I'm waiting for Lightroom 2. Thank you , Rebecca
langenrk 3 years ago
I would first and always suggest a new IMac, you will pay a little more up front but for the speed and performance using photoshop it is worth the cost. My second if you want a windows computer is to buy DELL. Their service and support is only second to Apple, who is number 1. Hope this helps.
As for storage, buy as much as you can afford and make sure you buy your new computer with 2 GIG ram.
Good luck and thanks for the comments.
Jack
42technoman 3 years ago
Great video. I have a problem when I use the brush. It does not lighten the picture. The layers are the same as the video. Do I not have the settings right? I used a large brush, normal mode and opacity at 100.
Thanks!
langenrk 3 years ago
You may need to do a screen shot of you elements and e-mail it to me. It maybe that you did not set your adjustment layer to Black. Keep playing around and don't give up.
Thanks for the comment.
Jack
42technoman 3 years ago
I have the same problem. It does not lighten the picture. I notice on your video that when you use the brush a white area appears on the black where the brush has been. This does not happen when I do it. I do exactly what you say to do and it does not work. Any suggestions?
Thanks
alinomaha 3 years ago
great video!! One Question; Can I save the signature and use for future photos instead of recreating a sig each time.
breeasy2 3 years ago
Yes, I would create a new file, that is a layer with no picture. Create you signature with a transparent back ground. Save the file then use the lesson Collage to add it to any picture you wish. I think this could be my next training session.
Thanks for writing,
Jack
42technoman 3 years ago
Thank you so very much! I bought this photoshop not knowing how hard it is. I am a visual person. I don't like to read how to's. Thanks again!
arkansasmama2008 3 years ago