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Video Tutorials for Learning Graphics Software

Watch these video tutorials to learn how to use graphics software. Through live screencasts, experts will show you how you can edit and touch up your photos, design original art work, and create a variety of effects using several popular graphics programs. A full transcript is provided so you can follow the tutorials on your own.
  1. Photoshop Video Library

Quick Tip: How to Record and Save Actions in Photoshop CS6 Video
Recording and saving actions in Photoshop CS6 is a great short cut for editing photos that need the same edits. Watch this About.com video to learn how to record and save actions and spend less time clicking the same buttons in Photoshop.

Photoshop Tutorial: How to Batch Process Video
Batch processing your photos in Photoshop can save you time by automatically editing images. Watch this About.com video to learn how to apply batch processing to your next Photoshop project.

Quick Tip: How to Apply Dashed and Dotted Shapes in Photoshop Video
Apply dotted shapes in Photoshop by customizing your settings. Watch this About.com video to see different adjustments that make uniform dotted or dashed shape in Photoshop.

Elements Tutorial: How to Save Images for the Web Video
Saving your images for the web helps make the file size smaller while retaining as much quality as possible. Watch this About.com video to learn how to save images for the web in Adobe Photoshop Elements.

Elements Tutorial: How to Add Sepia Tones to Images Video
Make your photos look vintage with a sepia effect. Watch this About.com video to learn how to adjust the color and get that old-fashioned antique look in Adobe Photoshop Elements.

Elements Tutorial: How to Convert Images to Black and White Video
Black and white images give an average photo a little more style. Watch this About.com video to see how to convert and image to black and white using Adobe Photoshop Elements.

Elements Tutorial: How to Use Layers Video
Using layers in Adobe Photoshop Elements gives a lot of flexibility and options to change an image. Watch this About.com tutorial video to see how to use layers for photo editing.

Elements Tutorial: How to Resize an Image or Canvas Video
Resize and image or canvas in Adobe Photoshop Elements by accessing a few settings. Watch this About.com tutorial video to learn how resizing will affect the image depending on the different controls.

Elements Tutorial: How to Color-Correct an Image Video
Need to fix the colors of your photos? Watch this About.com video tutorial to learn how to do it, step-by-step in Adobe Photoshop Elements.

Elements Tutorial: How to Crop Photos Video
Cropping a photos is the most basic function in photo editing software. Watch this About.com tutorial video to see how to use the crop tool within Adobe Photoshop Elements.

Elements Tutorial: How to Start a New Project Video
Start a new project in Photoshop Elements in a few different ways, depending on what you want to accomplish. Watch this About.com tutorial video to learn different methods for starting a new project.

Elements Tutorial: Intro to Photoshop Elements Video
Adobe Photoshop Elements provides the most useful and basic tools found in Photoshop at a lower price. It's perfect for home photo editors and hobbyists. Watch this About.com tutorial video to see how it works.

Photoshop Tutorial: How to Draw Dotted Lines Video
Draw dotted lines in Photoshop by customizing the brush tool. Watch this About.com video to see different brush settings to adjust that will give you a uniform dotted line in Photoshop.

Photoshop Tutorial: How to Create a Panorama Video
Create a panoramic photo in Adobe Photoshop CS6 without a panoramic camera. Watch this tutorial video from About.com to learn how Photoshop tools can merge pictures and reveal a cohesive panoramic image.

Photoshop Tutorial: How to Use the Partial Color Effect Video
Revealing only some of the color in your photos, also known as the "Pleasantville" effect, really makes an image pop. Watch this Photoshop tutorial by About.com to learn how to reveal the color of your choice in any image.

Elements Tutorial: How to Use the Partial Color Effect Video
The partial color effect in Photoshop Elements, can make an image pop in a few easy steps. Watch this Elements tutorial from About.com to learn how to reveal the color of your choice in any image.

Photoshop Tutorial: How to Put Text on Path Video
Text on a path is an easy way to include typography in your photo editing. Watch this About.com tutorial video for to learn how to type text along a path in Adobe Photoshop CS6.

Photoshop Tutorial: How to Make Precise Selections Video
Working with precise selections can improve the finished quality of your photo editing greatly. Watch this About.com tutorial video to make the most accurate selections in Adobe Photoshop. You'll notice a difference these tools create.

Elements Tutorial: How to Use Text Video
Photoshop Elements contains plenty of tools for adding text to images in many different styles. In this tutorial video from About.com you'll see several methods for using text in Adobe Photoshop Elements.

Elements Tutorial: How to Brighten an Image Video
Photoshop Elements can increase brightness with a few different methods. Even if a photo seems too dark to save, this About.com video can guide you through the steps in order to brighten an image.

Elements Tutorial: How to Sharpen an Image Video
Photoshop Elements can make an image sharpen in several different methods. Though it won't bring an image into true focus, this About.com video will guide you through enhancing an image with sharpening options.

Elements Tutorial: How to Create a Fade Vignette Effect Video
A fade vignette can add a dramatic element to your photos. In this tutorial video from About.com learn how to add a fade vignette effect in several ways using Adobe Photoshop Elements 10.

Elements Tutorial: How to Use Layer Masks Video
Layer masks in Adobe Photoshop Elements 10 allows you to modify a digital image without changing it permanently. In this tutorial video from About.com learn how layer masks can help edit your photos without doing any damage.

Photoshop Tutorial: 10 Useful Tools on the Toolbar Video
While using Photoshop CS6 you might want to becomes familiar with some of the most useful tools. Watch this video from About.com to learn about the options.

Elements Tutorial: How to Put Text on Path Video
Adding text to a photo can add a new depth to what the image communicates. In this tutorial video from About.com learn how to add text on path in Adobe Photoshop Elements 10.

Elements Tutorial: How to Straighten a Crooked Photo Video
Photos sometimes aren't as straight as you would like but Adobe Photoshop Elements 10 can realign crooked images very easily. In this tutorial video from About.com learn how the straighten tool rotates your photo's orientation so it's just right.

Elements Tutorial: How to Whiten Teeth Video
Whiten teeth in Adobe Photoshop Elements 10 with a few editing techniques and tools. In this tutorial video from About.com learn how a subtle and precise changes can make a smile really shine by whitening teeth.

Elements Tutorial: How to Make Precise Selections Video
Precise selections are essential in photo editing. In this tutorial video from About.com learn how Adobe Photoshop Elements 10 can target exactly what you want to edit in the photo with tools like the magnetic lasso.

Photoshop Tutorial: How to Color-Correct an Image Video
We'll show you how-to use Photoshop CS6 to correct photos that look too blue, red, or green. Watch this video from About.com see instructions for color correcting.

Photoshop Tutorial: How to Create a Fade Vignette Effect Video
The fade vignette effect can really enhance certain images when used properly. This About.com video will teach you how to create a fade vignette effect in Photoshop.

Photoshop Tutorial: How to Sharpen an Image Video
Every image isn't as clear as it could be, but Photoshop has tools that can fix that. This video from About.com will give you advice on sharpening images using Photoshop.

Photoshop Tutorial: How to Brighten an Image Video
If a photo is too dark, Photoshop makes it really easy to brighten it. This About.com video will teach you the basics of brightening images using Photoshop.

Photoshop Tutorial: How to Use Text Video
Adding text to your images in Photoshop CS6 adds a whole new dimension to your creativity. This About.com video will show you how to go about adding text to your photos using Photoshop.

Photoshop Tutorial: How to Start a New Project Video
Before doing anything else in Photoshop, you need to start a new project. This About.com video will teach you the process for starting a new Photoshop project.

Photoshop Tutorial: How to Use Shadow/Highlights Adjustment Video
Shadow and highlight adjustments in Photoshop can really enhance an image that may have originally been difficult to see. This video from About.com will teach you the basics for making shadow and highlight adjustments in Photoshop.

Photoshop Tutorial: How to Create a Custom Brush Video
Photoshop has a wide variety of brushes to use, but you can also create your own custom brushes really easily. This About.com video will show you exactly how to create your own custom brush in Photoshop.

Photoshop Tutorial: How to Whiten Teeth Video
Teeth don't always look their whitest in photos, but Photoshop makes it easy to whiten teeth. This About.com video will show you how to whiten teeth in Photoshop.

Elements Tutorial: How to Use the Levels Tool Video
The levels tool in Adobe Photoshop Elements 10 can help adjust the exposure of a digital image to bring out hidden details. In this tutorial video from About.com learn how the levels tool can help reveal more in your photos.

Elements Tutorial: How to Use the Curves Tool Video
The curves tool in Adobe Photoshop Elements 10 will help adjust the lighting and shadows in digital images. In this tutorial video from About.com learn how the curves tool and presets to refine your photos.

Elements Tutorial: How to Use the Brush Tool Video
The brush tool in Adobe Photoshop Elements 10 can modify images in several ways. In this tutorial video from About.com learn how the brush tool can isolate color to really make an image pop.

Elements Tutorial: How to Create Collages Video
Using the collage in Adobe Photoshop Elements 10 can give you scrapbook feel with your digital images. Watch this video tutorial for a step-by-step guide to making a collage in with Photoshop Elements.

Photoshop Tutorial: How to Use the Levels Tool Video
Adjusting your levels in Photoshop can really impact your final image. Watch this how-to video from About.com to see instructions for using levels in Photoshop CS6.

Photoshop Tutorial: How to Straighten a Crooked Photo Video
Crooked picture? No problem. Straightening crooked images in Photoshop is really easy. This video from About.com will teach you how to straighten a crooked photo in Photoshop.

Photoshop Tutorial: Useful Keyboard Shortcuts Video
Using keyboard shortcuts in Photoshop CS6 will really speed up your work flow. This video from About.com will show you some of the most useful keyboard shortcuts in Photoshop.

Photoshop Tutorial: How to Add a Watermark Video
Adding a watermark to your photos in Photoshop CS6 is a great way to let people know who took them. This About.com video will show you how to add watermarks to your photos in Photoshop.

Photoshop Tutorial: How to Use the Curves Tool Video
Using the Curves tool in Photoshop is a great way to adjust your luminance in a photograph. Watch this video to learn how-to do it in CS6.

Photoshop Tutorial: How to Create Collages Video
Collages can be a lot of fun to make in Photoshop and can look any number of ways. This About.com video will give you the basics of creating collages using Photoshop.

Photoshop Tutorial: How to Add Sepia Tones to Images Video
Giving your photographs a sepia tone look is quick and easy in Photoshop CS6.

Wrap Text Effect in Photoshop - Video
Wrapping text in creative ways adds a fun and playful quality to a picture. Learn how to wrap text around an object using three different effects in Adobe Photoshop.

Back Up Photos in Photoshop Elements Organizer - Video
If you take a lot of digital pictures, then you probably don't print them all at once. Be safe, not sorry, and back up your photos using these simple methods.

Use the Pattern Stamp Tool in Adobe Photoshop - Video
Photoshop's pattern stamp tool lets you paint with a pattern in one of the Photoshop libraries or with a pattern that you create. Learn how to use the pattern stamp tool to edit your photos.

Remove Photography Grain or Noise in Adobe Photoshop - Video
Do you have digital pictures that would be perfect except for a bit of distortion, photography grain, or noise? Learn how to remove unwanted grain in Adobe Photoshop.

Picasa Effects and Tuning - Video
Everyone has a few digital photos that could stand a touch-up or two. You can alter your photos in Picasa, a free Google program. Learn how to use Picasa effects and tuning.

How to Share Pictures in Picasa - Video
It's easy to share digital photos, artwork, or pictures with family and friends when you know how to organize them in Picasa! See how to organize and share pictures in Picasa.

Basic Drawing in Illustrator - Video
Illustrator CS allows you to draw vector-based images with ease. But before you start your next masterpiece, you need to know the basics. Learn several ways to draw a simple heart shape.

Photo Tags in Photoshop Elements - Video
Want to make sorting through your photos a little bit easier? Learn how to search using tags in Photoshop Elements.

Live Trace in Illustrator - Video
The live trace tool enables you to change photos into vector-based drawings, allowing you to resize any image without losing quality. Learn how to use live trace in Adobe Illustrator.

Create Color Sketch From a Photo in Elements - Video
Are you trying out cool effects in Photoshop Elements? Try creating a color sketch from a photo with these easy steps.

Import Photos into Photoshop Elements - Video Tutorial
Learn how to get started in Photoshop Elements by importing digital photo files from your files and folders or off of CDs.

How to Create a Rainbow in Adobe Photoshop - Video
Want to splash a colorful rainbow across a party invitation or on stationery? Learn how to create one in Adobe Photoshop.

Restore a Discolored Photo in Photoshop Elements - Video
Need to adjust the lighting and color in some of your favorite photos? Try restoring your pictures using Photoshop Elements.

Turn Digital Photos Into Polaroids With Photoshop Elements - Video
Love the look of a Polaroid picture? Using Photoshop Elements, you can make your digital photo look like a Polaroid.

Convert Color Photos to Black and White with Photoshop - Video
There's something special about the classic look of black and white photos. Learn how to convert your color pictures into black and white using Adobe Photoshop.

How to Add a Text Watermark in Adobe Photoshop - Video
You can protect photos that you distribute by adding a simple watermark to them. Learn how to create watermarks in Adobe Photoshop and give professional branding to your pictures.

Replace a Dull Sky in Photoshop Elements - Video Tutorial
Don't let a dull and boring sky ruin the background of your photo. Learn how to replace the skies using Photoshop Elements.

Tags and Collections in Photoshop Elements - Video Tutorial
Do you have hundreds of digital pictures but no way to organize them? Whip your photo collection into shape with tags and collections from Photoshop Elements.

Adobe Photoshop Sand Effect - Video Tutorial
[Video Tutorial] Use Adobe Photoshop to create text with a sand-like texture, using the same displacement effect design pros use to blend text or objects seamlessly into picture backgrounds.

Adobe Photoshop Text Reflection - Video Tutorial
[Video Tutorial] Create a text reflection effect in Adobe Photoshop and make text contents pop from their background.

Adobe Photoshop Photo Frame - Video
[Video Tutorial] Make your favorite photo look polished and elegant- learn how to add a tasteful faux frame to the image itself with Adobe Photoshop.

Adobe Photoshop Fire Text Effect
Make your text distinctive and exciting with Photoshop text effects- learn how to make your words appear to be on fire.

Add Blog Images with Picasa
Want to spice-up your blogging? This video demonstrates how to add images to your blog with Picasa.

Adobe Photoshop Brightening a Photo
Are some of your most precious memories stored on pictures that look too dark? This video demonstrates how to brighten digital pictures and photos using Adobe Photoshop.

Adobe Photoshop Dodge Tool Brightening
Are some of your most precious memories stored on pictures that look too dark? Brighten or highlight parts of your digital pictures using the Adobe Photoshop Dodge Tool.

Adobe Photoshop Ice Effect
Make truly distinctive and exciting text in your Adobe Photoshop images with this Ice Effect.

Adobe Photoshop Layers
Try light graphic work or picture re-touching without any worry of damaging your original images by using Layers in Adobe Photoshop.

Adobe Photoshop Lighting Filter
Learn how to use the Adobe Photoshop lighting filter, so you can get creative with lighting effects in your digital photos.

Adobe Photoshop Magic Eraser Tool
Adobe Photoshop's Magic Eraser Tool provides you with a quick and easy way to change a picture's background or other color area with just a few clicks.

Adobe Photoshop Marquee Tool Background
Use the marquee tool in Photoshop to create backgrounds that can make any image or photo look professional or transform it into the perfect gift.

Adobe Photoshop Patch Tool
Would your pictures be perfect if you could just remove one or two obtrusive objects from the frame? Use Adobe Photoshop's Patch Tool to re-touch your digital pictures and photos in just a few steps.

Adobe Photoshop Pattern Maker
Use the Adobe Photoshop pattern maker tool to create patterns out of graphics and photos. Generate original designs and special effects for your projects.

Adobe Photoshop Pet Eye Fix
You probably have some cute digital pictures of your pets that are perfect but for a common problem known as red eye, or in this case pet eye. Use Adobe Photoshop to fix pet eye and make your photos look professional.

Adobe Photoshop Photo Filter
It's all too common for our photos to seem great if not for an unflattering yellow, green, or other tint. With Adobe Photoshop's Photo Filter, you can adjust the color of your digital pictures, reconciling them with the memories they document.

Adobe Photoshop Red Eye Fix
You probably have some digital pictures that are perfect but for a common problem known as red eye. Use Adobe Photoshop to fix red eye and make your photos look professional.

Adobe Photoshop Sepia Effect
There's a quaint and beautiful look to older, black-and-white photos. With Adobe Photoshop, you can mimic that sepia-toned, antiqued appearance for your images in just a few easy steps.

Adobe Photoshop Shortcuts
Whether you're a professional graphic artist or you just want to re-touch your favorite photos, Adobe Photoshop Shortcuts can make your Photoshop workflow a great deal more efficient in just a few easy steps.

Adobe Photoshop Web Button
You don't have to be a graphic designer to make your Website look professional. Use Adobe Photoshop tools to create custom buttons that differentiate your site from its competition and encourage user interaction.

Capture and Save a Screen Shot in Windows XP
See how to capture and save a screenshot in Windows XP.

Create a Black and White Effect in Photoshop Elements
Customize your digital images and graphics - you can create a partial black and white effect in Photoshop Elements with these simple steps.

Fix Picture Imperfections with Adobe Photoshop Clone Tool
Would your pictures be perfect if you could just remove one or two blemishes? Well, with the Clone Tool in Adobe Photoshop, you can be your own professional air-brusher in just a few steps.

Fix Picture Imperfections with Adobe Photoshop Healing Brush
Would your pictures be perfect if you could just remove one or two blemishes? Well, with the Healing Brush in Adobe Photoshop, you can be your own professional air-brusher in just a few steps.

Make a Skewed Picture Straight in Adobe Photoshop
Do some of your pictures appear just a little bit lopsided or skewed? Learn how you can make a skewed horizon or other line straight with Adobe Photoshop.

Optimize a Picture for Email in Windows XP
Digital photos can be large and cumbersome to share with friends via email. Learn how you can reduce your image's filesize and optimize it for easy emailing.

Turning Pictures into a Coloring Book with Photoshop
How to turn digital pictures into a coloring book using Adobe Photoshop.

Using the Magic Extractor feature in Photoshop Elements
Learn how to use the Magic Extractor feature to isolate an object from the background in Photoshop Elements.

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