Archive for March, 2014

Quick Selection and Refine Edge in PSE 12

Posted on: March 30th, 2014 0

OK, this is the THIRD time I’m wrangling this silly photo of an old-timey watch! But THIS time thanks to the power of the Quick Selection Tool and Refine Edge in Photoshop, and starting with Photoshop Elements 11 as well, things go much smoother and faster, and the result will be better!

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I’m Glad I Take Crappy Photos

Posted on: March 25th, 2014 1

Making Crappy Photos Is Better Than Making None

I’ve been going through this depressing period in my photography where I just don’t feel like shooting anything. I didn’t really know why, but it was really bothering me. Somehow I SHOULD always be ready to shoot stuff, no matter what…except I didn’t even want to LOOK at my camera.

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Photoshop Elements 12 vs Photoshop CC

Posted on: March 24th, 2014 0

Which should you get?

Photoshop Elements 12 (PSE), or Photoshop CC (PS)? Adobe is now offering Photoshop CC and Lightroom 5 for @ $10/mo. That makes Photoshop affordable. It makes the decision as to which way to go much more difficult.

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Photoshop Elements 12 Workspace

Posted on: March 4th, 2014 0

This video will acquaint you with the Elements 12 workspace, which is very similar to Elements 11. However, if you’re used to v10 or below, this video will be very helpful as things have changed a lot. Adobe redesigned the entire interface.

Check out the video:

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