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 Using Blend Modes with Masks in Photoshop and PSE
Blending Modes in Photoshop and Elements determine the way two layers combine with one another. Understanding the modes opens a wide range of creative possibility for your digital projects. To use a blending mode with a mask (or mat or block) you will begin by opening a new document. Open and dr ...
- Finding What Lies Beneath in Photoshop
When you are working on a document with multiple layers in the full version of Photoshop, you can see what lies beneath. Get the Move tool and right click somewhere on the image to see a list of every layer that is under your cursor. This is one of the Photoshop features that only works in the ...
- Finding a Layer in Photoshop and PSE
When you are working on a document with a number of layers and you want to select a certain layer, you could switch to the Move tool, hunt for, and click on the layer. But you can save time and effort when you are working with a different tool by simply pressing Ctrl Alt Click (Mac: Cmd Opt Clic ...
- Use a Keyboard Shortcut to Shut Down Photoshop and PSE
When you are ready to shut down Photoshop or Elements, pressing Ctrl Q (Mac: Cmd Q) on your keyboard will do the job. All saved documents will close and you’ll be given the chance to save any changes to the other open documents. If your software suddenly begins shutting down, it’s po ...
- Making the Photoshop Interface Type Easier to See
In the previous tip, we explored how to change the Layers panel settings so that the layer contents are visible at a glance. Creative Team Member Uma asked for a follow-up showing how to increase the font size of the layer titles so that the titles would be easier to see as well. You'll find thi ...
- Making Layer Panel Thumbnails Easier to See in Photoshop or PSE
When you are working on a template or other Photoshop document with a number of layers, the default settings make it very difficult (if not impossible!) to see which item is on each layer. Instead of straining your eyes or playing a game of “hunt and click,” you can change the Layers ...
- Selecting and Changing All Text Layers at Once in Photoshop and PSE
When you are working on a project with a number of text layers, there is a quick way to select all of the text layers at once. This is handy to know in case you want to change the font for your project, but you don’t want to have to hunt for each text layer and change them manually. Here&# ...
- Move Tool Shortcuts in Photoshop and PSE
The Move tool is so often used in Photoshop and Elements, the software designers gave it top billing in the Tool Panel. Not only that, they also gave it two handy shortcuts. When you are working with any tool, pressing the letter V on your keyboard replaces the current tool with the Move tool. ...
- Text Alignment Shortcuts in Photoshop and PSE
When you are working with text in Photoshop and Elements, it often happens that the alignment is off. It may be centered when you’d like it right aligned or it may be left aligned when you need it centered. Here’s a quick way to realign the text. If you notice the misalignment while ...
- Disabling Tabs in Photoshop and PSE
One of the biggest frustrations with the newer versions of Photoshop is the tabbed interface that opens all of your images in a tabbed row. The good news is that this feature is easily disabled. Here’s how: Select Edit > Preferences > Interface. Uncheck Open Documents as Tabs. Click ...
- How to Use, Move and Resize Layered Frames and Embellishments
More and more digital frames and embellishments are being designed as layered files. This is great since it allows for greater customization and flexibility. Working with these DIY files is a snap if you have a few techniques in your repertoire. Three of the most frequently asked questions are ( ...
- Sizing Images and Papers to Fit in Pockets in Photoshop and PSE
If are working on a project that requires filling pockets of a fixed size, you’ll need to know how to resize photos and papers so that they will fit the pocket sizes. Begin by opening a new document the size you’d like to print by choosing File > New > Blank File. This might be ...
- Viewing Fonts in Photoshop and PSE
When you are working with text on a digital project, the small default settings in Photoshop and Elements can make it difficult to see samples of your installed fonts. If you are like me and your eyes get tired looking at the screen, you can tweak the settings to make it easier to see the font ...
- Using Brushes to Embellish Text in Photoshop and PSE
One way to make your scrapbook page meaningful is to draw attention to the words on the page. Using your digital brushes is an easy way to spotlight important words in titles and journaling. Here’s how: Load a word art brush into your software. If you are new to digital art, there are instructio ...
- Create a New Layer with Advanced Options in Photoshop or PSE
You can save yourself a little time by adding advanced options at the same time that you create a new layer. Options like layer naming, color, or setting the previous layer as a clipping mask are available to you by pressing the Alt key (Mac: Opt key) as you click the Create a New Layer icon in ...
- Filling and Offsetting Outline Word Art Letters with Patterned Paper
Outlined letters like these in Ali Edwards’ new Outline Christmas word art are fun to fill with patterned paper or color. Here’s how: Create a new document the color and size of your choice, then open a piece of digital paper. Open a PNG outlined word art image and drag it onto your ...
- Quick Photo fixes in Photoshop and PSE
This time of the year, every minute is precious. Using the auto-correct features in Photoshop and Elements is a great way to improve your photos straight-out-of-the-camera in a hurry. · You can do a quick auto-color adjustment by pressing Shift Ctrl B (Shift Cmd B) on your keyboard ...
- Picking Colors with the Brush Tool in Photoshop and PSE
When you are working with digital brushes, the Foreground color is the color of your “ink.” There’s a simple way to change “ink” colors on the fly while you have the brush tool selected. Simply press and hold the Alt key (Mac: Opt key) to temporarily activate the ...
- Creating Subway Art with Digital Supplies in Photoshop and PSE
Subway art is a creative trend that is exploding on the internet. The art form consists of using words, fonts and even pictures to create a visually appealing and meaningful display. Using Photoshop brushes and digital scrapbooking papers, you can put together your own, highly customized Subway ...
- Find the Hidden Wizard in Photoshop or PSE
Here in the US, Halloween is just around the corner. The little ones will dress up as goblins and witches, wizards and fairies and have a party. Did you know that Photoshop and Elements have their own little wizards that are hidden in the software? The first time I accidentally found this guy, I ...
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