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USING PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS 10
Working in Photoshop Elements
Last updated 1/2/2012
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Using the Quick Selection tool, select the part of the image that should extend outside the frame.
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Click Create Out Of Bounds.
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(Optional) Add a shadow.
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(Optional) Click Add A Gradient.
Split an image into multiple snapshots
The Picture Stack effect splits an image into multiple snapshots each with its own border. When you switch to the full
edit mode after applying the effect, you can move the snapshots around.
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In the Edit panel, select Guided.
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In the Photo Play options, select Photo Stack.
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You can split an image into 4, 8, or 12 snapshots. Click the option that you want to use.
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(Optional) Click the border width that best suits your requirements.
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To change the background of the Photo Stack, click Gradient or Solid Color.
Gradient
The New Layer dialog that opens when you click Gradient provides you with options to add a gradient
effect to the background.
Solid
The New Layer dialog that opens when you click Solid Color provides you with options to add a solid color
to the background.
Select Use Previous Layer To Create Clipping Mask if you want only the layer below to be affected. A regular
adjustment layer affects all layers below it.
Apply the Orton Effect
The Orton effect provides a dreamy effect to your photographs.
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In the Edits panel, click Guided.
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In the Photography Effects section, click Orton Effect.
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In the Create Orton Effect panel, click Add Orton Effect.
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Edit the following parameters according to your requirements:
Increase Blur
Specifies the amount of blur in the out-of-focus layer.
Increase Noise
Adds noise to the blurred layer.
Apply Brightness
Increases brightness of the blurred layer.
Use the zoom option in the editor to identify how the effect is applied to different areas of the photograph.
Create a perfect portrait
In Guided Edit, create a perfect portrait by removing blemishes and enhancing various parts of the image with easy-
to-use tools.
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Click Advanced Edits and select Perfect Portrait.
