Combining Images with Photoshop Elements 9

Create custom collages, photo montages, scrapbooks, type effects, and shape effects.Designer and trainer Ted LoCascio shares his experience using Adobe Photoshop Elements 9 to combine images and create unique photo projects in this workshop, which is set up to mirror a typical Elements workflow. Learn how to make difficult selections quickly and easily and how to harness the true power of Elements by working with adjustment layers, clipping masks, and layer masks. Then apply everything you've learned by creating some example compositing projects from scratch. Topics include: Making difficult selections quickly and easily Saving and loading selections Working with adjustment layers, clipping masks, and layer masks Using the Straighten and Crop tools Adjusting layer opacity Applying blend modes