http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/photography.aspxenhttp://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/photography/reviews/56744.aspxFri, 20 Nov 2009 17:23:51 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56744mmcdonoughIn this review, we'll focus on some of the new and improved features found in version 8 of Adobe's ever-popular Photoshop Elements. With an enhanced Organizer and a collection of fresh editing tools, is it worth upgrading to Photoshop Elements 8? What's New in Photoshop Elements 8? At first glance, the latest release of Photosho...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/photography/articles/55686.aspxThu, 12 Nov 2009 17:59:50 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:55686ChrissyDeanThis tutorial will guide through the process step-by-step to turn any ordinary photo into an artistic oil-on-canvas type painting. This is a great gift idea for the holidays! Using Corel Painter's Auto-Painting Feature Corel Painter has made artistic expression easy even for those without much artistic skill. I have grown to love the auto-p...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/photography/articles/53788.aspxWed, 11 Nov 2009 22:26:05 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:53788ChrissyDeanLearn the basics to photo editing in Corel Painter Xi. Learn how to correct color, lighting, exposure and contrast problems very easily in any photo you like. Many times I am complimented on my photography, and just as often I am asked, “How do you get pictures to turn out so beautifully?" I am going to let you in on the secret: I have Corel P...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/photography/articles/53783.aspxTue, 27 Oct 2009 20:25:45 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:53783mmcdonoughWhen scanning photos, it's not unusual to find dust and scratch marks on the resulting digital images. There are a number of ways to get rid of these blemishes, but one quick and easy way is to use the combined dust and scratch remover found in PhotoPlus X3. Read on to learn how this tool is used. Restoring Scanned Images Nowadays, it's fairly ...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/photography/articles/17051.aspxTue, 27 Oct 2009 17:09:53 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:17051mmcdonoughLayers are a powerful tool used in the digital photo editing processes of Paint Shop Pro. In this introductory article, we’ll explain exactly what layers are and give examples to illustrate this concept. Also, we’ll show how to make the Layers palette viewable on the Paint Shop Pro workspace. What is a Layer? People new to photo edi...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/photography/articles/17664.aspxTue, 27 Oct 2009 17:06:39 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:17664mmcdonoughIn this overview, we’ll take a look at the different types of layers available in Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo X2 and give some ideas when each type should be used. Types of Layers There are nine different types of layers in Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo X2 . In later articles of this series, we’ll delve deeper into each individual type, but for n...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/photography/articles/17666.aspxTue, 27 Oct 2009 17:06:12 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:17666mmcdonoughThe drop shadow effect in Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo X2 Ultimate is fully customizable and lets you define the precise appearance of the shadow for any image. Read on to learn how to create a shadow for an object in Paint Shop Pro. Creating Shadows for Objects There are many special effects that can be employed in photo editing projects in Corel Pa...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/photography/articles/17876.aspxTue, 27 Oct 2009 17:05:48 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:17876mmcdonoughAre you ready to start using layers to add interesting effects to your digital photo editing projects? In this guide, we'll walk through a sample project that utilizes many of the different types of layers found in Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo X2. How to Use Layers in Paint Shop Pro Sometimes, the best way to learn how to do something is to w...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/photography/articles/18566.aspxTue, 27 Oct 2009 17:05:23 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:18566mmcdonoughIt’s not hard to find yourself in a situation where you have so many layers in a digital photo editing project that it’s hard to keep track of the all. In this guide, we’ll show how to use the layer grouping feature of Paint Shop Pro to better manage your layer organization. Organizing Layers in Paint Shop Pro Once you realize how...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/photography/articles/53744.aspxTue, 27 Oct 2009 17:04:19 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:53744mmcdonoughAlthough it takes a little practice and patience, the Background Eraser tool found in PhotoPlus X3 is actually quite effective in removing the background of a digital photo, especially when used in conjunction with the Standard Eraser tool. This tutorial covers how to use both of these features. Background Removal Options in PhotoPlus X3 One of the...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/photography/articles/53742.aspxTue, 27 Oct 2009 16:58:01 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:53742mmcdonoughThe Extraction Tool in PhotoPlus X3 lets you select an object or group of objects to isolate and extract from a digital photograph, effectively removing the background from that photo. This tutorial describes how to use this tool and compares it to other background removal methods in PhotoPlus. Different Background Removal Tools In a previous tutor...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/photography/reviews/614.aspxThu, 22 Oct 2009 14:13:16 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:614carolyn.tarabolettiAdobe Photoshop Lightroom is touted as "an essential software for today's digital photographer." Indeed, Lightroom is an ideal workflow tool for professional photographers as well as amateur photographers who take their hobby seriously. Introduction From photo organization to photo publishing, Adobe Photoshop Lightroom provides all of t...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/photography/articles/53050.aspxWed, 21 Oct 2009 17:13:59 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:53050mmcdonoughIf you’re new to PhotoPlus or have only used the photo editing software to make minor changes to digital photographs, you may not be familiar with all the powerful options that become available with the use of layers. Read on to find out more about layers and their uses in PhotoPlus X3. Explaining Layers One of the quickest ways to distinguis...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/photography/articles/52932.aspxTue, 20 Oct 2009 18:32:42 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:52932anuramnLearn how to make Photoshop brushes with this tutorial. Introduction to Photoshop Brushes Festival season is approaching and I know there are many who wish to create or make their own brushes for the occasion. You can do lots with brushes in Photoshop. Finding one as well as using them is definitely a cakewalk. You don’t have to be an expert in Pho...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/photography/articles/52929.aspxTue, 20 Oct 2009 18:19:16 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:52929mmcdonoughThere are several ways that you can change the background or add a new one to a digital photo in Paint Shop Pro. This tutorial will examine a method that you can try out for your own photo editing projects, starting with a photo that has a solid color background. Changing a Solid Color Background Based on some discussion from the comments section o...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/photography/reviews/52327.aspxTue, 13 Oct 2009 18:40:44 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:52327balaCameraBag has been one of the top photo apps on the iPhone and now it is available for the Mac. CameraBag is one of the easiest digital darkroom effects apps ever, which made it a success on the iPhone and is now available for the desktop with the same magic. Read on to learn more. CameraBag Desktop - Review As any photography enthusiast would tell...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/photography/articles/50201.aspxFri, 25 Sep 2009 17:43:27 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:50201mmcdonoughThere are a number of ways to add snow to a digital photo using Paint Shop Pro, but one of the easiest is to enlist the help of a free plugin for the photo editor. This tutorial will tell you how to get the free plugin and how to use it to winterize your photos. Winterizing Digital Photos If you're putting together a photo book , trying to create a...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/photography/reviews/49950.aspxWed, 23 Sep 2009 20:21:56 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:49950balaWith digital cameras you can very quickly become overwhelmed with a huge number of photographs, which soon become boring and monotonous. Comic Life will make all those shots come out with style and make them interesting by creating a comic strip of your photos. Having fun with your Photos! The fun of taking pictures, be it with a normal point &...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/photography/articles/49788.aspxTue, 22 Sep 2009 20:06:34 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:49788CroftIn this tutorial, you'll learn how to turn your photo into a watercolor painting using Photoshop. Painting A Watercolor In Photoshop Photoshop offers many ways to do the same thing. This is another way to get the watercolor effect without using the watercolor filter. This effect is softer and creates a more natural feel than just using the wate...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/photography/articles/49751.aspxTue, 22 Sep 2009 16:41:55 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:49751aczafraThere are many ways you can lighten up dark photos using photo editing software. This tutorial will teach you a few ways you can edit your photos using Photoshop. Introduction If you've taken photos in a low-light environment and you forgot to adjust the necessary settings to add more light unto it, or perhaps you forgot to bring your flash, chance...