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  Photoshop Help, Please: Darken Sky
I have a landscape photo that I am very happy with except that the sky is a little blown out. Can someone provide me the instructions to darken the sky? I have elements 2 and 6.0. Please be real...
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October 26, 2005
 
  Layers in Photoshop CS2
Can anyone tell me how to save a file with layers? I'm new to PS CS2 and every time I use layers and save it ... my image is a bit distorted when uploaded on better photo. saving with layers ...
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October 04, 2005
 
  New Photoshop Elements 4.0
Photoshop Elements has always been incredibly popular, and rightly so. Now, there's a newer version. (For Windows only.) I was a beta tester for 4.0 and it's incredibly versatile and easy t...
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March 03, 2006
 
  What Imaging Software to Buy?
Are there any reviews about the various digital image-editing software out there? Is it Photoshop hands down, or are there other software that should be considered? If I purchase Photoshop, do I ne...
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August 23, 2005
 
  Photoshop: Elements Vs. CS
Just wondering what's the difference between Photoshop full version and Photoshop Elements. I'm only working with photos, not video. Thanks....
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August 02, 2005
 
  Photoshop Elements 2 vs. 3
Being new to digital photography, I purchased an Epson 4180 scanner which came bundled with Photoshop Elements 2. What's the difference versus Elements 3? Version 2 seems to have everything I&#...
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July 22, 2005
 
  Optimum Burning Speed for Image CDs?
I have heard that using too fast a burning speed when burning digital image files to CD can cause a loss of image quality. I have burned several image CDs at my burner's maximum speed of 48X, ...
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June 26, 2005
 
  Upgrade to Photoshop?
I currently have Photoshop Elements, and I am looking to upgrade to a full version. I see so many different versions and prices. I have been searching eBay, and the prices are about half of the sto...
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June 28, 2005
 
  How to Remove Noise
Hi. I have a Nikon D70, which I love, but recently I took some indoor low-light pictures and had to pump up the ISO to 800, sometimes even higher. I am frankly surprised by the amount of noise prod...
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June 21, 2005
 
  Help with Black and White
I'm new to converting to black and white through Photoshop. I have a hard time deciding what looks best when converting. What could I do different with this to look like a true black and white...
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June 15, 2005
 
  Photoshop Levels
Ashamedly, as long as I've been using Photoshop, I've never really understood how Levels work, so I've managed to do all of my editing without using that tool. How exactly is Photoshop...
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June 06, 2005
 
  TIFF vs. RAW vs. JPEG
I have an Olympus and can shoot in JPEG, TIFF, or RAW. For printing large photos (larger than 11x14), is it better to shoot in TIFF or RAW? Is there a quality difference between TIFF and RAW?...
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January 31, 2010
 
  How to Prevent Copying of Photos
How do you put a watermark in the photographs that are printed to prevent someone from making copies from a scanner or having negatives made in order to make additional copies? I use Photoshop and...
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June 09, 2005
 
  Noise Reduction Programs
I have been experimenting with the demo programs of "Neat Image" and "Noise Ninja" as a tool to reduce noise in some of my digital photos. Does anyone have any pros or cons of these programs that w...
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April 14, 2005
 
  More Memory Problems
Well, I attempted to use my memory card reader, and it didn't work when I switched my camera on. It is saying that the card needs formatted: OK or cancel. Should I just go ahead and format it e...
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July 24, 2006
 
  Converting RAW Files to Adobe DNG (RAW) Format
Anyone who owns Elements 3.0 or Photoshop CS can convert RAW files generated by their cameras to Adobe DNG RAW format. Whether you own the Mac or Windows version of the Adobe product.You can find f...
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March 19, 2005
 
  What is Buzz?
I keep seeing the word "buzz" in the critiques. What does that mean?...
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February 12, 2005
 
  Photoshop 7: Color and Tone
How do I tweak color and tonal values accurately in Photoshop 7? Difference in lighting conditions has caused blond-hair individuals in my pictures to look a tad green, and I was wondering if I cou...
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December 24, 2004
 
  Software: Show I Upgrade?
I recently acquired Photoshop Elements 2 from my purchase of a Canon 10D. Should I upgrade to PS E3, as I understand the learning curve is less?Vic...
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December 07, 2004
 
  Removing Objects from a Photo
Hi,I have PhotoImpact 8 and I can't figure out how to take a photograph and take out a certain object you may not want in the photograph. And I am talking about a digital photograph. Any sugges...
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November 20, 2004