Join Jan Kabili for an in-depth discussion in this video Blending images using a gradient, part of Photoshop Elements 10 Essential Training.
When you want to gradually blend one photo into another in a composite, try…using a Gradient on a layer mask. This will give you a softer blend between the…images than using a selection with a layer mask.…I'd like to bring a second photo into this photo of blue wildflowers.…I'm going to use the Place command as I showed you in an earlier movie in this chapter.…Going up to the File menu, choosing Place, selecting this photo of yellow…columbines, which are the State flower of Colorado, my state, and then…clicking the Place button.…
That brings the yellow flower into its own new layer on top of the blue wildflowers.…These two images are the same size and I don't want to resize the yellow flower…layer, so I'll just click the green check mark to finish bringing it in.…What I'd like to do is to hide the area on the right-side of the yellow flower…photo so we can see down through this area to the blue flowers below, and I'd…like there to be a gradual transition from blue flowers on the right to the big…
Author
Released
3/12/2012- Importing photos from a camera, computer, or iPhoto library
- Adding keyword tags and ratings to photos
- Automatically tagging people
- Organizing photos into albums
- Renaming and moving photos
- Correcting common photo problems automatically
- Retouching photos of friends and family
- Adjusting lighting and color
- Working with layers and layer masks
- Converting photos to black-and-white
- Cropping and straightening photos
- Adding text to photos
- Working with raw photos
- Making a slideshow
- Ordering prints
Skill Level Beginner
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Introduction
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Welcome54s
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Getting around Elements6m 9s
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Using the exercise files4m 44s
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1. Bringing Photos into the Organizer
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Touring the Organizer5m 35s
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2. Viewing Photos in the Organizer
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Working in Thumbnail view4m 10s
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Viewing photo information3m 36s
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3. Organizing Photos in the Organizer
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Organizing keyword tags4m 25s
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Automatically tagging people8m 21s
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Creating smart albums5m 52s
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4. Finding Photos with the Organizer
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Finding duplicate photos4m 50s
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Searching by text5m 59s
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Exploring the Find menu4m 27s
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5. Managing Photos with the Organizer
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Deleting photos4m 30s
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Renaming photos2m 24s
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Moving photos3m 58s
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Reconnecting missing files4m 37s
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Changing photo dates4m 29s
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Backing up2m 43s
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6. Getting Started with Editing
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7. Working in Guided Edit
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8. Working in Quick Edit
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Correcting color4m 20s
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Sharpening images3m 10s
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Saving in Quick Edit3m 52s
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9. Working in Full Edit
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Customizing panels5m 10s
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Undoing your work6m 22s
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Zooming and navigating4m 41s
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Creating a file from scratch2m 57s
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10. Working with Layers
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Understanding layers7m 3s
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Tips for working with layers4m 25s
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Understanding layer masks6m 55s
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11. Working with Selections
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Understanding selections6m 49s
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Using manual selection tools4m 42s
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Modifying selections4m 20s
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Refining selections4m 50s
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Saving selections2m 8s
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12. Touching Up Photos
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13. Correcting Photos
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Adjusting part of a photo6m 16s
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Removing a color cast2m 11s
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Reducing noise3m 53s
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Sharpening images6m 43s
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Processing multiple photos8m 19s
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14. Changing Photo Size and Composition
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Cropping photos5m 35s
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Straightening photos2m 35s
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Adding canvas around photos2m 43s
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15. Building Photo Composites
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16. Adding and Formatting Text
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Creating text6m 22s
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Editing text3m 49s
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Creating text around a shape3m 51s
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17. Adding Special Effects
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Applying filters5m 24s
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Adding effects2m 6s
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Adding layer styles7m 38s
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Making shapes5m 17s
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Using the Cookie Cutter tool2m 18s
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18. Working in Camera Raw
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Understanding Camera Raw3m 35s
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The Camera Raw interface5m 16s
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Cropping and straightening2m 13s
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Reducing Noise2m 24s
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Sharpening6m 46s
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Outputting from Camera Raw4m 43s
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19. Making Photo Creations
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Creating a photo book6m 50s
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Completing the photo book10m 5s
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Creating a photo calendar8m 19s
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20. Sharing Your Photos
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Printing photos8m 30s
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21. Extending Elements with Online Services
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Signing up for an Adobe ID2m 20s
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Conclusion
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Goodbye40s
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