Image Editing Background and Basics
Easily edit and organize photos using Adobe Photoshop Elements. In this sample chapter from Adobe Photoshop Elements 2021 Classroom in a Book, Jeff Carlson explains image correction basics like white balance; editing modes such as Quick Edit, Guided Edit, and Expert Edit; and tools including Smart Fix, Auto Smart Tone, and Smart Brush.
Getting started
You’ll start by importing the sample images for this lesson to your CIB Catalog.
Start Photoshop Elements and click Organizer in the Home screen. Check the lower-right corner of the Organizer workspace to make sure the CIB Catalog is loaded—if not, choose File > Manage Catalogs and select it from the list.
Click the Import button at the upper left of the Organizer workspace and choose From Files And Folders from the drop-down menu. In the Get Photos And Videos From Files And Folders dialog box, locate and select your Lesson 4 folder. Disable the option Get Photos From Subfolders and the automatic processing options; then, click Get Media.
In the Import Attached Keyword Tags dialog box, click Select All and then click OK.