Best Free Tutorials: 02/22/11

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

In Photoshop Elements 9 Essential Training, Jan Kabili highlights the key features of this comprehensive image organization and photo enhancement application. She shows how to correct and enhance photographs, and how to organize a growing collection of digital photos. The course also explains how to use photos in creative projects like photo books, calendars, and greeting cards, and how to share work online and in print. Exercise files accompany the course.

Topics include:
* Downloading files from a digital camera
* Importing photos into an Elements catalog
* Applying keyword tags
* Organizing photos into albums and Smart Albums
* Automatically adjusting photos in Quick Fix
* Walking through Guided Edit photo techniques
* Understanding photo resizing and resolution
* Cropping and straightening photos
* Making and refining selections
* Correcting photos in the Full Edit workspace
* Applying image sharpening
* Adding text and special effects
* Creating photo projects, such as greeting cards and calendars

Lynda.com - eBay for Sellers Essential Training
English | WMV | 960x540 | 15 fps | AVC 300 kbps | AAC 128 kbps | 576 MB
Genre: eLearning

In eBay for Sellers Essential Training, Christopher Spencer helps prospective sellers understand eBay community rules and best practices, navigate the interface, and create compelling listings for their merchandise. This course shows how to review active and completed listings, find data to establish the value of merchandise, and get products listed quickly and efficiently. The course also covers advanced search techniques, receiving payments, and setting up an eBay store.

Topics include:
•Creating eBay and PayPal accounts
•Performing advanced searches
•Reviewing the competition
•Understanding listing fees
•Writing effective titles and descriptions
•Understanding warranties and guarantees
•Creating listings
•Handling offers
•Packing and shipping merchandise
•Leaving feedback
•Tracking sales