Video 1: Welcome Screen and User Interface in Photoshop^® Elements 7.0!

In this video I'll tell you about the new Photoshop.com membership program which has free and paid levels, and I'll also show you a couple new features about the interface. Photoshop Elements 7 looks a lot like Photoshop Elements 6, so you may not be aware of this change unless someone tells you.

Video 1 covers the new Welcome Screen and some updates in the User Interface.

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Video 2: Action Player in Photoshop^® Elements 7.0!

Photoshop users have enjoyed the convenience and power of actions for years. Now, in Photoshop Elements 7.0, you can apply actions to your photos with the click of a button!

Check out this video preview of the new Action Player in Photoshop Elements 7.0.

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Video 3: Use Third Party Actions in Photoshop^® Elements 7.0!

There are hundreds of free or for-sale actions available on the web. In this lesson Linda will teach you how to install 3rd party actions using an action she made called "Scrapper's Guide Custom Shadow.atn."

You can download the Custom Shadow action and a PDF manual with all the steps written out. Watch the video to see how Linda uses the action to create a custom shadow in seconds that makes the photo appear to be popped up off the page!

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Answers To Questions About Photoshop^® Elements 7.0

Can you use the arrow keys to move objects?

Yes! This bug has been fixed in PSE7.

Does dragging from the Project Bin (Photo Bin) take away the transparency of png files?

No, transparency is maintained, but it does change the png into a Smart Object, which changes the size. If you don't want the png file to turn into a Smart Object, use one of the following methods to move it onto your page:

• Use the Move tool to click and drag the png file directly from one document to another.
• Make the png document active and drag from the desktop to the thumbnail of your page in the Project Bin using the Move tool.
• Choose Select > All to put an outline around the entire png file. Choose Edit > Copy, then move to your scrapbook page and choose Edit > Paste.

How do I transfer my old Organizer catalog when I upgrade to the new version?

Don't uninstall your old version before installing the new one. The first time you open the Organizer in Photoshop Elements 7, it will copy the catalog from the previous version. Once this is accomplished, you can uninstall the previous version.

Questions about Costco are answered below.

If you don't plan to purchase Photoshop Element 7 at Costco (which already has my CD in the box), then you can get my training CD in the Scrapper's Guide Store.

Click on the following link to find out more about my CD, Learn Digital Scrapbooking! with Photoshop Elements 7.

Name E-mail FREE training video when you sign up!

Photoshop^® Elements 7 tutorials for Digital Scrapbooking!

Learn how to use PSE7 (Photoshop Elements 7) to create beautiful digital scrapbook pages! Even if you know nothing about Photoshop Elements, you’ll be on your way to creating great pages in just a few, easy lessons.

Learn about layers in Photoshop^® Elements

If you’re not familiar with the concept of layers, you’ll be amazed at how easy it is to create layers in Photoshop Elements 7! Step-by-step video tutorials demonstrate exactly what to do. It also includes a PDF manual with all the steps written out for you. Digital scrapbooking can’t get any easier!

Features the kit “It’s My History”

Use the whimsical artwork and elements in the It’s My History kit to create intimate journal pages that showcase your family history. Linda Sattgast, Adobe’s Scrapbooking Expert, will take you through all the steps of creating a page. PLUS there are tutorials on using brushes, editing your photos, using the Organizer, and more!

*Linda's CD is bundled with PSE7 at Costco!

If you have a Costco nearby, and you're a member, you'll be able to get Linda's training CD bundled with Photoshop Elements 7 at no additional cost! (October 6 is the date Costco expects to have it available.)

If you're not near a Costco store OR if you're not a Costco member, you can purchase the PSE7 software and training CD bundle for $79 through Costco's online store. (Non-members pay an extra 5% which is about $4.00 additional.)

Unfortunately, Costco does not ship to Canada or other countries outside the U.S.