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Photoshop Video Tutorial - Copy, Paste & Move

One of the most common questions I get asked is 'how can I combine two images into one'. Well the answer lies inside this video, where we'll examine two typical ways to do so. Firstly we'll combine images using the copy and paste commands, and then I'll demonstrate how it's done with the Move Tool. Generally speaking of course, this is the sort of video that answers a lot of questions.

Retouching, Cropping and Adding Text Video Tutorial

Ever downloaded a photograph to find blemishes and minor imperfections bugging an otherwise perfect shot? Ever wanted a photograph of the real world….to look better than the real world? If you have, then be aware that Photoshop Elements comes equipped with cloning and healing brushes that can banish even the worse defects to the history palette, never to be seen again…..unless you want to of course!

Selecting, Extracting, Moving, Transforming and Blending Video Tutorial

Anyone can make selections inside Photoshop, but it takes a good knowledge of the selection tools, and a little practice, to get on the road to mastering it. As we strive to achieve our ultimate goal – selecting and moving a gorilla into another photograph – we’ll visit the lasso tools, the marquee tools, quick selection, the magic wand and the magic extractor.  We’ll also employ the move tool to move selected elements around, the transform controls to resize the gorilla, and layer blending options to make the composition as realistic as possible.

The Move Tool Video Tutorial

If you want an element or object moved in your composition then it's possible you still don't even select the Move Tool from the Toolbox. Accessible via keyboard shortcuts, it a tool you perhaps see in short but regular bursts. If that's the case, then shame on you, because the Move Tool has so much more to offer. Here's a taste of what you're missing!

Rulers and Guides Video Tutorial

If you're looking at measuring, inserting and aligning elements of your image to the page, or to another object in the same document, then look no further than Photoshop's rulers and guides. When used correctly, these features can be all the support you need to produce images that align professionally and look perfect!

Image Inside Text Video Tutorial

In this tutorial we'll look at how to add an image to a block of text for effect. There are many practical ways to use this technique, so once you know how to pin an image into a block of text, there's many more creative ways to employ the secrets of clipping masks for your workflow.