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=PhotoShop Elements 7 Workspace=

There are two basic workspaces: 1. **Organizer workspace**--use to find, organize, and share your photos and media files. Check out this [|video] to better understand what the organizer can do for you.

2. **Editor workspace**--this workspace lets you create and edit images in three ways: Full Edit, Quick Fix, and Guided Edit. a. Full Edit--tools for correcting color problems, special effects, and enhancements. [|video] b. Quick Fix--tools for correcting color and lighting, red eye. c. Guided Edit--Place for beginners to start editing photos. [|video]

Tools
Let's take a look at the [|toolbox].

__Using Layers__
1. Layers give you the opportunity to add various components onto a image without permanently changing your original image. 2. Layers are stakced one on top of the other to allow you to create an effect that you would want for the total picture. 3. Each layer is independent until you merge the layers together.

__Importing and Organizing Your Photos__
1. Import your photos by opening Photoshop Elements and click on the Organize tab. When the organizer opens, choose File--Get Photos and Videos--From Files and folders. Select the photos that you want and click Get Photos. 2. View your images in the catalog. 3. Can apply tags to your photos. 4. Make albums to help organize your photos. Create new album by clicking on the + in the Albums palette.

__**Editing Your Photos**__
1. Open your photo in Guided Edit, Quick Fix or Full Edit views. 2. The Healing Brush tool and the Spot Healing Brush tool help you easily rid your photos of flaws such as blemishes, dark circles, and other areas that you would like to fix.

__**Create a Slide Show**__
1. Click on the CREATE tab. 2. Select the photos for the slide show. 3. Click on Slide Show. Set the slide show preferences, and then click OK. 4. You will be taken to the slide show editor where you can add elements and make changes. 5. Once finished, you can save project or select output to share with others.

__**Create a Photo Book**__
1. Create a Photo Book in the Full Edit View. 2. Click on Create and then Photo Book 3. A wizard will take you through the steps of creating your book 4. Choose Layout and Additional Options along with a theme. 5. You will then be able to see your album pages. 6. Insert pictures, shapes, and effects. 7. You can print or order your album.