Edit! Use photoahop elements to fine- tune your shot
Sharpen up
Opening
up the Unsharp Mask tool, simply adjust the sharpness to ensure the centre
point is nice and crisp
As you would expect, most of the image will
be very blurry. However, all we are intersted in here is the centre focus
point. Opening up the Unsharp Mask tool, simply adjust the sharpness to ensure
the centre point is nice and crisp.
Adjust the colour
Opening
up the Saturation tool, simply adjust the slider to boost the colours, bringing
them back as a key element of the image
With such a bright and colourful subject,
simply boosting the saturation can have a huge effect on the overall look.
Opening up the Saturation tool, simply adjust the slider to boost the colours,
bringing them back as a key element of the image.
Crop the image
Using
the crop tool, sonply select the area you want to keep
When zooming, you may find that your
overall composition has changed, and you have more unwanted empty space than
you intended. Using the crop tool, sonply select the area you want to keep. A
tighter crop will give the effect more impact.
Heal flaws
Using
the clone stamp tool or the spot healing brush, simply select a good source
point and paint over any unwanted elements.
Any sight imperfections, from your camera
or on the subject, will be highlighted with the movement blur in your shot.
Using the clone stamp tool or the spot healing brush, simply select a good source
point and paint over any unwanted elements.
Get creative
We
used ‘Smudge Stick’ for uor zoom burst image.
With shots like zoom bursts, applying
creative effects can pften enhance the look. Within elements can often can
often enhance the look. Within Elements there are a number of preset edits that
can boost the effect or give your shot a whole new look. We used ‘Smudge Stick’
for uor zoom burst image.
Save for web
Using
the Save for web option within Elements lets you select the size and quality of
your shot
Many of us will want to put our photos
online for others to see. Using the Save for web option within Elements lets
you select the size and quality of your shot, resizing it to be suitable for
upload to your favourite gallery or social networking site.
Share! Share your shots on the PFB Facebook page
Go to facebook
Facebook is a hugely popular social
networking site. It allows users to create a profile, communicate with friends
and upload albums full of photos. It is also a great way for you to share your
shots with us! Head over to www.facebook.com
Upload a photo
To upload a photo you need to bavigate to
your photo albums on your profile. From here you will be able to upload your
photos, add them to existing photo albums or create an entirely new collection
of shots- just follow the on- screen instructions.
Select your shot
Select
your shot
From this page a new window will open up.
Here you will be able to navitage your own computer in order to find the shots
you want to upload. Once you have selected the shots you wish to upload, simply
press Open and they will begin uploading to your proflie.
Add a description
Add
a description
Adding a description can be done once the
images has been uploaded, and will be attached to the bottom of the image for
all to see. It is a great way to tell everyone how you achieved the effect so
that they can go and try it for themselves
Share it on the PFB page
Share
it on the PFB page
You can select sigle images to share from
within your photos- navigate to the Share button, and choose the PFBMag page.
Alternatively, search for ‘PFBMag’ in the search bar at the top and choose to
share a photo on our page, placing it on the wall for all to see.
Technical tip
When saving your image, retain an original
as well as a web version, just in case you ever want to print your shot.
Print your zoom burst on canvas
After creating a fantastic image, why not
take advantage of some of the great printing options out there and showcase
your zoom burst for all to see!
Boost your colours
Boost
your colours
Printing a photo onto canvas can often wash
out the colours. Before uploading your image to your chosen printing website,
boost the saturation for a more vivid look.
Upload your shot
Upload
your shot
One service you can use is Jessops. Head to
http://photo.jessops.com and bigin the prdering process. Select the size of
canvas you would like and upload your image from your computer.
Final touches
Final
touches
Once your image has uploaded, you will have
the opportunity to edit your canvas, repositioning and arranging the image on
the canvas before you send it off to be printed.
