Meeting Demonstrations, Notes & Handouts

Masking FAQ
This is the handout for Paul Levy's April 2007 masking demo.

Restoration Demo Key Points
This is the February 2007 Demo by member Jerry Bates covering his favorite basic restoration techniques

Managing Color
This is a 17 page illustrated handout Paul Levy wrote to accompany his talk for the NCCC (Northwest Council of Camera Clubs) Nov. 2006. (2.7 MB)

Digital Sharpening
Sharpening explained, what is sharpening, Unsharp Mask and High Pass techniques. (528 K)

Masking in Elements
Instructions for faking a layer mask in any version of Elements

Color-Managed Workflow
Outline for the 9-05 DI SIG meeting

Adobe Illustrator - Photoshop Graphics
Producing graphic art using both these programs in conjunction

Notes on Tim Grey's February 28 Digital Imaging SIG meeting
Step by step instructions of Tim's demonstrations and technique

A Simplified Guide to Color Management (143.6 K)
Understand color space, map your printer and monitor.

What is Raw Capture & why should I care? (1.1 MB)
Paul will make you a believer.

Digital Workflow (1.2 MB)
Personal step by step discussion on how to generate a digital image.

Monochrome Printing (39 K)
Build a step wedge and calibrate your system for black & white success.

Tonal Control
Paul's workflow using curves with simple to complex adjustments, plus masking, colorcasts, Soft Proofing & printing tips.

Elements 3.0 Demo Outline (21.9 K)
Check out the new features covered at the December '04 demo.

Switching People & Backgrounds in Your Photos the Easy Way (187.9 K)
Simple steps using the lasso, brush & eraser tool to overcome Elements masking limitations.

Basic Selection Tips (475.3 K)
Selection skills are essential to image editing, learn the basics in this illustrated demo handout.

Pixels & Image Size (260.8 K)
What is pixel depth? Master Photoshop's calculator, the Image Size dialog box.