Make a brush from a custom shape. Converting the shape to a brush provides more versatility in using the shape. For example, by changing brush options, you can quickly make a decorative border or create a scatter effect with the shape in its brush form. In this lesson, make a brush from the heart shape.
This tutorial demonstrates how to covert an image into a true black and white using threshold. Not to be mistaken with grayscale or monochrome, threshold coverts color pixels into either black or white. This technique is great at creating silhouettes or shadowy figures.
In this video lesson, learn how to set up a grid in Photoshop Elements 8. Then, use the grid to position elements on the page, find the center of the page, apply the Rule of Thirds to your photo – and more.