I. THE BASICS.
1. Getting Started. What is PhotoDeluxe? System Requirements. Installation. Starting and Exiting PhotoDeluxe.
2. PhotoDeluxe Fundamentals. Understanding the World of Graphics. Understanding Scanners, Photo-CDs, and Digital Cameras. Scanning Images. Using Sample Images and Clip Art. Learning the PhotoDeluxe Interface. Following Guided Activities.
3. Getting Images into PhotoDeluxe. Retrieving an Image from My Photos. Opening a File. Connecting to a Digital Camera. Scanning an Image. Using the Free Stuff.
II. GUIDED ACTIVITIES.
4. Modifying Images. Rotating, Flipping, and Trimming Images. Using Extensis Instant Fix Tools. Adjusting Image Appearance. Fine-tuning the Image. Restoring and Retouching Photos. Removing Red Eye. Removing Dust, Scratches, and Noise. Adding Text. Applying Special Effects.
5. Creating Calendars, Cards, and More. Creating Cards. Creating Calendars. Creating Single-Page Items. Making Labels and Tags. Framing Images. Creating 3D Clip Art. Creating PhotoParades.
6. Sharing. Sending Images with E-mail. Creating a Web-based Postcard or Puzzle. Sharing Photos on the Web. Creating Holiday Cards, Tags, and More.
III. OUTPUT.
7. Saving and Exporting Images. Saving an Image to Disk. To save an image. Exporting to a Different File Format. Creating a Screen Saver. Creating Windows Wallpaper. Transferring an Image to Adobe PageMill.
8. Printing Images. Setting up the Page. Previewing Images. Printing Single Images. Printing Multiple Images. Printing Multiple Copies of an Image on a Page. Printing T-shirt Transfers. Adjusting Color Printing.
IV. SELECTION TECHNIQUES.
9. Selection Techniques. Understanding the Selection Tools. Using the Object Selection Tool. Selecting with Basic Shapes. Selecting Polygonal Shapes. Tracing Image Sections. Using the Color Wand. Using the SmartSelect Tool.
10. Combining Images. Working with Layers. Isolating Image Elements. Creating Composite Images. Inserting New Image Elements. Rotating and Resizing Images. Swapping Backgrounds.
11. Textures and Backgrounds. Creating Stucco Textures. Creating Cloud Textures. Using Other Texture Effects. Using Textures with Text. Creating Textured Backgrounds. Creating Colorized Backgrounds. Using Gradients as Backgrounds. Creating Swirled Backgrounds. Blurring Backgrounds. Curling Photograph Corners. Creating Depth with Shadows.
12. Painting. Understanding the Painting Tools. Erasing Image Areas and Effects. Cloning Image Areas. Creating Text Labels. Smudging Artwork. Tracing Image Elements. Colorizing Black and White Images.
13. Special Effects & Filters. Creating Edge Effects. Creating Patterns in Images. Creating Distortion Effects. Breaking Up an Image. Rippling Images. Shearing Images. Creating Artistic Effects. Creating Hand-Drawn Effects.
14. Correcting Image Problems. Applying Instant Fixes. Fixing Red Eye and Changing Eye Color. Adjusting Image Color. Adjusting Brightness and Contrast Sharpening Images. Removing Dust and Scratches. Fixing Images using Multiple Effects.
V. BUSINESS EDITION.
15. Business Edition Basics. Installing PhotoDeluxe Business Edition. The Business Edition Interface. Getting Images into PhotoDeluxe Business Edition. Saving and Exporting Images. Printing images. Understanding the Advanced Options.
16. Business Projects. Creating Business Cards. Creating Letterhead or Envelopes. Creating Web Elements. Creating Marketing Materials.
