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Educate Yourself
Some step-by-step instruction, knowledge you can use, questions I always get in class, and some
wisdom here and there
Basic computer skills
New to computers, read here first.
Burn CD-ROM and DVD
All about bytes--megabytes, gigabytes, and CD-ROM and DVD.
Digital camera
Choose the right camera, more on digital camera and computer requirements, and what you need in
your camera bag.
A complete digital camera bag for a trip
What you need in your camera bag.
EBay
EBay basics, eBay formula to determine whether or not it is worth selling an item. Also,
I've included a page of useful research links so you can start learning more about items you
want to sell on eBay.
External hard drive
Use one to manage all of your digital files, transferring files, what size do you need.
Thumb drive
A bit about thumb drives and step by step instructions how to correctly remove a thumb drive so that you
do not lose data in the process.
Adobe PhotoShop Elements
The 12-step photo editing process: archive your images, resize your images correctly for printing and for
e-mail and the Web, and photo edit your images.
Resize your images correctly
Step by step instruction to manually resize your images using Adobe Photoshop.
Web basics
Get started creating your own Website and what you need to know if you hire someone to do this for
you. Improve your ranking on search engines and research and prepare a good Website.
Photo enhancement and restoration
Tools you need to scan your personal photo or slide collection. Some examples.
Image resolution guidance
Guidelines and recommendations for resolution/ image quality when you scan images using a scanner.
Guidelines you may want to give your staff, colleagues, or family members, when you have to gather
high resolution images or photographs from multiple sources. If someone is creating a logo or you are
creating one for yourself, check out my advice here.
Some step-by-step instruction, knowledge you can use, questions I always get in class, and some
wisdom here and there
Basic computer skills
New to computers, read here first.
Burn CD-ROM and DVD
All about bytes--megabytes, gigabytes, and CD-ROM and DVD.
Digital camera
Choose the right camera, more on digital camera and computer requirements, and what you need in
your camera bag.
A complete digital camera bag for a trip
What you need in your camera bag.
EBay
EBay basics, eBay formula to determine whether or not it is worth selling an item. Also,
I've included a page of useful research links so you can start learning more about items you
want to sell on eBay.
External hard drive
Use one to manage all of your digital files, transferring files, what size do you need.
Thumb drive
A bit about thumb drives and step by step instructions how to correctly remove a thumb drive so that you
do not lose data in the process.
Adobe PhotoShop Elements
The 12-step photo editing process: archive your images, resize your images correctly for printing and for
e-mail and the Web, and photo edit your images.
Resize your images correctly
Step by step instruction to manually resize your images using Adobe Photoshop.
Web basics
Get started creating your own Website and what you need to know if you hire someone to do this for
you. Improve your ranking on search engines and research and prepare a good Website.
Photo enhancement and restoration
Tools you need to scan your personal photo or slide collection. Some examples.
Image resolution guidance
Guidelines and recommendations for resolution/ image quality when you scan images using a scanner.
Guidelines you may want to give your staff, colleagues, or family members, when you have to gather
high resolution images or photographs from multiple sources. If someone is creating a logo or you are
creating one for yourself, check out my advice here.
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| Sometimes it is the small fixes that really makes a difference in a photo. I fixed the weep in my cat Sammy's eye. I did just enough where it is not distracting to the picture. You can learn to do this too. This skill is not limited to a few graphic designers. Click on either image to view larger size. |
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