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Digital imaging and video tips
Digital technology has produced many amazing tools, but it's still a challenge to shoot good photos and video. Take advantage of these tips provided by top professional photographers and videographers.

And learn how to edit, enhance, and organize your photos and video with Adobe® Photoshop® Elements, Adobe Premiere® Elements, and Adobe Photoshop CS software.

Digital photo tips

	Landscapes Learn the basics for taking better landscape photography.
	Animal photography Learn how to take better photos of any animal.
	Taking pictures in winter Get important tips on taking pictures in the cold of winter.
	Holiday pictures Make holiday picture-taking a creative experience.
	Archiving Spend a little time archiving your photos now, so you can easily find them later.
	The art of close-up Learn how to focus on the smallest details with some great tips on close-up photography.
	Sports photography Learn how to take great photos of sports action.
	Taking pictures in bright light Having the sun behind you isn’t always the best way to take a picture in the sun.
	Top 10 tips Avoid some of the most common mistakes made in digital photography.
	Say goodbye to red-eye Ahh, the gross red-eye — you snap a photo of friends at night and they look like demons! Why does this happen? How do you avoid red-eye?
	Taking artistic photographs Learn how to make something that's interesting to look at.
	Family portraits Learn how to shoot family portraits like a pro.
	Shooting silhouettes Make your next picture stand out, as a silhouette. Learn how with a few easy tips.
	The art of cropping Just like a haircut, you can make photos look better by cutting them. Learn the basics of "cropping."
	Composition 101 All great pictures have one thing in common: They are well-composed. Here are a few tips to help you take better pictures.
	Taking great fireworks photos Everybody loves fireworks. With some planning and the right gear, you can have photos worth bragging about.

Photoshop CS tips

	Adobe Photoshop CS Learn about some cool tricks you can do with Photoshop CS.
	Adobe Photoshop CS: File Browsing Learn how simple it is to organize large image collections.
	Adobe Photoshop CS: Panorama Learn about creating spectacular panoramas with more than one photo.
	Adobe Photoshop CS: Healing Brush Learn how to get rid of that splotch on your favorite picture.

Digital video tips

	Straight, steady, and smooth Use the 3S's rule to make your footage look professional.
	Lighting Make sure you have the right amount of light to capture the scene.
	Capturing sound Use an external mic to get better sound.
	Field of view Make what is most important visible.
	Framing the shot Compose the shot in appealing ways, and make your movie more visually interesting.
	Where to put the camera Change the look and feel of a shot by moving the camera around and getting different perspectives.
	Tape management Two simple steps will help you manage and locate your important footage on the tapes.
	Editing process Do not try to edit the movie with perfection the first time through. Edit your movie in passes, using the assembly, rough, and final cut process.

Photo tips for trips

	Hot photo shooting guide The weather is still awesome! It's a great time to start snapping. Here's some help.
	Accessories to consider A guide on the most popular lenses and accessories.
	Digital on the road Handy tips on camera gear you'll need to make the most of your trip.
	Monuments and icons How to capture unique images of the most photographed landmarks.
	Nature photography Like to play outdoors? Bring a digital camera and have twice the fun.
	Theme parks and carnivals Take amazing shots of all those thrills.
	Traveling tips End up with photos that truly represent your trip.
	Water photography Learn how to avoid glare when taking photos of water.

Photoshop Elements tips

	Artistic photo manipulation Take a photograph and turn it into a work of art.
	Color correction Learn how to save those precious memories that didn't turn out as well.