Guided mode Fun edits

Do one of the following:

• Open a photo in Photoshop Elements.
• Select a photo from the Photo Bin.

Click Guided > Fun Edits > Double Exposure.

(Optional) Crop the photo using the crop tool to keep your subject in the center of the frame.

Select the main subject of your photo using the Auto or Quick selection tool.

For more information about Auto selection tool, see Use the Auto Selection tool.

For more information about Quick selection tool, see Use the Quick Selection tool.

Do one of the following:

• Click Import a photo to import a background image from your computer.
• Select one of the included sample photos.

You can adjust the intensity of the background using the Intensity slider.

(Optional) Click the Move Tool to move the subject or the background image.

(Optional) Apply an effect from the available options. You can adjust the intensity of the effect using the Intensity slider.

After you get the desired result, click Next to choose how you would like to proceed:

• Save - Save / Save As: Preserve the newly created image in any of the available formats.
• Continue editing - In Quick / In Expert: Choose where you would like to continue working on the image - in Quick mode or Expert mode.
• Share - Flickr / Twitter: You can upload your photo online through one of the social or sharing services available in Photoshop Elements.

Do one of the following:

• Open a photo in Photoshop Elements.
• Select a photo from the Photo Bin.

Click Guided > Fun Edits > Effects Collage.

Select how many sections you want on your photo. Options are 2, 3, and 4.

Select from the available options for a layout.  

Choose a collage style. Scroll through the thumbnails to pick and apply the right combination of effects.

(Optional) Use the Opacity slider to vary the intensity of the effects applied to the photo.  

After you get the desired result, click Next to choose how you would like to proceed:

• Save - Save / Save As: Preserve the newly created image in any of the available formats.
• Continue editing - In Quick / In Expert: Choose where you would like to continue working on the image - in Quick mode or Expert mode.
• Share - Flickr / Twitter: Choose to place your image online through one of the social or sharing services available in Photoshop Elements.

Open a photograph in Photoshop Elements.

Click Guided > Fun Edits > Meme Maker.

Click Create Meme Template to apply the default meme template.

The photo is aligned in the center with sample text at the top and bottom of the meme template.

Click Type Tool or double-click on the sample text to select the text for editing.

Enter the desired text for your meme. You can change the font, size, color, and style of the text from the Tool Options bar in the Guided workspace. When you are done typing, click the green check mark () to commit your changes.

(Optional) Do one of the following to resize your photo:

• Drag the Zoom slider to left to zoom out or drag it to right to zoom in.
  
• Click the horizontal or vertical flip button to flip your photo.
• Select Fit Photo to Canvas option to expand the photo to cover up the entire canvas. Selecting this option disables the Zoom and border customization features.
• Double-click on the photo to display the heads-up-display (HUD). Use the HUD to rotate your photo left or right, zoom in or out, or you can also change the main photo. Once you have made the desired changes, click the green check mark to commit your changes.

(Optional) Do one of the following to change the border:

• Click the border preset button to open the Border Presets dialog. You can choose from 12 out-of-the-box borders.
• Click the color picker to choose a solid color.
  

The selected border or color is applied on the meme template.

(Optional) Click the Effects button to display five preconfigured effects that you can apply on your photo. Click on an effect to apply it on your photo.

You can revert to your original photo by clicking the Reset button.

After you get the desired result, click Next to choose how you would like to proceed:

• Save - Save / Save As: Preserve the newly created image in any of the available formats.
• Continue editing - In Quick / In Expert: Choose where you would like to continue working on the image - in Quick mode or Expert mode.
• Share - Flickr / Twitter: Choose to place your image online through one of the social or sharing services available in Photoshop Elements.

Do one of the following:

• Open a photo in Photoshop Elements.
• Select a photo from the Photo Bin.

Select Guided > Fun Edits > Multi-Photo Text.

Click Type Tool, click anywhere on the photo, and then type your text. You can change the font, size, and style of the text from the Tool Options bar in the Guided workspace. When you are done typing, click the green check mark () to commit your changes.

Choose if you want to resize the text on your photo using the Fit or Fill options.

• Fit: Expands the text to fit across the width of the photo. The aspect ratio of the font is maintained.
  
• Fill: Expands the text to cover the height and width of the photo.
  

Click Create Frames to convert each character in the text into a photo frame.  

Do one of the following to add photo to text:

• Click on the instructional text within a character frame to browse and select a photo. This option gives you more control on choosing the desired photo to apply on a character.
  
• Click Computer and choose one or multiple photos from a single folder.
  
• Click Photo Bin to use photos available in the photo bin. The drop-down list in the Photo Bin allows you to choose photos selected in Elements Organizer or an album.
  
  

(Optional) Change the color of the background by making it transparent, white, black, or choosing the desired color from the Color Picker.

(Optional)  Apply effects to your text using one of the three presets. Choose from Small, Medium, or Large. The buttons vary the Bevel, Drop Shadow, and Strokes of your text.

(Optional) Do one of the following to change a photo or swap photos in text frames:

• Double-click on a character frame to display the heads-up-display (HUD). Use the HUD to rotate your photo left or right, zoom in or out, and you can also change the photo. Once you have made the desired changes, click the green check mark to commit your changes.
• Double-click on a character frame and drag the photo onto the photo frame with which you want to swap the photo. When you see a double-arrow cursor, drop the image. The images between the source and target frames are swapped.
  
  

After you get the desired result, click Next to choose how you would like to proceed:

• Save - Save / Save As: Preserve the newly created image in any of the available formats.
• Continue editing - In Quick / In Expert: Choose where you would like to continue working on the image - in Quick mode or Expert mode.
• Share - Flickr / Twitter: Choose to place your image online through one of the social or sharing services available in Photoshop Elements.

In the Guided Edits panel, select Out Of Bounds.

Click Add Frame to add a frame to the image.

Drag the corners of the frame to leave a part of the main subject outside the frame.

Add a perspective by pressing Control + Alt + Shift (Command + Option + Shift in Mac OS) and dragging the handles of the frame. Click Commit.

Adjust the width of the frame border by dragging the boundaries. Click Commit.

Using the Quick Selection tool, select the part of the image that should extend outside the frame.

Click Out of Bounds Effect.

(Optional) Add a shadow.

(Optional) Click Add A Background Gradient.

Click Next to move to the Share panel or Cancel to close Out of Bounds Guided Edit.

The Share panel is displayed to the right of your picture. In this panel, you can save the picture at the same location or save it as another picture. You can take the picture to the Quick Edit or Expert Edit rooms. You can also share the picture on Flickr, or Twitter.

Click Done.

Open a photograph in Photoshop Elements.

Click Guided > Fun Edits > Painterly.

Click Paint Brush. You are about to select the area of the photo that you will work on for the rest of this task.

• Show / Hide. Use Show to paint over areas you want to reveal. Use Hide to paint over areas you want to hide.
• Presets. Choose the kind of brush you want to use to create the right effect for your painting.
• Size. Use the Size slider to determine the size of brush strokes on your photo. 
• Opacity. Use the opacity slider to determine the intensity of the original revealed upon painting with the brush.
• Brush Angle. Use the Brush Angle control to rotate the brush.
  

Select a canvas color for the rest of the photo. You can choose from the available colors - Black or White. However, you can also click Select Custom Color and click anywhere on the revealed part of the photo to pick a different color. 

(Optional) Select a texture for the canvas (the background).

To accentuate the texture, click Effect and apply an effect.

After you get the desired result, click Next to choose how you would like to proceed:

• Save - Save / Save As: Preserve the newly created image in any of the available formats.
• Continue editing - In Quick / In Expert: Choose where you would like to continue working on the image - in Quick mode or Expert mode.
• Share - Flickr / Twitter: Choose to place your image online through one of the social or sharing services available in Photoshop Elements.
  

Do one of the following:

• Open a photo in Photoshop Elements.
• Select a photo from the Photo Bin.
  
  

Select Guided > Fun Edits > Partial Sketch.

Click on an effect’s thumbnail to select it. There are four effects that you can choose from: Pencil Sketch, Colored Pencil Sketch, Old Photo, and Old Paper.

Drag the cursor across the area of your photo where you want to apply the effect.

Drag the Brush Size slider to increase or decrease the brush size. Use the following options to adjust the settings of the brush:

• Add: Use this option to apply the effect on the desired area in the photo.
• Subtract: Use this option to remove the effect from the desired area in the photo.
• Size: Increases or decreases the brush size.
  
• Opacity: Increases or decreases the opacity of the brush stroke.
  
  

(Optional) Click Detail Brush to precisely apply the selected effect on your photo. You can adjust the brush size and the opacity.  

(Optional) Drag the Soft Edge slider to soften the selection edges.

Select Flip Effect to reverse the application of the effect on your photo.

After you get the desired result, click Next to choose how you would like to proceed:

• Save - Save / Save As: Preserve the newly created image in any of the available formats.
• Continue editing - In Quick / In Expert: Choose where you would like to continue working on the image - in Quick mode or Expert mode.
• Share - Flickr / Twitter: Choose to place your image online through one of the social or sharing services available in Photoshop Elements.
  

Open a photograph in Photoshop Elements.

Click Guided > Fun Edits > Photo Text.

Click Type Tool, click anywhere on the photo, and then type your text. You can change the font, size, and style of the text from the Tool Options bar in the Guided workspace. When you are done typing, click the green check mark to commit your changes.

Choose if you want to resize the text on your photo using the Fit or Fill options.

• Fit: Expands the text to fit across the width of the photo. The aspect ratio of the font is maintained.
  
• Fill: Expands the text to cover the height and width of the photo.
  

Select a background style for the photo text. Choose from Black, White, or Clear.

Click Crop Image to remove any extra space around the text.

Apply effects to your text using one of the three presets. Choose from Small, Medium, or Large. The buttons vary the Bevel, Drop Shadow, and Strokes of your text.

After you get the desired result, click Next to choose how you would like to proceed:

• Save - Save / Save As: Preserve the newly created image in any of the available formats.
• Continue editing - In Quick / In Expert: Choose where you would like to continue working on the image - in Quick mode or Expert mode.
• Share - Flickr / Twitter: Choose to place your image online through one of the social or sharing services available in Photoshop Elements.

Open a photograph in Photoshop Elements.

Click Guided > Fun Edits > Picture Stack. 

Select the number of pictures you want in your photo collage from the available options. 

Add a border to your pictures using one of the three presets. Choose from Small, Medium, or Large.

Click one of the following buttons to change the background:

• Gradient
• Solid Color

In the dialog box, specify the color, blending mode, and opacity. Click OK. 

After you get the desired result, click Next to choose how you would like to proceed:

• Save - Save / Save As: Preserve the newly created image in any of the available formats.
• Continue editing - In Quick / In Expert: Choose where you would like to continue working on the image - in Quick mode or Expert mode.
• Share - Flickr / Twitter: Choose to place your image online through one of the social or sharing services available in Photoshop Elements.

In Guided mode, select Pop Art.

Choose a style and follow the onscreen instructions:

Click Small, Medium, or Large, to select the size of the tiles that your photo will be sliced into.

To make the puzzle look real, you can select a few tiles to be out of their intended place. Click Select Puzzle Piece Button, and then click a tile in the puzzle. The tile is selected.

Click Extract Piece to displace the selected tile. The Move Tool is automatically selected.

Drag the selected tile around to any location on the canvas, or use the handles to rotate or scale it.

(Optional) Click Eraser Tool to remove any unnecessary artifacts that may have been introduced as a result of applying this Guided Edit.

Click Next to move to the Share panel or Cancel to close Pop Art Guided Edit.

The Share panel is displayed to the right of your picture. In this panel, you can save the picture at the same location or save it as another picture. You can take the picture to the Quick Edit or Expert Edit rooms. You can also share the picture one Flickr or Twitter.

Click Done.

In Guided mode, select Reflection.

Click Add Reflection to create an inverted duplicate layer.

Click Eyedropper tool, to choose the background color for reflection.

Choose a color from the image and click Fill Background.

Click one of the following buttons to apply a reflection type:

• Floor Reflection

• Glass Reflection

• Water Reflection

(Optional) Adjust the intensity of reflection.

(Optional) Click Add Distortion to distort the reflection in a realistic way.

(Optional) Click Crop Tool to remove unnecessary areas.

(Optional) Click Gradient Tool and drag a gradient line from the bottom of the reflection to the bottom of the image.

After you get the desired result, click Next to choose how you would like to proceed:

• Save - Save / Save As: Preserve the newly created image in any of the available formats.
• Continue editing - In Quick / In Expert: Choose where you would like to continue working on the image - in Quick mode or Expert mode.
• Share - Flickr / Twitter: Choose to place your image online through one of the social or sharing services available in Photoshop Elements.

Select an image in the Photo Bin, and then choose Guided room > Fun Edits > Speed Effect.

Use the Quick Selection Tool to select the portion of the image or an object in your picture that you want to provide a sense of motion to. Use the Add or Subtract buttons to add to or refine your selection.

Click Add Speed Effect to introduce the illusion of a moving object. If the object is not exactly horizontal or vertical, use the Angle control to provide a direction to the speed effect.

Click Add Focus Area to remove portions of the effect applied. For example, if the effect is applied to the image in the projection path of a selected object, paint that path. The effect should noticeably reduce in that area of the image. Repeat until the speed effect is only in the regions you would like it to appear.

Click Refine Effect, and then add or remove the motion blur effect to the selected objects.

• The Size slider controls the thickness of swathes drawn.
• The Opacity slider controls the density of swathes drawn. Choose to make the motion starkly apparent or subtle.

After you get the desired result, click Next to choose how you would like to proceed:

• Save - Save / Save As: Preserve the newly created image in any of the available formats.
• Continue editing - In Quick / In Expert: Choose where you would like to continue working on the image - in Quick mode or Expert mode.
• Share - Flickr / Twitter: Choose to place your image online through one of the social or sharing services available in Photoshop Elements.

Do one of the following:

• Open a photo in Photoshop Elements.
• Select a photo from the Photo Bin.

Select Guided > Fun Edits > Shape Overlay Effect.

Click Select a shape and choose a shape to add to your photo.

You can resize and rotate the shape according to your liking.

Click the Move Tool to move the shape to a desirable position on the photo.

Click Outside Effect to apply an effect outside the shape you have added.

You can adjust the intensity of the effect.

Click Inside Effect to apply an effect inside the shape you have added.

You can adjust the intensity of the effect.

(Optional) Do one of the following:

• Click the Crop Tool and crop the photo according to your liking.
• Click Crop to Shape to automatically crop the photo according to the shape you have added to the photo.

After you get the desired result, click Next to choose how you would like to proceed:

• Save - Save / Save As: Preserve the newly created image in any of the available formats.
• Continue editing - In Quick / In Expert: Choose where you would like to continue working on the image - in Quick mode or Expert mode.
• Share - Flickr / Twitter: You can upload your photo online through one of the social or sharing services available in Photoshop Elements.
  

Open a photograph in Photoshop Elements.

Click Guided > Fun Edits > Speed Pan.

Click Quick Selection Tool, and then select the object in the photograph that must appear to be moving.

• Add. Add areas to the object selection.
• Subtract. Remove areas that must be part of the background that must appear with motion blur.
• Brush Size. Use the slider to set the size of the brush.

Click Add Motion Blur, to introduce the sense of movement in the photo. 

• Intensity. Use the Intensity slider to vary the amount of blur introduced in the image. 
• Angle. Use the Angle control to vary the direction of the perceived motion.

(Optional) Use the Refine Effect Brush to fine-tune the amount of motion blur applied to the photo. 

After you get the desired result, click Next to choose how you would like to proceed:

• Save - Save / Save As: Preserve the newly created image in any of the available formats.
• Continue editing - In Quick / In Expert: Choose where you would like to continue working on the image - in Quick mode or Expert mode.
• Share - Flickr / Twitter: Choose to place your image online through one of the social or sharing services available in Photoshop Elements.

Use the Crop tool, to crop your image in a way that enables your primary object to be in focus .

Use the Zoom Burst button, to apply a selective radial blur effect to your image. This effect provides the illusion of motion.

Use the Add Focus Area button, to add an area of focus on the image. This button provides a gradient tool. Drag the gradient tool on the part of image you want to bring in focus.

Use the Apply Vignette button to automatically apply a vignetted effect. This helps to intensify the appearance of the Guided Edit.

After you get the desired result, click Next to choose how you would like to proceed:

• Save - Save / Save As: Preserve the newly created image in any of the available formats.
• Continue editing - In Quick / In Expert: Choose where you would like to continue working on the image - in Quick mode or Expert mode.
• Share - Flickr / Twitter: Choose to place your image online through one of the social or sharing services available in Photoshop Elements.