Chapter 2: Setting Up Photoshop Elements from Scratch
If you are new to Photoshop Elements, then setting up your camera, computer, monitor, data storage, and media backup are very important steps in the editing process. The correct setup at the outset will enable you to plunge straight into the learning process without having to waste time renaming files or folders, going looking for lost images, or worse, losing materials because it never occurred to you to back up your original files in a timely fashion.
And even if you are not new to Elements, take some time here to check that your camera settings, screen calibration, photo import, and backup workflow are correct. This might save you a lot of grief later on.
The following topics are covered in this chapter:
- Preparing your camera, selecting a color space, and learning about different file formats
- Setting up a photo-editing computer
- Backing up files
- Importing media into Elements Organizer
- Reviewing the media
- Backing up your media and the Catalog
- Managing Catalogs
- Organizing your work – ratings, keywords, and more
- Working with plugins
- Additional resources – keyboard shortcuts and working tips
