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Image Editing Background and Basics

In this sample chapter from Adobe Photoshop Elements 2020 Classroom in a Book, author Jeff Carlson begins with an overview of the core concepts behind image correction, and then introduces a range of approachable techniques to help you get more from your photos in just a few clicks.

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Getting started

You’ll start by importing the sample images for this lesson to your CIB Catalog.

  1. Start Photoshop Elements and click Organizer in the Home screen. Check the lower-right corner of the Organizer workspace to make sure the CIB Catalog is loaded—if not, choose File > Manage Catalogs and select it from the list.

  2. Click the Import button at the upper left of the Organizer workspace and choose From Files And Folders from the drop-down menu. In the Get Photos And Videos From Files And Folders dialog box, locate and select your Lesson 4 folder. Disable the option Get Photos From Subfolders and the automatic processing options; then, click Get Media.

  3. In the Import Attached Keyword Tags dialog box, click Select All and then click OK.

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