Learn More Digital Photography Tips Now
Learn More Digital Photography Tips Now
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Dan_Feildman]Dan Feildman
With the advent of digital technology, photography has finally come out of its ivory tower and is now the prerogative of even the most inexperienced amateur. While this in no way means that you are exempt from paying attention to all the intricacies, which range from light conditions to color themes, it also does mean that you can afford to make a few mistakes while capturing the image, without having to worry about all the dire consequences if it doesn't end up like it's supposed to. And here's where you need to pay attention to not just choosing the best version of editing software, but also to mastering the basics for it is only when you are a natural with these key functions that you will be able to move on to the more complicated procedures which you will eventually graduate to, in the course of your foray into the world of editing.
Even as you set out to rework your photographs, stop a moment to save a copy of the original image in a folder you can easily access if need be. This is because if your efforts at editing yield results that are contrary to what you set out to achieve, you can simply revert to the original you have and begin all over again. Once you open your image in your photo-editor, you will find an option which says 'Save As' which you need to click on to save the original and get to work on the copy you've created. And once you set forth, don't restrict yourself with the fear of having to plod through the entire process if you create an effect you aren't particularly fond of. You can eliminate the unwanted change with the 'Undo' option that your software will provide you with, and if you're one of the lucky few who has the more sophisticated versions, you can even avail of the 'Multiple Undo' option. This remarkable feature lets you stick with only the changes you like while deleting the unwanted ones.
Being a pro when it comes to maneuvering around the image is vital to how quick and easy your editing process is. A popular navigating tool is the 'Hand Tool' or the 'Pan Tool' which allows you to work your way up and down the image, without making any inadvertent changes to it. You can also choose the zoom options to be more accurate in your editing process which are represented by the 'Magnifying Glass Tool'. This tool displays a plus sign as you draw in to make the necessary changes and the negative sign as you zoom out to assess the effect of your changes to the overall image. While most types of software let you left click on the image to zoom in or out, many versions also let you right click on the image to proceed in set increments.
If you happen to find your image appearing distorted when you zoom into it, it is only because the pixels become disparate as you draw closer, which separates them. However, this effect is easily reversed once you zoom out, which lets you work on your image at a pixel-by-pixel level and then draw out to review your progress. To save on even more time, without compromising on the quality of your editing, you can also use the 'Eyedropper Tool' which lets you select all the pixels of a particular color throughout the image.
The 'Marquee Tools' which you will find in your software let you trace basic shapes like rectangles and circles around particular parts of your image, and even ellipses, if need be. You can also use the freeform tool to trace outlines around more irregularly-shaped parts. This tool offers you the alternative of holding down your mouse button as you drag it around the desired part of the image, or even click points around it, which will connect once you click on the first point again. Your selection will be highlighted by a flowing dotted line, which will demarcate the selected part of the image from the remainder.
These basic functions set the stage for the more advanced tools which you can use to create spectacular effects and even make discreet changes to enhance your images. The easiest and most foolproof technique to augment the focus of your photograph is to crop the edges off with the subject in the center. You can even hue your images with a subtle tint to imbibe it with a special theme using the array of filters that your editing software provides you with. You can also paint brush strokes over your image, just as you would with a physical painting, to add color and even paint out slight blemishes in your image.
Your skills at editing your digital photographs will be as developed as your willingness to experiment is. The more you dabble in the unconventional, the wider array of tools you use, which also increases your familiarity with the software. And once you are aware of the true potential of your editing software, you'll soon discover the multitude of opportunities it offers, thus metamorphosing your images into spectacular works to art!
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