Beginner - Would You Like

[willpresley]

I'm willing to set up a web location for a project set aside for beginner PSE Users -- This will be a scrapbook page where you can participate in a project together. It is along the same line as one already in progress, but if you aren't ready for the advanced level -- then this is your chance to participate with other people on your level.

If I get enough responses for this idea I will set up a web location to hold the files and will moderate the progress and turns like I've been doing in the other thread.

To sign up -- just reply to this thread with an interest and see what happens.

[kerriann85]

Will, that's sweet of you to offer this.
(Don't you have a real job?)

:D

[Deborah]

What ever Will's job is I want it...So I can play here alot tooooooo

I'm feeling froggie
so I'll leap for this chance.

(Now she thinks when can I fit this into my crazy schedule) watching 3 g-babies and works out side the home.

Thanks from a Very New Newbie

D

[Wendy]

Deborah,

So glad that you going to try it out ... its a good way to learn and you always know that if you get stuck then one of us will help you.

Really pleased that you are trying it out :)


Wendy

[Dorrie H.]

Will,

You can count me in on this too. I have been watching the other thread but wasn't sure I was ready for that level. I'd really like to know how this is done.

Hope it won't start too soon, leaving on vactation tomorrow. will be gone for a week.

Dorrie

[carmelnap]

This sounds like fun! Count me in, please........
I saw the other thread but thought that it would be to advanced for me.

I am excited. I will fit this into my schedule somehow.......

[SarahMB]

I will jump in to as I am still a beginner.
SarahMB

[jazzfisher]

I already jumped into the "advanced" one---now I'm scared for my turn to come up!!! Yikes!---Maybe I'll do something really small so you can't see it.... :lol:

[Wendy]

So glad that you are all going to try it out ... just remember that we are all friends here and it doesn't matter what you do to the image.

The main objective is to enjoy doing it and to have fun :)


Wendy

[willpresley]

Well said Wendy -- OK I'll build the page this weekend and get it started -- maybe more will want to participate and make it a big beginner project. But this file will be called beginner00 to start. I think everyone should be able to participate at a level that is comfortable. So if you want to jump ship Jazzfisher and come to this one give me a PM and I'll switch you.

[willpresley]

I consider my job one of dreams come true. I spend 8.5 hours at work each day, occasionally a little more. From early evening until past supper time I am by myself due to my wife's schedule. So I have 1 1/2 hours to play before she gets home.

So I like my job that allows me to play with the computer and software that I'm interested in.

Having acquired a domain name for myself -- named after me; I decided that it would solve one issue of being able to share a file -- and now that it works I thought it would be good to expand on that idea. I enjoy being able to participate in this way.

[willpresley]

OK with tinkering I found out the script only works from the base directory, so we'll be using the same Upload/Download folder as the advanced topic. File name will be different so it won't be too difficult to locate what you're looking for.

When it is your turn use the following URL to access the storage site for our project.

[willpresley]

People who have indicated an interest in this adventure.

Dorrie H (done)
Carmelnap (done)
SarahMB (done)
Deborah
starkarlis
Punkinsmom
Joan

This means you can do a little more on the scrapbook page before passing it along.

So Deborah you're up first -- I'll post a scrapbook page to begin the process.

[wombat2]

I,ve never done anything like this, but I beleve i'd like to try :oops: :roll: :?
Wombat

[carmelnap]

Hey Will,

Where exactly is the page going to be posted, because I don't know where your webpage is located.

Thanks

Tawana

[willpresley]

OK Wombat2 -- that is what the beginner00 series of files is all about. A level for people who haven't done anything like this -- just do your best with your part of the page when it is your turn. It is not being graded or critiqued unless you ask for it to be critiqued.

If you have problems or questions just ask.

the link above will take you to the instruction page where you'll find guidance and visual of the upload/download page. Just click on the link and then after reading the instructions click on a link to the Upload and Download Page and you'll be there.

[carmelnap]

OK Wombat2 -- that is what the beginner00 series of files is all about. A level for people who haven't done anything like this -- just do your best with your part of the page when it is your turn. It is not being graded or critiqued unless you ask for it to be critiqued.

If you have problems or questions just ask.

the link above will take you to the instruction page where you'll find guidance and visual of the upload/download page. Just click on the link and then after reading the instructions click on a link to the Upload and Download Page and you'll be there.

Okay I must me dumb Will, because I don't see the link above. I know it is not my turn yet but I like to be prepared!!! :?

ETA Okay I found the website in another thread!!! I am ready and waiting :)

[willpresley]

I guess it was playing needle in a haystack because it took me some time to locate it as well.


Here it is againt -- the link to the upload and download page.

[Deborah]

Hey Will,
Is there a way that I can take my turn later???
I am scheduled for surgery later this week, It will be a little impossible for me. I would hate to hold up the progress of the page.
Gosh I was looking forward to this. Not really sure if i'll be able to hobble up the stair for about a week.
Sorry for any inconvenience.
Deborah

[willpresley]

No problem Deborah -- the idea is to be able to work on it -- not to stress us out -- it is simply a learning opportunity and turns can be adjusted. So I'll put you at the bottom of the list and give you time to recover.

[willpresley]

Dorrie H - it is your turn to work on the scrapbook page.

[Deborah]

:cry:
Thanks. I'm finishing up a few projects, I'm going to have withdrawals not being able to hop on
I'll drop you a line when I'm able to get back
Thanks a bunch
Deborah :wink:

[Wendy]

Deborah,

Do hope that you are soon OK and that the surgery goes well

A big hug http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/grouphugg.gif (http://www.millan.net)

From all of us

Wendy

[Mary]

Deborah - best wishes for a successful surgery and a VERY speedy recovery. Take good care of yourself! :)

[virgo1]

Deborah,

Get well soon! We'll miss ya.

Eva :D

[Deborah]

Thank you all for the warm wishes, The surgery was postponed until Tues. Many Many thanks again.






http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?pic=1ELrHI0CCQ112YKSZxQjs8oZsGFD0


http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?pic=1RefRek7OWgOPThoUc2BMYOaAIdBG

[Wendy]

Hi Deborah,

Sorry that the surgery has been postponed :(

Love the images that you have posted ...


Wendy

[Punkinsmom]

How did I miss this?! Is it too late to get on board?

[willpresley]

If you want to join I'll add your name to the list -- expect that this will be offered again also -- I like hosting this kind of project.

[Dorrie H.]

Will,

I don't know if I have done this correctly or not. I downloaded the Beginner00.psd added my idea, then saved the file, which it saved as content.psd and then uploaded it. I hope this was what I was suppose to do.

If I did anything wrong please let me know.

Dorrie

[mayva]

Hey!!! where have I been?

What's going on???
Making a scrapbook page without me... http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/surprisedf.gif (http://www.millan.net)

Well sign me up for the next one OK?.... :)


Anna

[willpresley]

Mayva W A I T ! ! ! I had you in for the advanced -- just waiting for your turn.

There are actually two scrapbook pages going on -- one called projectxx for the more advanced people. It is the original idea of Jodi Frye -- I just provided my web space for a community effort.

Of course, extending that idea I added a beginnerxx file system so people who need to start out can do a page together with people of similar skills.

So which do you want to join? I will put your name on the list and then notify you of your turn.

Now that is a deal for a Friday evening if I ever saw one. :lol: :D 8)

[mayva]

I thought I signed up for that one...... :oops:
Now the question is which one :?:

Advanced :?: ....woooooo that sounds scary... :shock:

Maybe I better start slow.....how about you sign me up for the other one...was that the beginner one?....ok that sounds like a plan. Just let me know what I have to do.

Thanks
Anna

[Wendy]

Anna ...

... you can do it :)


Wendy

[mayva]

Well Bless your heart Wendy!

I don't know..........maybe.......it's not gonna be nothing like Gary's challenge is it? For some reason that is what is going thru my mind.

That is the scary part..... :) ......... :)

Anna

[Wendy]

Anna,

All you will have to do it add a little bit to a sort of collage ... you really will be fine doing that.

If you do get stuck then I'll help you :)


Wendy

[GaryK]

Anna

I think you meant Grants' :wink: Unless I started something I didn't know about :D

Gary.

[mayva]

Ok Wendy I'll try it..........Poor Will, he will be so confused....

I'm confused.... :? .......sorry Gary..... :oops:

But then again it is Friday night and well...........a little cocktail never hurt anyone............ :lol:

WILL:
JUST TO BE CLEAR............I WILL STAY WITH THE FIRST ONE...

Anna

[willpresley]

OK Anna -- I'll leave you in the original list. Really this is suppose to be a fun community style project and a chance for us to stretch our wings a little in the process.

As far as I know this is not a contest so there won't be judges -- we'll all appreciate the finished project for all that has gone into it.

[GaryK]

Anna

No expert here, but I'm in the first one anyway...but I got in early so everybody else can cover for me :lol: :lol:

Gary.

[willpresley]

Gary -- :shock:

[Punkinsmom]

Please oh please sign me up! I love doing scrapbook pages!

[willpresley]

Punkinsmom -- you are on the list and I'll notify when it is your turn.

It amazes me how far Jodi's idea has gone -- now that we have a web presence for these projects we'll have to do some more -- perhaps working on a theme together.

So far the two in progress are going to be built along a line established but not necessarily a theme.

[Punkinsmom]

Will, I will be waiting to hear from you. I guess I better go back and read the instructions on how to download and upload.

[Wendy]

This really is turning out to be such a fun project.

Thanks Will for all your hard work :)


Wendy

[willpresley]

I guess you could call it a labor of love -- I'm enjoying it immensely and it really doesn't take much time at all.

[Wendy]

Will ...

... you are a star :) :)


Wendy

[GaryK]

Ditto here :lol: :lol:

I can't say enough good things Will :!: :!:

[Mary Ann]

This question is for Dorrie H. or anyone else that would like to respond to my question.

I was wondering what type of digital camera you used to create these beautiful pictures? Also, how do you get the writing or frames around the photo? I have the Cannon PowerShot G1. I have taken many photos with my camera, but haven't done anything creative with them as of yet. Any advice world be greatly appreciated.

This is my first time to this site/forum. Hope to hear from you.

Mary

[JamesD]

Howdy all, I'm a newbie here just joined today, have had a lot of experience in forums but not so much in PSE, but I'm getting there . . . . .slooowwlyy :)
Will you a saint or what, that offer looks good to me :wink:

[Wendy]

Hi James ..

... and welcome to the forum :)

We are a friendly lot around here ... so any help you need just ask.

Do hope that you are enjoying Elements :)


Wendy

[wombat2]

Hi Will
My wife and I are leaving for Idaho on the 12th of sept. to the 19th.
Going to see our granddauters (2) that we have not seen for two years
now.
So I will not be on a computer at all (taking lots of photo's) so if I can do my part of the project when we get back I would appreciate it
Thank you
:lol: :D :wink: :P Wombat

[Wendy]

Hi Wombat ..

... hope you have a wonderful time :)

Wendy

[GaryK]

Mary Ann

Welcome.

We all use different cameras around here, everything from a point and shoot up to pro digital SLRs. I have seen great pictures form either. :)

I'm not sure I understand your question about the frames, maybe somebody else will come along and help out.

Gary.

[Dorrie H.]

Mary

I did not take the picture for this project. willpresley did. I happen to use an Olympus C4040Z. I like Gary am not sure what frames you are referring to. If you are referring to photos in the Gallery, then there would be several ways they might have been created.

Keep posting your questions, someone is sure to have an answer.

Dorrie

[Dorrie H.]

Will,

Are we at a stand still with the beginner's scrapbook page :?:

I did my part but I haven't seen you say who's next.

I hope I didn't scare everyone away. :o :?

[Wendy]

Hi Mary Ann ...

... and welcome to the forum :)

Sorry I missed your message earlier ...

Do you mean frames like the one Dorrie has on her cat photo in the Gallery. If so then its an idea taken from a Video tip in the Subscriber area .. a while back we were all trying it out.. Here is a link to gthe thread:

http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3152&highlight=wedding+tut

Wendy

[Will Presley]

Well I'm back under a different user name -- Still Will in spite of my computer being sabotaged by some free software I was uninstalling -- so I've been restoring my computer and don't have my info from customer service to login un willpresley. But this will do for now and I'll catch up on things.

[Will Presley]

SarahMB it is your turn at the beginner file -- check the link at the beginning of this thread for connecting. Thanks!

[SarahMB]

Sorry Will,
I realized I got a message. I will do the layer right a way and let you know when it is done.
SarahMB

[willpresley]

JamesD -- no I'm not a Saint -- I'm just doing what is fun for me. Are you interested in participating? If so I can add you to the participant list posted much earlier -- then notify you when it is your turn.

[willpresley]

Wombat2 -- have a great trip and if your turn does not show before you leave I'll put you at the bottom of the list and you can participate when you get back -- though I imagine you'll be very busy with pictures of your grand children -- Spoil them but not much that the parents want to send them home with you :lol: :lol: :lol:

[willpresley]

SarahMB -- I was trying a different approach that didn't work so well -- sorry about that -- I'll keep posting in the thread from now on.

[willpresley]

Wombat2 -- take a crack at the scrapbook page before you head off to see your grandchildren -- It is your turn

[Kathy]

Wow ...... ending up taking a peek at this project ......... it is really awesome. I love it and the theme.

Simply wonderful additions by everyone and I adore the simplicity. :)

Kathy

[willpresley]

Well I haven't looked at the beginner one yet -- I was waiting for a while and then I'll have to convert it to JPEG to share.

But your having peeked makes me more tempted....

[willpresley]

Deborah -- it is your turn. I moved Wombat2 to the end of the list since he seemed to indicate this in his last post about visiting his grandchildren.

[willpresley]

Deborah it has been a week and no action so I have moved you to the bottom of the list in case there are other events in your life that have kept you from participating.

[willpresley]

Punkinsmom -- it is now your turn to work on the beginner scrapbook page.

[starkarlis]

Hello, I am very new to this, but I think your page sounds like fun, is it too late to join? I will be glad to wait for the next one if it is to much trouble.

[jvolpe]

How can i take a peak at the progress of each scrapbook? I don't know how to even begin the search :cry:

[Mary]

Hi - at the beginning of each project there was a link
to the instructions. In the instructions is a link to the page where you can either download or open the pictures.

It is great fun!
Edited to remove link after vandalism to the site

[Dorrie H.]

Will, I have a question for you.

Why is the Beginner's project over 5 mbs and yet the other (Advanced project) is only a little over 2 mbs? :?:

I went to peek and when I did, then I realized the two projects were quite different in size.

Dorrie

[willpresley]

Dorrie it is because I used a scrapbook page from within PSE to make a start for the beginner file (it was originally 32 mb but came down a lot when I reduced it to 72 ppi).

[willpresley]

Punkinsmom -- it has been a week and no new posting to the scrapbook page -- I have moved you to the end of the list to keep things moving along....

[willpresley]

Joan -- it is now your turn at the scrapbook page, you'll have until next Sunday to get it done. Thanks.

[willpresley]

It is now WOMBAT2's turn at the beginner project -- remember the link and instructions are at the beginning of this thread.

[wombat2]

O.K. Will I'm off tommoro so will work on it then.
wombat2 :roll: :shock:

[Mary]

You Go Wombat2 :)
(Sorry I've just always wanted a chance to say that) :oops:

[Wendy]

Mary ...

... You beat me to it :)


Wndy

[mrshman82261]

I would be very interested in the webcam scrapbook lesson. I am new to scrapbooking. I don't have a creative bone in my body! (I hate to admit that). So I always look for ideas and adapt them to suit my needs. I would like to read more on this topic. Thanks! :lol:

[willpresley]

Well we did one that was for intermediate to advanced participants and it should be done in a few days -- I'll post a separate thread with a link to the final product.

These are just for fun and a team effort to build something together using elements software. We only use PSD format and turn off the maximize option as it makes files twice as big and is unnecessary as we are all using Adobe software.

If you'd like to participate let me know beginner is open at this time, the advanced one is closed to new participants but keep in touch with this forum as we will start more projects with teams of 10 or less so that all members get a chance to participate within a reasonable amount of time.

Just for fun and experience that is all they are about.

[slophotos]

Hi, I just came across this and am very interested. This sounds way cool. I know nothing about how to do it, but it sounds like fun and I'll learn - which is exciting for me.

What can I do to join the beginners?

Stacy

[Wendy]

Stacy ...

I think that this one is now finished but I'm sure that Will is going to do another :)

Wendy

[willpresley]

I've kinda lost it on this one. I'm waiting to see if one of the participants actually did their turn and posted the results.

We'll be doing more of these activities -- so stay tuned. It will probably be a few weeks as there are other activities that are keeping me busy right now. :D

[jazzfisher]

Forgive me, I've been gone--- & it seems Will has been down & out a bit--have we seen the result yet?

[willpresley]

Not yet we are at the final stages of both projects -- and I'll be posting them to Pixentral to show off the work. Unfortunately I lost most of the beginning stages of the big project when my computer crashed -- so it won't be a complete history of the steps aside from using the PSD file and looking at the layers.

[jazzfisher]

Cool!!!
Will be waiting :D

[willpresley]

Deborah it is your turn at the scrapbook page -- remember the links are at the beginning of the thread. Have Fun!