HANDS-ON COMPUTER WORKSHOPS ON WORKING WITH DIGITAL IMAGES
Two hands-on workshops at the upcoming conference will help genealogists master the management of photo and document images on their computers. The first of these will focus on getting more from an image scanner. The workshop, lasting two hours, is designed to help you use the manual controls on a scanner to make the right decisions whether you are preparing a valuable archive or emailing a document to a family member. This workshop will also provide a quick intro to Photoshop Elements and discuss a variety of options for cataloguing photos.

For those who want to go a bit further in Photoshop Elements, there will be a three-hour Photoshop Elements workshop the following day. In addition to providing background in the basics of digital images, participants will learn how to carry out the kinds of tasks often met by genealogists. Photoshop is a very versatile application. Our focus will be on restoring dynamic tonal range to faded images, repairing various kinds of damage, and using Photoshop layers.
Participants in either of these workshops will need to bring their own laptop computer in good working order and have Photoshop Elements v. 4 (preferred) or 5 installed and running. The laptop should also have a USB connection and a CD drive as well as free space on the hard drive. Participants are expected to have a basic knowledge of their computers as outlined in the online workshop descriptions, but do not need to have prior experience using a scanner or Photoshop Elements.

Beginners seeking to get a solid footing in Photoshop at the conference might want to consider signing up for both workshops.