The cropping tool in Photoshop is much more than just drag, outline and crop. 90% of us probably don’t utilize it to its full effect. Here are some five simple but essential tips to get you cropping in Photoshop like a pro.
After you’ve dragged and outlined what you want to crop, you can actually rotate that selection. Simply hover your mouse over one of the corners until you see a curved two-way arrow. Then hold down the mouse to rotate. Easy!
If you’re not ready yet to take the plunge with a dSLR, you’d be happy to know that a simple point-and-shoot camera can produce a great photograph too. With thousands of choices in compact digital cameras, how do you pick the perfect one? Hopefully, with these 5 easy-to-follow tips, you’d end up with the right one that suits your requirements.
A compact digital camera can cost anywhere from $100 to even over $500. If you walk into the store without a budget in mind, you will end up spending more than you can afford with features and extras you don’t need. On average, you can find a very decent compact camera for around the $250 mark. Compare prices and reviews online.
If you’re tight with money, look out for used cameras on auction sites, trading posts, forums and second-hand camera shops. A tip is to check after the Christmas period as a lot of people start posting “unwanted” gifts and you can be lucky enough to grab yourself a new camera for half of the retail price.
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