Course Overview
Teacher
My name is Michele Berner. I am a teacher of Information Technology, a Cisco Networking Academy Instructor and have taught high school technology subjects for over 35 years. I now teach beginners and advanced iPad and Android Tablet classes to... View ProfileDetails
- Total Time 7 hr, 34 min
- Lessons 45
- Attachments 188
- Exercises 133
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250 CQ
45 Lessons in This Course
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3 minFREEPhoto Editing lesson 1Free2 CQ
Learn how to edit your photos and images in Pixlr. This quick introductory lesson explains how to use the basic interface functions and tools.
with Nets@LifeLearn how to edit your photos and images in Pixlr. This quick introductory lesson explains how to use the basic interface functions and tools.
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6 minPhoto Editing lesson 24 CQ
Once you get familiar with Pixlr’s interface, start editing some images! Learn how to insert an image into Pixlr from a cloud drive, library, and more.
with Nets@LifeOnce you get familiar with Pixlr’s interface, start editing some images! Learn how to insert an image into Pixlr from a cloud drive, library, and more.
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8 minPhoto Editing lesson 35 CQ
Now that you’ve opened an image in Pixlr, you must learn how to edit it! Take a tour of the main panels and palettes of image editor Pixlr’s user interface.
with Nets@LifeNow that you’ve opened an image in Pixlr, you must learn how to edit it! Take a tour of the main panels and palettes of image editor Pixlr’s user interface.
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10 minPhoto Editing lesson 46 CQ
See an image you’d like to use or edit while surfing the internet? Get the Pixlr Grabber add-on for Firefox and grab any image you want for editing.
with Nets@LifeSee an image you’d like to use or edit while surfing the internet? Get the Pixlr Grabber add-on for Firefox and grab any image you want for editing.
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7 minPhoto Editing lesson 54 CQ
Need to make some adjustments to your image in the Pixlr editor? In this lesson, learn how to resize, magnify, and save your images in multiple formats.
with Nets@LifeNeed to make some adjustments to your image in the Pixlr editor? In this lesson, learn how to resize, magnify, and save your images in multiple formats.
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2 minPhoto Editing lesson 62 CQ
Does your photo look a little off? Find out how to change an image’s appearance with hue, saturation, contrast, and brightness in this lesson.
with Nets@LifeDoes your photo look a little off? Find out how to change an image’s appearance with hue, saturation, contrast, and brightness in this lesson.
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7 minPhoto Editing lesson 74 CQ
Splash some color into your black and white images! In this Pixlr lesson, Michele from Nets@Life shows you how to colorize an object within an image.
with Nets@LifeSplash some color into your black and white images! In this Pixlr lesson, Michele from Nets@Life shows you how to colorize an object within an image.
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3 minPhoto Editing lesson 82 CQ
Did you take pictures on the fly and end up with crooked horizon lines? It happens to the best of us. Learn how to straighten your photo in Pixlr!
with Nets@LifeDid you take pictures on the fly and end up with crooked horizon lines? It happens to the best of us. Learn how to straighten your photo in Pixlr!
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5 minPhoto Editing lesson 93 CQ
Welcome to Instagram--for a high-quality image! In this Pixlr lesson, learn how to manually create a “vintage” filter to apply to any image.
with Nets@LifeWelcome to Instagram--for a high-quality image! In this Pixlr lesson, learn how to manually create a “vintage” filter to apply to any image.
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11 minPhoto Editing lesson 106 CQ
Free transform and free distort are two commonly used tools in the Pixlr image editing software. Learn where to find them and how to use them.
with Nets@LifeFree transform and free distort are two commonly used tools in the Pixlr image editing software. Learn where to find them and how to use them.
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6 minPhoto Editing lesson 114 CQ
Keep it together by keeping things separate! In this lesson, you’ll learn about the importance of creating layers when editing images in Pixlr.
with Nets@LifeKeep it together by keeping things separate! In this lesson, you’ll learn about the importance of creating layers when editing images in Pixlr.
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24 minPhoto Editing lesson 1213 CQ
This lesson uses 5 separate images and combines them into a composite image using layers and layer masks.
with Nets@LifeThis lesson uses 5 separate images and combines them into a composite image using layers and layer masks.
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3 minPhoto Editing lesson 132 CQ
What’s the difference between merging layers of an image and flattening an image? In this Pixlr lesson, learn how and why to merge and flatten images.
with Nets@LifeWhat’s the difference between merging layers of an image and flattening an image? In this Pixlr lesson, learn how and why to merge and flatten images.
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11 minPhoto Editing lesson 146 CQ
The tool you choose to use in Pixlr depends on the image you’re working with. Learn how and when to use the freehand or polygonal lasso tool.
with Nets@LifeThe tool you choose to use in Pixlr depends on the image you’re working with. Learn how and when to use the freehand or polygonal lasso tool.
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17 minPhoto Editing lesson 159 CQ
What’s the difference between the crop and the marquee tool? Michele from Nets@Life demonstrates how to use each tool in image editing software Pixlr.
with Nets@LifeWhat’s the difference between the crop and the marquee tool? Michele from Nets@Life demonstrates how to use each tool in image editing software Pixlr.
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13 minPhoto Editing lesson 167 CQ
The magic wand tool is aptly named. Watch this Pixlr lesson and find out how to change entire backgrounds with this majestic selection tool!
with Nets@LifeThe magic wand tool is aptly named. Watch this Pixlr lesson and find out how to change entire backgrounds with this majestic selection tool!
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10 minPhoto Editing lesson 176 CQ
Put your Pixlr skills to use and create a multi-faceted collage! In this lesson, you’ll learn how to place a subject into a separate background and add text.
with Nets@LifePut your Pixlr skills to use and create a multi-faceted collage! In this lesson, you’ll learn how to place a subject into a separate background and add text.
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8 minPhoto Editing lesson 185 CQ
Have you ever wanted to take part of an image and blend it into a separate background? Learn how to do this with the layer mask and clone stamp tool.
with Nets@LifeHave you ever wanted to take part of an image and blend it into a separate background? Learn how to do this with the layer mask and clone stamp tool.
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8 minPhoto Editing lesson 195 CQ
There are many ways to make an image more interesting in the Pixlr image editing software. In this lesson, discover the pencil, brush, and paint bucket tools.
with Nets@LifeThere are many ways to make an image more interesting in the Pixlr image editing software. In this lesson, discover the pencil, brush, and paint bucket tools.
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12 minPhoto Editing lesson 207 CQ
Spice up your images by utilizing all of the brush tool’s options! In this lesson, learn how to create and customize brushes for editing an image in Pixlr.
with Nets@LifeSpice up your images by utilizing all of the brush tool’s options! In this lesson, learn how to create and customize brushes for editing an image in Pixlr.
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11 minPhoto Editing lesson 216 CQ
Do you love personalization? Like to have things your way? Image editing software Pixlr gives you that freedom: decorate images with your own custom brushes!
with Nets@LifeDo you love personalization? Like to have things your way? Image editing software Pixlr gives you that freedom: decorate images with your own custom brushes!
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15 minPhoto Editing lesson 228 CQ
Now that you’ve learned the basics of brushes and layers, it’s time to have fun with these Pixlr tools! Glamorize a simple image of a flower in this lesson.
with Nets@LifeNow that you’ve learned the basics of brushes and layers, it’s time to have fun with these Pixlr tools! Glamorize a simple image of a flower in this lesson.
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9 minPhoto Editing lesson 235 CQ
The clone stamp tool makes a pixel copy of a particular part of an image. In this lesson, discover two uses for this technique: duplicating and deleting.
with Nets@LifeThe clone stamp tool makes a pixel copy of a particular part of an image. In this lesson, discover two uses for this technique: duplicating and deleting.
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10 minPhoto Editing lesson 246 CQ
You can do a lot with the drawing tool. Explore drawing tool options and create shapes, layers, lines, text boxes, borders, and more in Pixlr.
with Nets@LifeYou can do a lot with the drawing tool. Explore drawing tool options and create shapes, layers, lines, text boxes, borders, and more in Pixlr.
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13 minPhoto Editing lesson 257 CQ
What is the gradient tool and when would you use it? In this lesson, learn about using a gradient as an image’s background and blending images with gradients.
with Nets@LifeWhat is the gradient tool and when would you use it? In this lesson, learn about using a gradient as an image’s background and blending images with gradients.
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10 minPhoto Editing lesson 266 CQ
Are you into photo composites and collages? In this Pixlr lesson, learn how to build your own image by using the layer mask and the gradient tool.
with Nets@LifeAre you into photo composites and collages? In this Pixlr lesson, learn how to build your own image by using the layer mask and the gradient tool.
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15 minGraphic Design lesson 278 CQ
Are you developing your own website and need some graphic design ideas? This lesson demonstrates how to create a cool website banner in Pixlr.
with Nets@LifeAre you developing your own website and need some graphic design ideas? This lesson demonstrates how to create a cool website banner in Pixlr.
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3 minGraphic Design lesson 282 CQ
Sweep color across a message by adding a gradient to text. In this lesson, learn how to rasterize text into an object that has a gradient inside of it!
with Nets@LifeSweep color across a message by adding a gradient to text. In this lesson, learn how to rasterize text into an object that has a gradient inside of it!
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10 minPhoto Editing lesson 296 CQ
A double exposure is an artistic effect that occurs when two images layer each other. Learn how to doubly expose photos in image editing software Pixlr.
with Nets@LifeA double exposure is an artistic effect that occurs when two images layer each other. Learn how to doubly expose photos in image editing software Pixlr.
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16 minPhoto Editing lesson 309 CQ
Explore Pixlr’s sponge, dodge, and burn tools in this lesson from Nets@Life. Deepen color, add a shadowy effect, highlight areas, and brighten!
with Nets@LifeExplore Pixlr’s sponge, dodge, and burn tools in this lesson from Nets@Life. Deepen color, add a shadowy effect, highlight areas, and brighten!
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14 minPhoto Editing lesson 318 CQ
Have a photo of an image you love but the background doesn’t cut it? Then cut it out! Learn how to change image backgrounds with tools in Pixlr.
with Nets@LifeHave a photo of an image you love but the background doesn’t cut it? Then cut it out! Learn how to change image backgrounds with tools in Pixlr.
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8 minPhoto Editing lesson 325 CQ
In this Pixlr lesson, learn how to perfect an image with the spot heal, clone stamp, and red eye reduction tools. Make an old photograph look brand new!
with Nets@LifeIn this Pixlr lesson, learn how to perfect an image with the spot heal, clone stamp, and red eye reduction tools. Make an old photograph look brand new!
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5 minPhoto Editing lesson 333 CQ
Nobody’s perfect, but with Pixlr’s post-production editing options, portraits can be perfected. Learn how to nip and tuck double chins and beef up muscles!
with Nets@LifeNobody’s perfect, but with Pixlr’s post-production editing options, portraits can be perfected. Learn how to nip and tuck double chins and beef up muscles!
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10 minPhoto Editing lesson 346 CQ
Post-production editing can do wonders for a photograph. Transform a regular picture into a professional-looking portrait with these retouching techniques.
with Nets@LifePost-production editing can do wonders for a photograph. Transform a regular picture into a professional-looking portrait with these retouching techniques.
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7 minPhoto Editing lesson 354 CQ
Take a tour of all the available filters in image editing software Pixlr. Add flare to your images by customizing filter options and filtered areas.
with Nets@LifeTake a tour of all the available filters in image editing software Pixlr. Add flare to your images by customizing filter options and filtered areas.
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10 minPhoto Editing lesson 366 CQ
Why settle for just one filter for your image when you like the look of multiple effects? In this lesson, learn how to apply multiple filters to a single image.
with Nets@LifeWhy settle for just one filter for your image when you like the look of multiple effects? In this lesson, learn how to apply multiple filters to a single image.
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8 minPhoto Editing lesson 375 CQ
Explore the “filters” menu in Pixlr! Make an image transparent, then play with background effects such as Gaussian blur, pixelate, and more.
with Nets@LifeExplore the “filters” menu in Pixlr! Make an image transparent, then play with background effects such as Gaussian blur, pixelate, and more.
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11 minPhoto Editing lesson 386 CQ
Don’t you hate it when your camera can’t capture the entire stretch of a scene? Learn to create a panorama in Pixlr with your sequential photographs!
with Nets@LifeDon’t you hate it when your camera can’t capture the entire stretch of a scene? Learn to create a panorama in Pixlr with your sequential photographs!
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14 minPhoto Editing lesson 398 CQ
Now that you’ve been introduced to the filters and adjustments options, it’s time to put your knowledge to use! Practice your skills with this Pixlr project.
with Nets@LifeNow that you’ve been introduced to the filters and adjustments options, it’s time to put your knowledge to use! Practice your skills with this Pixlr project.
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12 minPhoto Editing lesson 407 CQ
Customize photographs, postcards, and placards with the text tool in Pixlr. In this lesson, learn about layer styles within the text and drawing tools.
with Nets@LifeCustomize photographs, postcards, and placards with the text tool in Pixlr. In this lesson, learn about layer styles within the text and drawing tools.
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6 minPhoto Editing lesson 414 CQ
Paint with the colors of the wind in this Pixlr lesson. Learn about the color replacement tool and splash some color into images without distorting them!
with Nets@LifePaint with the colors of the wind in this Pixlr lesson. Learn about the color replacement tool and splash some color into images without distorting them!
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10 minPhoto Editing lesson 426 CQ
Do you love a particular photograph of someone, but don’t like the background? Remove the background easily and replace it with a new one in Pixlr.
with Nets@LifeDo you love a particular photograph of someone, but don’t like the background? Remove the background easily and replace it with a new one in Pixlr.
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7 minPhoto Editing lesson 434 CQ
When you thought Pixlr couldn’t get any better, this lesson shows you how to connect image editing software Pixlr with your Google Drive for easy storage.
with Nets@LifeWhen you thought Pixlr couldn’t get any better, this lesson shows you how to connect image editing software Pixlr with your Google Drive for easy storage.
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13 minPhoto Editing lesson 447 CQ
Don’t have time to learn the ins and outs of Pixlr? Pixlr Express is your answer to quick post-production retouching and simple image editing.
with Nets@LifeDon’t have time to learn the ins and outs of Pixlr? Pixlr Express is your answer to quick post-production retouching and simple image editing.
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11 minPhoto Editing lesson 456 CQ
This isn’t just another Pixlr tutorial; this lesson shows you how to use Pixlr-o-matic! Learn about this simple image editor and how it works on an iPad.
with Nets@LifeThis isn’t just another Pixlr tutorial; this lesson shows you how to use Pixlr-o-matic! Learn about this simple image editor and how it works on an iPad.
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25310 min25-part iPhones + iPads course171 CQ
The iPad is a powerful portable wireless device that enables access multimedia and documents on the go. In this course, learn the basics of using the iPad and discover the extent of what it can do!
with Nets@LifeThe iPad is a powerful portable wireless device that enables access multimedia and documents on the go. In this course, learn the basics of using the iPad and discover the extent of what it can do!
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15191 min15-part iPhones + iPads course105 CQ
Your iPad comes pre-installed with a large number of apps, along with the operating system: iOS 8. In this course, you will learn how to use these core applications and some of their functionality.
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18226 min18-part Video Editing course122 CQ
In this course for iMovie novices, discover everything you need to know for working with video, including organizing clips, editing video, adding sound effects, and exporting the final product!
with Nets@LifeIn this course for iMovie novices, discover everything you need to know for working with video, including organizing clips, editing video, adding sound effects, and exporting the final product!
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9 miniPhones + iPads lesson5 CQ
Tired of saving your passwords on one Apple device only to have to go through the same process on another? Learn how to use Apple’s iCloud Keychain.
with Nets@LifeTired of saving your passwords on one Apple device only to have to go through the same process on another? Learn how to use Apple’s iCloud Keychain.
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12 minlesson7 CQ
Learn how to manage tabs and browsing history in Google Chrome across devices, and discover how the OneTab extension can optimize your browsing experience.
with Nets@LifeLearn how to manage tabs and browsing history in Google Chrome across devices, and discover how the OneTab extension can optimize your browsing experience.
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11124 min11-part Adobe Suite course70 CQ
Transform pretty pictures to artful photography with this course on creating stunning photoshop effects with Adobe Photoshop luminary Mark S. Johnson. Enhance your photos with these dramatic effects!
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10205 min10-part Adobe Suite course109 CQ
Adobe Lightroom is a versatile post-production software for any digital photographer. Professional photographer Janice Sullivan shows Lightroom beginners how to work within its various modules.
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10127 min10-part Adobe Suite course67 CQ
Even an amaeteur photographer can produce professional-quality images with a little help from Adobe Photoshop. In this course for photo enthusiasts, learn to edit photographs and export final images.
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337 min3-part Adobe Suite course20 CQ
What's better than a hilarious meme? Making your own funny meme! In this Adobe Photoshop course, learn how to make a classic meme with a central object, a vector background, and blocky text.
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21119 min21-part Adobe Suite course71 CQ
In the age of digital media, it's essential to learn how to edit images for social media and web content. In this beginner-level course learn to use Adobe Photoshop, and GIMP, a free alternative!
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729 min7-part Graphic Design course19 CQ
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1098 min10-part Crafts course55 CQ
Learn how to design a T-shirt that will thrill your client—or your fans! Whether you’re designing a T-shirt for a band, fashion label, company, or family reunion, learn everything you need to know to create a crisp, aesthetically pleasing design. Graphic designer Will Patterson demonstrates his own T-shirt design process, from conducting research and sketching ideas, to finalizing designs in Adobe Illustrator and preparing designs for print. Sample design files and relevant links are included.
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337 min3-part Adobe Suite course20 CQ
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544 min5-part Graphic Design course26 CQ
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696 min6-part Adobe Suite course51 CQ
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