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Picasa 3 Digital Photo Management
Presentation for ALL April 30, 2013
by Richard Gillespie
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What is Picasa?
Picasa software provides a simple way to organize, view, edit and share the photos
on your computer
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What Picasa is NOT• Picasso• Web app• Container• Mobile App• Multi-User• Drawing• Image Manipulation
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Two things to knowTwo things to know• Picasa does not store the photos on
your computer• Your original photos are always
preserved.
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Library WindowLibrary Window
Folder List
Thumbnails
Photo Tray
Shortcut Bar
Miscellaneous
FolderShortcuts
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Library WindowLibrary Window Shortcut BarShortcut Bar
Import
NewAlbum
FolderTree
Structure
ViewOptions
CaptureFromWebcam
Filters
Search pictures
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Folder ListAlbums
People
Projects
Exports
Folders
Albums
People
Projects
Albums
People
Folders
Projects
Albums
People
Exports
Folders
Projects
Albums
Folder Management
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Managing FoldersSelect action for desired folder and press OK
If SCAN ONCE is selected the folder will only be scanned the first time Picasa sees the folder
If REMOVE FROM PICASA is selected The folder will not be Shown In PICASA ONLY
If SCAN ALWAYS is selected the folder will be scanned every time Picasa sees the folder
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Adding FoldersClick on Import
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Adding Folders Import Screen
Source of Pictures
Which Directoryare they going
How do youwant the folderto be named?
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Adding Folders Decision Time
Pictures from Source. Separated byFolder (Date)
Destination Directory
Enter Folder NameOr Today’s dateORDate Pictures taken What is to be done
Import All/Selected or CancelWhat is to be doneWith card
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Adding Folders from Thumb Drive
After copying “grayed out”
Folders by date
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Adding FolderFoldersAdded by date and quantityof files/pictures
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Ordering Folders
1. Select Folder
2. Select View Options
3. Select Sort By Name
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Ordering Folders
Now folders are alphabetical
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Ordering Folders
Various sort options
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Naming FoldersName your folders something meaningful to you
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Naming Folders
First step SelectFolder
Then selectEditDescription
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Naming Folders
Pop upName the folder
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Naming Folders
New Name
DateDoes not changedate on picture
Place Taken
Description
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ThumbnailsBy default the thumbnails do not display the file name
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Thumbnails
Select view
SelectThumbnail Caption
Select Option
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Thumbnails
File names shown
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ThumbnailsTo manually change the orderLeft Click and hold on picture and drag it to location desired
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ThumbnailsOrder has now been changed
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Thumbnails Naming (renaming)
File (picture) names can be confusing. Name them something meaningfulto you, so you can find them or organize easier
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Thumbnails Naming (renaming)
1. Select picture (file)You want to Rename
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Thumbnails Naming (renaming)
2. Select fileAnd Rename
OR
Select pictureand press <F2>
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Thumbnails Naming (renaming)
3. Pop upChange nameto NEW name
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Thumbnails Naming (renaming)
New nameAnd pressRename
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Thumbnails Naming (renaming)
New Nameon picture
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Browsing with Scroll BarYou can scroll through the files and pictures in the thumbnail view Click on
Overscore UpArrow to goUp one fileClick on upArrow to slowly“scroll” up
Left click andHold on slider To move throughFiles
Click on downArrow to slowly“scroll” downClick on Underscore downArrow to godown one file
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Viewing Photos
1. Select folder
2. DoubleClick ondesired picture
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Viewing PhotosNow you will see the picture in the EDIT WINDOW
To see the picture in in its actual sizeClick on
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Viewing PhotosNow you see just a portion of the picture in the edit window
To see another portion on the picture. Click the pointer in that portionof the selection frame or drag the highlight in the selection frame
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Viewing Photos
You can set the degree of enlargement by selecting the slider
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Viewing Photos
Slide to the left to see more area
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Viewing Photos
Slide to the right to see less area (more detail?)
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Viewing Photos
To return to normal press the “Fit Picture Inside Viewing Area” button
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Viewing PhotosTo view the nextPicture in the folderClick
To view the previousPicture Click
To view the pictures in this folder as a slide show Click
To return to the library Click
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Basic Operations
Select desiredFolder and
Double click onpicture
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Basic Operations Edit Tool Bar
Crop – Crop thisphoto in a different format
Straighten – Fix a crooked photo
Redeye – repairredeye flaws in thisphoto.
I’m Feeling Lucky -One click fix for lightingAnd color.
Auto Contrast – Fix exposure without affecting color.
Auto Color – RemovesColor cast automatically.
Retouch – RepairBlemishes, dust and Scratches.
Text – Add/edit texton a photo.
Edit in Creative Kit –Edit a photo on-line usingCreative Kit.
Fill Light –Adjust the Ambient light in the photo
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Basic Operations Automatically Correct
Picture looks grey
Click on
You are now in the edit mode
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Basic Operations Automatically Correct
Picture is brighter
If you do not see animprovement or dolike the change selectthe
The button not only improves colors but it might correct a bad exposuregive it a try on some “bad” pictures
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Basic Operations Manual Correct
Choose theSecond tab andwe find themanual operationsfor
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Basic Operations Cropping
Double click on desired picture and it will be in the Editing screen
Select theCropButton
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Basic Operations Cropping
VariousCroppingOptions will be available
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Basic Operations Cropping
In manualYou select area you want.
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Basic Operations Cropping
Final resultcropped picture
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Basic Operations Straightening
Select Picture
Orient the pictureIf not correctWith the OrientationArrows
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Basic Operations Straightening
Now picture isCorrectOrientationdouble clickon it to moveto edit window
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Basic Operations Straightening
Select Straightenbutton
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Basic Operations Straightening
Notice GridLines
Slider toControl
When satisfiedClick Apply
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Basic Operations Retouch
Select picturewith flaw to Retouch
Select RetouchButton
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Basic Operations Retouch
Identify flawarea. MoveView area andEnlarge areaAs necessary
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Basic Operations Retouch
Enlarge Flaw Area
Select Brush Size
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Basic Operations Retouch
Follow instructions
Repeat asNecessary until satisfied. Do notBe afraid to click on Redo Patch,Undo Patch or Cancel asneeded, untilsatisfied.When satisfied Click on Apply
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Basic Operations Redeye
Find pictureWith “redeye”And double clickTo bring to The Edit screenAnd click onRedeye button
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Basic Operations Redeye
Picasa willLook for the “redeyes” and Highlight with Green squaresIf there are moreHighlight with theCursor. When Satisfied click onApply
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Basic Operations Redeye
Will not workOn “white eye”
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Fun Things
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Fun and Useful Image Processing I
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Fun and Useful Image Processing II
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Fun and Useful Image Processing III
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AlbumsHold the Control Key as you select multiple pictures in the same folder
placing them in the Photo Tray.
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Albums
Select the Album Button. Type in Album Name Press OK
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AlbumsPhotos now in Album “Test”
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AlbumsGo get more Photos from another folder
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AlbumsWant more pictures from another folder? Place these
Photos on HOLD
Hold Button
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AlbumsSelect more Photos (remember Control Key). Then select Album
Button and select desired album
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AlbumsNow all your Photos are in your Album “Test”
Now What?You have uploaded your pictures,
You have cropped, edited,made an album.
What are you going to do now?
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Collage?Press Collage Button
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Collage?
Output Size
Arrange photos by leftClick hold and drag. Set
fore/back ground by right click
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Print?Select photos for printing (remember Control)
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Print?
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Print?Just want one picture? Select photo. Select Print
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Select PrinterSetup
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PrintClick on Paper Size
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Print?
ChoosePaper Size
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Select Print
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Print from On-line Provider
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Print from On-line Provider
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Print from On-line Provider
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References and Helps
• Picasa Help and Support– http://support.google.com/picasa/?&ctx=picas
a• Geeks on Tour
– http://geeksontour.com/• YouTube
– http://www.youtube.com/