Create a new adjustment layer, set the brightness contrast levels, then fill with black to make transparent. Turn on the Mask Overlay to help paint, and paint with white to bring out the adjustment on part of the image. (Summer04)

Learn how to use an adjustment layer, then fill with black to make transparent then use the paint brush tool with white to restore the adjustment to parts of the image. (Summer04)

Use the clone tool to repair the background of an image, removing an unsightly electrical cord. (Summer04)

When cloning from one image to another tutorial covers:1. Resizing the images to fit, using relative size on Zoom 2. More on using Aligned and Unaligned modes 3. Bit depth issues from source to target 4. How selections affect target and source images. (Summer04)

Learn basic use of the clone tool in PSP 8. How to clone from one image to another, from one image to a new layer on another image, from the background of an image to a layer on the same image. How the aligned and non aligned modes work. Using Sample Merged. (Summer04)

Use a preset shape on a transparent background then export to PNG (WS 04)

Create, save selection to the alpha channel (JDavis) (WS 04)

Use the masking tool with a custom brush. (JDavis) (WS 04)

Create a custom brush and save it. (JDavis) (WS 04)

Learn the basics of masking using a layer mask. (JDavis) (WS 04)

In PSP 8, masks seem mysterious and difficult to use. Follow this simple tutorial to understand masks and make them a valuable tool in your PSP arsenal. Make a framed photo using masks, selections and layers. (WS 04)

Remove a red or green color cast from photos using 3 Adjust tools in PSP8. (Fall 03 CD)

Use a custom Preset Shape to create a Tube file and export it for use. (Fall 03 CD)

Create, save and use a custom color palette. Make an image palette. Re-map colors in an image using saved color palette. (Fall 03 CD)

Make a floppy disk using preset vector shapes and export to use as a shape preset. (JDavis) (Fall 03 CD)

Export an earlier TUBE file to the PSP 8 Picture Tube folder. (JDavis)  (Fall 03 CD)

Make a Halloween greeting using text, several drop shadows and spiky halo effect for a wild and crazy card. (Fall 03 CD)

Use PSP 8 to create a custom artsy effect on a photo. (JDavis) (Fall 03 CD)

Use vector preset shapes and PSP's Sculpture Effects to make a simple frame, with text and buttons to match. (JDavis) (Fall 03 CD)

Use a photo, layers, blend modes, special effects, text and a picture frame to create a printable 4 X 5 inch card. (Fall 03 CD)

Create a greeting card from a digital photo. Use picture frames, layers, Flood Fills to complete project. (Fall 03  CD)

Use pattern fill, Antique Mosaic or Tile texture and Kaleidoscope Effects to make some pretty tiles. (Fall 03 CD)

Use the Vector Tools in version 8 to create a Jack O Lantern for Halloween. (Fall 03 CD)

Use the Vector Tools in version 8 to create a Jack O Lantern for Halloween. (Fall 03 CD)

Use the Warp Brush variant of the Paint Brush Tool on a tulip in an image to create an amaryllis. Silly fun. (Fall 03 CD)

Found under the Deformation tool, the Perspective Correction tool helps straighten leaning elements in an image. (Fall 03 CD)

This tutorial utilizes layers, selections, gradient and pattern fills as well as the mesh warp (deformation) tool to make digital drapes. (Fall03 CD)

Cut a new sky into a washed out sky image in a few easy steps.

Use the vector pen tool to create shapes. Rasterize, select and create a brush tip. Create a Tool preset from the Brush Tip.

Make a Tool Preset using a variety of settings with the Brush Variances. Part 2 of 2. Please complete Exploring the Brush Tool in PSP8  (below) first.

In Part 1 of this 2 part tutorial, explore the paint brush tool, its options, create a new brush tip saving it for future use.

Create a preset shape, edit using the Knife Tool, place and edit Text on a Path. Note: Builds on Taming Text Tool (below.) 

Learn to use the revised text tool in PSP8 efficiently and without frustration.

How to use a pre made script when doing a batch process of several files.

Learn how to make a simple script to help process images. Save the script and run on other images.