Picasa

= = =The Google Big 5: Picasa=

=**Uploading & Editing Photos in Picasa**= ==

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**.** **..**  **In this module, you will learn how to use the photo editing software, Picasa. You will watch a tutorial video and then follow the steps to editing your own image. You will...** **.** **Time to get your camera and get started!** media type="file" key="111.swf" width="672" height="504"
 * learn how to upload an image from your camera to your computer
 * learn how to save an image on your computer
 * learn how to crop an image
 * learn how to apply basic effects
 * learn how to save your edited images

=You've watched a demonstration on how to access your images, edit your images and save your images. Below are step-by-step instructions that will allow you to do all of these things at your own pace.=

Uploading Step-By-Step
A. Select "Computer" from the Start Menu B. Locate your camera under "**Portable Device**" C. Follow the prompts and select the desired image from your camera's images folder.

Use your mouse to select the area you wish to crop.

 * The image on the left is the original image
 * The image on the right shows what your image will look like when the Crop tool is used. The area of the image with the gray overlay indicates the area of the image that will be removed.
 * When you are finished making your selection, click **Apply**.

Saving Step-By-Step
From the File drop-down menu, select, "Save As." A1. Select a **destination** for the file. A2. Select a folder or additional destination if necessary. B. **Name** your image file. C. Select a **File Type.**

Select SAVE =All done!=

Let's Test Your Knowledge of Picasa!
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