HOW TO... by Ms. Walski
OPEN A FILE
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Download your image from Google Drive and save it to the computer - remember where you saved it.
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Open photoshop
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In Photoshop, choose File > Open and select the file you want to open.
SAVE A FILE
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To save changes choose File > Save from the menu bar.
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To save a new copy of your file choose File > Save as​
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At this point you can also change the format of your file from a JPEG to a PSD, PNG etc... ​
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Remember to always upload your saved filed to your Google Drive.
GET TO KNOW YOUR WORKSPACE
CROP
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From the tools panel select the 'Marquee tool' ​
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Look for this icon ​
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Click and drag to expand the shape until it has covered the area you want to keep.
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From the menu bar, choose Image > Crop
TOOLS PANEL: Contains all tools for editing and creating images - if you hover over the tools photoshop will display the name. You can also search for tools using the search feature on the top right of the options bar.
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OPTIONS BAR: Contains options for the tool you are currently using
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MENU BAR: Contains menus that give access to commands such as save, export, adjustments, panels etc..
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DOCUMENT WINDOW: Displays the file you are working on. There may be multiple windows open at a time - they will appear as tabs.
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PANELS: Contains access to controls for working with images. You can add windows to the panels - from the menu bar, choose Window and select the panels you want to open and drag them into the panels area to organize.
UNDO / REDO
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From the menu bar, choose Edit > Undo or Edit >​​ Redo
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Choose Edit > Step Backward to continuously reverse your actions.
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Open your history by choosing Window > History from the menu bar.
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In the history window you can delete actions by selecting the action, then clicking the trash icon. ​
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ENHANCE YOUR IMAGE
There are many ways to enhance an image with Photoshop. Here are few tools and tricks to help you get started.
CHANGE BRIGHTNESS
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From the menu bar, choose Image > Adjustments > Brightness/Contrast
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Use the scales to adjust the brightness and contrast by dragging the arrow to the right to increase and to the left to decrease.
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You may also use 'Levels' to adjust brightness, contrast, and color balance.
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Learn more under 'Enhance Your Image' ​
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ADJUSTMENTS
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From the menu bar choose Image > Adjustments this menu provides access to a variety of ways to enhance your photos. Click on each adjustment and experiment to see how the adjustments affects your image.
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REMOVE OBJECTS
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From the tools panel select the lasso tool
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Look for this icon​
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The lasso tool allows you to select parts of your image.
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Use the lasso tool by tracing along the edges of the object you wish to remove. ​​
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From the Menu bar choose Edit > Fill
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A window will appear with settings for this action. ​​
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For photoshop to fill in the space of the object make sure the settings look like this:​
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Here is a link to a video tutorial that also explains this process.
HOW TO USE LAYERS
Layers are used by artists to organize objects, images, or effects they are working with in Photoshop.
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Each layer represents an invisible plane that can hold images, text, filters, etc. By adding layers the artist stacks these elements like a collage.
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How to find layer in Photoshop:
From the menu bar choose Window > Layers. You can then drag the layers window to the panels section of your Photoshop window so that it is easily accessible.
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How to add / delete a layer:
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To add a layer and delete layers use the icons at the bottom of the layers panel.
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To add a layer:​​
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To delete a layer:​​
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