Basic Graphic Design

WK5 - Photoshop Tutorials - OPTIONAL (view these tutorials for a Photoshop overview)

If you have signed up for this class and have no Photoshop background you will need to view the following tutorials in order to understand how to improve your layout work in this class. The class does not cover Photoshop and only touches on some basics from within Photoshop, you will need to spend time outside of class to become familiar with concepts related to simple image manipulation, masking techniques and simple color correction.

The tutorials below are recommended for a basic overview of some basic tasks needed to enhance and perfect your layout work. You can watch all or as many as you like. You have the entire semester to access these tutorials, so take advantage of your opportunity to brush up on your skills with image manipulation.

OPTIONAL TUTORIALS
Watch the tutorials for Photoshop CC (2020 release or higher) Basic Training:

Adobe.com Photoshop Tutorials

Photoshop Basics

Photoshop workspace Photoshop workspace Use the Photoshop History panel Crop and transform Crop a photo Crop and rotate freely with Content-Aware Crop Understanding resolution Resize an image Understanding canvas size Layers Introduction to layers Align objects in a design Organize with layers and layer groups Work with Smart Objects When to rasterize your type and shape layers Select parts of an image Select part of an image Selecting and masking part of a photo Compositing: Add and arrange images Compositing: Blend and color effects Compositing: Select and mask

Retouching Fix photos with Content-Aware Top tips to fix photos Remove dust and scratches in a photo Retouch a portrait Photo touch-up and spot healing tool Image adjustments How to correct color and tone Improving tonal quality with Levels Control which layers are affected by an adjustment layer Increase midtone contrast with Curves How to sharpen photos in Photoshop Lighten and darken areas