The Adobe Photoshop Instruction Manual provides guidance on using Smart Objects, rasterized and vector images, and downloading assets from Adobe Stock. It includes detailed instructions on creating documents, utilizing tools, managing layers, and applying effects. The manual also outlines shortcuts and techniques for efficient workflow within the software.
The Adobe Photoshop Instruction Manual provides guidance on using Smart Objects, rasterized and vector images, and downloading assets from Adobe Stock. It includes detailed instructions on creating documents, utilizing tools, managing layers, and applying effects. The manual also outlines shortcuts and techniques for efficient workflow within the software.
The Adobe Photoshop Instruction Manual provides guidance on using Smart Objects, rasterized and vector images, and downloading assets from Adobe Stock. It includes detailed instructions on creating documents, utilizing tools, managing layers, and applying effects. The manual also outlines shortcuts and techniques for efficient workflow within the software.
The Adobe Photoshop Instruction Manual provides guidance on using Smart Objects, rasterized and vector images, and downloading assets from Adobe Stock. It includes detailed instructions on creating documents, utilizing tools, managing layers, and applying effects. The manual also outlines shortcuts and techniques for efficient workflow within the software.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL Smart objects: Smart Objects are layers that contain image data from raster or vector images. https://helpx.adobe.com/africa/photoshop/using/create-smart-objects.html
Rasterized image: pixel-based image
Vector image: an image created with mathematical equations (editable).
The "Your Files" section contains files saved to Adobe Cloud, whilst the "Deleted" folder stores files recently removed from the Adobe Cloud. 01 Instructions:
1. After installing and opening Photoshop, create a "New File." The tabs at the top of the "New Document" window offer various presets provided by Adobe.
2. To create a custom document, use the right panel under "Preset Details" and name your document. In this tutorial, an A1 poster will be produced. Enter "841" for the width and "594" for the height, then set the units to millimetres.
3. Click "Create."
4. “File”, “Save as”.
5. To place elements on your document, click on “Place Embedded” or “Place Linked”.
Descriptions:
“Place Embedded”: This places the entirety of the content within your document.
“Place Linked”: This is a file that is being work on in conjunction with the Photoshop file. This will update as the link is saved in an alternate program (usually Illustrator). 1.1. HUD Shortcuts:
• Zoom in and out: Alt + Scroll Wheel
• Pan left and right: Ctrl + Scroll Wheel
• Copy: Ctrl C
• Ctrl E: Merge Down
• Clip adjustment to the layer below: Alt and click the layer selection line below.
• Drawing a shape or adjusting a layer without distorting the size: hold shift and drag the corner.
• Flatten all layers: Ctrl, Alt, Shift, E
Instructions:
1. Click on the "Window" tab to access all the toolbars. To add a toolbar to your workspace, navigate to "Window”, then "Workspace”, and select "Essentials (Default)”. Whilst any workspace may be used, "Essentials" is recommended. If needed, click "Reset Essentials" to restore the default settings.
2. Next, go to the "View" tab and select "Rulers" to assist with scaling. Change the unit of measurement by right-clicking on the rulers.
3. To place "Guides” on the document, click and drag on the rulers. To hide the guides, drag them back to the rulers or go to "View," then "Show", and select "Guides”. 4. Hovering over the "Move Tool" will display a small description along with a video explaining its function. This feature works for all tools. Right-click on any tool with a small grey arrow to see additional options. Take time to familiarize yourself with each tool.
The Toolbars on the left
will be frequently used. 1.2. Layers
Each element is positioned on its
own layer, meaning layers at the bottom will appear beneath those at the top.
In this example, "Color Fill 2" is
placed above the stock image. The red box highlights the blend modes.
To experiment with blending,
select a layer, click on the dropdown, and explore the various blending options.
“Multiply” is used most
frequently as it removes white from an image. 1. The "Layers" panel includes a link button that allows the User to select and link multiple layers. When moving one linked element, all other linked elements will move together.
2. The effects tab allows the User add "Styles" to layers. To do
this, select a layer, click the "FX" button, and choose "Blending Options". Experiment with the various options to see how they affect your image.
3. Adjustments can be added to layers, including solid
colours. Click the adjustments button, select "Solid Color," and select a colour, and it will create an additional layer with the fill colour.
4. The folder icon allows The User to create folders for
grouping elements. Rename the groups by double-clicking on the group name. Adjustments may be applied to the above groups, affecting all elements within that group.
5. The plus icon adds a new blank layer.
6. The trash icon deletes layers, adjustments, or masks.
The red line represents the separation line used for clipping.
The red rectangle indicates an adjustment.
To organise the layers, click on the top layer,
hold Shift, and then select the bottom layer. This will highlight all the layers. Right-click on one of the selected layers, choose "Color," and select a colour. This method helps to visually organize your work, allowing easy identification of which elements are affecting specific layers. 2. Tools
2.1. Selection Tools 02
The image above shows the selection tools.
The crop tool is used to crop the whole document.
Example:
1. Embed an image into the document.
2. Right-click on the image layer and select “Rasterize.”
3. Use the "Rectangular Marquee Tool" to select a portion
of the image.
4. Switch to the "Move Tool" and drag the selected area.
5. Experiment with the other selection tools to explore
