Before today's lesson starts, here's some really cool perspective on the idea of "layers" in graphic art. The same concept behind Disney's invention is what makes Photoshop such an effective piece of software. In Disney's case, the animation crews used actual physical layers of glass. Fortunately, your layers are all digital and can be manipulated with the click of a button!
1) INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOSHOP - CLASS TUTORIAL
Today, your teacher will take you through how to perform basic functions in Adobe Photoshop CC and Lightroom CC.
Use this page as a reference when you forget how to do something in Photoshop CC 2018 or Lightroom CC.
Step 1:
DOWNLOAD
First, download these images to your appropriate O:\ folder: (Good idea to first save in the Download folder on your computer station and then re-save in your O:\folder at the end of each class - this will ensure the computer runs smoothly and does not lag due to internet speeds)
Today, your teacher will take you through how to perform basic functions in Adobe Photoshop CC and Lightroom CC.
Use this page as a reference when you forget how to do something in Photoshop CC 2018 or Lightroom CC.
Step 1:
DOWNLOAD
First, download these images to your appropriate O:\ folder: (Good idea to first save in the Download folder on your computer station and then re-save in your O:\folder at the end of each class - this will ensure the computer runs smoothly and does not lag due to internet speeds)
Step 2:
Open Photoshop CC
- Select File; New file; then chose Photo tab; 8 x 5 and 300 dpi
A new blank artboard will appear within Photoshop workspace.
- Select File tab; Place Embedded Image; (Select the file for the downloaded image 1)
Step 3:
Use the teacher provided tutorial steps to adjust your image;
- Crop tool
- Quick Selection Tool
- New Layer via copy (crtl-J)
- Adjustment layer (Hue/Saturation)
- Erase tool
- Filter layer (Noise)
- Filter layer (lens correction - vignette)
- Save file as JPEG use the following format/ lastname.photoshopbasic1.jpeg
- Save file as PSD use the following format/ lastname.photoshopbasic1.psd
- Repeat for each image but use the following tools and rename as required:
- Image 2 - (crop/quick selection tool/ copy layer/ stamp tool/ adjustment layer (exposure)/ adjustment layer (saturation)/ text layer (Sunset)
- Image 3 - (crop / magic wand / new layer / adjustment layer (saturation) / adjustment layer (black and white) / Filter (stylize - noise) / Filter (lense correction - vignette) / Text (Marked)
- Image 4 - select Subject / new layer (ctrl - J) / Heal tool / filter Unsharpen Mask - adjustment layer (Hue/Saturation) / Crop / Filter (noise)
- save image 4 as color and 1 image as black and white
PHOTOSHOP BASICS
*** Make sure Caps Lock is NOT on!
Ctrl-J = Copy layer (do this right away when you open Photoshop. Just make sure after that you’ve
selected and are working on the top layer)
Ctrl- and Ctrl+ = Zoom in and out
Ctrl-0 =Zoom to full size (image fills screen)
Space bar + left click + mouse drag = move image over
F = Change view mode
B = Brush
The HISTORY tab (Window > History) will help undo errors.
Ctrl-Z undoes one action. Don’t click too many times if you’re unsure about the quality of your work, as Photoshop can only remember a limited amount of actions.
J = Healing tools (If you hold down a left-click on that toolbar button, you will get options for the Spot Healing brush, Healing brush, Patch tool, and Red-Eye tool)
] and [ = changes brush size
SPOT HEALING TOOL: Use for small spots that have lots of “clean pixels” around them. This tool takes what is inside your brush and makes it look like what is immediately around it.
CONTENT - AWARE TOOL : Use for filling area with similar pixels. Helpful when using Frame Animation for Stop Motion images.
PATCH TOOL: In “source mode,” the Patch tool is used to surround “bad pixels” that you want to
change. You can then drag your selection to “clean pixels” and it will make the “bad” area look like the “clean” area.
Ctrl-D = De-select. Use this to clear a selected area. ESC doesn’t work for that in Photoshop.
CLONE STAMP TOOL (shortcut “S”): Use to copy (i.e.) “shovel” clean pixels onto neighbouring “bad” pixels. First you have to “Alt-left click” on an area of clean pixels, and then you can click on an area of “bad” pixels to cover them up. Use caution when drawing using this tool.
Your source pixels will change depending on your path. When in doubt, take another source point (Alt-click) near the area you want to change.
When finished, first save all work as a .PSD file. (It’s the default), then save again as a .jpg.
*** Make sure Caps Lock is NOT on!
Ctrl-J = Copy layer (do this right away when you open Photoshop. Just make sure after that you’ve
selected and are working on the top layer)
Ctrl- and Ctrl+ = Zoom in and out
Ctrl-0 =Zoom to full size (image fills screen)
Space bar + left click + mouse drag = move image over
F = Change view mode
B = Brush
The HISTORY tab (Window > History) will help undo errors.
Ctrl-Z undoes one action. Don’t click too many times if you’re unsure about the quality of your work, as Photoshop can only remember a limited amount of actions.
J = Healing tools (If you hold down a left-click on that toolbar button, you will get options for the Spot Healing brush, Healing brush, Patch tool, and Red-Eye tool)
] and [ = changes brush size
SPOT HEALING TOOL: Use for small spots that have lots of “clean pixels” around them. This tool takes what is inside your brush and makes it look like what is immediately around it.
CONTENT - AWARE TOOL : Use for filling area with similar pixels. Helpful when using Frame Animation for Stop Motion images.
PATCH TOOL: In “source mode,” the Patch tool is used to surround “bad pixels” that you want to
change. You can then drag your selection to “clean pixels” and it will make the “bad” area look like the “clean” area.
Ctrl-D = De-select. Use this to clear a selected area. ESC doesn’t work for that in Photoshop.
CLONE STAMP TOOL (shortcut “S”): Use to copy (i.e.) “shovel” clean pixels onto neighbouring “bad” pixels. First you have to “Alt-left click” on an area of clean pixels, and then you can click on an area of “bad” pixels to cover them up. Use caution when drawing using this tool.
Your source pixels will change depending on your path. When in doubt, take another source point (Alt-click) near the area you want to change.
When finished, first save all work as a .PSD file. (It’s the default), then save again as a .jpg.
Task: Assign #4 Photoshop Tools
1. Download a copy of the supplied images from the Google Drive.
2. For each image, appropriately use each listed Photoshop tool and utilize layers to demonstrate skills.
3. Incorporate LIGHTROOM CC tutorial skills, outlined by your teacher from the class tutorial to receive full marks;
5. Upload your completed images and PSD files into the appropriate Google Classroom folder.
DONE!! GET MOVING ONTO ASSIGNMENT 5 (PHOTOSHOP TYPE EFFECTS)
2. For each image, appropriately use each listed Photoshop tool and utilize layers to demonstrate skills.
3. Incorporate LIGHTROOM CC tutorial skills, outlined by your teacher from the class tutorial to receive full marks;
- Adjustment Brush / Split Toning / Curves / Colour Highlights [Lightroom CC 2018]
5. Upload your completed images and PSD files into the appropriate Google Classroom folder.
DONE!! GET MOVING ONTO ASSIGNMENT 5 (PHOTOSHOP TYPE EFFECTS)