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Photoshop

This document provides instructions on getting started with Adobe Photoshop CS6. It discusses opening and saving files, examining the interface, using tools and panels, and basic image editing tasks. It also touches on design principles, copyright, and commonly used terms related to images. The interface is similar between Windows and Mac but uses different keyboard shortcuts. Files can be opened, created from scratch, and saved in different formats. Images are composed of pixels that can be manipulated.

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Photoshop

This document provides instructions on getting started with Adobe Photoshop CS6. It discusses opening and saving files, examining the interface, using tools and panels, and basic image editing tasks. It also touches on design principles, copyright, and commonly used terms related to images. The interface is similar between Windows and Mac but uses different keyboard shortcuts. Files can be opened, created from scratch, and saved in different formats. Images are composed of pixels that can be manipulated.

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Getting Started with Adobe Photoshop CS6


Chapter 1Getting Started with Adobe Photoshop CS6

2  Lesson Objectives Start Adobe Photoshop CS6


Learn how to open and save an image Examine the Photoshop windowClose a file and exit
PhotoshopLearn design principles and copyright rules

3  Start Photoshop What is Photoshop? What is a digital image?


An image editing program used to create and modify digital imagesWhat is a digital image?A picture
in an electronic form

4  Start Photoshop What can Photoshop be used for?


Create original artworkManipulate color imagesRetouch photographsRepair damaged imagesCreate
images for Web pages

5  Start Photoshop Use Photoshop in two interfaces:


Windows and Mac OSDifferences are slight; for example:Use [Ctrl] and [Alt] keys in WindowsUse
[command] and [option] keys in Mac OSInterface looks slightly different on each platform

6  Start Photoshop Create original artwork in Photoshop


Use your own images taken with a digital cameraScanned images or those downloaded from the
WebPermission required (in many cases)

7  Start PhotoshopUse Photoshop to open and create different kinds of file formatsvarious

8  Understand Images An image is made up of dots called pixels


In Photoshop, you can add, delete, or modify individual pixels or groups of pixels

9  Start Photoshop (Windows)


Click the Start button on the taskbarPoint to All Programs, then click Adobe Photoshop CS6Start
button

10  Start Photoshop (Mac OS)


Double-click the hard drive icon, then double-click the Adobe Photoshop CS6 folderLocate, then
double-click the Adobe Photoshop CS6 program icon

11  Creating a New File Click File on the Menu bar Click New
Enter a width in the Width text boxEnter a height in the Height text boxClick OK

12  Learn How to Open and Save an Image


Use Save As to save a file under a new name and preserve the original fileOpen a file in one file
format (e.g., .BMP) and save it in another file format (e.g., .JPG)

13  Setting PreferencesUse the Preferences dialog box to customize how files are opened in
PhotoshopOptions include:Using Open Recent to locate and open files recently worked onChanging
the Image Preview to thumbnails
14  Using the Adobe Bridge Examine files on your computer
Organizational options include:SortRankFlag

15  Rated and Approved file


Using Adobe BridgeRated and Approved fileApproved file

16  Using Adobe Mini Bridge


Click to sortPath bar

17  Opening a File I Use the File menu to open a file:


Click File on the Menu bar, then click OpenClick the Look in or From list arrowNavigate to the
location of the fileClick the filename, then click Open

18  Opening a File II Use Bridge or Mini Bridge to open a file:


Launch Bridge or Mini BridgeClick the Folders tab (Bridge) or Recent Folders button (Mini
Bridge)Navigate to the location of the fileDouble-click the file thumbnail

19  Adobe Bridge WindowFolders tabResizing slider

20  Adobe Mini Bridge Window


Click to go to BridgeClick to change what contents are displayedResizing slider

21  Getting Photos From Your Camera


Use Adobe Bridge to move photos from your camera to your computer:Click File on the (Bridge)
Menu bar, then click Get Photos from CameraUse the Adobe Bridge CS6 Downloader dialog box to
choose a device and storage location

22  Using the Save As Command


Use the Save As command to save an existing file with a new filename:Click File on the Menu bar,
then click Save AsNavigate to the location where you want to save the fileType a new filename, then
click Save

23  Changing Document Display


Each image displays in an individual tabbed window, by defaultChange to floating windows
(temporarily) by clicking the Window on the Menu bar, point to Arrange, then click Float All in
WindowsChange the default document display (permanently) using the Preferences menu

24  Examining the Photoshop Window


The Workspace includes the following elements:Work areaMenu barTools panelStatus
barPanelsOptions barDock

25  DockMenu barPanelsOptions barTools panelWorkspaceMinimized MiniBridgeStatus bar

26  Customizing the Workspace


Customize the workspace by positioning elements to suit your working style To save a workspace:
Click the workspace switcher on the Menu bar, click New Workspace, type a name, then click Save
27  Using ToolsUse tools in Photoshop to perform actions (e.g., zoom, type text, etc.)Point to a tool
to view a ScreenTip that provides the name or function of the toolCheck the options bar to view
current settings for a selected tool

28  Using Tool Shortcut Keys


Press and hold [Shift]Press the tool’s shortcut key (e.g., T for Type tool)Continue to press [Shift] and
the shortcut key to cycle through a tool’s hidden tools

29  Using Panels Use panels to verify settings and modify images


Each panel can contain multiple panelsPanels can be separated and moved around the
workspaceEach panel contains an options button and a menu

30  Click a tab to make a panel active


Panel ExamplePanel options buttonClick a tab to make a panel active

31  Close a File and Exit Photoshop


Close the file:Click File on the Menu bar, click Close, then click Yes (Win) or Save (Mac)Exit
Photoshop:Click File on the Menu bar, then click Exit (Win)Click Photoshop on the Menu bar, then
click Quit (Mac)

32  Learn about Design Principles and Copyright Rules

33  Commonly Used Image-Use Terms

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