8 Department of Education
National Capital Region
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE
MARIKINA CITY
TLE - Information and Communication Technology
Photo Editing
Module 1 - Lesson 2
Navigating Adobe Photoshop CS6, Cropping, Resizing and
Correcting Digital Images
Writer: Alfred Benedict G. Reclosado
Illustrator:
Cover Illustrator: Christopher E. Mercado
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This module was designed and developed to provide knowledge and skills in improving
the quality of a digital image using Adobe Photoshop CS6. It is here to help you
develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes in the photo editing tasks. In addition, the
module was collaboratively made to give variety of learning situations which are suited
to the skills and ability of learners.
The Module consists of:
● Lesson 2 – Image Cropping
After going through this module, you are expected to:
1. Crop an image ; and
2. Show self-reliance when working independently.
A. Write the name of the tool and its keyboard shortcut. Use your Quiz Notebook to
write your answers.
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B. Answer the questions based on your current photo editing ability (in any photo
editing program). Use the 4-point Likert Scale below. Use your Quiz Notebook to
write your answers.
1 – Not at all 2 – Maybe, with some help
3 – Yes, independently 4 – So well that I could help others
Indicators 1 2 3 4
1. I can use the zoom tool to zoom in and out on a photo.
2. I can define what a pixel is.
3. I can resize a photo.
4. I can rotate/flip a photo.
5. I can crop a photo.
6. I can turn a photo to black and white and/or sepia.
7. I can use selection tools to select part of a photo.
8. I can add special effects to a photo.
9. I can add text to a photo.
10. I can put a decorative frame and/or mask around a photo.
11. I can use the stamp or clone tool.
12. I can use drawing tools on a photo.
13. I have used photo editing before.
14. If you have answered yes in question number 13, indicate where you have applied
it and how you have learned to edit photos.
Lesson
2 Image Cropping
Cropping is one of the most basic editing techniques that can improve your
digital images. It helps to bring out the most important features in your image and it
focuses on the viewers’ attention on these features. Cropping allows you to make a
standard photo size image.
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Activity 1
Directions: Using the Crop Tool
The Crop Tool allows you to make a precised selection of an image you wish to edit. It
allows you to select an area of an image and discard everything outside this area.
Although cropping reduces the dimensions of an image, it is not the same as resizing.
Whereas resizing reduces or enlarges the entire image and everything in it, cropping
does not alter the size of the image content at all.
To crop with the Crop Tool, follow these steps:
1. Begin by opening Adobe Photoshop CS6. On a PC, click Start> Programs>
Adobe> Photoshop CS6, or click on the shortcut on the desktop.
2. We will be using Free Penguins in South Africa 8 Stock Photo from
https://www.freeimages.com. Download and save your image.
3. Navigate to image location on your computer. Select the file and click Open.
4. Select the crop tool in the toolbox.
5. It will automatically select your entire image. Drag the edges to fit the
dimensions you desire.
Photo by ben parer from FreeImages
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6. Resize the border by dragging the squares at the sides and corners until you are
satisfied with the way your image looks.
7. Once you are completely satisfied with your cropped image, press Enter.
You can also rotate your cropping border. Move the cursor outside the border and
you will see how it turns into a double-headed arrow. Drag the arrows in the
directions you wish to rotate your selection.
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There are several ways to crop images in Adobe Photoshop:
1. Cropping with the Crop Tool
2. Cropping to a specific size
3. Cropping with the Marquee Tool
Cropping to a specific size
If you wish to print your digital photos or other images on standard size photo paper,
you will have to crop your images to a specific size, such as 8 inches by 10 inches. To
crop an image to a specific size, do the following:
1. Open the image you wish to crop.
2. Select the Crop Tool from the Toolbox.
3. In the Options bar, specify the values for Width and Height.
4. Click in your image and drag the cropping border. Notice that the border is
constrained. You cannot make it wider or longer than the specified values. For
example, if you entered 8 for Width and 10 for Height, whatever size you make the
border, the area within it will fit on an 8x10 photo.
5. Once you are completely satisfied with your cropped image, press Enter.
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Cropping with the Marquee Tool
If you just need a simple crop, you can use the Marquee Tool and a menu command.
To crop with the Marquee Tool, follow the steps below:
1. Open the image you wish to crop.
2. Select the Rectangular Marquee Tool from the Toolbox.
3. Click and drag the mouse to draw a marquee around the area you wish to crop.
4. In the Application Bar, go to Image > Crop. The image will be immediately cropped.
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Directions: MULTIPLE CHOICE. Read each selection carefully. Write the letter of the
correct answers in your Quiz Notebook. (5 points)
1. It has many tools that allow you to control and modify the image that you
opened in Photoshop.
A. toolbox C. type tools
B. selection tools D. application bar
2. These are the first five icons from the top of the toolbox.
A. toolbox C. type tools
B. selection tools D. application bar
3. It is the process of removing portions of a photo to create focus or strengthen
the composition.
A. painting C. focusing
B. manipulating D. cropping
4. It displays controls that let you customize the selected tool in the toolbox.
A. application bar C. options bar
B. menu bar D. status bar
5. It displays the image or file that you have opened.
A. panels C. image window
B. tabs D. images
Fill In the Blank
Directions: Read each sentence carefully. Write the correct answers in your Quiz
Notebook. (5 points)
1. _____ allows the user to alter an image by excluding desired parts.
2. _____ allows the user to select rectangular shaped sections area of the layer in the
image.
3. _____ provides you with the tool needed to make changes and modification to the
image.
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4. _____ are groups of tools used to edit and manipulate your image.
5. _____ allows the user to make the Crop tool resize the cropped image to fit specific
dimensions and resolutions.
Use the Rule of Thirds Overlay
1. Draw a square
Open a standard portrait. Grab the Crop tool. Hold
down Shift to constrain the Crop tool and draw a
perfectly square crop box. The areas that will be
removed will appear as a grey shield. The areas
we’ll keep remain 100% visible.
2. Get some balance
In the Options bar, set Crop Guide Overlay to Rule
of Thirds. Drag inside the crop window to make the
intersecting lines overlap the eyes. Drag outside the
crop window to rotate it, correcting the model’s
head tilt and creating a symmetrical portrait.
3. Creative cropping
Drag the crop window right to remove half of the
face. The positions of the remaining features still
correspond to the rule of thirds. We have an eye,
nose and mouth in the left third, hair in the middle
and space at the right. Hit Enter.
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Directions:
1. Go to https://www.freeimages.com and search for a cat, a dog and a duck.
2. Save the pictures to your folder. Open them in Photoshop.
3. Use the Crop Tool on the three pictures to cut them the way you think they'll look
the best.
4. Save your work as Exer_01.psd, Exer_02.psd and Exer_03.psd
You will be graded as follows :
Use of Creativity on Activity 5 points
Knowledge of Photoshop Tools and Menus 5 points
Knowledge of Selection Concepts 5 points
Knowledge of Design Techniques 5 points
Details 5 points
Overall Neatness and Completion 5 points
Use of Class Time 5 points
TOTAL 35 points
A. Take a picture of your parent on a white background. Crop your image using the
following dimensions.
A. 2" x 2" ID picture
B. Passport size ID picture
C. Portrait, 5" X 7"
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B. Accomplish the following activities to test your understanding in Photo Editing.
Use your Quiz Notebook to write your answers.
1. Imagine that you are a graphic artist expert in photo editing. You want to make
use of your learned skills to put up a Graphics and Design business. Cite
possible services you could offer to your clientele.
2. In connection with the above question, what possible marketing strategies could
you do to sell your services to your target customers?
3. What computer application/software are you going to use?
Books
Bauer, Peter. Photoshop® CS6 For Dummies®, Indianapolis : John Wiley & Sons, Inc.,
2012
Dayley, Lisa DaNae and Brad Dayley, Photoshop® CS6 BIBLE, Indianapolis : John
Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2012
Gyncild, Brie. Adobe Photoshop CS6 Classroom in a Book. 2012.
Smith, Jennifer and the AGI Creative Team, Adobe® Photoshop® CS6 Digital
Classroom, Indianapolis : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2012
Wooldridge, Mike and Brianna Stuart, Teach Yourself VISUALLY™ Photoshop® CS6.
Indianapolis: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2012
Online Sources
Adobe Photoshop. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/photoshop
Adobe Photoshop Learn & Support. Retrieved from
https://helpx.adobe.com/support/photoshop.html
Free Penguins in South Africa 8 Stock Photo. Retrieved from
https://www.freeimages.com/photo/penguins-in-south-africa-8-1366400
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Development Team of the Module
Writer: Alfred Benedict G. Reclosado (MSHS)
Editors: Uriel B. Teodoro (School Head - SNNHS)
Maria A. Nicolas (OIC, Office of the Principal - MSHS)
Internal Reviewer: Joseph T. Santos (EPS - EPP, TLE)
External Reviewers:
Illustrator:
Lay-out Artist:
Management Team:
Sheryll T. Gayola
Assistant Schools Division Superintendent
OIC, Office of the Schools Division Superintendent
Elisa O. Cerveza
Chief, Curriculum Instruction Division
OIC, Office of the Assistant Schools Division Superintendent
Joseph T. Santos
Education Program Supervisor - EPP, TLE
Ivy Coney A. Gamatero
EPS-Learning Resource Management and Development System
For inquiries or feedback, please write or call:
Schools Division Office- Marikina City
Email Address:
[email protected] 191 Shoe Ave., Sta. Elena, Marikina City, 1800, Philippines
Telefax: (02) 682-2472 / 682-3989
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