ADOBE

PHOTOSHOP
USER GUIDE
A Step By Step Manual For Beginners And Seniors To Master Adobe
Photoshop With Updated Tips And Tricks

BY

JOE K. RICHARD
Copyright © 2024 JOE K. RICHARD
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Contents
INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER ONE

FEATURES ADOBE PHOTOSHOP

GENERATIVE FILL
GENERATIVE EXPANSION

UPDATE THE "REMOVE" TOOL.

POSITIONING THE "CONTEXTUAL TASKBAR"
REVAMPED “GRADIENT” TOOL
LENS BLUR
CONTENT CREDENTIALS
GENERATIVE CREDITS

CHAPTER TWO
GET TO KNOW WORK IN YOUR AREA
HOW TO OPEN AND CREATE AN IMAGE

HOW TO USE FILTER LAYERS

HOW TO COMBINING LAYERS
HOW TO GROUP LAYERS
HOW TO MERGE LAYERS
HOW TO USE PAINTING TOOLS
HOW TO USE THE BRUSH TOOL

HOW TO USE THE PENCIL TOOL

HOW TO USE THE IMPRESSIONIST BRUSH TOOL
HOW TO USE THE SMUDGE TOOL
HOW TO USE THE ERASER TOOL
HOW TO USE THE MAGIC ERASER TOOL
HOW TO USE THE BACKGROUND ERASER TOOL
HOW TO USE GRADIENTS
HOW TO APPLY A GRADIENT
 HOW TO APPLY GRADIENT FILL TO TEXT
HOW TO MAKE A GRADIENT OF NOISE
CHAPTER THREE
BASIC PHOTO CORRECTION
HOW TO CORRECT COLOR IN QUICK MODE
HOW TO SHARPEN AN IMAGE
HOW TO USE CAMERA RAW SHARPEN SLIDER
HOW TO USE THE SMART SHARPEN EFFECT IN PHOTOSHOP
HOW TO USE THE UNSHARP MASK EFFECT IN PHOTOSHOP
HOW TO USE HIGH-PASS FILTER
OTHER SHARPENING FILTERS IN PHOTOSHOP

HOW TO MAKE AN IMAGE SHARPER IN PHOTOSHOP

HOW TO USE GENERATIVE FILL TO EXTEND IMAGES
HOW TO USE GENERATIVE FILL TO CREATE COMPOSITES
HOW TO USE GENERATIVE FILL TO GENERATE BACKGROUNDS
CHAPTER FOUR
HOW TO USE SELECTION
HOW TO USE THE LASSO TOOL
MOVE AND COPY SELECTED AREA
HOW TO ROTATE SELECTED PIXELS
HOW TO FIND AN IMAGE CENTER
HOW TO CROP IMAGE
HOW TO RESIZE AN IMAGE
HOW TO MAKE SELECTIONS WITH THE MAGNETIC LASSO TOOL
HOW TO USE OBJECT SELECTION TOOL
HOW TO USE THE QUICK SELECTION TOOL

HOW TO USE CLOUD DOCUMENT

HOW TO OPEN A LOCAL DOCUMENT IN PHOTOSHOP ON YOUR COMPUTER
HOW TO EDIT THE DOCUMENT IN PHOTOSHOP ON YOUR COMPUTER
 HOW TO SAVE TO CLOUD DOCUMENTS
HOW TO ACCESS THE SAME CLOUD DOCUMENT IN PHOTOSHOP ON YOUR
IPAD
HOW TO OPEN A CLOUD DOCUMENT IN PHOTOSHOP ON YOUR COMPUTER
CHAPTER FIVE
LAYERS BASIC
HOW TO USE LAYER PANEL
HOW TO CHANGE THUMBNAIL CONTENTS
FILTER LAYERS
VIDEO LAYERS
HOW TO USE LAYER STYLES
HOW TO APPLY A LAYER STYLE
HOW TO HIDE OR SHOW ALL LAYER STYLES IN AN IMAGE
HOW TO EDIT A LAYER’S STYLE SETTINGS
HOW TO CHANGE THE SCALE OF A LAYER STYLE

HOW TO COPY STYLE SETTINGS BETWEEN LAYERS

HOW TO REMOVE A LAYER STYLE
HOW TO USE THE GRADIENT TOOL
CHAPTER SIX
TYPOGRAPHIC DESIGN
HOW TO CREATE CLIPPING MASK
HOW TO ADD TYPE ON A PATH IN PHOTOSHOP
HOW TO FLIP THE TEXT OVER THE PATH
HOW TO HIDE THE PATH
CHAPTER SEVEN
EDITING VIDEOS
HOW TO START YOUR PHOTOSHOP VIDEO
HOW TO RESIZE VIDEO AND PHOTOS IN PHOTOSHOP
HOW TO MOVE AND SHORTEN VIDEO LAYERS
 HOW TO ADD SHAPES IN PHOTOSHOP VIDEO
HOW TO ADD FADE IN PHOTOSHOP VIDEO
HOW TO ADD TEXT IN PHOTOSHOP VIDEO
HOW TO ADD AUDIO IN PHOTOSHOP VIDEO
HOW TO ADD MOTION TO AN IMAGE IN PHOTOSHOP VIDEO
CHAPTER EIGHT
TIPS AND TRICKS
HOW TO CHOOSE COLORS FROM ANYWHERE
HOW TO INSTALL CUSTOM PHOTOSHOP BRUSHES
HOW TO CREATE A RAIN TEXTURE
HOW TO CREATE A QUICK LIGHT BLEED EFFECT
HOW TO USE BLEND IF
HOW TO COPY LAYER STYLES QUICKLY
HOW TO CREATE MULTIPLE STROKE EFFECTS ON TEXT
HOW TO MAKE A TRENDY DOUBLE EXPOSURE EFFECT
HOW MERGE SHAPES
HOW TO HOW TO USE MOTION BLUR
INDEX
 INTRODUCTION

Adobe Photoshop first came out in 1990, and it has since become one of the
most well-known pieces of software available. Photoshop can modify any
photo. It's one of the most capable picture editing applications available.
If you have a top-tier camera and lens, you can use Photoshop to edit your
photos in a variety of ways, including changing colors, resizing objects, and
removing undesired elements. Photoshop will make you feel at ease no
matter what kind of photography you do. There is an initial learning curve,
but once you master it, editing in ways you never imagined possible will be
your new normal.
 CHAPTER ONE

FEATURES ADOBE
PHOTOSHOP
GENERATIVE FILL
As part of the Adobe Firefly toolkit, which is driven by AI, Generative Fill
may generate individual, editable layers in Photoshop in response to
instructions. It was exclusive to the Beta version at first, but starting in
September 2023, it was included in the regular software version as well.
Select the desired area, then use the "Generative Fill" tool in the Contextual
Taskbar to fill it in. After that, three layer-based picture alternatives will be
generated by Photoshop.
Photoshop can automatically identify the subject matter of your picture based
on its knowledge of the scene's lighting, perspective, and DOF. You may
easily request the generation of additional alternatives in the properties area
if you are dissatisfied with the three versions.
Introducing "Generative Credits," a new feature that will be added monthly,
into Photoshop and other Adobe applications starting November 1, 2023.
Like "Generative Fill," each feature will cost 1 credit. You can see the
specifics on Adobe's website, but the amount of credits you have access to
depends on the status of your membership.
 GENERATIVE EXPANSION
There's a cool function in Photoshop that I'd like to talk to you about since it
can help a lot of people.
Photoshop users often face the daunting challenge of having to change the size
of their photos for various purposes. Here, Adobe has debuted "Generative
Expansion," a function that is similarly grounded on Adobe Firefly AI.
This new feature is included within the "Crop" menu item. To resize a
picture, open it in Photoshop and either enter the required width and height or
drag the crop tool over the image.
When you go to the "Generative Expansion" menu and then hit "Generate,"
the program will fill in the blanks without your intervention.
The program will provide you with three options on a separate layer, much to
the "Generative Fill" feature, and you may choose the one that works best for
you.
If you're new to Photoshop or just want to make things easier for yourself,
this feature will make scaling photos a breeze.
 UPDATE THE "REMOVE"
TOOL.
A really useful tool for hiding areas of a picture, which makes editing much
easier.
By using it, you can easily highlight the area you want to change without
having to apply the "Remove" brush to the whole region.
Photoshop now has a new feature that can detect the area you draw a border
around and hide everything within it without you having to lift a finger. That
is to say, the program immediately grasps your intention and conceals the
region as you sketch its shape, eliminating the need for any further human
involvement.
Whether you need to conceal confidential information, faces, or any other
content you would rather not show, this tool provides a substantial efficiency
boost in picture editing, saving you time and effort.
To summarize, this tool is a great improvement for Photoshop users who
want to become better at editing, since it makes it easier to selectively hide
areas of a picture.
 POSITIONING THE
"CONTEXTUAL TASKBAR"
While this version of Photoshop's "Contextual Taskbar" doesn't include any
new features, it does add the ability to dock in a fixed place.
This bar is used to show up at random spots in the window or follow where
the user clicked when they opened a document in the past.
In Photoshop, you may make the "Contextual Taskbar" stay in one spot by
following these steps:
Choose "Pin bar position" from the menu that appears when you click the
three dots on the toolbar. This feature makes Photoshop more consistent and
easier to use by keeping the bar at the selected area even when you close and
restart the program.

REVAMPED “GRADIENT”
TOOL
Adding difficulty to the process, the control line would vanish
instantaneously in earlier versions of Photoshop when creating gradients on
the canvas.
Nevertheless, Photoshop's gradient creation process has been much
simplified in the latest edition. This tool's new UI is easier to use and has a
more practical layout, so editing is a breeze.

One notable improvement to Photoshop's gradient tool is the visibility of the

control knobs while you edit. The ability to easily edit the gradient and
choose its component colors is a major benefit of this update.
An outstanding improvement to make Photoshop's gradient tool easier to use,
with more flexibility and clarity throughout editing, is the persistence of these
handles.

LENS BLUR
Among Adobe Photoshop 2024's most noticeable additions is the Lens Blur
filter, a powerful new tool for creating photorealistic bokeh effects. With this
function, you may manage the amount and form of the blur more precisely by
simulating the lens blur effect using sophisticated algorithms.
Incredibly polished results are within your reach when you play around with
the blur, angle, and other settings. You may add Optical Blur and realistic
bokeh to your shot by clicking the application box in the "Lens Blur" panel,
which appears when you enter the filter and pick the "Camera Raw" option.
In this panel, you may adjust the blur with the "Amount of Blur" slider, and
you can choose the kind of bokeh that Photoshop uses using the available
choices. On top of that, you can tweak the bokeh effects' strength using the
"Intensify" slider.
Photoshop, by default, uses powerful subject identification with AI to
automatically adjust the focus range, as represented by the appropriate icon.
This feature allows for more control and flexibility when using the Lens Blur
filter, which improves the end product's accuracy and quality.
 CONTENT CREDENTIALS
Images created by the "Generator Fill" or "Generator Expand" tools will
have content credentials included in their metadata in Adobe Photoshop
2024. The goal of this implementation is to reduce the transmission of false
information on the internet by making it easier to see who created a picture
and giving users more say over what gets shared.
Navigate to the "Window" menu and choose "Content Credentials" to set up
content credentials. To activate content credentials, click the blue button in
this panel. A wide variety of data, including generating features from AI and
other components like social media or changes, may be included in this
process. Pressing the preview button will reveal the image's unique content
credentials, allowing you to see how all this information will be shown.
The platform contentcredentials.org/verify allows for more thorough
verification of content credentials in any accessible file. You may see all the
information attached to a picture clearly and comprehensively in the box that
appears when you upload a photo. It displays all the content credential
metadata.
 GENERATIVE CREDITS
To guarantee safety at every level, from the source artist to the end user,
Adobe unveiled major upgrades in AI and well-crafted rules. The key points
are as follows.

Because of the controversy surrounding the spread of AI, Adobe has taken a
cautious and deliberate approach to addressing social concerns over AI. Get
a head start with Adobe's AI-assisted tools by reading Shutterbug's coverage
of Photoshop's "Generative Fill" and "Generative Expand" features.
The inclusion of transparency in materials created with the help of Adobe
Firefly's AI is a noteworthy endeavor by Adobe. To discourage dishonesty
and provide credit where credit is due, all newly produced assets will now
have content credentials, which function similarly to a nutrition label for
artwork.
Businesses can now acquire intellectual property indemnification, customize
Firefly to their needs, and integrate it into Experience Cloud workflows with
the introduction of Firefly for Enterprise. This robust solution is ideal for
global corporate environments.

Adobe has shown its dedication to artists by offering incentives to

individuals whose work was used to teach Firefly. Further, digital artists may
now actively engage in the creative world by submitting works made by
Firefly to Adobe Stock.
Following a successful test period in Photoshop, Firefly-assisted features are
now accessible in almost all Creative Cloud subscription plans. Adobe
Express now has a wider variety of effects for images and text, in addition to
generative fill and expand in Photoshop, generative recoloring in Illustrator,
and more.
Starting on November 1, 2023, Adobe began implementing a consumption
model for Firefly in which customers pay using Generative Credits. Users
have freedom and may continue creating even after their monthly credits are
depleted thanks to this technique, which gives a liberal allotment of credits.
After the amount is spent, members of Adobe Creative Cloud and Adobe
Stock may still access Firefly features, albeit with certain limits. If you want
to expand your powers, you may buy more Generative Credit packages for
$4.99 for every 100 credits.
The plans provide different monthly generative credits, but consumers may
expect a significant allotment. After a subscription reaches a certain credit
limit, they will still be able to produce AI generative graphics and text
effects, albeit at a reduced pace. Additionally, after using up your allotment
for Adobe Firefly and Adobe Express Premium, you may create up to two
generations every day until your balance is reset the next month.
Under this new paradigm, Adobe intends to provide a subscription plan
where customers may buy extra priority processing generating credits. The
plan starts at $4.99/month for 100 credits. If consumers want more power
than what's available in their monthly allotments, this approach should
provide them with more leeway and alternatives.
Users get a significant allotment of monthly generative credits, which vary
depending on the plan:
Creative Cloud All Apps = 1,000

Single App Creative Cloud (includes Illustrator, InDesign,

Photoshop, Premiere Pro, AfterEffects, Audition,

Animate, Dreamweaver, Stock, Photography 1TB) = 500

 Paid Adobe Stock subscriptions = 500

Adobe Express Premium = 250

Adobe Firefly Premium = 100

Creative Cloud for Enterprise All Apps = 1,000

Creative Cloud Pro Plus All Apps = 3,000

Free users with an Adobe ID; Adobe Express, Adobe

Firefly (web app), Creative Cloud = 25

Enterprise-Grade Creative Cloud Creative Cloud Pro Plus x 1,000 Apps
There are 3,000 free users with an Adobe ID across all apps; 25 users in
Creative Cloud, 25 users in Adobe Firefly (web app), and Adobe Express.
Users have alternatives and flexibility according to their unique demands
since these monthly allocations represent the diversity of programs offered.
In conclusion, Adobe is at the forefront of addressing the moral and practical
concerns raised by artificial intelligence (AI) in its products thoroughly and
inclusively, all the while offering artists and consumers cutting-edge, open-
source tools. These updates further establish Adobe Photoshop 2024 as an
authoritative and conscientious image editor.
 CHAPTER TWO

GET TO KNOW WORK IN

YOUR AREA
HOW TO OPEN AND CREATE
AN IMAGE
Open Image
Navigating to an Already Existing File or ImageFile > Bring up the Image
menu.
You may begin modifying as soon as you launch Photoshop! To access a
previously saved picture or Photoshop file (.psd), just follow these steps.

1. Launch Photoshop to access your picture or document: Choose

"Open" from the File menu.
2. You may find your file in the Browse box, choose it, and then click
Open.
Using the Open Recent option, you may see a list of recently opened files,
allowing you to easily reopen any of them.
Create Image
Open Photoshop and go to the File menu. Then, choose New Image.
Even though Photoshop is usually used for opening photos, there are
instances when a new file has to be created. This may occur whether you're
attempting to construct a web banner, collage, commercial, or any number of
other types of visual content. Each part of the new dialogue box will be
shown and explained on this page.
 1. A new document may be created by: Pressing the File menu, then
choosing New...
2. To customize the document to your liking, follow the steps shown
below.
New Document Dialog Box

1. Name
You may give your new document a name in the Name area. Make sure the
name you choose makes it easy to recognize the file.

2. Preset
Select a preset or enter your custom size to use as a basis for your
document's dimensions in the Preset section.

3. Size
This selection will not be necessary if you choose Custom as your Preset.
Size choices will be shown according to the Preset you picked if you used
any of the other Presets up there. Letter, Legal, and Tabloid are some of the
most prevalent paper sizes in the United States that would be shown if you
choose U.S. Paper.
Take a look at the Presets and pre-determined sizes if you're not sure what
size document will work best for you.

4. Width &
5. Height
Here you may enter the dimensions of your document that you want to use, in
case you didn't go with a preset and instead went with the "Custom Size"
option. Notably, you have the option to modify the units by choosing the
dropdowns next to the width and height numbers. From there, you may
choose between inches, pixels, centimeters, and more.

6. Resolution
The amount of pixels per inch (or centimeter) of the picture is called the
resolution, and it is what defines the image quality.
** For additional information about resolution and how to choose the optimal
setting for your picture, check our All About Images Guide.

7. Color Mode
Different Color Schemes You may choose the mode and bit that you want to
use for your new document in ListColor mode. Keep in mind that CMYK is
the standard for photos that are going to be printed since it denotes print
colors. RGB, which stands for "regular grayscale," is a color space often
used in digital images, videos, and the web.

8. Background Contents
Contents of the Background The color of the Background layer may be
adjusted in this way. Your layer will become white or transparent,
respectively, when you choose White or Transparent. If you're using the
Color Palette to choose a background color, you may modify the layer's color
by selecting Background Color.

9. Color Profile
This selection allows you to choose a color profile from a particular device
or Color Space, which is useful if your workflow is color-managed.

10.
Pixel Aspect Ratio
If you're making graphics for low-definition or non-square video projects,
you may find the pixel aspect ratio list helpful.

11.
Image Size
Here we're talking about the size of your new document's file, which is the
amount of space required on a disk or hard drive to store the file. This
amount is expressed in a variety of units, including bytes, kilobytes,
megabytes, and gigabytes.
 HOW TO USE FILTER LAYERS
Locate important layers in complicated documents using the filter options
located at the top of the Layers panel. To show just certain layers, you may
utilize the following options: Kind, Name, Effect, Mode, or Artboard.
To access the Layers panel's filter options, follow these instructions.

1. Use the drop-down menu to choose a filter kind.

2. The filter criteria may be entered or chosen.
3. Toggle layer filtering on and off with the click of a button.

HOW TO COMBINING LAYERS

HOW TO GROUP LAYERS
You may handle them together in a folder that Grouping Layers creates. Alter
its layer order and apply a mask to the whole group. When working with
several parts that you would want to keep together, this is a lifesaver.
On large-scale projects, grouping layers may simplify their handling.
Select all of the layers you want to combine into one, then press Command +
G on your keyboard. Alternatively, you may use the Layers window's
hamburger menu to choose New Group from Layers. This is a great way to
create a new Group from the ground up and then fill it up at a later time.
Next, double-click its name in the Layers box to give it a name, just as you
would any other layer.
 HOW TO MERGE LAYERS
You may permanently merge two or more layers by merging them or
combining them. Merging layers makes the masks and properties of each
layer permanent. Use Group instead if you want to keep a single layer's
properties intact.
Several methods exist for merging layers. Choose the layer you want to
combine with another by selecting it and then using the Layer menu item (or
the hamburger menu inside the Layers window) to access the Merge section.
When you use Merge Down, the two layers below the one you choose will be
combined.
Select all of the levels you want to merge in the levels box by holding down
the Option key and clicking on them. In the menu, Merge Down is now called
Merge Layers. By doing so, you may merge the selected layers into one and
arrange them in the same order as the most recently chosen one.
Consequently, you may move any layer that was in the middle of the two
levels you want to merge to the top or the bottom of the new layer; it can no
longer be in the middle.
Two "nuclear" options are Flatten Image, which merges all layers and
deletes those with Visibility disabled, and Merge Visible, which combines
layers with Visibility enabled. These should only be used when you are very
certain that you want to remove all of your layers.

HOW TO USE PAINTING

TOOLS
HOW TO USE THE BRUSH
TOOL
You may make light or thick paint strokes using the Brush tool. It may be used
to mimic the effects of an airbrush. (If you can't find the Brush tool in the
toolbox, try selecting the Impressionist Brush or the Color Replacement tool.
Then, under the Tool Options bar, click on the icon for the Brush tool.)
 1. To begin painting, choose a color by adjusting the foreground color.
2. In the toolbox, choose the Draw section and choose the Brush tool.
3. To paint within the picture, drag the Brush tool from the Tool
Options menu and set its parameters to your liking.
Keep in mind that you may click anywhere in the picture to begin drawing a
straight line. After that, choose an ending point while holding down Shift.
The Brush tool allows you to choose from a variety of possibilities,
including:
Pressing the "Airbrush" button activates the airbrush feature. To mimic the
look of an airbrush, this option imparts gradations of tone to a picture.
Sets the tip of the brush. To choose a brush, click the arrow beside the
sample, then use the Brush drop-down menu to choose a category. Finally,
click on a thumbnail of a brush.
Size
Determines the pixel size of the brush. Choose a size by dragging the Size
slider or typing it in.
Opacity
Determines how opaque the paint will be. With a low opacity level, the
pixels behind a brushstroke may be seen. Turn the slider to adjust the opacity,
or type in a value.
Mode
Determines how the newly applied paint will merge with the image's existing
pixels
Tablet Options
Makes adjustments for pressure-sensitive drawing tablets that allow for
stylus control rather than mouse clicks.
Brush choices You may configure extra brush choices here.
 HOW TO USE THE PENCIL
TOOL
Freehand lines with sharp edges may be made using the Pencil tool.

1. To begin painting, choose a color by adjusting the foreground color.

2. To use the pencil tool, go to the toolbox and find the Draw section.
3. To paint within the picture, drag the Pencil tool and adjust its
settings in the Tool Options menu to what you want.
Keep in mind that you may click anywhere in the picture to begin drawing a
straight line. After that, choose an ending point while holding down Shift.
Various possibilities for the Pencil tool are at your disposal:
Brush tip
Fixes the point. To choose a brush, click the arrow beside the sample, then
use the Brush drop-down menu to choose a category. Finally, click on a
thumbnail of a brush.

Size
Determines the pixel size of the brush. Choose a size by dragging the Size
slider or typing it in.
Opacity
Determines how opaque the paint will be. With a low opacity level, the
pixels behind a brushstroke may be seen. Turn the slider to adjust the opacity,
or type in a value.
Style
Determines how the newly applied paint will merge with the image's existing
pixels.
Auto Erase
You can accidentally paint with the foreground color if you start painting and
then move over a region that doesn't have it. In other words, it will only paint
the foreground color if that is the color we first chose. To paint with the
background color, click and drag the paintbrush over the regions that contain
the foreground color.

HOW TO USE THE

IMPRESSIONIST BRUSH TOOL
Using the Impressionist Brush, you can make your shot seem like it was
painted with stylized brush strokes by altering the colors and details. To
mimic the look of various painting techniques, try out various combinations
of style, area size, and tolerance.

1. Choose the Impressionist Brush tool from the Tool Options bar
when the Brush tool is chosen in the toolbox.
2. To paint within the picture, first, adjust the settings in the Tool
Options menu to your liking.
 Sets the tip of the brush. To choose a brush, click the arrow beside the
sample, then use the Brush drop-down menu to choose a category. Finally,
click on a thumbnail of a brush.
Size
Determines the pixel size of the brush. Choose a size by dragging the Size
slider or typing it in.
Opacity
Determines how opaque the paint will be. With a low opacity level, the
pixels behind a brushstroke may be seen. Slide the slider or type in the
desired opacity level.
Mode
Determines how the newly applied paint will merge with the image's existing
pixels. To learn more, go to About blending modes.
The form of the stroke is influenced by Advanced Style. The brush stroke
size is controlled by the area. There will be more strokes if the area value is
bigger. How close neighboring pixels must be in terms of color value before
a brush stroke may have an effect on them is controlled by tolerance.

HOW TO USE THE SMUDGE

TOOL
You can make it seem like you're smudging paint using the Smudge tool.
Wherever you drag, the tool will grab the color and push it in the direction of
the stroke. You may smear the color of the foreground onto a picture, or
smudge the color of an existing color in your image.
 1. Navigate to the Enhance section of the toolbox and choose the
Smudge tool. If you don't see it there, choose Blur or Sharpen and
then find the Smudge tool icon in the Tool Options bar.
2. After adjusting the settings in the Tool Options window, you may
smudge colors by dragging inside the picture.
Important: Holding down the Alt key (Option on a Mac) will momentarily
activate the Finger Painting feature while dragging the smudge tool.
The Smudge tool allows you to choose from a variety of options:
Mode
Determines how the newly applied paint will merge with the image's existing
pixels. To learn more, go to About blending modes.
Sets the tip of the brush. To choose a brush, click the arrow beside the
sample, then use the Brush drop-down menu to choose a category. Finally,
click on a thumbnail of a brush.
Size
Determines the pixel size of the brush. Choose a size by dragging the Size
slider or typing it in.
Determines how much of a blur the effect will be.
The smudges are created by sampling all the visible layers' colors. The
smudge tool will only utilize the colors of the current layer if you reject this
option.
Finger painting involves smearing the color of the foreground at the start of
each stroke. The smudge tool will utilize the color beneath the cursor at the
beginning of each stroke if this option is deselected.

HOW TO USE THE ERASER

TOOL
You may modify individual pixels in a picture by dragging the Eraser tool
over them. Erased pixels become transparent unless you're working on a
locked transparency layer or the Background layer, in which case they blend
in with the background color. A transparency grid is used to denote
transparent pixels.

1. To use the eraser, go to the Draw menu and choose it. (To get the
Eraser tool in the Tool Options bar, choose Background Eraser or
Magic Eraser from the toolbox if it isn't already there.)
2. After you've customized the settings in the Tool Options bar to your
liking, just drag the selection you want to remove.
Utilizing the Eraser tool, you can choose between the following:
Holds the tip of the brush. To choose a brush, click the arrow beside the
sample, then use the Brush drop-down menu to choose a category. Finally,
click on a thumbnail of a brush.
Size
Determines the pixel size of the brush. Choose a size by dragging the Size
slider or typing it in.
The degree of erasing is defined by its opacity. To make all pixels on a layer
transparent or blend into the background color of a Background layer, set the
opacity to 100%. By reducing the opacity, you may make a layer's pixels
partly transparent and blend them with the background color on the
Background layer. (You can't see the Opacity option in the Tool Options bar
when Block mode is used.)
You may produce erasures with soft edges by switching to Type Brush mode,
which uses the brush tool's features. When in pencil mode, you may erase
along the pencil's hard edge. A 16-pixel square with sharp edges is used as
an eraser in block mode.

HOW TO USE THE MAGIC

ERASER TOOL
When you drag within an image, the Magic Eraser tool alters all comparable
pixels. The pixels are wiped to transparency unless you're working in a
locked transparency layer, in which case they shift to the backdrop color. For
the current layer, you have the option to delete only adjacent pixels or all
comparable pixels.
Cloud removal before and after
 1. Pick the layer in the Layers window that contains the parts you want
to remove.
Attention: When you choose the Background, it will transform into a layer
when you use the Magic Eraser.

2. Find the Magic Eraser tool in the toolbox and choose it from the
Draw area. (To access the Magic Eraser, first choose the Eraser or
 Background Eraser tools in the toolbox; then, in the Tool Options
bar, click the icon.)
3. After you've made your selections in the Tool Options menu, click
on the part of the layer you want to remove.
The following Magic Eraser settings are at your disposal:
Tolerance
The range of colors that will be wiped is defined. With a low tolerance,
every pixel that is within a certain color value range will be erased,
regardless of where you click. A wide range of pixels may be erased with a
high tolerance.
Opacity
This parameter determines how thorough the deletion will be. When a layer
is locked, an opacity of 100% will remove all pixels to make them
completely transparent. A locked layer may have its pixels erased to partial
transparency and its backdrop color partly painted with a reduced opacity.
Evaluate Every Level
Using the combined data from all visible layers, sample the deleted color. To
limit erasing to the currently active layer's pixels, deselect this option.
Contiguous
Removes only the pixels immediately around the one you've clicked. To
delete all adjacent pixels in the picture, deselect this option.
Anti‑aliasing
Refines the appearance of the erased area by smoothing its borders.

HOW TO USE THE

BACKGROUND ERASER TOOL
To make erasing an object's backdrop easier, the backdrop Eraser tool
converts color pixels to transparent pixels. With little practice, you can keep
the foreground object's boundaries while removing pixels from the
background's periphery.
A crosshair indicates the tool's hotspot, and the tool pointer is a circle with
that. You may remove nearby pixels with the same color value as the one
beneath the hotspot by dragging the cursor within the circle. You won't be
able to remove the foreground item if the circle covers it and doesn't have
any pixels that are comparable to the hotspot pixel.

1. Pick the layer in the Layers window that contains the parts you want
to remove.
Please be aware that the Background Eraser will transform the selected
Background into a layer automatically.

2. To use the Background Eraser, go to the Draw menu and choose it.
(If you can't find the Background Eraser tool in the toolbox, try
selecting the Magic Eraser or Eraser tools and then look for the icon
in the Tool Options bar.)
3. After you've customized the settings in the Tool Options bar to your
liking, just drag the selection you want to remove. To avoid erasing
unwanted regions, keep the tool's hotspot away from them.
With the Background Eraser tool, you can choose between the following:
Dimensions Brush width in pixels
Tolerance
Sets the minimum color-matching threshold for pixels to be impacted by the
tool. Erasing just regions that are almost identical to the hue of the hotspot is
possible due to the low tolerance. A wider spectrum of colors may be erased
by a high tolerance.
Brush Settings
The brush's size, diameter, hardness, and spacing may be adjusted using these
presets. Adjust the size by dragging the sliders or by typing in the values.
Limits
To remove adjacent, linked regions that contain the color of the hotspot,
choose Contiguous. Discontiguous removes from the circle any pixels that
are near the color of the hotspot.

HOW TO USE GRADIENTS

About gradients
By dragging within the picture or by selecting the Gradient tool, you may
apply a gradient to a specific region. Both the kind of gradient and the
distance between the beginning and finishing points (the locations of your
mouse button presses and releases) influence how the gradient appears.
You may create your unique color palette in your images with the help of the
Gradient Editor and the Gradient tool.
In the Tool Options bar, you have the option to choose from a variety of
gradient kinds.
Gradient shading that is linear, running in a straight line from one point to
another.
Gradient shades that radiate outward from the origin to the destination.
Variegated shades of an angle that sweep counterclockwise around the
origin.
The reflective gradient shades use linear gradients that are symmetrical
concerning the origin.
A gradient of diamonds In a diamond design, the shades expand outward
from the beginning point. An edge of the diamond is defined by the point
where it ends.
Take note that a Fill Layer is another option for adding a gradient to your
picture. With the fill layer, you may modify the gradient's parameters and use
the mask to selectively apply the gradient to a specific area of your picture.
Libraries are places where gradients are kept. To change the gradient library
that is shown in the Gradient Picker, click on the library name at the bottom
of the list. Within this menu, you have the option to store and load your
libraries of gradients. The Preset Manager also gives you control over
gradients.

HOW TO APPLY A GRADIENT

1. Using a selection tool, you may fill in a section of the picture. If not,
the whole active layer is filled with the gradient.
2. A gradient tool should be selected.
3. Select the gradient style you want to use in the Tool Options box.
4. Within the Tool Options panel, you'll find the Gradient Picker,
where you may choose a gradient fill.
5. *Not required* Click on the Tool settings bar to choose the gradient
settings. Mode
Describes the gradient's integration with the image's background pixels.
Opacity
Decide how transparent the gradient will be. If you set the opacity to a low
value, the pixels beneath the gradient will be visible. Slide the slider or type
in the desired opacity level.
Modifies the gradient fill by inverting the color sequence.
Transparency Rather than using the image's transparency, it makes use of the
gradient's transparency if it has any.
Dither Makes the blending process easier by making the color bars less
noticeable.

6. Simply place the cursor where you would want the gradient to begin
and drag to specify where you would like it to stop in the picture.
Holding down Shift while dragging will limit the gradient angle to
an integer greater than or equal to 45 degrees.

HOW TO APPLY GRADIENT

FILL TO TEXT
1. To fill in the text, choose the desired area.
2. The vector text may be transformed into a bitmap image by selecting
Layer > Simplify Layer. Simplifying the layer will prevent you from
editing the text.
3. To select the text, use Control-click (or Command-click on Mac OS
X) on the thumbnail of the text layer in the Layers panel.
4. Go to the Gradient toolbox.
5. Select the gradient style you want to use in the Tool Options box.
6. Open the Gradient Picker and choose a gradient fill.
7. Drag to specify the endpoint of the gradient, and then position the
cursor on the text where you want it to start.

HOW TO MAKE A GRADIENT

OF NOISE
You may define a color range and have it filled with randomly distributed
colors to create a noise gradient.
A. A-plus sound level The 50% noise level is B. Noise level C. 90%

1. Go to the Gradient toolbox.

2. Pressing the Edit button on the Tool Options bar will bring up the
Gradient Editor dialog box.
3. The Gradient Type option allows you to choose From Noise.
4. Choose a gradient style.
Roughness Amount of subtlety for pattern color transitions.
The Color Model property determines which color model will be used to
define the gradient's color space. Simply move the sliders for each color
component to determine the range of hues.
Restrict Colors Make sure colors aren't too saturated.
Add Transparency Makes arbitrary hues see-through.

5. Click the Randomize button until you discover a gradient that suits
your taste by randomly mixing the colors.
6. Give the new gradient a name.
7. Press the New button to insert your gradient preset.
8. To close the dialogue box, click OK; after that, choose the gradient
you just made.
 CHAPTER THREE

BASIC PHOTO CORRECTION

HOW TO CORRECT COLOR IN
QUICK MODE
Many of Photoshop Elements' most fundamental tools for editing photos are
neatly grouped in the Quick mode. Reduce the amount of time you spend
adjusting the exposure and color of an image when working in Quick mode.
In most cases, you will only utilize one of the automatic settings while taking
a shot. To try a different control if that one doesn't work, just hit the Reset
button. There are slider controls that you may use to tweak your picture,
regardless of whether you've used the auto control or not. Apply the
Sharpening adjustment to a picture last.

1. Perform one of these tasks:

Press Quick when a picture is open.

While in Quick mode, you may access any photographs saved in the
Photo Bin.

2. *Not required* You may adjust the preview settings by using the
menu that appears in the bar that sits above the currently opened
picture. If you want to see the picture before and after you modify it,
or if you want to see them side by side, you may adjust the preview
to do any of those things.
3. (Optional) To adjust the image's size, position, and cropping, use
the tools included in the toolbox. You can also add text, whiten
teeth, repair red eyes, and create a selection.
4. Click the Rotate button on the taskbar to rotate the picture left by 90
degrees in a counterclockwise manner. By clicking the arrow next to
 the Rotate button and then the Rotate Right button, you may rotate the
picture clockwise.
5. Change the image's lighting, color, or balance settings, among
others. Choose the tab that corresponds to the picture property you
want to adjust if a control has multiple possibilities; for instance,
the Color control includes tabs for Saturation, Hue, and Vibrance.
6. One of these options will apply the fix:

Use the sliders to make the required adjustments; then, either enter a
value into the text box next to the sliders or use the picture to
preview the modification.
To preview the modification on the picture, hover the mouse over
the thumbnails. To temporarily apply the change to the picture, click
on the thumbnail.
Start by clicking and holding the mouse button on a preview
thumbnail; then, drag to the right or left to fine-tune the image.
Be aware that when you apply changes sequentially, each control you go to
triggers the application of the fixes that came before it. For instance, any
adjustments made to the Balance control will be carried over to the Exposure
control the moment you switch between them.

7. You may reset the image or reverse a repair by following these

steps:

Press Ctrl-Z or go to Edit > Undo if you want to undo the repair you
performed while you're in the same control.
Please be aware that after you have applied a series of fixes (e.g., Exposure,
Balance, and Contrast), you will be unable to reverse the adjustments made
in the phase where the Balance was adjusted. Only the control you're now in
can be undone.

Click Reset to undo all photo changes. The image is returned to its
original condition before the editing session begins.

HOW TO SHARPEN AN IMAGE

Within Photoshop, you'll find several options for sharpening photos. To get
the greatest possible result when sharpening your photographs, let's examine
a few techniques before we go into the process:

To get the desired appearance, sharpening on distinct layers is

recommended.
To selectively apply sharpening effects to parts of your image,
utilize a Layer Mask.
To ensure that the sharpening adjustments impact just the value of
the picture and not its color or saturation, use a Luminosity blending
mode.
Decide on how you will use your image before anything else.
Modify for multiple mediums: web, print, and personal portfolios or
webpages.
Put noise-filled photos out of focus. Try to lower the image's noise
level before making any sharpening modifications if you discover
you need to sharpen a picture with noise.
To avoid over-sharpening, it's best to apply several kinds of
sharpening effects in tiny quantities when editing.
Here we will examine several methods for sharpening in Photoshop. There
are advantages to each of them, but some are superior. We'll go over three
distinct approaches to honing:

Camera RAW Sharpen slider

Smart Sharpen effect
Unsharp Mask effect
Another option for making your images sharper is to use the High Dynamic
Range (HDR) effect. Learn how to use HDR in your photos like a pro with
this easy-to-follow guide.

HOW TO USE CAMERA RAW

SHARPEN SLIDER
Although it does enable you to sharpen your photographs in Photoshop, the
Camera RAW Sharpen slider offers the least amount of editing power. That is
why it is not recommended to use this strategy.
Similar to Lightroom's Sharpen slider, Camera RAW's Sharpen slider does
the same thing. Consider using Lightroom's slider instead if it is an important
part of your shooting routine. Since they are functionally identical, there's no
purpose in bringing your picture into Photoshop just to adjust the Camera
RAW Sharpen slider.
Press Command/Control + Shift + A or go to Filter >> Camera RAW Filter
to get this basic filter.
The simplest sort of automatic sharpening is carried out using this instrument.
Photoshop takes care of everything when you use this filter. For the filter to
function, no arguments are even required.
You are unable to modify the sharpening outcomes of this filter because of its
automatic nature. Even though it may not give you the results you're after, this
Camera RAW filter is worth trying for a first attempt at sharpening. If that's
the case, have a look at the other sharpening techniques provided.
First things first: in Photoshop, right-click on your picture layer and choose
"Make a copy." This will be the foundation of your copying process. To
ensure the security of your original picture, proceed by converting the
duplicate layer into a Smart Object.
For optimal results, take this step before using any sharpened filters. Now,
let's examine these criteria.

HOW TO USE THE SMART

SHARPEN EFFECT IN
PHOTOSHOP
For the most precise control over Photoshop's sharpening, use the Smart
Sharpen filter. Follow these steps: Filter >> Sharpen >> to access this filter.
With Smart Sharpen,...
Following this, the filter dialog box will show up, letting you configure the
following variables:
You have almost full control over your picture-sharpening modifications
using the various options available. This filter is likely to be your go-to
sharpening tool because of the wide range of customization choices it offers.
Plus, out of the three choices, it's the best one to study. See how the quantity
sliders affect your picture by experimenting with them.
You may simplify your picture sharpening work using this tool's presets. The
Smart Sharpen Effect filter allows you to either utilize the filter's existing
presets or create your unique ones.
Batch image editing may be automated using Photoshop's custom presets and
actions. In this approach, you may save time and ensure that all of your
images appear great!

HOW TO USE THE UNSHARP

MASK EFFECT IN PHOTOSHOP
You may selectively sharpen depending on factors like highlights and
shadows with the Smart Sharpen tool in Photoshop's Unsharp Mask Effect.
Those features are sadly missing from the Unsharp Mask filter.
The Unsharp Mask filter, however, outperforms the other two options when it
comes to digital sharpening. Consider using this filter if your shot will just be
seen on the internet. The printed version of your picture will retain some of
the effects you apply, but they won't be as striking as they are when seen on
your computer.
Under Filter, choose Sharpen. Then, under Unsharp Mask, you'll find the
filter. A pop-up menu will appear:
Compared to the Smart Sharpen filter, this one offers fewer input settings.
Naturally, less control over the impact is associated with fewer parameters.
Three sliders are available in Unsharp Mask: quantity, radius, and threshold.

The amount makes your photos seem sharper. You may adjust the
level of sharpness by dragging the slider.
The radius of your image's pixels determines how sharp they
will be. Here you may adjust the degree to which your photo's
edges are crisp.
The image's general sharpness may be adjusted using the
threshold. Raising it on the slider causes the picture's sharpness
to decrease.
When working with digital photographs, such as those we want to upload to
Instagram, we find that Unsharp Mask works well.
Unsharp Mask is unique among filters as it does not look for picture borders.
It instead searches neighboring pixels with varying brightness levels
according to the Threshold input. Once you choose an amount, it will alter
those pixels by that amount.
Haloing is a common effect of using any of these techniques to over-sharpen
a picture. Nevertheless, this holds particularly true for photos that you use
Unsharp Mask to sharpen.

HOW TO USE HIGH-PASS

FILTER
With only one knob to adjust, High Pass makes picture sharpening a breeze.
After you've selected the minimum value for the radius scale, click OK.
A grayscale overlay will be applied to your picture by using this option.
Altering the photo's blending mode is the next step. Choose from overlay, soft
light, harsh light, or linear light; they're all great options.
You can observe how the grayscale image's sharpness changes as you adjust
the mix mode.
After that, launch the High Pass filter and tweak its parameters to your liking.
Before making any changes, you have the option to examine them in preview
mode.
The High Pass filter will give your picture the effect you see above. Adjust
the radius and switch between different blending modes for your photographs
as you want.

OTHER SHARPENING FILTERS

IN PHOTOSHOP
There are a plethora of other picture sharpness filters available in Photoshop
under the Filter >> Sharpen menu. Although these strategies provide less
concise control than what we've discussed so far, you're welcome to give
them a shot nevertheless.
To save even more effort, you may also enter the basic slider sharpness when
importing photographs to Lightroom. Additionally, you will not be making
any changes that may be harmful as you go.
Additionally, avoid this simplistic approach and investigate frequency
separation if you want to modify portraits. For guidance on how to properly
separate frequencies, have a look at this guide!
The use of sharpening filters in Photoshop requires the use of different
layers. Layers provide you additional control over your editing process,
including the ability to apply and remove filters and blending modes.
Photoshop Sharpening Effects You could get some strange results when using
any of the sharpening tools, such as Smart Sharpen or Unsharp Mask.
We have indicated that these effects might potentially make your shot seem
like it has haloes. Use just the filters' intensities that are necessary to prevent
haloing in certain areas of the picture. The haloing becomes more extreme as
you sharpen. So, to prevent distracting haloing, just sharpen a little.
After sharpening, you may also remove the halo effect in post-editing. If you
edit an 8-bit picture at 16 bits, for example, the transformed image will
probably have less halo. To change from 8 bits to 16 bits, just go to Image >>
Mode >> 16 Bits/Channel. Your image's color gradients will also have less
banding after doing this.

HOW TO MAKE AN IMAGE

SHARPER IN PHOTOSHOP
To begin, think about what you'll be doing with the modified picture to
choose the optimal method for sharpening the image. Assume for a moment
that we want to upload the following picture on Instagram:
Preparing the Image for Sharpening
Before we can sharpen the picture, we must prepare it. We need to adjust the
proportions of our picture to fit Instagram's standard 4×5 cropping ratio. The
crop tool, accessible via the C key, will be useful for this task.
Before we can start sharpening the picture, we must first eliminate the noise.
It is crucial to eliminate any noise since it messes with Photoshop's edge
recognition.
The noise will be detected as edges by Photoshop instead of the real picture
edges. The noise will be magnified in the result if Photoshop perceives it as
edges and applies contrast to them.
Make sure there is no banding by converting the picture to 16 Bits/Channel
first. Afterward, go to Filter >> Noise >> Reduce Noise...
Noise reduction in Photoshop may be achieved in some ways. This picture
has very little noise, so we can get away with a simple adjustment by using
this basic noise reduction approach.
Here is the picture with the noise removed:

HOW TO USE GENERATIVE

FILL TO EXTEND IMAGES
A picture's aspect ratio and the size of its backdrop may be adjusted.

Turn on the crop tool and drag the handles to enlarge the canvas. Save the
changes.
Make sure to include a little section of the original picture when you activate
the Rectangular Marquee Tool and choose each side.
Keep Shift pressed and go over to the other side.
Do not put any text into the box; instead, click the Generative Fill button. Just
hit the "generate" button.
Amazing effects are produced by Photoshop's clever determination of the
perfect look for the translucent region.
 HOW TO USE GENERATIVE
FILL TO CREATE
COMPOSITES
To build your composition, you may use image generators on a blank canvas.
Below is a picture of a grassy field, an ancient red barn, a rocky stream with
reflected water, and an overcast sky that we created.
HOW TO USE GENERATIVE
FILL TO GENERATE
 BACKGROUNDS
Generate BackgWe will create a building with reflected windows.
Choose the precise area you wish to modify.
Selection in the Background
Created reflecting windows in the backdrop.
 CHAPTER FOUR

HOW TO USE SELECTION

HOW TO USE THE LASSO
TOOL
1. Pick up the Lasso tool from the Tools panel. To finish off a selection
that you began with another tool, this one is great for cleaning it up.
2. Hold down Shift and drag the region you want to include into an
existing selection using any tool.
3. You may subtract from a selection by dragging the area you want to
delete or by using the options bar's Subtract from selection option
(Windows) or pressing Option (macOS).
4. To deselect, use Control+D on Windows or Control+D on macOS.

MOVE AND COPY SELECTED

AREA
Move a selection.
Using the Move tool, you may copy and paste a selection of pixels to another
part of the image. If you're using Photoshop Elements or another program that
allows selects, you may use this tool to transfer or copy selections across
images.
Keep in mind that when you have another tool selected, you may activate the
Move tool by holding down Ctrl (Command on a Mac). If you're using the
Hand tool, this method won't work.
 1. Pick an item in the Edit workspace using the selection tool, and then
choose the Move tool from the toolbox.
2. Go to the options bar and adjust the Move tool's parameters.
3. Drag the selection to a different location by moving the cursor
within the selection boundary. All pixel choices will move when
you drag, even if you've picked numerous places.
Copying selections or layers
Layers of spaces are chosen proportionally. You may choose from a variety
of edges, including top, bottom, left, horizontal, and right. It is possible to
space many layers at once. You need to have at least three layers chosen for
this option to be active. Choose an item from the Distribute menu after
selecting a layer, holding down Shift, and then selecting additional layers to
distance them apart.
Copy selections with the Move tool
Choose an item to copy and then use the Move tool or one of the Edit menu's
copy, merge, cut, paste, or paste into selection commands to copy and paste.

1. Pasting a selection or layer across images of varying resolutions

does not change the pixel dimensions of the copied data. This can
distort the proportions of the new picture relative to the pasted
piece. Before you copy and paste, make sure the two photographs
are the same resolution by using the Image > Resize > Image Size
command.
2. The clipboard is where you may save the selections you cut or copy.
At any one moment, the clipboard can only hold a single option.
3. Make copies of items with the Move tool.
4. Copying across images is as simple as dragging the selection from
one window into the other. Within the image window, a boundary
will be visible when you drop the selection into it.

Pick out the area of the picture that you want to duplicate.
Pick up the Move tool in the Edit workspace's toolbox.
While dragging the selection you want to copy and paste, press Alt
(or Option on a Mac).
Choose one of these options to create multiple copies of the current
selection:
As you move the selection to different locations, keep holding down Alt (or
Option on a Mac).
Hold down the Alt (or Option on a Mac) key and hit an arrow key to move
the copy by one pixel. (The blur effect is created by moving and copying
pixels.)
By pressing the arrow key followed by Alt (or Option on a Mac) and Shift,
you may offset the copy by ten pixels. (Instead of just copying the pixels, this
moves them.)
An important note: The center of the target picture will be copied whenever
you drag a selection (while holding down the Shift key) from one image to
another.
Use the commands to copy a selection.

1. To make a duplicate of a specific region in the Edit workspace, use

the selection tool.
2. Perform one of these tasks:

To copy the selection to the clipboard, go to Edit > Copy.

To paste all layers in the specified area, go to Edit > Copy Merged.
Paste one selection into another.
Copy and paste text from your clipboard into a selected area using the Paste
Into Selection tool. To avoid the copied picture seeming flat and unnatural,
you may use this command to take advantage of components inside the
specified region. Take sunglasses as an example; you can keep their
reflection by using the Hard Light blending option at 85% opacity. A new
layer must be created before the selection can be pasted into it to use
blending modes in this manner.
Steps for cutting and pasting one picture into another: A. Picking out a
specific area of the original photo B. Choosing a new photo to insert into the
original C. The final product

1. Select the area of the image you want to put into the Edit workspace,
and then use the Copy command to copy it. (With some other apps,
you can even make copies of photographs.)
2. To insert the copied photo, first choose the picture you want to use
as a template.
3. To paste into a selection, go to Edit > Paste>.
A word of caution: the copied picture will only show up within the selected
boundary. You may reposition the duplicated image inside the border, but
removing it entirely would render it invisible.

4. Place your cursor within the selection boundary and move the
copied picture to the desired spot.
5. Select the copied picture to save your modifications when you're
happy with them.
Keep in mind that when you have another tool selected, you may activate the
Move tool by holding down Ctrl (Command on a Mac). (The Hand tool is
incompatible with this method.)

HOW TO ROTATE SELECTED

PIXELS

Important: Objects that have been flattened cannot be moved or edited after a
picture has been rotated.
Within Snagit Editor:
Choose a rotation option from the Image menu in Windows, then click Rotate.
Clockwise: Rotate the picture 90 degrees clockwise.
Counterclockwise: Rotate the picture 90 degrees counterclockwise.
180 Degrees: Rotate the picture 180 degrees.
Custom Angle: Type a custom angle in degrees. The angle supplied
must be a positive integer.
Using the Image menu on a Mac, choose Rotate Image. A new dialog
box will pop up; from there, choose a rotation choice.
Put in a certain degree angle. You need to give a positive integer for
the angle.
To rotate the picture clockwise or counterclockwise, click and drag
the circle control.
To turn the picture clockwise in increments of 90 degrees, use the
rotate button.

HOW TO FIND AN IMAGE

CENTER
If you prefer a more hands-on approach, you may use the Image > Image Size
menu item or press Ctrl+Alt+I (Windows) or Cmd+Options+I (Mac) on your
keyboard. By comparing the dimensions, you may find the midpoint and set
up some guidelines.
Alternatively, you might open the picture. You may display the rulers by
going to View > Rulers or by pressing Ctrl+R on a Windows computer or
Cmd+R on a Mac. Pick out the whole layer by going to the menu and
selecting "Select > All" (or by pressing Ctrl+ A on Windows or Cmd+ A on
a Mac). To display transform controls when using the move tool, go to the
tool's options and look for a checkbox. A picture with a "target mark" in the
center should now appear. All you have to do is drag a vertical and
horizontal guide to this spot.

What if we alternated the two? With the backdrop layer still chosen, follow
steps 1 and 2 from the previous procedure and then hit Ctrl+T (Windows) or
Cmd+T (Mac) to access the Edit menu, where you may pick Free Transform.
The same "target mark" will be shown in the image's center as a result. You
may now proceed after positioning your horizontal and vertical guidelines.
Finally, there is still another method for displaying and identifying the
image's center. Make your selections for two rows and two columns with a
0px gutter for each using the View > New Guide Layout option. Once you're
done, click OK.
 HOW TO CROP IMAGE

1. Find and click the Crop tool (C).

 2. Get the look you like by adjusting the tool's parameters in the
Options bar, such as the aspect ratio and the width and height
values.
3. To move the picture, click within the crop boundary and then drag.
4. To define the cropping area, just drag the crop border's corner or
edge handles.
5. To crop the picture, use the enter key on Windows or the return key
on macOS.

HOW TO RESIZE AN IMAGE

1. Pick out the picture, then right-click the layer.
2. From the option that appears, choose "Convert to Smart Object."
3. Ctrl+T (Windows) or Cmd+T (Mac) will activate Unrestricted
Change
4. Find the fields labeled Set Vertical Scale (H:) or Set Horizontal
Scale (W:) in the selection bar.
5. To restrict proportions, check the "maintain aspect ratio" box, which
is represented by the chain link symbol between the W: and H:
fields.
6. To increase the size, enter a percentage number over 100% in the
W: box, and to lower it, enter a percentage value below 100% in the
H: field.

HOW TO MAKE SELECTIONS

WITH THE MAGNETIC LASSO
TOOL
 1. From the panel of tools, choose the Magnetic Lasso (L) tool. Click
and hold the Lasso tool to see related tools; then, choose the
Magnetic Lasso tool if it isn't already there.
2. New Selection, Add to Selection, Subtract from Selection, and
Intersect with Selection are the selection choices available in the
tool options bar.
3. Select "Feathering" and "Anti-aliasing" from the toolbar's settings.
Alter the width, contrast, frequency, and pressure of the stylus as
desired.
4. To choose the first attachment place, click on the picture wherever
you want. Navigate the cursor along the edge you want to copy. The
active section automatically moves to the image's strongest edge as
you move the pointer.
5. Manually add a fastening point with a single click. Keep tracing the
boundary of your picture and adding attachment points as you go.

HOW TO USE OBJECT

SELECTION TOOL
If you want to take your choices to the next level, go beyond the fundamentals
and utilize the Object Selection Tool in tandem with other Photoshop tools.
 1. To fine-tune the selection edges, use the 'Select and Mask'
workspace after you've made an initial selection.
2. If you want to learn more about how to use Photoshop's "Content-
Aware Fill" function to flawlessly remove objects, you should
check out the lesson.
3. Use it in conjunction with layer masks to selectively conceal or
expose picture elements without destroying them.

HOW TO USE THE QUICK

SELECTION TOOL
1. To begin, open Photoshop and import the floral photo that you saved
from Unsplash.
2. Find the toolbox menu that's docked on the left side of your screen
and locate the rapid selection tool. You may locate the rapid
selection tool and the magic wand tool together under the brush icon
in Photoshop since they are both treated like brushes. Holding down
the mouse button on the magic wand tool could bring up additional
choices.

HOW TO USE CLOUD

DOCUMENT
HOW TO OPEN A LOCAL
DOCUMENT IN PHOTOSHOP
ON YOUR COMPUTER
To open a Photoshop document (.PSD) saved locally on your computer, sign
in to Photoshop on your computer, and then select the Open button on the
Home screen. To access your local file system, click the On your computer
option in the Cloud documents box that appears. Then, locate a.PSD file on
your computer and click Open. Click Open after navigating to a.PSD file on
your PC if the file system window instead opens.

HOW TO EDIT THE

DOCUMENT IN PHOTOSHOP
ON YOUR COMPUTER
Changing the color of a document with Photoshop's Gradient Map adjustment
layer is one fast approach to modifying its appearance.
Pick the Swirl layer (or any other layer you want to edit) in the Layers panel.
Gradient Map is the next option when you click the button to create a new
adjustment layer.

None of the layers underneath the Gradient Map adjustment layer are immune
to its effects. You may restrict its effect to the layer just below it, the Swirl
layer, by clicking the clipping symbol located at the bottom of the Properties
menu.
Select a gradient preset from the folder that appears when you click the
arrow next to it in the Properties window. To add a preset to a document, just
click on it when you discover one you like. As a default, we went with
Orange 05. The gradient colors are used to map the Swirl layer's shadows,
mid-tones, and highlights.
 HOW TO SAVE TO CLOUD
DOCUMENTS
Highlight File > Save As. Pick "Save to cloud documents" if prompted rather
than "Save to computer" when asked to save documents to your computer.
Subsequently, inside the Cloud documents box, hit the Save button.

You may view your project from any location in Photoshop since it is
immediately uploaded to the Adobe Cloud. To exit the document, go to File >
Close. When you save a document to the cloud when you're not online,
Adobe will upload it the next time you are.
Take note: One great thing about working on a document in the cloud is that it
consistently and automatically saves to the Adobe Cloud. Photoshop on your
PC will automatically save every 10 minutes by default. Under Preferences >
File Handling, you have the option to modify that interval.
Photoshop syncs with the cloud across all of your devices. Consequently,
when you edit a Photoshop project in the cloud on your computer, your
changes are instantly saved and mirrored in the same cloud document on your
iPad and other devices as well.
Advice: Even if you can't connect to the internet, you can still make changes
to your cloud documents, and when you can, they will be uploaded to the
Adobe cloud.

HOW TO ACCESS THE SAME

CLOUD DOCUMENT IN
PHOTOSHOP ON YOUR IPAD
If you have a Photoshop project saved in the cloud, you may open it on any
device—iPad, or laptop—and keep editing it there.
Using your Adobe ID, log in to Photoshop on your iPad. If you're using
Photoshop on an iPad, you can see the cloud projects you've been working on
lately in the Recent part of the Home screen, or you may swipe left to see all
of your cloud works. To launch Photoshop on your iPad, tap the cloud
document thumbnail from the previous step.
Open Photoshop on your computer. Then, go to the iPad's Layers panel and
tap on the Gradient Map adjustment layer you made. To access the Properties
panel, go to the right-hand side of the taskbar and press the Properties icon.
Alter the swirl's appearance by selecting the Lighter Color mix option from
the Blending Modes menu in the Properties panel. To exit Photoshop on an
iPad after you're through editing, touch the Home icon in the upper left corner
of the app.
You won't need to worry about storing your work since Photoshop for iPad
automatically and routinely saves all of your documents to the Adobe cloud
along with your adjustments. Photoshop for iPad has a five-minute auto-save
interval by default.
Take note: Photoshop for iPad is getting updates from Adobe all the time.
The iPad version of Photoshop may be able to detect effects that you apply
on your computer, even if such features aren't currently accessible. As an
example, the Gradient Map adjustment layers are now unavailable in
Photoshop for iPad as we write this lesson. Despite not being able to alter
the gradient, you can still access and modify the layer parameters of the
Gradient Map adjustment layer that you made in Photoshop on your computer.
This layer will show up on the iPad's Layers panel.

HOW TO OPEN A CLOUD

DOCUMENT IN PHOTOSHOP
ON YOUR COMPUTER
Accessing all of Photoshop's features from your computer while working in
Photoshop on an iPad or other device is possible by opening a cloud
document in Photoshop. For easy access to recently worked-on projects, on
Photoshop's Home screen, select the Home tab and go to the Recent area.
Alternatively, you may go to the Cloud Documents section on the left. The
next step is to access the cloud document you edited on your iPad by clicking
on its thumbnail. File > Open recent is another option on the menu. To
continue working in Photoshop on your PC, access the document in the cloud.

Take note that you may also access your cloud-stored documents in
Photoshop on desktop computers by going to File > Open from the main
menu. To open a cloud document, first go to the file system window that
opened; then, click the Open Cloud Documents button to move to the Cloud
documents window. Finally, click on the cloud document you want to access.
You may skip the window that appears with all of your cloud documents and
go straight to the thumbnail.
If you have Photoshop installed on your PC or iPad, you may access and
organize all of your cloud documents with the Cloud Documents Organizer.
You may create folders for your cloud documents, rename them, remove
them, and access them in the Cloud Documents Organizer on a computer.
 CHAPTER FIVE

LAYERS BASIC
HOW TO USE LAYER PANEL
You may manage your image's layers, groups of layers, and effects with the
Layers panel.
Press F7 or go to Window > Layers to activate this panel.
You may create new or duplicate layers, edit existing ones, transform them
into smart objects, and apply effects to them all from this menu.
The menu also allows you to change the thumbnail size. Pick out a thumbnail
you like, then use the context menu on the right to adjust the size.

In the layers panel, go to A. Menu; B. Filters; C. Groups; D. Effects that

expand and collapse layers; Effects on layers (E)
 HOW TO CHANGE
THUMBNAIL CONTENTS
To see the whole document, go to the Layers panel, then choose Panel
Options. Then, choose Entire Document. Pick Layer Bounds to limit the
thumbnail to the layer's pixels for the item.
Important note: To make things run smoother and conserve space on the
canvas, you may disable thumbnails as well.

FILTER LAYERS
Locate important layers in complicated documents using the filter options
located at the top of the Layers panel. To show just certain layers, you may
utilize the following options: Kind, Name, Effect, Mode, or Artboard.
To access the Layers panel's filter options, follow these instructions.

1. Layers panel filter choices; change between filters by layer using

the switch
 2. Use the drop-down menu to choose a filter type.
3. The filter criteria may be entered or chosen.
Toggle layer filtering on and off with the click of a button.

VIDEO LAYERS
Applying a movie to a picture is possible with the help of video layers.
When you add a video clip to an image as a video layer, you'll have the
option to:

Turn the layer into a mask

Use the effects of layers.
Work on separate picture frames, or
Transform a single frame into a regular layer by rasterizing it.

HOW TO USE LAYER STYLES

You may modify the size of a layer style (for instance, make a glow effect
smaller or larger), add special effects to a layer, and reveal or conceal its
styles. Transferring a look from one layer to another is a breeze.

HOW TO APPLY A LAYER

STYLE
1. Look through the Layers panel and choose one.
2. Select Layer Styles from the Effects panel's category menu.
3. Perform one of these tasks:

Pick a style and hit the Apply button.

Mark a style with two clicks.
Place a style on a layer by dragging it.
Press Ctrl+Z (or Command + Z on Mac OS X) to erase the style, or go to
Edit > Undo if you're not satisfied with the outcome.
Another option is to drag the style to the picture, which will apply it to the
layer you've chosen.

HOW TO HIDE OR SHOW ALL

LAYER STYLES IN AN IMAGE
Pick one option from the list:

Turn off all effects by going to Layer > Layer Style.

Click on Layer > Layer Style > Display All Effects.

HOW TO EDIT A LAYER’S

STYLE SETTINGS
The effect may be fine-tuned by modifying the style parameters of individual
layers. In addition to removing styles from layers, you may also duplicate
their settings to use on other layers.

1. To access the style settings, go to Layer > Layer Style.

2. Choose Preview to see how your edited picture will look.
3. Click OK after making any necessary adjustments or adding any new
layer style options.

HOW TO CHANGE THE SCALE

OF A LAYER STYLE
1. Pick the layer in the Layers panel that has the style effects you want
to resize.
2. To apply a scale effect, go to Layer > Layer Style.
3. Choose Preview to see how your edited picture will look.
4. Please provide the desired scale for the effects. In the case of an
exterior glow, for instance, 100% is the existing scale, while 200%
is twice the glow size. After that, hit OK.
 HOW TO COPY STYLE
SETTINGS BETWEEN LAYERS
1. To copy style settings, go to the Layers panel and find the layer with
them.
2. To copy a layer's style, go to Layer > Layer Style > Copy.
3. Layer > Layer Style > Paste Layer Style once you've chosen the
target layer in the Layers panel.

HOW TO REMOVE A LAYER

STYLE
1. Pick out the layer that has the style you want to delete in the Layers
panel.
2. To remove a layer's style, go to Filter > Layer Style > Clear.

HOW TO USE THE GRADIENT

TOOL
1. In Photoshop, choose a shape.
2. Once you have a shape tool chosen, locate the "Fill" box in the top-
most selection bar.
3. Select "Gradient" from the menu that appears.
4. To access your shape's layer, find it in the "Layers" section on the
right and double-click its thumbnail.
5. To access the Gradient Tool's configuration dialog, click here.
6. Pick from freeform, radial, or linear gradients in the "Type:" field.
7. To choose the colors you want to transition between, double-click
the circles at the bar's ends.
8. To apply the gradient, click within your form.
 9. Alternatively, you may specify the gradient's length and angle by
drawing a line with the gradient tool.
While there are many more sophisticated tools and features to discover in
Photoshop, this is a basic method for adding a gradient.
 CHAPTER SIX

TYPOGRAPHIC DESIGN
HOW TO CREATE CLIPPING
MASK
What is a Clipping Mask?
Have you ever wished there was a way to selectively conceal or expose
layers instead of erasing them? The purpose of a clipping mask is to reveal
one image or pattern by use of another's outline. Imagine superimposing a
stencil over an image and seeing just the areas that correspond to the form of
the stencil. Graphic designers may create stunning effects with text or images
by using clipping masks. A time-saving method for graphic designers that
takes advantage of clipping masks without sacrificing any editing processes.
It could be daunting to start working on making a backdrop mask in
Photoshop. However, when you've gotten a feel for the program and learned
the ropes, you'll find yourself reaching for this function and the other
Photoshop aspects more often.
There are three primary masking methods available in Adobe Photoshop.

Pixel Layer Mask

Clipping Mask
Vector Mask layer

1. Pixel Layer Masks

As a Photoshop masking tool, Pixel Layer allows you to adjust the opacity or
transparency of a single layer. Whether they're dealing with pictures,
merchandise, autos, etc., pros mostly employ this Photoshop element.
 2. Clipping Masks
Clipping masks are an inventive approach to combining photos and pictures,
and they work by clipping the top layer and the layer directly below it into
the layer panel. You may use it to mask any kind of layer, including new ones.

3. Vector Layer Mask

We strongly advise it for items with sharp corners or edges. Several
selection tools are available in Photoshop for use in image editing, such as
those that allow users to remove picture backgrounds or do similar
operationsnns. Because of its pinpoint accuracy with paths and vector masks,
it works well for this purpose.
Having a good grasp of Photoshop's layers will open up a world of
possibilities when it comes to editing. One of the most crucial aspects of
working with Photoshop is layers, thus it's critical to have a basic grasp of
them.
How to Create a Clipping Mask
Learn how to make a clipping mask in Photoshop and other popular design
programs with this detailed tutorial. There will be times in this tutorial when
we'll employ keyboard shortcuts. Keep in mind that creating a clipping mask
is possible in Photoshop CC as well as any previous version.
Step 1: Open the picture in Adobe Photoshop.
First, open the picture in Photoshop by navigating to File > Open. Then,
choose the image and click Open to begin applying a clipping mask.
Step 2: Open Adobe Photoshop and go to the main toolbar. Then, find the
pen tool.

Step 3: Choose and make a fresh route.

Pick up a different route by using the Path option over on the right. Navigate
to Windows and choose the path tool from the list if you can't locate it.
Step 4: meticulously draw a clipping path around your product.
Step 5: you should have finished sketching the area around the subject and
the clipping path should be complete.

Step 6: Press Ctrl + Enter to choose the clipping path.

Step 7: Make it smooth by applying a 0.5 feather value from the feather
option (Select > Modify > Feather) or by clicking the shortcut (Shift+F6).
Step 8: Click OK after selecting Layer From Background.
Step 9: Follow the picture below to add a layer mask.

Step 10: As you can see in the image below, a comparable view will be
obtained after applying the layer mask.
Step 11: The layer mask may be toggled on and off at this point.

When using the eraser tool to delete portions of a picture, many individuals,
particularly those who are new to photo editing, wonder whether layer masks
are needed.
While this quick remedy may seem like a good idea at the time, it disrupts the
user's workflow and makes it difficult for the editor to make any further edits
to the picture since any changes made with the eraser tool are permanent.

HOW TO ADD TYPE ON A PATH

IN PHOTOSHOP
Step 1: Pick the Ellipse Tool.
No matter what tool you use to design the route, the processes for adding type
along the path are the same. For that reason, we will not complicate anything
in this lesson. The Ellipse Tool is a fundamental form tool in Photoshop, so
I'll use it to create a path around the golf ball. Check out our Photoshop
lesson on How to Draw Vector Shapes if you want to know more about
drawing shapes.
When you first open the Tools panel, you'll see the Ellipse Tool nested
underneath the Rectangle Tool. The Ellipse Tool will appear in the context
menu that appears when I right-click (on a Windows computer) or control-
click (on a Mac) the Rectangle Tool. I will then pick it:

Step 2: Switch Up the Tool Setting Going "Path"

Once we click on the Ellipse Tool, the options bar at the top of the screen
will alter to provide more controls for the tool. You may find the Tool Mode
option toward the far left of the Options Bar. "Shape" is the default setting. In
reality, Photoshop provides us with three distinct form types: vector shapes,
pathways, and pixel-based shapes. Since we need to draw a route, I will
switch the Tool Mode to route:

Step 3: Plan Your Route

To plot the route, I will press and hold the mouse button located in the
middle of the golf ball. Then, starting in the middle, I'll drag outward while
holding down Shift+Alt (Windows) or Shift+Option (Mac). While using the
Ellipse Tool, I can make the route conform to a complete circle by holding
down the Shift key while I drag, and I can draw the path outward from the
point where I clicked by using the Alt (Win) or Option (Mac) key.
I'll keep pulling outward from the middle until the route is wide enough to
encircle the ball. While sketching a route, you may move it into place by
pressing and holding the spacebar on your keyboard. Then, just release the
spacebar and keep painting.
I release the Shift and Alt (Windows) or Option (Mac) keys, followed by the
mouse button when I'm satisfied with the path's appearance. If you release the
keys before the mouse button, you'll get unexpected results. In this view, the
route takes the form of a narrow border around the ball:
Step 4: Choose the Text Editor
Now that we have the route created, we can add the text. From the Tools
menu, choose the Type Tool:
Step 5: Pick Out a Font
In the Options Bar, you may change the font. In my illustration, I'll be using
Futura Condensed Medium at 30 points, but feel free to experiment with
other fonts:

Along with that, I've got the text alignment to the left and the font color to
white:

Step 6: Point To The Way Ahead

Simply drag the Type Tool over the route. A dotted, wavy line will cross the
cursor's path, and it will transform into an I-beam. What this means is that we
are going to immediately begin appending text to the path:
We can see that we are adding text to the route because of the dotted wavy
line.
Step 7: Follow the Path to Insert Your Type
Start entering text by clicking anywhere along the trail. Wherever you click,
text will start to appear, and as you type, it will follow the route you've
indicated. It's okay if you accidentally clicked on the incorrect place. Just a
little while later, we'll see that it's easy to reposition the text on the path:
To confirm your text's addition, click the box in the Options Bar:
To confirm the text in Photoshop, click the checkbox.

The text has been put to the route; however, it seems to be angled somewhat
in my instance; nonetheless, we will address this issue in the next step. No
need to fret if the route vanished as soon as you marked the box and the only
thing you can see is the text. Once we go to the following stage, the route will
reappear:
Despite being in the wrong place, the text is still following the route.
Step 8: Pick Out A Route Finder
From the Tools panel, use the Path Selection Tool to relocate your text along
the path:

Step 9: Reposition The Written Word

Position the cursor wherever you want over your text with the Path Selection
Tool. The black arrow will transform into an I-beam with a little arrow
pointing to the left or right as you watch the cursor shift. You may easily
move your text along the route by clicking and dragging it. In this case, I'm
moving my text around the circle in a clockwise direction:
To move text along a path, place the Path Selection Tool over it and click and
drag.
Keep an eye on what happens when I pull my text too far. A portion is
omitted towards the conclusion:
The finish was chopped off because the text was dragged too far.
Because I dragged the text beyond the path's viewable text box, the end was
chopped off. If you want to know where the text is being cut off, you may find
the solution by looking for a little circle on the route. At the point where the
viewable area ends, there is a circle:
To find the spot where the text is chopped off, look for a little circle.
A simple drag of the Path Selection Tool's circle along the path will bring
back the remaining text:
Pulling the circle in a clockwise direction along the route will show you the
missing text.

HOW TO FLIP THE TEXT

OVER THE PATH
Keep your cursor on the path at all times; moving it over the route will cause
your writing to disappear. If you do that, the text will turn around and go
backward:
The text is flipped and reversed as you drag it over the route.
This is a feature, not a bug, so you may flip and reverse the text in any way
you want; it all depends on the impact you're aiming for. If it wasn't
intentional, you may undo it by dragging the Path Selection Tool back over
the path. The direction and side of your text will be reversed, and it will flip
back over to its original position.

HOW TO HIDE THE PATH

After you're satisfied with how your text is positioned, go to the Layers panel
and choose a layer other than your Type layer to hide the path in the
document. So, I'll choose the Background layer by clicking on it: Since my
document just has two layers—the Type layer and the one that contains my
image—
Skip the Type layer if you want to conceal the path in the document.
 CHAPTER SEVEN

EDITING VIDEOS
HOW TO START YOUR
PHOTOSHOP VIDEO
Select Create New.
Select Film and Video.
Select "View All Presets+"
Choose the video size required for your project.
Is the size you need not shown? Simply input the desired width and height in
pixels on the right-hand sidebar, and then hit the create button to construct a
movie of whatever size you choose.

Select Timeline once you've created your document.

Click on Create Video Timeline

After you've opened the layer in Photoshop, choose Duplicate Layer

from the context menu.
After a dialogue box appears, choose the destination document
where you want to save your video or picture.
A duplicate layer box will then open.
 HOW TO RESIZE VIDEO AND
PHOTOS IN PHOTOSHOP
After you've imported your material into your working video project, you
may adjust the dimensions as necessary. Pressing Command-T to choose your
media and then dragging on the picture will allow you to resize or extend it.

HOW TO MOVE AND SHORTEN

VIDEO LAYERS
The process of resizing and repositioning layers in Photoshop video is
identical to that in standard Photoshop documents. Layers may be rearranged
in the Timeline or the Layers Panel by dragging them into the desired order
or by using Command-[ or Command-] to reposition them vertically.

Simply drag the beginning or end of the layer rectangle on the timeline to
change its length from short to long.

HOW TO ADD SHAPES IN

PHOTOSHOP VIDEO
Find the Shape Tool You Prefer
To position your form in the video, just draw it.
Just like any other layer in your movie, your form will show up on the
timeline.

HOW TO ADD FADE IN

PHOTOSHOP VIDEO
Make Your Choice of Transitional Tool
Choose a fading effect that suits you
Toggle the Duration slider to set the duration of your fade.
After you've made your pick, you may move the fade to the top or
bottom of the layer.
When you apply fade to a layer, a little rectangle will appear on the layer. To
adjust the length of your fade, just drag this rectangle.
 HOW TO ADD TEXT IN
PHOTOSHOP VIDEO
Choose a Typing Tool
Just like with any other Photoshop project, you can add text and
change the fonts and sizes.
HOW TO ADD AUDIO IN
PHOTOSHOP VIDEO
Press the Add Audio button on the Audio Track Layer.
You may add an mp3 or WAV file to your video by going to your
files and clicking here.
You may adjust the length of your audio by dragging it to a different
layer.
You may access the audio controls (volume, fade in/out, and mute)
by clicking the triangle on the right side of the audio layer (Screen
Shot 8).
 HOW TO ADD MOTION TO AN
IMAGE IN PHOTOSHOP VIDEO
You may access the motion option by clicking the triangle in the
layer's upper right corner.
Several choices will be given to you.
To accomplish your goal, many drop-down menus will be shown for
each choice.
Finishing Off Your Photoshop Movie
Render settings may be accessed by clicking the arrow at the bottom
of your timeline.
If you haven't done so already, give your video a name.
Make your selection for the destination folder.
 CHAPTER EIGHT

TIPS AND TRICKS

HOW TO CHOOSE COLORS
FROM ANYWHERE
Here's one of the simplest Photoshop tips to get you started. Get off your
behinds and stop taking screenshots only to extract colors! To use the Eye
Dropper tool, just minimize Photoshop, click and drag the tool onto your
canvas, and then release it.

HOW TO INSTALL CUSTOM

PHOTOSHOP BRUSHES
As for the next Photoshop tip, you shouldn't feel limited to utilizing just the
brushes that are pre-installed. Navigate to your bushes, click the gear button,
and then choose Import Brushes to try adding one of the many brushes
available online.
 HOW TO CREATE A RAIN
TEXTURE
This free Photoshop trick is sure to please you! Nature isn't always on your
side, but falling showers may be a dramatic addition to your photos. To
create your rain, start by making a new black layer, then adding noise, a
slanted motion blur, and lastly screen. You can make it rain in an instant by
adding contrast.
 HOW TO CREATE A QUICK
LIGHT BLEED EFFECT
By making a new layer and painting a large, fluffy white brush toward the top
of your picture, you may add a faint light bleed that will help merge any
image. Reduce the layer's opacity to finish. This is a fantastic Photoshop tip
that you should know!
At the outset, here are some Photoshop techniques and tips: how to use blend.
Another one here: Simply double-click the layer you want to blend, go to
Blend If, then adjust the sliders while holding Shift to get seamless layer
blending. As time goes on, the uppermost layer will begin to merge with the
lowermost ones.

HOW TO USE BLEND IF

This compilation of Photoshop tips and techniques is still in its infancy!
Another one here: Simply double-click the layer you want to blend, go to
Blend If, then adjust the sliders while holding Shift to get seamless layer
blending. As time goes on, the uppermost layer will begin to merge with the
lowermost ones.
HOW TO COPY LAYER STYLES
QUICKLY
Is it necessary to apply a layer style to several additional layers? Photoshop
tip number one: Move the FX icon from the current layer to the desired
layers while holding down the Alt key. Without adjusting any settings, the
layer styles will be applied immediately.

HOW TO CREATE MULTIPLE

STROKE EFFECTS ON TEXT
If you could have two line strokes, why would you use only one? The Stroke
layer effect may be applied to the text layer by double-clicking on it. To add
a Stroke, press the plus sign. Fill it up to your heart's content! Discuss some
easy Photoshop techniques!
 HOW TO MAKE A TRENDY
DOUBLE EXPOSURE EFFECT
One of my go-to free Photoshop tricks is this: Obtain a high-contrast black-
and-white photograph and then insert a second image into it to make a simple
double exposure effect. Make the second picture on the screen. The astute
arrangement is where the magic lies.

HOW MERGE SHAPES

Need some Photoshop tips and tricks? Use the Right-Click > Merge forms
menu to quickly create new forms from existing ones by choosing the layers
of your shapes.
 HOW TO HOW TO USE
MOTION BLUR
Among the many Photoshop techniques at your disposal is this one. To make
any item seem faster, choose it with a feathery selection and apply a modest
Motion Blur using Filter > Blur > Motion Blur.
 INDEX
BASIC PHOTO CORRECTION, 68
CONTENT CREDENTIALS, 24
EDITING VIDEOS, 150
FEATURES ADOBE PHOTOSHOP, 10
FILTER LAYERS, 123
GENERATIVE CREDITS, 28
GENERATIVE EXPANSION, 13
GENERATIVE FILL, 10
GET TO KNOW WORK IN YOUR AREA, 38
HOW MERGE SHAPES, 167
HOW TO ACCESS THE SAME CLOUD DOCUMENT IN PHOTOSHOP
ON YOUR IPAD, 115
HOW TO ADD AUDIO IN PHOTOSHOP VIDEO, 156
HOW TO ADD FADE IN PHOTOSHOP VIDEO, 155
HOW TO ADD MOTION TO AN IMAGE IN PHOTOSHOP VIDEO, 158
HOW TO ADD SHAPES IN PHOTOSHOP VIDEO, 154
HOW TO ADD TYPE ON A PATH IN PHOTOSHOP, 139
HOW TO APPLY A GRADIENT, 64
HOW TO APPLY A LAYER STYLE, 124
HOW TO APPLY GRADIENT FILL TO TEXT, 65
HOW TO CHANGE THE SCALE OF A LAYER STYLE, 126
HOW TO CHANGE THUMBNAIL CONTENTS, 122
HOW TO CHOOSE COLORS FROM ANYWHERE, 161
HOW TO COMBINE LAYERS, 43
HOW TO COPY LAYER STYLES QUICKLY, 165
HOW TO COPY STYLE SETTINGS BETWEEN LAYERS, 126
HOW TO CORRECT COLOR IN QUICK MODE, 68
HOW TO CREATE A QUICK LIGHT BLEED EFFECT, 163
HOW TO CREATE A RAIN TEXTURE, 162
HOW TO CREATE CLIPPING MASK, 129
HOW TO CREATE MULTIPLE STROKE EFFECTS ON TEXT, 166
HOW TO EDIT A LAYER’S STYLE SETTINGS, 125
HOW TO EDIT THE DOCUMENT IN PHOTOSHOP ON YOUR
COMPUTER, 111
HOW TO FIND AN IMAGE CENTER, 103
HOW TO FLIP THE TEXT OVER THE PATH, 147
HOW TO GROUP LAYERS, 43
HOW TO HIDE OR SHOW ALL LAYER STYLES IN AN IMAGE, 125
HOW TO HIDE THE PATH, 148
HOW TO HOW TO USE MOTION BLUR, 167
HOW TO INSTALL CUSTOM PHOTOSHOP BRUSHES, 161
HOW TO MAKE A GRADIENT OF NOISE, 66
HOW TO MAKE A TRENDY DOUBLE EXPOSURE EFFECT, 166
HOW TO MAKE AN IMAGE SHARPER IN PHOTOSHOP, 84
HOW TO MAKE SELECTIONS WITH THE MAGNETIC LASSO TOOL,
108
HOW TO MERGE LAYERS, 45
HOW TO MOVE AND SHORTEN VIDEO LAYERS, 153
HOW TO OPEN A CLOUD DOCUMENT IN PHOTOSHOP ON YOUR
COMPUTER, 118
HOW TO OPEN A LOCAL DOCUMENT IN PHOTOSHOP ON YOUR
COMPUTER, 110
HOW TO OPEN AND CREATE AN IMAGE, 38
HOW TO REMOVE A LAYER STYLE, 127
HOW TO RESIZE AN IMAGE, 107
HOW TO RESIZE VIDEO AND PHOTOS IN PHOTOSHOP, 152
HOW TO ROTATE SELECTED PIXELS, 101
HOW TO SAVE TO CLOUD DOCUMENTS, 113
HOW TO SHARPEN AN IMAGE, 71
HOW TO START YOUR PHOTOSHOP VIDEO, 150
HOW TO USE BLEND IF, 164
HOW TO USE CAMERA RAW SHARPEN SLIDER, 72
HOW TO USE CLOUD DOCUMENT, 110
HOW TO USE FILTER LAYERS, 42
HOW TO USE GENERATIVE FILL TO CREATE COMPOSITES, 91
HOW TO USE GENERATIVE FILL TO EXTEND IMAGES, 88
HOW TO USE GENERATIVE FILL TO GENERATE BACKGROUNDS, 92
HOW TO USE GRADIENTS, 61
HOW TO USE HIGH-PASS FILTER, 79
HOW TO USE LAYER PANEL, 121
HOW TO USE LAYER STYLES, 124
HOW TO USE OBJECT SELECTION TOOL, 109
HOW TO USE PAINTING TOOLS, 47
HOW TO USE SELECTION, 94
HOW TO USE THE BACKGROUND ERASER TOOL, 59
HOW TO USE THE BRUSH TOOL, 47
HOW TO USE THE ERASER TOOL, 55
HOW TO USE THE GRADIENT TOOL, 127
HOW TO USE THE IMPRESSIONIST BRUSH TOOL, 51
HOW TO USE THE LASSO TOOL, 94
HOW TO USE THE MAGIC ERASER TOOL, 56
HOW TO USE THE PENCIL TOOL, 49
HOW TO USE THE SMART SHARPEN EFFECT IN PHOTOSHOP, 74
HOW TO USE THE SMUDGE TOOL, 53
HOW TO USE THE UNSHARP MASK EFFECT IN PHOTOSHOP, 76
INTRODUCTION, 8
LAYERS BASIC, 121
LENS BLUR, 21
MOVE AND COPY SELECTED AREA, 94
OTHER SHARPENING FILTERS IN PHOTOSHOP, 82
POSITIONING THE "CONTEXTUAL TASKBAR", 19
REVAMPED “GRADIENT” TOOL, 20
TIPS AND TRICKS, 161
TYPOGRAPHIC DESIGN, 129
UPDATE THE "REMOVE" TOOL., 15
VIDEO LAYERS, 124