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Photoshop

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Sagar Dulal

Table of Contents
1. Introduction to Photoshop......................................................................................................................2
2. Basic Tools and Functions........................................................................................................................2
2.1 Selection Tools...................................................................................................................................2
2.2 Brush Tools........................................................................................................................................2
2.3 Adjustment Layers.............................................................................................................................2
3. Advanced Techniques..............................................................................................................................3
3.1 Layer Masks.......................................................................................................................................3
3.2 Filters and Effects...............................................................................................................................3
4. Working with Text....................................................................................................................................3
5. Exporting and Saving...............................................................................................................................3
6. Keyboard Shortcuts.................................................................................................................................3
1. Introduction to Photoshop
 What is Adobe Photoshop?
o A powerful image editing software used for photo editing, graphic design, digital art, and
more.
 Interface Overview
o Menu Bar: Located at the top, contains drop-down menus for various commands.
o Toolbox: Usually on the left, houses tools for editing and painting.
o Options Bar: Below the menu bar, displays options for the selected tool.
o Panels: On the right, includes layers, color, and other panels.
2. Basic Tools and Functions

2.1 Selection Tools


 Rectangular Marquee Tool
o Function: Selects rectangular areas.
o Example: Use this tool to select a section of an image for cropping or editing.
 Lasso Tool
o Function: Freehand selection.
o Example: Draw around an object to select it for isolation or modification.
 Magic Wand Tool
o Function: Selects areas based on color similarity.
o Example: Click on a color to select areas of similar color, useful for removing
backgrounds.

2.2 Brush Tools


 Brush Tool
o Function: Paints and draws on the canvas.
o Example: Adjust brush size and hardness to create different effects like soft gradients or
hard lines.
 Eraser Tool
o Function: Erases parts of the image or layer.
o Example: Use to clean up mistakes or remove unwanted areas.
2.3 Adjustment Layers
 Brightness/Contrast
o Function: Adjusts the brightness and contrast of the image.
o Example: Increase contrast to make colors more vivid.
 Hue/Saturation
o Function: Adjusts color hues and saturation levels.
o Example: Change overall color tone or intensify colors.

3. Advanced Techniques
3.1 Layer Masks
 Function: Allows non-destructive editing by hiding or revealing parts of a layer.
 Example: Use a layer mask to blend images together seamlessly.

3.2 Filters and Effects


 Gaussian Blur
o Function: Applies a blur effect to smooth out an image.
o Example: Create a soft focus effect or reduce noise.
 Sharpen
o Function: Enhances the edges and details in an image.
o Example: Make details stand out more clearly.

4. Working with Text


 Text Tool
o Function: Adds and edits text in your design.
o Example: Create headings, captions, or styled text.

5. Exporting and Saving


 Saving in PSD Format
o Function: Preserves all layers and adjustments for future editing.
o Example: Save your project as a PSD file to maintain editability.
 Exporting to JPEG/PNG
o Function: Save images in formats suitable for web use.
o Example: Export a final image in JPEG for web or PNG for transparent backgrounds.

6. Keyboard Shortcuts
 Ctrl + C: Copy
 Ctrl + V: Paste
 Ctrl + T: Transform
 Ctrl + Z: Undo

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