Creating Graphics in Photoshop
Creating Graphics in Photoshop
GRAPHICS IN
PHOTOSHOP
• An advantage of Photoshop over basic
photo editing software is the ability , it
gives you to create your own graphics.
There are numerous tools in Photoshop.
How to use:
• Most of the functions in these tools • Make a small selection and select
are perform based on your selection the paintbrush tool. Move the
in an image. The effect or tool only mouse over your selected part
operates within a selection. holding down the mouse button.
You'll see that the image is only
2 altered within the selection.
FOREGROUND /
BACKGROUND
COLORS
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• The foreground color,
which will be applied by
tools like the paintbrush, is
represented by the top
square in the middle of the
toolbar.
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COLORS and
GRAPHICS
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• To change this color, double
click the square. This reveals the
color picker, where you can pick a
color with several different methods,
including RGB values, hexadecimal
codes and by simply selection. If you
are making an image for the web, it is
best to check the "only web colors"
box to ensure that no dithering
(reductions in color quality) will take
place. Once you have picked your
color, click ok, and you are ready to
go.
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STROKE AND
FILL
• The most basic ways to apply colors to
an image are to use Fill and Stroke, both
available on the edit menu.
Make a selection, and choose fill from
the edit menu. A dialog will appear
asking you to make some decisions
about colors and transparency.
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