Introduction to Photoshop (Graphical Image Editing/Creation Program) Adobe Photoshop is a softwares that will enable the students to use the various tools and effects available for photo editing and graphic design. Because of the growth of technology in this day and age, it is necessary to have the ability to work with digital media. This presentation is an introduction to the basics of Adobe Photoshop. Where to Obtain Images • Create original artwork in Photoshop • Use images downloaded from the World Wide Web • Use scanned images or images taken with a digital camera Understanding Images • An image is made up of dots called pixels • In Photoshop, you can add, delete, or modify individual pixels or groups of pixels Basic concepts • Pixel – Specific location – Specific color Magnify an image to see pixels Common tasks • Resizing an image • “Straightening” an image • Cropping an image • Adjusting brightness and contrast • Adding layers Resolution • Number of PIXELS per square inch • Monitors display 72 pixels/sq inch • Printers are much higher – 300 pixels/sq inch • File size differences in 1X1 in – Web 5,184 pixels – Print 90,000 pixels Color • Monitors display light directly – Term RGB (Red Green Blue) – Different monitors may display colors differently • Printing images – Term CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, blacK) – Colors will look different than on the screen File Formats Use Photoshop to open and create different kinds of file formats Creating a New File • Click File on the menu bar • Click New • Enter the required width in the Width text box • Enter the required height in the Height text box • Click OK [...]... in Photoshop • Options include: – Using Open Recent to locate and open files recently worked on – Changing the Image Preview to thumbnails Opening a File • Use the File Browser to open a file: – Click the File Browser tab in the palette well – Navigate to the location of the file – Double-click the file to open it in Photoshop Docked File Browser Palette File Browser tab Palette well Examining the Photoshop. .. positioning elements to suit your working style • To save a workspace: – Click Window on the menu bar, point to Workspace, click Save Workspace, type a name, then click Save Using Tools • Use tools in Photoshop to perform actions (e.g., zoom, type text, etc.) • Point to a tool to view a ScreenTip that provides the name or function of the tool • Check the tool options bar to view current settings for