Photoshop Lecture Notes

Key Points

• Introduction to Photoshop
  • Overview of what will be covered in this session.
  • Understanding various tools and functionalities available in Photoshop.

Practical Section

• Opening a Project
  • How to open a file in Photoshop.
  • Discussion on the default workspace and tools available.
• Understanding Pixels
  • Explanation of resolution in pixels (e.g., 200px, 300px, etc.).
  • Importance of pixel density: higher density means better image quality when zoomed.

Tool Overview

• Toolbox
  • Left-side toolbox features:
    • Selection Tools: Marquee tools (rectangular, elliptical).
    • Magic Wand Tool: Used for selecting areas based on color similarity.
    • Lasso Tool: For freehand selections.
• Eraser Tool
  • How to use the eraser to remove parts of your image.
  • Color selection for the eraser functionality.

Layer Management

• Layers
  • Understanding layers and how to create/manage them.
  • How to change layer visibility with the eye icon.
• Layer Options:
  • How to merge layers and use adjustment layers for effects.

Color and Effects

• Color Tools
  • Understanding foreground and background colors.
  • Use of gradient tool: types of gradients (e.g., linear, radial).
  • Discussing opacity settings to blend images effectively.

Practical Tips

• Creating New Files and Saving
  • Instructions for creating a new file and saving work in different formats.
  • Tips for managing file sizes and resolutions during saving.
• Adjustment Layers and Image Corrections
  • How to adjust brightness and contrast for enhanced visual quality.
  • Techniques for image corrections using different filters and effects.

Conclusion

• Review of the tools discussed.
• Importance of practicing to master Photoshop functionalities.
• Encouragement to explore and experiment with tools to learn their capabilities.

Final Note

• As a reminder, students should practice these techniques on their own and ask questions if any concepts are unclear.

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