30 Days of Photoshop: Day 1 - Photoshop Tour

Introduction

• Instructor: Aaron NACE
• Platform: Phlearn.com
• Series: 30 Days of Photoshop
  • Focuses on learning Photoshop from beginner to master level
  • Covers compositing, retouching, and more

Benefits of Using Photoshop

• Most advanced and comprehensive photo editing program
• Capabilities range from basic adjustments to advanced compositing and retouching
• Offers more features than simpler programs like Lightroom

Starting the Tour

• Open Photoshop and sample images available on Phlearn.com
• Key areas in Photoshop:
  • Tools
  • Options for tools
  • Palettes
  • File menu

Tools Overview

• Move Tool: Move layers
• Selection Tools: Select specific areas for editing
• Crop Tool: Change image size
• Eyedropper Tool: Select colors
• Spot Healing Brush & Clone Stamp Tool: Remove objects
• Brush Tool: Paint on image
• Gradient Tool: Add gradients
• Dodge & Burn, Blur Tools: Image effects
• Pen Tool: Advanced selections
• Shape Tool: Create shapes
• Canvas Rotation & Zoom: Adjust view
• Color Pickers: Select editing colors

Options Bar

• Provides options that correspond to selected tools
• Example: Brush opacity, flow, selection feathering

Palettes

• Offer more information and control over photographs
• Customizable arrangement
• Common palettes:
  • Histogram: Display color and light data
  • Character & Paragraph: Text options
  • History, Property, Adjustment Layers
• Custom workspaces can be saved for different tasks

Layers

• Core of Photoshop work
• Enable non-destructive editing
• Example: Using Spot Healing Brush on a new layer

Menu System

• Access advanced controls and file management
• File Menu: Open, close, save, export
• Edit Menu: Undo, redo, and keyboard shortcuts
• Image Menu: Auto tone, color, size adjustments
• Layer Menu: New layers, layer styles, masks, smart objects
• Selection Menu: Select areas for specific editing
• Filter Menu: Blur, sharpen, distort, artistic effects
• 3D Menu: Basic 3D modeling and rendering
• View Menu: Zoom, guides, rulers
• Window Menu: Arrange, access different parts of Photoshop
• Help Menu: Search for tools and features

Conclusion

• Encouragement to sign up for daily reminders and sample images
• Assurance of learning advanced techniques by the end of the series
• Invitation to join for a comprehensive learning experience

These notes summarize the Day 1 lecture of the "30 Days of Photoshop" series, focusing on a comprehensive tour of Photoshop's interface and capabilities.