Introduction to Photoshop

and Basic Editing Part I

Group I
 OBJECTIVES

1. Be familiar with the Photoshop environment.

2. Understand the concept and use the Photoshop.

3. Create graphics and manipulate images using

the different tools and plug-ins of Photoshop.
 What is Photoshop?

Photoshop is the industry-standard

photo editing program from Adobe. It is a
popular image editing software that provides a
work environment consistent with Adobe
Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, and other
products in the Adobe Creative Suite.
Photoshop is useful for both creating and
editing images to be used in print or online.
Easy to use, but full of high quality features,
Photoshop is the best choice for any image
manipulation job.
 Photoshop is part of the Adobe Creative Cloud graphic software
suite. Artwork created and manipulated in Photoshop is raster-based,
meaning it operates by assigning colors and properties to the individual
pixels of the document. This makes Photoshop great for projects like photo
editing, architectural rendering, and painting-like digital artwork. In this
tutorial, we’ll learn how to use Photoshop to create a photo-collaged
rendering - a quick way to illustrate potential future development without
the need for time-consuming 3D modeling.
WHAT is the
difference

between CC and CS?

 Using PHOTOSHOP
a. PowerPoint or Presentations
b. Publications and lay-outs
– Hand-out, brochures
c. World Wide Web
– Graphics for web, web designs, navigations
d. Video Segmenting
e. Digital Materials
GETTING STARTED

Opening Photoshop
Follow these steps to launch the
Photoshop program on your Windows PC.
1. Click the Windows Start button.
2. Click All Programs.
3. Click Adobe Photoshop.
Opening a File
Follow these steps to
open an image file after you
have opened the Photoshop
program.
1. Click the File menu at the
far left of the Photoshop 3. Browse to an image file on your computer
menu bar. and select it.
2. Click Open. 4. Click the Open button.
Setting Up the Document
Setting up your document correctly
from the start will make your job much easier
as you work through your project. This will
require some advanced planning. For
example, if your final output will be a
brochure, you may need to set up your
document to be horizontal and double-sided.
To create a new document, click File > New.
This will open the Document Setup dialog box.
 Here you will be able to name your file, set up the correct
page size and orientation for your document. Options include, but
are not limited to:
Page Size and Orientation
Change the page size by typing in new values for width and
height. Page size represents the final size you want after bleeds or
trimming other marks outside the page. There are presets and
templates labeled Photo, Print, Art & Illustration, Web, Mobile, Film
& Video for you to choose from instead of typing in your own size.
Typing in exact values for Height and Width gives you more control
over the size and orientation of your page.
Resolution
Resolution is the number of pixels on a printed area of an image. The higher
the resolution, the more pixels there are on the page, the better the quality of the
image. However, high resolution increases the size of the file. The standard
recommended resolution for printed images is 150-300, for Web images it is 72.
Color Mode
Choose a color mode that will best fit your project. For example, when
making a graphic for a web site, choose RGB. When making an image for print
choose CMYK.
Background Contents
Choose the background: white, color or transparent. When you have entered
all of your document settings, click Create.
Basic Terms for Digital Graphics
Pixel: the smallest unit of a graphic; a tiny square of color.
Resolution: the PPI (pixels per inch) of a graphic. 300 ppi is recommended for
print, 72 ppi for web.
Raster: a type of graphic made of pixels; photographs are raster graphics.
PPI: Pixels per inch; see Resolution.
Crop: Removing part of an image.
Resize: Making an image smaller as a whole, without removing any part of the
image.
Layer: Photoshop files can include many layers; the layers stack together to create
the final image. Use layers to keep control over the various parts of your graphic.
Layers can be rearranged, modified, hidden, or deleted.
File Formats
JPG: A commonly-used file format for photos; does not support
transparency.
BMP: A commonly-used file format for photos; does not support
transparency.
PNG: A commonly-used file format
for photos with transparency support.
PSD: The file format for your
editable Photoshop files.
 TAKE NOTE

Undo: Using the function Edit → Undo (or the keyboard shortcut Ctrl-Z)
will undo your last step. You can only use Undo for the single most recent
action in Photoshop.
History: Photoshop keeps a history of your 20 most recent edits. You can
step back to any of these historical steps to undo your changes. See page 20
for more information about History.
Revert: Revert changes your file back to the last saved version, undoing
all changes made since the last time you saved, with the function File →
Revert.
INTERFACE LAYOUT
1. Workspace selection area: A workspace is the selection of Photoshop tools laid
out on your screen for easy access. The default workspace is Essentials.
2. Menu Bar: File, Edit, and more. Photoshop functions are available from these
dropdown menus.
3. File tab: You will have a tab for each file you have open.
4. Panels: Frequently-used functions can be arranged in the Panels area for easy
access.
5. Tools panel: Tools including move, select, type, and shapes. See the following
section.
6. Open image: Your main workspace in Photoshop, where you will work with the
open image.
 - Zoom In = Ctrl/Cmd + “+” OR Hold Alt/Opt + Mouse
Scroll Wheel “Up”
- Zoom Out = Ctrl/Cmd + “-” OR Hold Alt/Opt + Mouse
Scroll Wheel “Down”
- Pan Up = Mouse Scroll Wheel “Up”
- Pan Down = Mouse Scroll Wheel “Down”
- Pan Left = Hold Ctrl/Cmd + Mouse Scroll Wheel “Up”
- Pan Right = Hold Ctrl/Cmd + Mouse Scroll Wheel
“Down”
Navigation - Free Pan = Hold Spacebar + Mouse Click-and-Drag

Shortcuts
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 Panels, located along the right side of the
interface, allow you to modify and adjust the
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artwork you create with tools. Above are the panels
open by default. I’ve annotated them with some of A
the standard panel components. To add additional
panels, simply go to Window in the Menu Bar and N
select the Panel you would like to add. For
example, I’ve selected the Character Panel, which E
opened adjacent to the existing panels. To dock it
below the other panels, simply click and drag the L
Character Panel’s frame and hover it until a blue
line appears. S
 PALETTES
Color, Swatches, Style
The Color palette displays the current foreground and background colors
and RGB values for these colors. You can use the sliders to change the foreground
and background colors in different color modes. You can also choose a color from
the spectrum of colors displayed in the color ramp at the bottom of the palette.
PALETTES

In the Swatches palette

you can choose a foreground or
background color and add a
customized color to the library.
PALETTES

The Styles palette allows you to view, select, and

apply preset layer styles. By default, a preset style replaces
the current layer style. You can use the styles in the palette
or add your own using the Create New Style icon.
 PALETTES
The History palette stores and displays
each action performed allowing you jump to any
recent stage of the image alteration. The
alterations should be created during the current
working session. After saving or closing the
document, the History palette clears all the
contents. Each time you apply a change to an
image, the new state of that image is added to
the palette. It is important to know that once you
click on any of the previous stages, all the
changes that were made after it will be lost.
PALETTES

Using History to Reverse Steps

Photoshop’s History panel keeps a record of the
last 20 changes you have made in Photoshop.
You can revert to any of these 20 steps.
Note: History is reset when you close the file.
1. Click the History icon in the Panels area.
2. Your image History expands.
3. Click any step in the list to revert your
image to that state.
PALETTES
The Adjustment layers palette give you the ability to
apply an effect to a group of layers in Photoshop, and
then you can edit that effect
later, while preserving the
original layers.
Layers let you organize your work into distinct
levels that can be edited and viewed as individual
units. Every Photoshop CC 2018 document
contains at least one layer. Creating multiple
layers lets you easily control how your artwork is
printed, displayed, and edited. You will use the
Layers palette often while creating a document, so
it is crucial to understand what it does and how to
use it.

LAYERS
LAYERS
A) Layer Visibility - The eye shows
that the selected layer is visible.
Click on or off to see or to hide a
layer.
B) Layer Locking Options - Click
the checkered square icon to lock
Transparency, click the brush icon
to lock the Image, click the arrow
icon to lock the Position, and click
the lock icon to lock all options.
C) Layer Blending Mode - Defines
how the layer’s pixels blend with underlying pixels in the
image. By choosing a particular blending mode from the drop-
down menu you can create a variety of special effects.

LAYERS
D) Fill -By typing in a value or dragging the slider you can
specify the transparency.
E) Opacity -By typing in a value or dragging the slider, you can
specify the transparency of the entire layer.
J) Layer Mask -Allows you to hide certain parts of the layer,
which can then be revealed by using the paintbrush and the
white paint color to expose portions of the layer.
K) Layer Set -This option helps to organize images with
multiple layers. Click the icon to create a folder for several
layers.
L) Create New Fill or Adjustment Layer -Have the same
opacity and blending mode options as image layers and can be
rearranged, deleted, hidden and duplicated in the same manner
as image layers. Click the icon and select an option to create a
new fill or adjustment layer.

LAYERS
M) Create New Layer - Click this icon to create a new layer.
F) Layer Lock - The icon shows when the layer is locked and
disappears when it is unlocked. Double-click the icon to unlock
the layer.
G) Layer Options Menu - Click the black triangle to display the
following options: New Layer, Duplicate Layer, Delete Layer,
Layer Properties, etc. Some of the options are presented as
icons at the bottom of the Layers palette.
H) Link Layers – Can be used to link layers together.
I) Layer Styles -If a layer has a style, an “F” icon shows at the
bottom of the Layers palette. Click the little black triangle to
see style options.
N) Delete Layer -To delete a layer, select a layer in the Layers
palette and drag it to the Trash Can icon, or select a layer and
click the icon.

LAYERS
 If you used other Adobe products, such as
Illustrator or InDesign, you should be familiar with the
toolbox in Adobe Photoshop CC 2018 as it shares some of
the tools from these applications. If you are a new user
products, you should keep in mind that you might not
need to use all of the tools. In this tutorial, only the basic
tools will be discussed in-depth.
Some tools in the toolbar have additional “hidden”
tools. These tools have small black triangles in the right-
hand corner. To view the “hidden” tools, click and hold
down on any tool that has a black triangle in the corner.

LAYERS
FILE
Placing an Image
Photoshop gives you the option of placing the image as either an
“Embedded” or “Linked” file. Linked files will update automatically within
your Photoshop document if the original was modified independently;
Embedded files will not. For our purposes, let’s choose File>Place
Embedded... and select “woman.png.” Press “Place.” Scale the woman down
by holding Shift and dragging one corner of the Free Transform Box towards
the other. Right-click and select “Flip Horizontal” to turn her direction. Hit
“Enter” to accept.
IMAGE
 Resizing in Photoshop can help you print your
images in standard photo sizes, resize and preserve
the high quality of digital photos, and enlarge small
images to a poster size.
Resizing to a Specific Size, Enlarging, and
Compressing.
To resize your image to different size:
1. In the main menu, go to Image > Image
Size.
2. In the Image Size dialog box, you can
readjust your image by typing in the width and
height that is needed for your resizing. An important
reminder is that if your document is not already
RESIZING 300ppi or a high resolution photo, making your
image drastically larger than what it already is can
distort the document, thus the same for making a
large document smaller .
 Photoshop measures in pixels, so altering sizes of a photo
can reduce the quality. It is best to adjust size first before
doing any editing.
1.Under Dimensions, you can see your original
document size. If you use the drop down arrow, you can see
different units of measurements for your document. Use the
original size to determine the proportions for your resizing.
2.Adjust your new height and width by typing in the
desired new proportions.
3. Type in your desired resolution (150-300 ppi for
high quality prints, and 72 ppi is good for web images).
4. Have the Resample checked to tell photoshop to
try and keep your pixels together if you are making a drastic
change.

RESIZING 5.Click Ok. Your document should be now of the

desired proportions, if you are dissatisfied, you can hold
command + z to undo the sizing adjustment, or you can use
the crop tool to get the desired look.
Rotating an Image
Use image rotation to
turn an image in the
proper direction.
1. Select the Image
menu in the top menu
bar.
2. Select Image
Rotation.
3. Choose the needed
rotation amount, e.g.
90° Clockwise.

ROTATING
Color Adjustment
Color adjustment options in Photoshop CC 2018 can help you to make
your digital photos look more natural.

To color correct your images, follow these steps:

1. Open the image you wish to correct.
2. In the main menu, go to Image > Adjustments > Levels. You
will see a dialog box displaying a diagram of the colors in your image
(Figure 30). The black triangle is for shadows, the gray is for mid-
tones, the white is for highlights. In the Channels dropdown menu,
you can choose between RGB. These indicate whether your changes
effect all the colors, or just one (red, green, or blue).

ADJUSTMENTS
 3. Make sure the Preview box is checked off. Choose the channel
you wish to change and drag the triangles. Dragging the black
triangle to the right will make the shadows in your photo darker.
Dragging the white triangle to the left will make the highlights in
your photo lighter. Dragging the gray triangle to the left will make
the mid-tones in your photo lighter, and dragging it to the right will
make the mid-tones darker. You will be able to see the changes in
your image. (Figure 32) shows a photo which is underexposed. By
correcting the highlights and making the image lighter, we are able to
make the photo appear much brighter.

ADJUSTMENTS
FILE
 SAVING FILES
The following sections explain how to save your Photoshop file and image files for print or web.
1. Saving your Photoshop File (PSD)
When working with an image in Photoshop, always save your work in Photoshop’s
native format, the PSD file format. The PSD file keeps all layers intact so you can edit your
work later.

1. Click File in the menu bar.

2. Click Save As.
3. The Save As dialog box appears.
4. Choose the location where you
would like to save your file.
5. Name your file.
6. In the Save as type dropdown,
make sure Photoshop
(*.PSD;*.PDD) is selected.
7. Under Save Options, make sure
Layers is checked.
8. Click the Save button.
2. Saving your File for Print
Print files should be saved at a high resolution. The recommended resolution is 300 ppi
(pixels per inch). While a lower-resolution photo may look crisp on-screen, it will appear
pixelated when printed. First, verify that your image file is at least 220 to 300 ppi:
1. Click the Image menu in the menu
bar.
2. Click Image Size.
3. Verify that the resolution is between
220 – 300 pixels/inch
4. Click the OK button.
After verifying your resolution, save a
copy of the image:
5. Click the File menu.
6. Click Save As.
7. Choose the desired image file format
in the Save as type dropdown, such as
JPG, PNG, or BMP.
8. Choose the location where you would
like to save your file.
9. Name your file.
10. Click the Save button.
 Note: For resolution less than 220 ppi, your file
may not be suitable for print. See Adobe’s web page
Photoshop / Image size and resolution for information.
You may be able to increase resolution while
decreasing size, as long as you maintain pixel
dimensions equal to or smaller than the original.
3. Saving your File for Web
When saving files for the web or email, the output resolution should be 72 ppi. Using
the Save for Web function automatically exports your image at 72 ppi.

1. Click File in the menu bar, look for

Export.
2. Click Save for Web.
3. The Save for Web dialog box appears.
4. Choose a Preset in the Preset
dropdown, such as PNG-24.
5. Enter the desired Image Size in pixels.
Note: Enter either Width (W) or Height
(H); the other measurement will
automatically update.
6. Click the Save button.
7. The Save Optimized As dialog box will
appear.
8. Choose the location where you would
like to save your file.
9. Name your file.
10. Click the Save button.
 Introduction to Photoshop
and Basic Editing Part I
Group I
 THANK YOU!
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