Getting started with Adobe Photoshop 7.0
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This document provides an overview of how to use Adobe Photoshop. It discusses starting Photoshop, opening and saving files, understanding the interface with tools, palettes and layers. Key functions covered include using help, viewing and printing documents, and closing a Photoshop session. The document also outlines some introductory tasks and an assignment on object rendering.
![Understanding Platform InterfacesUnderstanding Platform Interfaces
• Use Photoshop in two interfaces:Use Photoshop in two interfaces:
– Windows and MacintoshWindows and Macintosh
• Differences are slight; for example:Differences are slight; for example:
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![Using Tool Shortcut KeysUsing Tool Shortcut Keys
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• Press the tool’s shortcut key (e.g., TPress the tool’s shortcut key (e.g., T
for Type Tool)for Type Tool)
• Continue to press [Continue to press [ShiftShift] and the] and the
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Getting started with Adobe Photoshop 7.0
- 1. Sir KashifSir Kashif Lecture 8Lecture 8
- 2. • Start Adobe Photoshop 7.0Start Adobe Photoshop 7.0 • Learn how to open and save a documentLearn how to open and save a document • Examine the Photoshop windowExamine the Photoshop window • Use the Layers and History paletteUse the Layers and History palette • Learn about Photoshop using HelpLearn about Photoshop using Help • View and print a documentView and print a document • Close a document and exit PhotoshopClose a document and exit Photoshop Unit LessonsUnit Lessons
- 3. • What is Photoshop?What is Photoshop? – An image editing program used to create andAn image editing program used to create and modify digital imagesmodify digital images • What is a digital image?What is a digital image? – A picture in an electronic formA picture in an electronic form Using PhotoshopUsing Photoshop
- 4. • What can Photoshop be used for?What can Photoshop be used for? – Create original artworkCreate original artwork – Manipulate color imagesManipulate color images – Retouch photographsRetouch photographs – Repair damaged imagesRepair damaged images – Create images for Web pagesCreate images for Web pages Using PhotoshopUsing Photoshop
- 5. Understanding Platform InterfacesUnderstanding Platform Interfaces • Use Photoshop in two interfaces:Use Photoshop in two interfaces: – Windows and MacintoshWindows and Macintosh • Differences are slight; for example:Differences are slight; for example: – Use [Use [CtrlCtrl] and [] and [AltAlt] keys in Windows] keys in Windows – Use [Use [commandcommand] and [] and [optionoption] keys in] keys in MacintoshMacintosh
- 6. Where to Obtain ImagesWhere to Obtain Images • Create original artwork in PhotoshopCreate original artwork in Photoshop • Use images downloaded from the WorldUse images downloaded from the World Wide WebWide Web • Use scanned images or images taken withUse scanned images or images taken with a digital cameraa digital camera
- 7. File FormatsFile Formats • Use Photoshop to open and createUse Photoshop to open and create different kinds of file formatsdifferent kinds of file formats
- 8. Understanding ImagesUnderstanding Images • An image is made up of dots calledAn image is made up of dots called pixelspixels • In Photoshop, you can add, delete, orIn Photoshop, you can add, delete, or modify individual pixels or groups ofmodify individual pixels or groups of pixelspixels
- 9. Start Photoshop (Windows)Start Photoshop (Windows) • Click theClick the Start buttonStart button on the taskbaron the taskbar • Point toPoint to ProgramsPrograms,, then clickthen click AdobeAdobe Photoshop 7.0Photoshop 7.0 Start Button
- 10. Start Photoshop (Macintosh)Start Photoshop (Macintosh) • Double-click the hard drive icon, thenDouble-click the hard drive icon, then double-click the Adobe Photoshop 7.0double-click the Adobe Photoshop 7.0 folderfolder • Double-click theDouble-click the Adobe Photoshop 7.0Adobe Photoshop 7.0 program iconprogram icon Hard drive icon Program icon
- 11. Creating a New FileCreating a New File • ClickClick FileFile on the menu baron the menu bar • ClickClick NewNew • Enter the required width in theEnter the required width in the Width text boxWidth text box • Enter the required height in theEnter the required height in the Height text boxHeight text box • ClickClick OKOK
- 12. Saving a File OptionsSaving a File Options • UseUse Save AsSave As to save a file under ato save a file under a new name and to preserve a copynew name and to preserve a copy of the original fileof the original file • Open a file in one file formatOpen a file in one file format (e.g., .BMP) and save it in another(e.g., .BMP) and save it in another file format (e.g., .JPG)file format (e.g., .JPG)
- 13. Setting PreferencesSetting Preferences • Use the Preferences dialog box toUse the Preferences dialog box to customize how files are opened incustomize how files are opened in PhotoshopPhotoshop • Options include:Options include: – UsingUsing Open RecentOpen Recent to locate andto locate and open files recently worked onopen files recently worked on – Changing theChanging the Image PreviewImage Preview toto thumbnailsthumbnails
- 14. Setting PreferencesSetting Preferences • Preferences dialog boxPreferences dialog box Image Preview options Open Recent file list
- 15. File Info Dialog BoxFile Info Dialog Box • Purposes of the File Info dialog boxPurposes of the File Info dialog box – Identify a fileIdentify a file – Add a caption orAdd a caption or other text to a fileother text to a file – Add a copyrightAdd a copyright notice to a filenotice to a file
- 16. Opening a File IOpening a File I • Use the File menu to open a file:Use the File menu to open a file: – ClickClick FileFile on the menu bar, then clickon the menu bar, then click OpenOpen – Click theClick the Look inLook in oror FromFrom list arrowlist arrow – Navigate to the location of the fileNavigate to the location of the file – Click the file, then clickClick the file, then click OpenOpen
- 17. Opening a File IIOpening a File II • Use the File Browser to open a file:Use the File Browser to open a file: – Click theClick the File Browser tabFile Browser tab in thein the palette wellpalette well – Navigate to the location of the fileNavigate to the location of the file – Double-click the file to open it inDouble-click the file to open it in PhotoshopPhotoshop
- 18. Docked File Browser PaletteDocked File Browser Palette Palette well File Browser tab
- 19. Using the Save As CommandUsing the Save As Command • Use the Save As command to saveUse the Save As command to save an existing file with a new filename:an existing file with a new filename: – ClickClick FileFile on the menu bar, then clickon the menu bar, then click Save AsSave As – Navigate to the location where youNavigate to the location where you want to save the filewant to save the file – Type a new filename, then clickType a new filename, then click SaveSave
- 20. Examining the PhotoshopExamining the Photoshop WindowWindow • TheThe WorkspaceWorkspace includes theincludes the following elements:following elements: – Work areaWork area – Command menuCommand menu – ToolboxToolbox – Status barStatus bar – PalettesPalettes
- 21. Workspace ElementsWorkspace Elements Work Area Toolbox Palettes Status Bar Command menu
- 22. Customizing the WorkspaceCustomizing the Workspace • Customize the workspace byCustomize the workspace by positioning elements to suit yourpositioning elements to suit your working styleworking style • To save a workspace:To save a workspace: – ClickClick WindowWindow on the menu bar, pointon the menu bar, point toto WorkspaceWorkspace, click, click SaveSave WorkspaceWorkspace, type a name, then click, type a name, then click SaveSave
- 23. Using ToolsUsing Tools • UseUse toolstools in Photoshop to performin Photoshop to perform actions (e.g., zoom, type text, etc.)actions (e.g., zoom, type text, etc.) • Point to a tool to view aPoint to a tool to view a ScreenTipScreenTip that provides the name or functionthat provides the name or function of the toolof the tool • Check theCheck the tool options bartool options bar toto view current settings for a selectedview current settings for a selected tooltool
- 24. Using Tool Shortcut KeysUsing Tool Shortcut Keys • Press and hold [Press and hold [ShiftShift]] • Press the tool’s shortcut key (e.g., TPress the tool’s shortcut key (e.g., T for Type Tool)for Type Tool) • Continue to press [Continue to press [ShiftShift] and the] and the shortcut key to cycle through ashortcut key to cycle through a tool’s hidden toolstool’s hidden tools
- 25. Using PalettesUsing Palettes • Use palettes to verify settings andUse palettes to verify settings and modify documentsmodify documents • Each palette consists of multipleEach palette consists of multiple palettespalettes • Palettes can be separated andPalettes can be separated and moved around the workspacemoved around the workspace • Each palette contains a menuEach palette contains a menu
- 26. Palette ExamplePalette Example Click a tab to make a palette active Click to access the palette menu
- 27. Understanding LayersUnderstanding Layers • What are layers?What are layers? – A section within an image thatA section within an image that can be manipulatedcan be manipulated independentlyindependently – Use layers to control individualUse layers to control individual elements in a documentelements in a document
- 28. Layers PaletteLayers Palette • The order in which the layersThe order in which the layers appear in the Layers paletteappear in the Layers palette matches the order in which theymatches the order in which they appear in the documentappear in the document
- 30. History PaletteHistory Palette • The History palette contains aThe History palette contains a record of each task completedrecord of each task completed in a documentin a document • The record of an event is calledThe record of an event is called aa statestate • The History palette displays upThe History palette displays up toto 20 states20 states
- 31. Using HelpUsing Help • Photoshop Help informationPhotoshop Help information appears in a browser windowappears in a browser window • Five links are included in theFive links are included in the Help window:Help window: – Using Help, Contents, Index, SiteUsing Help, Contents, Index, Site Map, SearchMap, Search
- 32. View and Print DocumentsView and Print Documents • Use theUse the Zoom toolZoom tool to changeto change views—up to a maximum ofviews—up to a maximum of 1600%1600% • Use theUse the Page Setup dialogPage Setup dialog boxbox to set printing optionsto set printing options
- 33. Conclude a Work SessionConclude a Work Session • Close the document:Close the document: – ClickClick FileFile on the menu bar, clickon the menu bar, click CloseClose, then click, then click YesYes (Win) or(Win) or SaveSave (Mac)(Mac) • Exit Photoshop:Exit Photoshop: – ClickClick FileFile on the menu bar, then clickon the menu bar, then click ExitExit (Win)(Win) – ClickClick PhotoshopPhotoshop on the menu bar,on the menu bar, then clickthen click QuitQuit (Mac)(Mac)
- 34. Unit A TasksUnit A Tasks • Open a documentOpen a document • Examine the workspaceExamine the workspace • Understand palettesUnderstand palettes • Identify layersIdentify layers • Use the History paletteUse the History palette • Use HelpUse Help • View, print, and close a documentView, print, and close a document
- 35. AssignmentAssignment • Object RenderingObject Rendering • Two-Three Dimensional ViewingTwo-Three Dimensional Viewing • Reflection and TransparencyReflection and Transparency • ShadingShading • Colour HistoryColour History