How to Edit in Photoshop (Part 1): Inserting, Cropping, and Fixing Images
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This document provides instructions for basic image manipulation techniques in Photoshop, including inserting images, resizing images, cropping images, changing backgrounds, and fixing imperfections. It outlines steps for setting up the Photoshop workspace and toolbar panels. Instructions are provided on how to open and drag/drop images, resize images using transform controls, and selectively crop images using different selection tools. Details are also given on erasing parts of images and changing backgrounds by adding new layers and using the paint bucket or gradient tool.
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How to Edit in Photoshop (Part 1): Inserting, Cropping, and Fixing Images
- 2. HOW TO EDIT IN PHOTOSHOP
- 3. Basic Image Manipulation Techniques 1. Inserting images and resizing size/dimension of your image. 2. Cropping out images using selection tools. 3. Changing or adding background colors. 4. Fixing and hiding imperfections. 5. Adding and editing text 6. Taking advantage layer opacity and arrangement. 7. Brightness and Contrast; Color Balance; applying Styles
- 5. Setting up Photoshop 1. Fix the Toolbar Panel
- 6. Setting up Photoshop 1. Fix the Panel Dock
- 7. Setting Up the Workspace 1. Go to the FILE menu. 2. Click NEW FILE. 3. Set the size at exactly or higher than 1920 (width) x 1080 (height). The resolution can be 100 – 300 pi (pixel/inch) 4. Click OK.
- 8. Setting Up the Workspace STEP 2 STEP 3
- 9. Inserting Images (Option A) Open an Image. 1. In the FILE Menu, click OPEN. 2. Browse the location of the picture you want to open. 3. Click OPEN. This will open the image in a new tab. 4. Double-click the image to finalize. 5. Right-click the image layer, and click RASTERIZE LAYER.
- 13. Inserting Images (Option B) Drag & Drop. 1. Find the folder that contains the image you want to use. 2. Click and drag the image into the PS workspace. 3. Press CTRL + A to select the whole image. 4. Then Copy the image (CTRL + C) and Paste it in your workspace (CTRL + V).
- 16. Resizing Images 1. Make sure that the image layer is NOT LOCKED. Double click the layer if it is. 2. Check the SHOW TRANSFORM CONTROLS. 3. Press V on your keyboard and CLICK the image. 4. Click the LOCK icon on the Properties Bar. 5. Click and hold one of the SQUARES at the corners of an image. 6. DRAG it diagonally upward or downward to resize. 7. Click the CHECK icon on the Properties Bar, double-click the image, or press ENTER to finalize it.
- 17. Resizing Images Double-click the layer to unlock. Check the Box
- 18. Resizing Images Click & Drag the Square
- 19. Resizing Images Click Click & Drag Click the Check
- 20. Resizing Images
- 21. Selective Cropping of an Image 1. Select the SELECTION TOOL you want to use. 2. Select the parts you want to want to remove (Click or click & Drag) 3. Press DELETE on your keyboard. 4. Press CTRL + D to deselect the selection.
- 22. Cropping Out Images MARQUEE QUICK SELECTION LASSO PEN
- 24. Cropping Out Images QUICK SELECTION
- 28. Going further into Details Use the ERASER TOOL. Press E on your keyboard to activate.
- 29. Going further into Details Select the recommended brush. Make sure it has 100% Hardness
- 30. Going further into Details Click the Image Layer Click and Drag the areas you want to erase. Press the following to change brush size. [ = Minimize ] = Maximize
- 31. Changing/Adding Background 1. Remove the current background of the image. Make it transparent. 2. Create a New Layer. 3. Drag the new layer BELOW the image file. 4. Select your FOREGROUND/BACKROUND COLOR. 5. Click the PAINT BUCKET or GRADIENT tool. 6. Choose your preference. 7. Apply it to the blank layer.
- 32. Changing/Adding Background Click to create a NEW LAYER Select Desired Tool Foreground Background Choose Color
- 33. PAINT BUCKET
- 34. GRADIENT Foreground Background Choose Color 1. Change both the FOREGROUND & BACKGROUND colors. Click to reverse colors
- 35. GRADIENT 2. In the Properties Bar, click the desired preference. Gradient Presets Types of Gradients (Direction of Colors)
- 36. Starting Point End Point 3. In the workspace, Click at a STARTING POINT and DRAG to an END POINT before release. Keep in mind the principles of using SHADOWS.
- 38. Using another Image as your Background 1. Open the Image or Click & Drag it into PS. Resize if necessary. 2. Drag the NEW Image layer below the old one.