Atiqur RahmanManaging DirectorSBI (Pvt) Ltd.

Md. MoniruzzamanDirectorSBI (Pvt) Ltd.

Adobe Photoshop is a software's that will enable the students to use the various tools and effects available for photo

editing and graphic design.

Because of the growth of technology in this day and age, it is necessary to have

the ability to work with digital media.

Where to Obtain Images

Create original artwork in PhotoshopUse images downloaded from the World

Wide WebUse scanned images or images taken with a

digital camera

Understanding Images

An image is made up of dots called pixels

In Photoshop, you can add, delete, or modify individual pixels or groups of pixels

Basic conceptsPixel

Specific locationSpecific color

Magnify an image to see pixels

Common tasks

Resizing an image“Straightening” an imageCropping an imageAdjusting brightness and

contrastAdding layers

ResolutionNumber of PIXELS per square inchMonitors display 72 pixels/sq inchPrinters are much higher

300 pixels/sq inchFile size differences in 1X1 in

Web 5,184 pixelsPrint 90,000 pixels

Color

Monitors display light directlyTerm RGB (Red Green Blue)Different monitors may display colors differently

Printing imagesTerm CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, blacK)Colors will look different than on the screen

File FormatsUse Photoshop to open and create different

kinds of file formats

Creating a New FileClick File on the menu barClick NewEnter the required width in the Width

text boxEnter the required height in the

Height text boxClick OK

Saving a File Options

Use Save As to save a file under a new name and to preserve a copy of the original file

Open a file in one file format (e.g., .BMP) and save it in another file format (e.g., .JPG)

Setting PreferencesUse the Preferences dialog box to

customize how files are opened in Photoshop

Options include:Using Open Recent to locate and open files

recently worked onChanging the Image Preview to thumbnails

Opening a File

Use the File Browser to open a file:Click the File Browser tab in the palette

wellNavigate to the location of the fileDouble-click the file to open it in Photoshop

Docked File Browser Palette

Palette well

File Browser tab

Examining the Photoshop Window

The Workspace includes the following elements:Work areaCommand menuToolboxStatus barPalettes

Workspace Elements

Work Area

Toolbox

Palettes

Status Bar

Command menu

Customizing the Workspace

Customize the workspace by positioning elements to suit your working style

To save a workspace:Click Window on the menu bar, point

to Workspace, click Save Workspace, type a name, then click Save

Using Tools

Use tools in Photoshop to perform actions (e.g., zoom, type text, etc.)

Point to a tool to view a ScreenTip that provides the name or function of the tool

Check the tool options bar to view current settings for a selected tool

Using Tool Shortcut Keys

Press and hold [Shift]Press the tool’s shortcut key (e.g., T

for Type Tool)Continue to press [Shift] and the

shortcut key to cycle through a tool’s hidden tools

Using Palettes

Use palettes to verify settings and modify documents

Each palette consists of multiple palettes

Palettes can be separated and moved around the workspace

Each palette contains a menu

Palette Example

Click a tab to make a palette

active

Click to access the

palette menu

History PaletteThe History palette contains a record of each task completed in a document

The record of an event is called a state

The History palette displays up to 20 states

HistoryUndo

Takes you back one stepStep Backward

Takes you back one step at a timeHistory Palette (displays steps)

Open under WINDOWRevert

Back to the last saved version

SAVE OFTEN WITH DIFFERENT NAMES!

Practice Using ToolsCreate a new document

Let’s get creative!

Select foreground and background colors

Choose the paint brush

Now the eraserTry the pencil

Let’s open a file to be editedOpen Willie.jpgImage, Image sizePixel width 200Bicubic SharperSAVE as smw.jpg

Open Willie.jpgImage, Image sizeConstrain proportions

OFFImage, Image sizePixel width 200 (UNDO)Pixel height 200 (UNDO)

Use Filters for Special Effects!

Open WillieSelect a FilterExample:Artistic, Dry BrushSave file with

different namewilliedb

CurvesGo to the Toolbar, click on Image → Adjustments → Curves

Brightness & ContrastGo to the Toolbar, click on Image → Adjustments → Brightness/Contrast

The following tools are used to alter photos in order to bring out details and balance intensity.

RotationsGo to the Toolbar, click on Image → Rotate Canvas

1. Find the Crop Tool in the toolbox on the left-hand side of the screen.

2. Select desired area. 3. Click on Crop Tool again to finalize.

The Crop Tool is used to remove unwanted space or material.

There are two methods to resize photos. Resizing photos is a convenient way to make sure the photo is the correct size for a project.

Method 1: Go to the Toolbar, click on Image → Image Size.

Adjust width and height to desired measurements. This will resize the entire image.

Method 2: Select desired layer, press Ctrl+T on keyboard.

Hold down the Shift key to maintain proportions. This method will resize only the selected layer.

Layers make it possible to add modifications that can be removed quickly and easily. They can be added individually or can be created from an existing part of the document.

To insert a new layer: Go to the Toolbar, click on Layer → New → Layer.

To make a layer from the existing document: choose

selected area with the marquee tool, right click selected area

and choose Layer via Cut/Copy.

*To make a layer without deleting it, click the eye.

Layers

Tool to enable complex compositionsAllows “stacking” of image partsLayers may be added and deleted at will

Understanding Layers

What are layers?A section within an image that

can be manipulated independently

Use layers to control individual elements in a document

Layers Palette

The order in which the layers appear in the Layers palette matches the order in which they appear in the document

Layers Palette

Currently active layer

Flattening Layers

Save before flatteningSave with new name after flatteningFlattening is necessary for many

techniques including some file typesSelect Layers, Flatten layers

The Magic Wand Tool is used to select all the colors in a certain range. By changing the tolerance, one can adjust the sensitivity between ranges.

Step 1: Click on the Magic Wand Tool in the Toolbox.

Step 2: Click the desired color area and experiment with the Tolerance level.

*By increasing or reducing the Tolerance, one can select more or less of the selected color range, respectively.

Shapes can be used to create a decorative touch to a picture.

Click on the Shape Tool in the Toolbox. Select preferred shape. Drag and drop on picture. Use Text Box to add text if wanted.

The Clone Stamp Tool is used to simultaneously copy portions of a photo onto a specific area.

Click on the Clone Stamp Tool in the Toolbox. Alt+Click to select desired area. Click and hold to clone the selected portion.

Opacity changes the transparency of a photo.

The Opacity scale is located on the lower right-hand toolbox.

“Flipping” an imageImage, Rotate Canvas

90 or 180Flip Horizontal or Vertical

Copy “Lovett” below Image, rot. image, flip vert.

UNDO

Change Canvas SizeFor composite images, change canvas size on one

image, paste and position extra images in one at a time.

Image, canvas size, double ht, set “anchor” as appropriateDefault is centerThis example is upper left

More Tools for Selecting Image Parts(Delete or Copy)

Marquee Tools

Lasso ToolsMagnetic

Lasso

Magic Wand

More Editing TricksBrightness/

Contrast

Variations

Sharpen an image

Sharpen an ImageThere are many options in

PhotoshopTry Filter, Sharpen, Smart Sharpen

100%, 0.2 pixels, Lens BlurEnlarge to view detail

Using Help

Photoshop Help information appears in a browser window

Five links are included in the Help window:Using Help, Contents, Index, Site Map, Search

View and Print Documents

Use the Zoom tool to change views—up to a maximum of 1600%

Use the Page Setup dialog box to set printing options

Thank youThank you

Md. Moniruzzaman

DirectorSBI (Pvt) Ltd.