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Practical photoshop® 2022, level 1— tutorial overview.

A PDF sample of the Practical Photoshop® 2022, Level 1 containing the Overview, Tutorial 1, and Tutorial 2 is available for download . These chapters describe the Photoshop interface, show you how to "carve" a pumpkin Photoshop style, and explains how to use the Save for Web dialog box. You may also want to download the pumpkin image used in the step by step parts of Tutorial 1.

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Here are the objectives for each tutorial.

Tutorial 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9 • 10 • 11 • 12 • 13 • 14 • 15

Tutorial 1: Photoshop Basics

Identify the major regions of the Photoshop workspace.

Use the Workspace Switcher.

Manipulate and customize panels.

Open and navigate a Photoshop document.

Explore Photoshop Help.

Create a simple layered Photoshop document from a provided starting image.

Tutorial 2: Files for Print and Web

Differentiate among monitor, document, and printer resolutions, and understand when to use each measurement.

Distinguish between appropriate resolution for print and for Web or email images.

Print a Photoshop document by configuring the Print dialog box.

Use the Export As and Save for Web commands to make a copy of the print-quality document for fast online transmission.

Tutorial 3: Selection

Differentiate between selected and unselected regions of a document.

Use the appropriate selection tool and its options to create and modify selections.

Preview and tweak selection edges using the Refine Edge dialog box.

Transform selections.

Save and load selections.

Copy and paste selections.

Tutorial 4: Layers

List at least three advantages for working with layered documents.

Identify the major landmarks of the Layers panel.

Use the Layers panel and menu commands to create, hide, display, duplicate, group, link, lock, or delete layers.

Understand the makeup and capabilities of the Background layer and standard or “pixel” layers.

Describe the special characteristics of the Background layer.

Create, name, and reorder layers and groups.

Change layer Opacity and Fill.

When blending layers, identify the blend color, the base color, and the result color in the document window.

Differentiate blend modes from layer styles.

Change the blend mode of various layers, and observe the effects.

Enhance layers with layer styles.

Tutorial 5: Layer Case Studies

Use the File > New command to set up blank Photoshop documents.

Identify the special characteristics of a Type layer.

maple leaf

Build composite images by combining layers from multiple sources.

Use the History panel to compare states, make snapshots, and create documents from History states.

Use Layer Groups effectively for Layers panel organization.

Experiment with layer blend modes, opacity, fill, and stacking order.

Create a document by using a template layer.

Tutorial 6: Painting

Select colors using the Color Picker, Color panel, Swatches panel, and the Eyedropper tool.

Configure the Brush tool using the Brush Preset Picker and the Options bar.

Color a cartoon

Use the Paint Bucket and Gradient tools to fill areas with colors and patterns.

Create and use Fill layers.

Tutorial 7: Image Sources & Resolution

Define copyright, and give at least one reason why it is unethical (and probably violates copyright law) to copy images off the Internet without permission.

Describe how to embed and read a digital watermark.

Visit at least one online image source, read its fair use agreement, and download an image.

Use the Image Size dialog box to evaluate image resolution, and change image sizes.

Explain the relationship between image interpolation and resampling.

Relate the megapixels that digital cameras capture to image pixel dimensions, and print size and resolution.

Change the print resolution of a digital camera image with and without resampling, and evaluate the consequences of each.

Scan a photograph directly into Photoshop.

Tutorial 8: Design Principles & Effective Cropping

Identify basic design principles — proximity, alignment, repetition, contrast, etc. and explain how to apply these principles to compositions.

Examine the photographic principles listed in Adobe’s ACA study prep guide, and apply them to photographic examples.

Use the photographic design principles to crop photographs.

Tutorial 9: Adobe® Bridge® & Automation

Move back and forth between Bridge and Photoshop.

Explain what Camera Raw is, and how to use Bridge as an intermediary to open Raw files.

Identify the major landmarks of the Bridge application, and its preset workspaces (Filmstrip shown here).

Use Bridge to:

Assign ratings, and reorganize images by rating.

View and edit non-image file information called metadata.

Preview a Camera Raw file, and open it in Photoshop.

Use File > Automate to:

Make a contact sheet with Contact Sheet II.

Use Crop and Straighten Photos to separate multiple images scanned at one time.

Create a PDF presentation.

Create a panoramic image using the Photomerge command.

Tutorial 10: Correcting Image Tonality

Delineate the steps you should take to correct or restore a photograph.

Evaluate image tone with the Histogram panel.

Use the Brightness/Contrast command to improve image tone.

Explain the benefits of using Adjustment layers over the Image > Adjustments commands.

Identify the key landmarks of the Adjustments panel and the associated Properties panel.

Improve image tone with the Levels adjustment.

Modify adjustment layers using the Properties and Layers panels.

Tutorial 11: Adjusting Image Colors

Delineate the additive (RGB) and subtractive (CMY) primary colors and memorize the opposite colors for each.

Explain the purpose of color channels.

Use the Info panel to assess image tone and color.

Finished collage

Identify and correct an image with a color cast.

Make a Color Balance adjustment to improve an image.

Use the Color Range command to select specific colors, and the Replace Color command to change specific colors.

Differentiate among hue, saturation, and lightness.

Use the Hue/Saturation adjustment to alter image colors and tones.

Tutorial 12: Painting with Special Tools

Use the Clone Stamp Tool to remove unwanted artifacts in an image.

Compare the Clone Stamp Tool with the Spot Healing Brush Tool.

Improve some Spot Healing Brush Tool corrections by using the Edit > Fill command with the Content-Aware option.

Reposition and fill “missing” image elements with the Content-Aware Move Tool.

Use the Red Eye Tool to fix photographs with subjects with inappropriately red eyes.

Paint with History states using the History Brush Tool.

Compare the History Brush Tool with the Art History Brush Tool.

Tutorial 13: Restoration Case Studies

Understand why it is important to avoid automatic scanning settings when scanning photographs for restoration.

Repair an aged and damaged color photograph

Fix an image with “pet eye.”

Restore a grayscale image.

Colorize a grayscale image with Hue/Saturation, and by painting on a layer set to Color blend mode.

Sharpen a photograph using the High Pass Filter technique.

Tutorial 14: Fun with Filters

List guidelines for achieving optimal results from Photoshop filters.

Identify the various sections of the Filter menu.

Apply the Clouds and Difference Clouds filters.

Compare the use of the Motion Blur filter on an entire layer with its use on selected regions of that layer.

Use the Lens Flare filter.

Use the Liquify filter to stretch, twist, and distort images.

Tutorial 15: Putting it All Together

Compare the (standard) Eraser Tool with the Magic Eraser Tool and the Background Eraser Tool.

Define custom patterns.

Use the Pattern Stamp Tool.

Define Presets.

Save and load Preset Libraries from the Presets Manager.

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Each class, read the assigned tutorials in the Practical Photoshop pdf, and watch any associated videos before doing the tutorial steps for the assignment.

Make sure that you do everything required for each class's assignments. For almost every class there is a quiz and an assignment due.

Class 12 • Painting with Special Tools Due July 25 11:59 pm

1. watch the videos for tutorial 12 on the pp website, 2. read and do tutorial 12: painting with special tools ., 3. make a tutorial 12 folder on your hard drive or flash drive, and place within it the ending file for each of the 9 guided exercises in this tutorial, naming the files as you please. you will work through 12-1 to 12-10, and these will be what you add to the pdf, 9 files., 4. use the bridge output panel to make a pdf of your 9 small files:.

  • Browse the Tutorial 12 folder in Bridge.
  • Use the Output workspace to make a 2 * 2 cells PDF contact sheet of the completed guided exercises.
  • Under Document , set the Page Preset to Web , choose whatever background color you like (white here), and then click the Save button at the bottom of the output panel.
  • Name the file tutorial-12.pdf and save it in the location of your choice.

5. Upload tutorial-12.pdf to the Special Tools Inbox .

Even with the Web page preset, tutorial-12.pdf will be a big file, over 1 MB, and it will take much longer to upload than the jpg's you have been submitting all semester. That's OK. I do want to see your PDF.

NOTE: Creative Cloud has removed the Output panel but then addedit back. To reinstall the Output module, if you are using CC, please go to this website and follow the instructions.

http://helpx.adobe.com/bridge/kb/install-output-module-bridge-cc.html

NOTE: If you have problems getting the install to work, go to Photoshop>File>Automte>PDF Presentation. You will not have many options but it will work.

6. Couple Image

  • Use the image called couple.jpg, to practice your skills with the clone and healing tools as well as tonality improvements. Directions and the image to use are found below:

couple.jpg Right click on the image and save to the desktop. Directions for couple image . Do your best on it. It is a good image to practice with.

Upload the image of the couple to the couple Inbox .

Look at the Couple Gallery from our class

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Turn in, in PDF format:

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And of course, the couple!

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  • How to install Adobe Bridge
  • How to download photos from your camera with Bridge
  • Manage and organize your images with Bridge
  • Essential Photoshop color settings
  • Sync Photoshop’s color settings with all Creative Cloud apps
  • Essential Photoshop Preferences for beginners
  • How to reset Photoshop Preferences
  • How to make Photoshop your default image editor
  • How to create a new document in Photoshop
  • How to open images in Photoshop
  • How to open images into Photoshop from Adobe Bridge
  • How to change File Type Associations in Adobe Bridge
  • How to open images into Camera Raw
  • How to move raw files from Lightroom to Photoshop
  • How to move JPEG images from Lightroom to Photoshop
  • How to close images in Photoshop
  • Getting to know the Photoshop interface
  • Photoshop tools and toolbar overview
  • How to reset the tools and toolbar
  • How to customize the toolbar
  • Managing Photoshop's panels
  • Working with tabbed documents and floating windows
  • How to view multiple images at once
  • Five ways to move images between documents
  • How to use workspaces
  • Screen modes and interface tricks
  • Zooming and panning images
  • Zoom and pan all images at once
  • How to use the Navigator panel
  • How to scroll images using Overscroll
  • Navigating images with Bird's Eye View
  • Rotating the canvas with the Rotate View Tool
  • Navigation tips, tricks and shortcuts
  • Pixels, image size and image resolution
  • The Image Size command - features and tips
  • How to resize images for print
  • Resizing images for email and sharing online
  • How to calculate image size
  • The truth about resolution, file size and the web
  • How to resize pixel art
  • The best way to enlarge images in Photoshop
  • How to crop images - the basics
  • How to rotate and straighten images
  • Increasing canvas size with the Crop Tool
  • Crop Tool tips and tricks
  • Using the Perspective Crop Tool
  • Crop photos to match frame sizes
  • How to use Content-Aware Crop
  • How to crop images in a circle shape
  • Understanding Layers
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  • Essential Layers panel preferences
  • The Background layer
  • Creating a new Background layer action
  • How to open multiple images as layers
  • Using Layer Groups
  • Layer Opacity vs Fill
  • Layers essential power shortcuts
  • Understanding layer masks
  • Why do we need selections?
  • The Rectangular Marquee Tool
  • The Elliptical Marquee Tool
  • Unlock the full power of basic selections
  • Transforming selections
  • The Lasso Tool
  • The Polygonal Lasso Tool
  • The Magnetic Lasso Tool
  • The Magic Wand Tool
  • The Quick Selection Tool
  • Feather selections with Quick Mask
  • The Color Range command
  • Making selections with the Pen Tool
  • How to use Free Transform
  • Restoring the legacy Free Transform command
  • Focus Area selections
  • Improving Focus Area selections
  • The Select Subject command
  • Select Subject vs Remove Background
  • The Object Selection Tool and Object Finder
  • Selecting hair with Refine Edge
  • Find the missing shapes in Photoshop
  • Vector pixel shapes
  • How to use the shape tools
  • How to use the Custom Shape Tool
  • The new Shapes panel
  • The new Curvature Pen Tool
  • Add, Subtract, Intersect and Exclude
  • How to create custom shapes
  • How to create custom shape sets
  • Using custom shapes as text frames
  • Combining text with shapes
  • Find the missing gradients in Photoshop
  • New ways to add gradients in Photoshop
  • Drawing gradients with the Gradient Tool
  • Editing gradients with the Gradient Editor
  • The new gradients and Gradients panel
  • The new ways to apply gradients
  • How to warp a gradient in text
  • Create a custom rainbow gradient
  • Clipping Masks Essentials
  • Clipping Masks And Type – Placing An Image In Text
  • Repeating patterns - the basics
  • Adding colors and gradients to patterns
  • Create repeating patterns from custom shapes
  • Where to find the missing brushes
  • Shape Dynamics
  • Color Dynamics
  • Other Dynamics
  • Create Your Own Custom Brushes
  • Type essentials
  • Point vs Area type
  • The Character panel
  • The Paragraph panel
  • An easy way to set type size
  • Creating warped text
  • Creating type on a path
  • Creating custom color swatches and sets
  • Complete Photoshop Actions guide
  • How to reset Photoshop's Preferences
  • Bringing Out Shadow And Highlight Detail In An Image
  • Darken Overexposed Photos With The Multiply Blend Mode
  • Neutralizing Color Casts With The Photo Filter
  • Auto Contrast, Auto Tone And Auto Color
  • How To Apply The Auto Image Commands As Adjustment Layers
  • Applying A Brightness/Contrast Image Adjustment
  • Adding A Brightness/Contrast Adjustment Layer
  • Restoring Hidden Detail With Shadows/Highlights
  • Applying Shadows/Highlights As A Smart Filter
  • How To Read And Understand Image Histograms In Photoshop
  • Understanding Histograms - Low-Key And High-Key Images
  • Photoshop's Levels Image Adjustment Essentials
  • The Improved Auto Levels Adjustment
  • An Easy Way To Find Neutral Gray In An Image
  • Better Brightness And Contrast In Photoshop
  • Brighten Underexposed Photos With The Screen Blend Mode
  • Fixing Tone And Color With Levels
  • Improving Image Tone With Levels
  • Comparing The Levels And Curves Adjustments
  • New And Improved Curves In Photoshop
  • Sharpen Images With The High Pass Filter
  • How To Focus Stack Images
  • Five Essential Blend Modes For Photo Editing
  • Reducing Photoshop File Sizes with Adjustment Layers
  • The Hidden Photographic Toning Presets
  • The New Color Lookup Image Adjustment
  • Background Eraser Tool
  • Content-Aware Fill
  • PContent-Aware Healing
  • Reshape Images With Content-Aware Scale
  • Reducing Wrinkles With The Healing Brush
  • Removing Skin Blemishes With The Spot Healing Brush
  • Lighten And Brighten Eyes In A Photo
  • Changing Eye Color In A Photo
  • Changing Hair Color In A Photo
  • Selecting Hair With Refine Edge
  • Easily Smooth And Soften Skin
  • Easy Digital Nose Job
  • Whiten And Brighten Teeth
  • Reducing 5 O'clock Shadow
  • Enhance Colors With The Photo Filter
  • Matching Colors Of Objects Between Photos
  • How To Replace The Sky In A Photo
  • Enhancing The Sky In A Photo
  • Non-Destructive Dodge and Burn
  • Non-Destructive Photo Editing With Adjustment Layers
  • Perspective Correction In Photoshop - Keystoning
  • Reducing Noise In Images
  • Dual View Photo Editing In Photoshop
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  • Color Channels
  • Desaturating Color
  • Gradient Map
  • Hue-Saturation Adjustment
  • Luminosity Blend Mode
  • Black And White Conversions In Photoshop
  • Raw vs JPEG For Photo Editing
  • Camera Raw vs Photoshop – Which Should I Use?
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  • Photoshop CS6 – Camera Raw Interface Essentials
  • CS6 Camera Raw – How To Open Raw, JPEG And TIFF Files
  • Cropping Images In Adobe Camera Raw 8
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  • The New Before And After Previews In Camera Raw – Photoshop CC
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  • Easy Soft Glow Effect With Photoshop
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  • Shadowy Sultry Eyes
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  • How To Use Blend Modes With Color Channels
  • Add a copyright watermark pattern to an image
  • Add bubbles with a custom bubble brush
  • Add fireworks to a photo
  • Add light streaks to a photo
  • Add photo mounts to an image
  • Add a rainbow to an image
  • Add rays of sunlight to a photo
  • Add realistic water drops to a photo
  • Add reflections to sunglasses
  • Add transparent text with layer effects
  • Advanced blending - the Blend If sliders
  • Blend photos to create a movie poster
  • Blend photos with Apply Image
  • Borders and frames - matted picture frame
  • Bourne Ultimatum color and motion blur effect
  • Burnt edges effect
  • Cast light from a window
  • Casting light through window blinds
  • Classic starburst background
  • Classic vignette photo effect
  • Collage of warped photos
  • Color grid photo display
  • Colorizing a photo with multiple colors
  • Colorizing images with gradients
  • Combine reality with a rotoscope painting
  • Create a 3D pop-up effect
  • Create a custom motion trail
  • Create a painted edges photo border
  • Create a photo effect template with smart objects
  • Create a polaroid photo collage
  • Create a portrait from text
  • Create a portrait studio background
  • Create a retro 3D movie effect
  • Create silky smooth waterfalls
  • Create a starry night sky
  • Create a vertical photo collage
  • Create a wood picture frame
  • Create an easy color splash effect
  • Create cinematic panoramas
  • Create rainbow eye colors
  • Creating photo borders with brushes
  • Creating photo borders with displacement maps
  • Creating photo borders with masks and filters
  • Creative focus with lens blur
  • Creative vignette effects with the Radial filter
  • Dancing in the stars effect
  • Darkening photo edges
  • Dead Zone blur streaks effect
  • Digital pixel effect
  • Dramatic black and white effect
  • Easy depth of field effect
  • Easy selective color effect
  • Easy soft focus and glow effect
  • Extreme contrast photo effect
  • Fade an image to any color background
  • Faded pixels photo border
  • Fast, easy pop art effect
  • Fill a photo with more photos
  • Fill a shape with a photo
  • Film strip photo collage
  • Flip, mirror and rotate image designs and patterns
  • Focus with light
  • Folds and creases effect
  • Fun with silhouettes
  • Gallery style photo frame layout
  • Ghosting an image
  • Giving a photo rounded corners
  • Gritty overprocessed photo effect
  • Halftone pattern photo border
  • High key glow effect
  • High speed motion trail effect
  • Holiday greeting card photo border
  • How to add a border to a photo
  • How to add falling snow to your photos
  • How to add lens flare to an image
  • How to add rain to a photo
  • How to blend text into clouds
  • How to blend textures with photos
  • How to create a drop shadow photo border
  • How to create a diptych
  • How to create a monochromatic color effect
  • How to create a picture in picture effect
  • How to create a watercolor painting effect
  • How to create an old photo effect
  • How to create twirl art
  • How to enhance a sunset
  • How to make transparent text
  • How to mirror an image
  • How to place text behind an object
  • How to place two images side by side
  • How to use the oil paint filter
  • Instant high contrast black and white photos
  • Interweaving photo strips effect
  • Inverted colors photo effect
  • Lightning effect
  • Making your subject pop out of a photo
  • Mapping a texture to a face
  • Miniature effect with Tilt-Shift
  • Non-destructive infrared glow effect
  • Old-fashioned hand-tinted photo effect
  • Old paper background texture
  • Outlining the action
  • Painterly glow effect
  • Photo effects with the Dissolve blend mode
  • Photo to detailed sketch
  • Photo to oil painting action
  • Photo to pencil sketch effect
  • Place an image in a shape
  • Placing an image inside of another
  • Punch through image effect
  • Puzzle effect
  • Radial blur action effect
  • Radial zoom enhanced eyes effect
  • Realistic cast shadow effect
  • Realistic drop shadows
  • Screen jumping effect
  • Selective coloring effect
  • Shape cluster photo display
  • Simple focused lighting effect
  • Simple pop art effect
  • Simulate film grain in an image
  • Snowflakes photo border effect
  • Soft focus lens effect
  • Sparkle brush and motion trail effect
  • Split-toning black and white photos
  • Sunlight through trees effect
  • Surreal motionscape effect
  • Tearing a photo to reveal another
  • Telling stories with shadows
  • Three-image photo frame template
  • Turn a new photo into an old photo
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Basic tasks in Photoshop

There's almost no limit to what you can do in Photoshop, but first you'll need to learn the fundamentals. We'll cover some of the most basic image adjustments you can make in Photoshop, including:

  • Cropping : If you want to remove parts of an image, you can crop it. You can think of cropping like using a pair of scissors to cut out the parts you no longer want.
  • Resizing : If you want to make an image smaller or larger, you can resize it. However, keep in mind that making an image larger than its original size generally does not make the image look good.
  • Rotating : If you want to change the orientation of an image, you can rotate it to the left or right.

If you're new to image editing, you may want to review our lesson on making basic adjustments from our Image Editing 101 tutorial to learn more about common problems that can occur when making these changes.

If you'd like to follow along, you can download our example file (right-click the link to save it). We're planning to place this image into an online newsletter, but it's much larger than we actually need so we're going to crop the image and then resize to it be 800px by 600px.

There are two main ways to crop an image in Photoshop. You can either use the Crop tool or make a selection with the Rectangular Marquee tool. These methods work a bit differently, and you may find that you prefer using one method over the other.

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Select Image > Crop . The image will be cropped.

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You can also move the entire selection box while making a selection. To do this, click and drag to select the area you want to select, but do not release the mouse. Next, press and hold the space bar on your keyboard and move the mouse to move the selection box to a new location. When you're done, release the spacebar.

Use Method 2 to crop the example file as in the example above. Choose a Fixed Ratio from the Control panel with a width of 4 and a height of 3 before making the selection.

Resizing and rotating

You should avoid making images larger than their original size. When you do this, the image simply won't have enough detail to look good at the larger size. You can review Image Editing 101 to learn more.

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  • A dialog box will appear. Make sure Pixels are the currently selected unit size and that the Resample box is checked. The Lock icon next to the Width and Height should also be turned on, which will ensure that the aspect ratio stays the same to avoid distorting the image.

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  • Click OK . The image will be resized.

If there is no Automatic option available from the Resample menu, we recommend choosing one of the bicubic resizing modes, which will give the best results in most situations.

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Resize the example file to be 800px wide . The height should adjust automatically to 600px . Note that you must have already cropped the image using Method 2 as described on the previous page for this to work correctly.

It's easy to rotate an image in Photoshop. You can rotate images clockwise (CW) or counter-clockwise (CCW), flip the image horizontally or vertically, and even rotate by an arbitrary amount to choose a specific rotation. However, most modern digital cameras will adjust the rotation of images automatically, so you may not need to use this feature very often.

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  • The image will be rotated.

Undoing changes

If you make a mistake, press Ctrl+Z (or Command+Z on a Mac) to undo your most recent change. To redo a change, just press Ctrl+Shift+Z (or Command+Shift+Z on a Mac).

In older versions of Photoshop, undoing works a bit differently. You can press Ctrl+Z (or Command+Z on a Mac) to undo your most recent change. However, if you press Ctrl+Z again, the change will be redone. If you want to undo several changes in a row, you'll need to select Edit > Step Backward or press Ctrl+Alt+Z (or Command+Option+Z on a Mac).

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After you've made a few changes to the example file, try using the Step Backward and Step Forward commands to see the effect.

After you've edited an image, you'll want to save a new version of the edited file to preserve the changes. This will also prevent you from accidentally overwriting your original image file. There are several ways to save files in Photoshop, which we'll discuss in detail in the next lesson .

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Before you can start your Photoshop projects and ideas, you need to learn the basics. Even the most complex digital artworks are built on a foundation of simple actions. These 100+ free Adobe Photoshop tutorials are aimed at the clever beginner who wants to master Photoshop from the roots.

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Also, as your design skills improve, you can sell graphic components yourself and earn a solid income. We have plenty of professional resources available on Envato Elements , with unlimited downloads for a low monthly price.

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How to Create a Disney Frozen Inspired Text Effect in Photoshop

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This super easy and quick tutorial by Rose will show you how to use a couple of textures and layer styles to create a shiny, reflective chrome text effect.

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Rose shows you an easy way to create a text effect inspired by the 'Stranger Things' series, using only layer styles and some simple adjustments.

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Rose will show you how to use a couple of layer styles to create a glass text effect. Then, you'll learn how to use the Selection Tool and masks to turn it into broken glass.

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How to Create a Medieval Metallic Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

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How to Create a 3D Jewel Text Effect Action in Photoshop

How to Create a 3D Jewel Text Effect Action in Photoshop

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How to Create a Cartoon Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

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How to Create a Layered Floral Typography Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

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Quick Tip Create a Candy Flavored Text Effect in Photoshop

Create a Candy Flavored Text Effect in Photoshop

Want to know how to create a sweet and tasty text design? In this quick tip tutorial, Enrique Eliçabe will explain how to create a "Caramelo" glossy candy cane style text effect in Adobe Photoshop.

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Mirror an Image in Photoshop

Flip the script on your images by learning how to mirror an image in Photoshop. The simple skill will be useful to know as you continue working on Photoshop projects.

Mix Cool Retro Curves Into Your Photographs

Mix Cool Retro Curves Into Your Photographs: Free Photoshop Tutorials

Inspired by James White's designs, Fabio Sasso decided to figure out his own way of creating that type of effect in Photoshop. In this tutorial, he shows you how to mix cool retro geometric shapes into your photo.

Create a Basic Vexel Image

Create a Basic Vexel Image

Alvaro Guzman will show you how to make a stylish comic-look image from a regular photo portrait. You'll learn a basic way to create a vexel image predominantly using Photoshop's vector-based tools.

How to Create VHS Glitch Art in Adobe Photoshop

How to Create VHS Glitch Art in Adobe Photoshop

Do you like that grunge, glitched look on old VHS tapes? There are different ways to add such effects to your images and even create an animation from a static photo. Ivan Gromov shows how to convert your image to a VHS frame in simple steps, using only standard Photoshop tools.

How to Create a Dripping Paint Photoshop Effect Action

How to Create a Dripping Paint Photoshop Effect Action

In this tutorial, you will learn how to create an amazing, artistic paint-drip effect Photoshop action. Marko Kožokar will explain everything in so much detail that everyone can create it, even those who have just opened Photoshop for the first time.

How to Create an Awesome Dispersion Action in Adobe Photoshop

How to Create an Awesome Dispersion Action in Adobe Photoshop

In this tutorial, Marko Kožokar will show you how to create an amazing dispersion effect.

How to Add Realistic Falling Snow to a Photo in Photoshop

How to Add Realistic Falling Snow to a Photo in Photoshop

Falling snowflakes are a great way to make your winter photography much more interesting. Sometimes the weather doesn't cooperate, however, and you have to turn to Photoshop to get the job done. Tony Aube will explain how to create a realistic falling snow effect in Photoshop and show you how to apply it to your images.

How to Create a Colorful Collage in Adobe Photoshop  Lightroom

How to Create a Colorful Collage in Adobe Photoshop & Lightroom

In this tutorial, you will learn how to use Adobe Photoshop to create a colorful, futuristic collage featuring a beautiful woman. Kaylan Michael will also teach you how to retouch the artwork in Adobe Lightroom.

How to Make a Cool Photo Effect Album Cover Design in Photoshop

How to Make a Cool Photo Effect Album Cover Design in Photoshop

This tutorial by Abbey Esparza includes how to create a surrealistic body paint Photoshop portrait effect that you can use in your everyday art, not just on an album cover!

How to Turn a Landscape Photograph Into an Isometric Icon in Adobe Photoshop

How to Turn a Landscape Photograph Into an Isometric Icon in Adobe Photoshop

Wondering how to create an isometric icon? Mohammad Jeprie will teach you how to create an isometric perspective grid in Adobe Photoshop. To make a nice isometric view illustration, you also will add some photo textures.

How to Make a Photo Collage in Photoshop

How to Make a Photo Collage in Photoshop

Create a cool and original photo portrait together with Marko Kožokar . In this very detailed and easy tutorial, you will learn how to make a photo collage in Adobe Photoshop.

How to Create a Living Galaxy Photo Effect in Adobe Photoshop

How to Create a Living Galaxy Photo Effect in Adobe Photoshop

Do you like space and the planets? Make your own ethereal portrait with Abbey Esparza .

How to Create a Dramatic Angel Photo Manipulation in Photoshop

How to Create a Dramatic Angel Photo Manipulation in Photoshop

Abbey Esparza will show you how to make dramatic and cinematic angel photo effects using only a handful of images. This photo effect looks really breathtaking!

How to Create a Fun Giant Dog Photo Manipulation in Photoshop

How to Create a Fun Giant Dog Photo Manipulation in Photoshop

What if dogs were as big as houses? You don't need to wonder any longer, because we can bring this vision to life with the magic of Photoshop! Let's take our Godzilla-dog for a walk in the city and see what happens with Monika Zagrobelna .

How to Create a Glowing Winter Night Photo Manipulation in Adobe Photoshopp

How to Create a Glowing Winter Night Photo Manipulation in Adobe Photoshop

Warm lights in a winter forest. Make your night photos look cozy and intimate. This tutorial by Jenny Le will help you with it.

Make a Trendy Double Exposure Effect in Adobe Photoshop

Make a Trendy Double Exposure Effect in Adobe Photoshop

You’ve probably seen this interesting effect of two or more overlapping photos on the covers of music albums, in modern magazines, and in advertisements. In this tutorial by Yulia Sokolova , you’ll create a trendy double exposure effect in Adobe Photoshop.

How to Create a Wintry Deer Portrait Photo Manipulation in Photoshop

How to Create a Wintry Deer Portrait Photo Manipulation in Photoshop

Add some winter magic to your portraits! Melody Nieves will show you how to make a magical creature in Adobe Photoshop using simple tools, Adjustment Layers, and high-quality stocks.

How to Create a Neon Rainbow Photoshop Portrait Effect

How to Create a Neon Rainbow Photoshop Portrait Effect

Make a cool punk-rock portrait with Abbey Esparza . You will learn a little-known trick for getting the perfect neon glow, as well as how to bring an all-over vibrancy and brightness to a portrait.

How to Remove a Person From a Photo in Adobe Photoshop

How to Remove a Person From a Photo in Adobe Photoshop

One of the most important and helpful tricks in Photoshop. Melody Nieves will teach you how to make it quickly and easily. Also, this tutorial contains a short video explanation.

How to Create a Human Cyborg Photo Manipulation in Adobe Photoshop

How to Create a Human Cyborg Photo Manipulation in Adobe Photoshop

Let's add some cyberpunk to your portrait! Melody Nieves shows how to make a stylish cyborg portrait using color adjustments and regular brushes.

How to Create an Abstract Portrait With Rocks and Lava in Adobe Photoshop

How to Create an Abstract Portrait With Rocks and Lava in Adobe Photoshop

In this detailed tutorial by Jenny Le , you'll learn how to build the base background using several texture images, retouch the model, and import an abstract texture and rock effect.

   How to Create a Futuristic Fashion Portrait in Adobe Photoshop

How to Create a Futuristic Fashion Portrait in Adobe Photoshop

Design an impressive modern portrait with Abbey Esparza . You'll explore the concept of hand-painting smaller details as opposed to using filters, pre-mades, or presets.

   How to Create a Wonderland Photo Manipulation With Adobe Photoshop

How to Create a Wonderland Photo Manipulation With Adobe Photoshop

Do you like Alice in Wonderland? Jenny Le will explain how to make a photo manipulation scene based on this story.

   How to Create a Surreal Giraffe Photo Manipulation With Adobe Photoshop

How to Create a Surreal Giraffe Photo Manipulation With Adobe Photoshop

Create a surreal giraffe using a variety of photo manipulation techniques. Jenny Le explains all the steps in this tutorial.

How to Create a Vintage Portrait Photo Manipulation in Adobe Photoshop

How to Create a Vintage Portrait Photo Manipulation in Adobe Photoshop

Some of our greatest inspiration can come from learning about the past. Melody Nieves explains how to turn a modern photo into an old-looking vintage one.

How to Create a Black History Month Collage in Adobe Photoshop  Lightroom

How to Create a Black History Month Collage in Adobe Photoshop & Lightroom

In this tutorial, Kaylan Michael will show you how to use Adobe Photoshop to create an intense, powerful collage for Black History Month featuring a beautiful woman, and how to retouch the artwork in Adobe Lightroom.

How to Create a Colorful Wavy Tribal Photo Manipulation in Adobe Photoshop  Lightroom

How to Create a Colorful, Wavy, Tribal Photo Manipulation in Adobe Photoshop & Lightroom

Kaylan Michael has always been a fan of Japanese art, so she decided to merge two styles together: Afrofuturistic and Japanese. In this tutorial, you'll learn how to use Adobe Photoshop to create a colorful, wavy, tribal collage featuring a beautiful woman.

How to Create a Black Panther Movie-Inspired Photo Manipulation in Photoshop

How to Create a Black Panther Movie-Inspired Photo Manipulation in Photoshop

Do you like superheroes? With this brilliant tutorial by Melody Nieves , you could turn yourself into one of them!

Are you looking for new ideas for Photoshop projects? These step-by-step tutorials will help you to make top-quality designs. You'll learn the basics of composition, digital collages, and typography. 

 Make a Turn of the Century Vaudeville Poster

Make a Turn of the Century Vaudeville Poster

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to create a turn-of-the-century Vaudeville poster. This uniquely appealing style of advertisement was popular in the late 1800s and early 1900s. You sir! You madam! Step right up and prepare to be amazed as we transport an image of two friends back in time to create a poster advertisement without compare!

Wicked Worn Vintage Poster

Wicked Worn Vintage Poster

Follow Alvaro Guzman and expand your poster design skills as he teaches you how to create a vintage poster using the power of Photoshop's blending modes.

How to Make a Movie Poster in Photoshop

How to Make a Movie Poster in Photoshop

Want to be a movie star? Abbey Esparza shows you how to create a stylish movie poster with stock pictures, the same technique you can apply to your own photos. You will be focusing on creating a gritty post-apocalyptic color grade using adjustment layers and will learn pro Photoshop tips.

How to Make a Star Wars Inspired Movie Poster in Photoshop

How to Make a Star Wars Inspired Movie Poster in Photoshop

Become a hero of your own saga! In this tutorial, Monika Zagrobelna will show you how to create a movie poster in Adobe Photoshop, inspired by Star Wars: The Last Jedi.

How to Use Grids in Photoshop to Create a Typographic Poster

How to Use Grids in Photoshop to Create a Typographic Poster

Grids are the base of every composition. With Laura Keung , you will create a powerful typographic poster by using grids. Also, you'll learn how to use layer masks and adjustment layers to edit images. Are you ready to get started?

How to Create a Light Streak Effect for a Contemporary Ballet Poster in Adobe Photoshop

How to Create a Light Streak Effect for a Contemporary Ballet Poster in Adobe Photoshop

Do you like ballet? In this tutorial, Laura Keung will explain how to combine three different Photoshop filters to create a contemporary poster. You will be mixing two styles, a modern light effect and a classical dancer.

How to Create a Music Poster Using Bitmap Mode in Photoshop

How to Create a Music Poster Using Bitmap Mode in Photoshop

There are a lot of interesting effects you can achieve with Bitmap mode in Photoshop, and Laura Keung will show you how to use it. Together you will look at a couple of different patterns you can use on a photo to create a screen-printed effect.

How to Create a 90s Abstract Rave Poster in Adobe Photoshop

How to Create a 90s Abstract Rave Poster in Adobe Photoshop

Do you like the rave aesthetic? Laura Keung explains how to create an abstract but impactful poster in Adobe Photoshop by using compelling imagery and typography.

How to Make a Halftone Roy Lichtenstein Style Poster in Adobe Photoshop

How to Make a Halftone Roy Lichtenstein Style Poster in Adobe Photoshop

The pop art style of Roy Lichtenstein still looks modern and fresh. Laura Keung shows how to design a typographic poster using the Color Halftone filter to achieve a Roy Lichtenstein art style look.

How to Create a Poster Using Layer Masks in Adobe Photoshop

How to Create a Poster Using Layer Masks in Adobe Photoshop

Want to make a stylish and elegant poster? Join Laura Keung as she shows you how to make an empowering poster using typography interwoven into flowers using the Layer Mask tool in Adobe Photoshop.

How to Create a Poster Using the Liquify Tool in Photoshop

How to Create a Poster Using the Liquify Tool in Photoshop

In this tutorial, together with Laura Keung , you will design a poster using the Liquify Tool on a traditional object in Adobe Photoshop to give it a digital feel.

How to Make a Business Flyer Template in Photoshop

How to Make a Business Flyer Template in Photoshop

Need a new flyer for your business? Melody Nieves can show you how to make your very own professional flyers using Adobe Photoshop.

Do you want to learn cool things to do in Photoshop? Try digital drawing. Create your own universe by following these awesome tutorials. Warning, some of them may need a graphics tablet. 

3D Transform a Colorful Cube Design

3D Transform a Colorful Cube Design

Constantin Potorac carefully examined the work of a great artist named Guilherme Marconi. In this tutorial, you'll learn one way to create a design using repeating elements in a style inspired by him.

Design        a Glossy Download Icon

Design a Glossy Download Icon

Ever wondered what it takes to create your very own glossy icon? Well if that's the case, follow Arik in this in-depth tutorial, where he gradually shows you how to build a download icon using basic geometric shapes combined with the power of Lauer styles.

Craft a Vintage Fifties Letter

Craft a Vintage Fifties Letters

In this tutorial, Rafik Massoud goes over how to create a fifties love letter with stamps, a bent corner, and a retro border using the brush engine, rectangle tool, layer styles, blend modes, and several intermediate techniques that are sure to propel your skills to the next level.

Draw a Pirate Character in Photoshop

Draw a Pirate Character in Photoshop

Character design might be one of the most fun things that you can do in Photoshop. Here, Eric Galand will demonstrate how to draw a pirate character in Photoshop.

Quick Tip Turn a Side View Into a 3D View in Photoshop

Quick Tip: Turn a Side View Into a 3D View in Photoshop

Drawing a side view of something seems to be the most intuitive—without "perspective" it's simple and fun. However, because of this simplicity, side-view drawings are also boring, and they make it very hard to present all the features of a character. In this short tutorial, Monika Zagrobelna will show you how to turn them into an interesting, 3D view with a simple Photoshop trick.

Learn to Paint Beautiful Realistic Lips in Adobe Photoshop

Learn to Paint Beautiful Realistic Lips in Adobe Photoshop

Lips in humans are instruments of emotion. Not because we speak with them, but also because of the infinite amount of feelings they can convey. Together with Alice Catrinel Ciobotaru , you'll go over a technique (among many others—everyone has their own way of painting) for painting realistic lips.

How to Paint a Dapper Victorian Cat in Adobe Photoshop

How to Paint a Dapper Victorian Cat in Adobe Photoshop

Digital artists have the unique ability to travel back in time by tapping into the styles and techniques of other periods. In this tutorial, Melody Nieves will show you how to create a fun, dapper cat, inspired by the beautiful portrait paintings of the Victorian era.

How to Create a Textured Hand-Lettered Card in Adobe Photoshop

How to Create a Textured, Hand-Lettered Card in Adobe Photoshop

In this tutorial by Elizaveta Akimova , you will draw a Valentine's card with a Mexican flavor, including text reading "Te Quiero Mucho" ("I love you so much") and a lot of ornaments and decoration.

How to Create a Sign Language Digital Painting in Adobe Photoshop

How to Create a Sign Language Digital Painting in Adobe Photoshop

Love is... universal. Learn how to create a digital painting inspired by the American Sign Language (ASL) alphabet in this Photoshop tutorial. Melody Nieves will cover how to draw each hand from scratch before tackling the digital painting with Layer Blend Modes and more.

How to Create a Hand-Lettered Housewarming Poster in Adobe Photoshop

How to Create a Hand-Lettered Housewarming Poster in Adobe Photoshop

Yulia Sokolova shows how to create a hand-drawn lettering poster that will make your home cozy and add a warmer atmosphere to any interior.

How to Create a Set of Zodiac Icons in Adobe Photoshop

How to Create a Set of Zodiac Icons in Adobe Photoshop

In this tutorial, Yulia Sokolova explains the inspiring process of creating a set of funny cartoon zodiac icons. You’ll be using basic shapes as well as simple freehand drawing.

How to Create a Furry Purple Spirit Day Mascot in Adobe Photoshop

How to Create a Furry, Purple Spirit Day Mascot in Adobe Photoshop

Draw a cute purple mascot for Spirit Day with Monika Zagrobelna ! Also, she will show you how to shade colorful fur without having to switch colors all the time.

How to Paint Fluffy Stormy and Wispy Clouds in Photoshop

How to Paint Fluffy, Stormy, and Wispy Clouds in Photoshop

Love to stare up at the sky? Recreate beautiful, realistic clouds with this Photoshop tutorial by Melody Nieves .

Learn more Photoshop basics with our instructors in these Photoshop tutorials for beginners. 

How to Make Gradients in Photoshop and More

How to Make Gradients in Photoshop (and More!)

Do you want to become a pro with Photoshop Gradients? Jonathan Lam shows how to create a gradient in Photoshop, as well as how to load and save preset gradients in Photoshop.

How to Create a Light Particles Photoshop Brush

How to Create a Light Particles Photoshop Brush

In this tutorial, Jonathan Lam shows the step-by-step process of how to create a particle effect using Photoshop brushes.

How to Create a Layer Mask in Photoshop

How to Create a Layer Mask in Photoshop

In this quick tip tutorial by Abbey Esparza , you will learn what a layer mask is, what it does, and how to create a mask for your Photoshop ideas!

How to Create a Rubber Stamp Effect in Adobe Photoshop

How to Create a Rubber Stamp Effect in Adobe Photoshop

Turn any photo into a rubber stamp in just a few quick steps. John Negoita will show you how to create a realistic rubber stamp effect in Photoshop.

How to Insert a Photo Into a Product Mock-Up in Adobe Photoshop

How to Insert a Photo Into a Product Mock-Up in Adobe Photoshop

In this quick Photoshop tutorial, Kirk Nelson explains how to use Adobe Photoshop to add your own custom imagery to a product mock-up purchased from Envato Market.

Photoshop in 60 Seconds How to Apply a 3D Anaglyph Effect

Photoshop in 60 Seconds: How to Apply a 3D Anaglyph Effect

A 3D anaglyph image is one that contains two different colored images, one for each eye, using filters of typically red and cyan. Melody Nieves explains how to make it in Photoshop.

Use a Tattoo Font to Add a Realistic Tattoo to a Photo in Photoshop

Use a Tattoo Font to Add a Realistic Tattoo to a Photo in Photoshop

A tattoo font is the easiest way to create a stylish tattoo in no time. In this tutorial, Monika Zagrobelna will show you how to add a realistic tattoo in Photoshop using a tattoo font.

How to Create a Photoshop Painting Effect

How to Create a Photoshop Painting Effect

With Ivan Gromov , you will create a vintage painting Photoshop action using smart filters, mask layers, vintage textures, and dynamic brushes for your Photoshop projects.

How to Create an Instagram Post Template in Photoshop

How to Create an Instagram Post Template in Photoshop

In this tutorial, Abbey Esparza will take a quick look at how to create an Instagram post template in Adobe Photoshop!

Design a Vista Styled Wallpaper

Design a Vista Styled Wallpaper

Join Vaclav Krejci as he shares his process of creating a gradient background in Adobe Photoshop. Learn how to draw curved shapes and make them glow using the Layer Style panel.

Create a Wavy Blackberry Style Wallpaper Design

Create a Wavy Blackberry Style Wallpaper Design

Fabio Sasso will show you how to create an abstract background image using Photoshop only. The design has a cool wavy pattern with interesting lighting effects, like the Blackberry 9000 wallpaper. This is a tutorial you can sit down and complete in less than an hour.

I've shown you an awesome selection of free Photoshop tutorials from Tuts+, which I'm sure you've found useful. But, if you prefer to watch Photoshop tutorials for beginners on video, I'm here to help you.

The next videos are from our playlist Learn Adobe Photoshop , where you can watch more than 150 Photoshop tutorials and learn cool things to do in Photoshop. And don't forget to check out our Envato Tuts+ YouTube channel, where you'll find more fun Photoshop projects.

1. Create a Magical Mermaid Illustration in Photoshop

Have you ever wondered how to draw a mermaid from scratch? For sure, this could make a very fun Photoshop project! Well, this free Photoshop tutorial will teach you how to draw a mermaid tail using the Pen Tool and some photo manipulation. Turn your Photoshop ideas into amazing digital drawings!

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2. How to Make a 3D Text Effect in Photoshop

Text effects are really cool things to do in Photoshop. Why don't you take a look at these Photoshop tutorials for beginners and learn how to make a 3D text effect.

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3. Create a Living Galaxy Photo Manipulation Effect in Photoshop

Looking for awesome Photoshop projects? What about creating a live galaxy? That's a cool Photoshop idea. Learn how to create stars, galaxies, and nebulas in this free Photoshop tutorial.

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4. Create an Instagram Story Template with Adobe Photoshop

Instagram stories can be great Photoshop projects, believe it or not. In these Photoshop tutorials for beginners, you'll learn to quickly create Instagram story templates for your accounts. 

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5. How to Create a Cool Glitch Photo Effect in Adobe Photoshop

Speaking about cool things to do in Photoshop, a glitch effect is a pretty nice thing to Photoshop. Check this free Photoshop tutorial and recreate a glitch like the ones you see on television or in video games.

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6. How to Make a Halftone Pattern in Photoshop

Halftone patterns can become fun Photoshop projects if you follow our Photoshop tutorials for beginners. Learn how to create a halftone effect in Adobe Photoshop in different ways to achieve the exact look you want.

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7. How to Use Layer Masks in Photoshop

If you've got plenty of things to Photoshop, then you need to master the use of masks. Photoshop masks add tons of advantages to your workflow that will help you achieve some of the best photo effects.

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8. How to Make a Stop Motion Video in Adobe Photoshop

Looking for Photoshop ideas for your pictures? Learn a simple and useful animation tip with our Photoshop tutorials for beginners.

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9. How to Create an Instagram Filter Adobe Photoshop Action

If you'd like to start Instagram filters Photoshop projects, then this free Photoshop tutorial is for you. With a few simple adjustments, you can achieve a cool photo effect like your favorite app in Adobe Photoshop.

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10. How to Remove a Person from a Photo

Who hasn't taken a cool picture, only to realize a person is ruining the view? Well, cropping out objects and removing unwanted tourists from pics are some really cool things to do in Photoshop. Just follow our free tutorial and start this fun Photoshop project!

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11. How to Make a Glowing Photo Effect to a Portrait in Photoshop

Tribal makeup styles are nice Photoshop ideas to recreate, don't you think? Learn to create this glowing photo effect inspired by African tribal makeup following this free Photoshop tutorial.

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12. Create an Abstract Diamond Lens Effect in Adobe Photoshop

There are plenty of cool things to do in Photoshop. What about creating a trippy diamond lens effect? Follow this tutorial and get yourself some cool Photoshop projects!

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13. How to Create a Vintage Photo Filter With Adobe Photoshop

You'll find these Photoshop tutorials for beginners pretty easy to follow! In 60 seconds, learn to create your own Photoshop Action for a cool vintage photo effect.

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14. How to Decorate Photos with Drawings in Adobe Photoshop

Looking for more things to Photoshop? Then check this fun Photoshop project and learn to decorate pictures with drawings in less than 60 seconds!

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15. Blur a Photo's Background with a Custom Photoshop Action

We've got this handy tutorial from our selection of cool things to do in Photoshop. A blurred background is a great way to bring attention to the objects in the foreground. 

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16. Create a Haunted Portrait Effect in Photoshop

I've got some pretty unique Photoshop ideas for you. Have you ever wished to create a haunted image? Then this free Photoshop tutorial will give you tons of cool Photoshop projects.

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17. How to Create a Kaleidoscope Effect in Adobe Photoshop

We haven't run out of Photoshop ideas for you. This Photoshop tutorial for beginners will teach you how to create a kaleidoscope effect to use in your Photoshop projects.

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18. Use a Tattoo Font to Add a Realistic Tattoo to a Photo in Photoshop

Tattoos are interesting things to Photoshop. If you're wondering how a tattoo would look on you or a friend, then follow this useful free tutorial.

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19. How to Make a Movie Poster in Photoshop

For cinematography lovers, movie posters are awesome things to Photoshop. This free Photoshop tutorial focuses on creating a gritty post-apocalyptic color grade using adjustment layers.

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20. How to Create an Orton Effect Photoshop Action

If you're short on Photoshop ideas, why don't you take a look at this?

The Orton effect is a dreamy glow often added to landscape images to make them look magical. This free Photoshop tutorial will show you how to create an action to recreate the popular Orton effect.

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21. BEST Cartoon Effect in Photoshop

Learn how to make an amazing cartoon effect in this step-by-step Photoshop tutorial with Cristi Kerekes.

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We've covered a great range of free Photoshop tutorials and effects you can learn with some practice. 

However, if you're short on time, you can always use our premium Photoshop actions and brushes from Envato Elements to give your pictures some cool effects in a few clicks. Let's see them!

1. Double Exposure Photoshop Action (ATN)

Double Exposure Photoshop Action

Double exposure pictures are cool things to Photoshop. Use this Photoshop action to create a double exposure effect in a few clicks. You can add any tone or gradient to your composition to make it stunning!

2. Photoshop Ink Brushes (ABR)

Photoshop Ink Brushes

Looking for Photoshop ideas? Check this complete set of Photoshop brushes, which includes a total of 36 brushes, divided into 3 different categories: regular brushes (for ink sketches and illustrations), ink washes, and ink stain stamps.

3. Sand Dust / Powder Explosion Photoshop Action (ATN, ABR)

Sand Dust  Powder Explosion Photoshop Action

Get this creative Photoshop action and give your pictures a dramatic sand effect! This best-selling action also includes a video tutorial link, so you'll learn in detail how to complete this fun Photoshop project.

4. Watercolor Brushes for Photoshop (ABR, PNG)

Watercolor Brushes for Photoshop

This is one of our favorite sets of Photoshop brushes because it's very complete and easy to use. This Photoshop project includes: 

  • 15 watercolor hand-drawn brushes 
  • 15 flora and fauna elements on transparent background 
  • 2 backgrounds with floral elements 

5. Retro Photo Kit (ATN, PNG)

Retro Photo Kit

Give your pictures a retro look! This kit gives you 15 cool film Photoshop actions, 10 beautiful light leaks, an easy date stamp generator, and a retro font.

6. Plastic Photoshop Stamp Brushes (ABR)

Plastic Photoshop Stamp Brushes

Use these Photoshop brushes to give your image a realistic look. This set comes with 30 Brushes inside, 2500 pixels size, and works with any Photoshop version! These brushes will give a cool look to all your Photoshop projects and ideas. 

7. Dissolve Photoshop Action (ATN)

Dissolve Photoshop Action

We've got more Photoshop ideas! What about this cool dispersion effect? Dissolve and disperse parts of your photo! Simply brush over the areas that you want to dissolve, choose the direction of liquid dispersion, and just play the action.

8. Vintage Painter Photoshop Action (ABR, ATN, PAT)

Vintage Painter Photoshop Action

Use this Photoshop action to create a professional painting effect of watercolor and vintage looks. The final result will include fully editable layers, colors, and elements.

9. Splatter Stamp Photoshop Brushes (ABR)

Splatter Stamp Photoshop Brushes

This set of 15 splatter stamp brushes will come in very handy when you're looking for cool things to do in Photoshop. Don't hesitate to add it to your collection.

We hope you enjoyed these Photoshop basics and tutorials. 

Still craving more inspiration and Photoshop ideas? Then check our incredible collection of Photoshop effects to transform your photos through Envato Elements.

Danny Outlaw

Photoshop CS5.1

Textbook Website

Getting Started With Photoshop: You are to create a series of folders in your documents folder on the Mac side of your computer. The format of the folders should be as follows:

My Documents Photoshop PS_Lesson_1 PS_Lesson_2 PS_Lesson_3 PS_Lesson_4 PS_Lesson_5 PS_Tree_Scene_Project PS_Awesome_Tutorials_On_My_Own PS_Misc PS_Bag-O-Tricks

Photoshop Lesson 1: Editing a Photoshop Image

Photoshop lesson 2: using selection tools, photoshop lesson 3: using layers, photoshop lesson 4: drawing and painting with color, photoshop lesson 5: magazine cover, photoshop lesson 6: placing a photo inside text tutorial 6.2 independent practice link *you are to have a minimum of 4 photos, at least one picture has to have you in it. *use the brush tool to place some fun shapes on your project *put your name on it somewhere with a text layer *be creative and have fun with it *save in your photoshop or bag-o-tricks folder as photos_in_t-a_yourname, photoshop lesson 7: comic book assignment, photoshop lesson 8: ocean scene, photoshop lesson 9: us passport photo.

  • Photoshop Lesson 10: Photoshop Christmas Project

Photoshop Lesson 11: Three Image Photo Frame Template We will complete together. Save in your Photoshop folder as Yourname_3_image_photo2 -----------Assignment for Complete this assignment with another set of pictures, different from before!! Have fun with it!

Photoshop lesson 12: ime silhouette project pdf, photoshop lesson 13: fbla poster dese workshop pdf, photoshop lesson 14: " food for thought " collage assignment, photoshop lesson 15: dummies book cover pdf web, photoshop lesson 16: adding texture to skin pdf web image stone texture you are to complete: * ps lesson 16 of you with a stone texture * a second photo of you with a stone texture of your own choice. it can be a texture with wording or shapes. it should be an obviously different pick. go above and beyond and make your eyes funky looking. *both of these assignments are due on tuesday., photoshop lesson 17: adding color to an image web, photoshop lesson 18: celebrity selection fun styles project pdf web, photoshop lesson 19: photoshop clone project pdf, photoshop lesson 20: photoshop selective coloring effect web pdf, photoshop lesson 21: teen acne instructions image, photoshop lesson 22: need to know stuff about photoshop and text, photoshop lesson 23: i am awesome pdf assignment for, photoshop lesson 24: crazy text web, photoshop lesson 25: thankful wallpaper web, photoshop lesson 26: cereal box web, photoshop final: dress max web assignment for - finish portfolio.

Awesome Photoshop Tutorials -

I do not expect to see anyone setting around doing nothing in this class. You should have something to work on at all times. If you finish your assignment quickly, you are expected to expand your horizons and complete one of the tutorials below on your own. You can pick the tutorial you want to complete. It will help you learn more about PhotoShop. Each tutorial walks you step by step through the assignment. Take your pick and learn something new! Have fun with it. Make sure what you create is school appropriate . You may also be assigned these tutorials at some point. They are a lot of fun!

  • Photoshop Essentials.com
  • Photoshope Essentials.com - Cool Text Effects
  • AC Technology - 29 Lessons
  • Photoshop Essentials - Making Your Subject Pop Out Of A Photo so far the tutorial will only work in Internet Explorer it will not load properly in Firefox.
  • Photoshop Essentials - Lots of Lessons
  • Photoshop Cafe - Text, Web, Pictures, etc. . . .
  • Photoshop - How to Change Hair Color/Eye Color/Objects Color
  • Photoshop - Lots of Tutorials
  • Photoshop - Lighten an Image

Photoshop Bag O' Tricks from Tonya Skinner

Photos for these projects are in the student folder under the photoshop cs3 folder/ps_workshop_09_pics. when it tells you to open a certain picture(s) you will find them in that folder., in your documents in your photoshop folder create a new folder called bag-o-tricks . save all of these activities in there with the name specified., the format of the instructions is better if you download them as a pdf file. you simply click the pdf icon and it will download. you then click on the downloaded file and it will open for you..

 
1.

save as yourname_easy_fix_1

2. save as yourname_easy_fix_2
3. save as yourname_easy_fix_3
4. save as yourname_text_effect_building
5. save as yourname_text_on_water_tower
6. save as yourname_recolor_skin
7. save as yourname_Carrie_Underwood_Mix

Assignment for


8. save as yourname_healing_cloning
9. save as yourname_purple_jacket
10. save as yourname_hand_on_thumb
  Lets go crazy assignment #2. Save as yourname_hand_with_heads
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You are to:
11. save as photomerge_park save second activity as yourname_polaroid_photomerge_park

Assignment for

 

Second activity for panoramas is create a photomerge for the T-A School using merge_t-a folder.

Third Polaroid Activity:

 

Assignment for

12. save as yourname_three_pose_girl

Assignment for

  Second photomerge activity is taking three pictures of yourself in a manner that can be merged and masked. Save it as yourname_photomerge_me. Assignment for

13.

save as yourname_clipping_groups_mask

Complete this assignment with a picture of Mrs. Rucker.

Then complete a second assignment with a picture of YOU!!! :-)

  Assignment to be completed after clipping groups/masks. You are to complete the exact same activity with a picture of you. You will also need to add a text layer. You will be graded on neatness and originality. Save as yourname_clipping_groups_mask_of_me
14. save as yourname_patterns
 

Assignment to be completed after Patterns. You are to complete another patterns assignment using the website links to define a new pattern and using an image of yourself. You are to use text and a brush. Save as yourname_patterns_on_my_own.

15. Photoshop Assignment: save as ps_from_scratch
16.

Assignment 1: Blend Photos Like a Hollywood Movie Poster in Photoshop - save the new photo in your PhotoShop folder as PS_Movie_Poster_Yourname

Assignment 2: Selecting two pictures you want to combine. You should be in both pictures. Then follow the steps above and the steps on the link. Save the new photo in your PhotoShop folder as PS_Movie_Poster_ME_Yourname


 

 

Assignment for

17. Christmas Card Project for you save as2016_Christmas_Card_Yourname
recommended image size is a 8.5 x 5.5 or 5.5 x 8.5

18. Halloween - Blood-Shot Eye, ,
19. Halloween - Jack-O-Lantern Activity
20.

Decorate the Christmas Tree

Download the image and save it in your bag-o-tricks folder as Tree_YourName
You are to have no less than 30 ornaments on the tree!
You are to include a picture of you by the tree. Whoop! Whoop!

Assignment for

21.

Extended assignment for Carroll County Memorial Hospital -

Assignment for
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23. Extended assignment for Carroll County Memorial Hospital - is May 12-18

Assignment for

Photoshop Extra Assignments

1. Total CRAP  
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4. Storefront Project  
5. Storefront Project Scoring Guide  
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