Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop

So, what are they anyway?

Illustrator and Photoshop is a raster-based image editing software that allows users to modify,
analyze and adjust the pixels of an image.

Key Terms & Concepts:
Vector based an image that is mathematically
created without the use of pixels. It is resolution
independent. Shapes and text are often vector
based images that can change size without losing
clarity. Changing the size of a font in a word processing program is
a good example of this.



Raster based an image that is comprised of pixels that depend on
PPI (pixels per inch) and resolution quality for clarity. It allows
extensive detail and gradients in color to be seen, as in a photograph.





Pixel the smallest part of a digital image that has a
specific color assigned to it.
PPI Pixels per Inch. Equivalent to DPI dots per inch.
Resolution the amount of pixels that exist in a square inch (i.e. 300 PPI)
- The lower the resolution, the smaller the file and image size, and vice-versa, the
higher the resolution the larger the file size.
- Internet images operate at 72 DPI.
- Images above 300 DPI do not gain much clarity. 300 DPI is the optimum working
resolution.
Digital space, including files, software and hard drive space, is measured in kilobytes,
megabytes and gigabytes:
- KB Kilobyte
- most 1 page word or text documents are about 25 KB.
- MB Megabyte (1000 Kilobytes)
- one CD holds 705 MB.
- the average size of an MP3 is about 4 MB.
- GB Gigabyte (1000 Megabytes)
- A 4 GB IPod will hold 1,000 4 MB songs.
- A 60 GB IPod will hold about 15,000 songs.





Getting Started

To Open your images (FINEARTS server login):
Login: last name.4 letters of first name
Password: ID and Birthday
LOG INTO NETWORK: On Desktop<GO MENU<Connect to Server
Check Server Address: smb://finearts<Connect
FineArts icon should show up on desktop as a grey globe, youre connected


3 Locations to Save EVERYTIME:
1. FineArts Server (find mnovotny in FineArts Folder<Graphic Design Period #<be a folder that
matches your name--all work saved in this location can be accessed by any computer in the
room)
2. Assignment Folders on FineArts Server (along with your computer folder, you will be
required to save each document to the ASSIGNMENT folder as a way of digitally turning in
your workit can also be accessed on every computer, once items are placed in this folder I
will know that it is ready to be gradedlabel it appropriately according to your full name and
project title)
3. Documents Folder (local to your computer #--file can be accessed on that computer ONLY, it
looks like a little house with your name associated with itunder Macintosh HD)



*Always make sure that your files are
clearly labeled with your first and last name, and the project title.




Important Photoshop Hot Keys for Macs
(PC keyboards replace APPLE with CTRL):

Apple + S = SAVE Apple + O = OPEN Apple + W = CLOSE
Apple + C = COPY Apple + V = PASTE Apple + Z = UNDO
Apple + Q = QUIT Apple + A = SELECT ALL Apple + D = DESELECT
Apple + X = CUT Apple + L = LEVELS Apple + R = RULERS
Apple + + = ZOOM IN Apple + - = ZOOM OUT [ or ] = BRUSH SIZE
Apple + T = TRANSFORM Apple + Shift + N = NEW LAYER
Press and hold the spacebar while moving the mouse over an image activate the
hand tool.
Press and hold the SHIFT key to maintain the proportion of an image while
transforming, adjusting size or cropping.