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Beginners guide to Adobe Photoshop
What we will create on this course

A children’s book cover design & web banner
We are going to explore

a design scenario and
produce cover artwork
for a children’s book.
We will be:
Working with Typography
Using Photoshop efects
Managing
a complex worklow
Managing the project

in a smart way
Beginners guide to Adobe Photoshop Back to index
Photoshop short cut keys

X Path selection tool cmd (Ctrl PC) + A Select all Press & hold shift + click Select multiple layers
B Brush tool cmd (Ctrl PC) + C Copy Press & hold shift + click or drag Add to selection (with marquee tools active)
C Crop tool cmd (Ctrl PC) + D Deselect selection Press & hold shift + click & drag Scale selection (with marquee tool active)
D Set colours to default cmd (Ctrl PC) + G Group layers Press & hold shift + click & drag Scale object (with free transform tool active)
[Black & White] cmd (Ctrl PC) + J Duplicate layer Press & hold shift + click & drag Rotate in increments of 15°
E Eraser tool cmd (Ctrl PC) + N New document (with free transform tool active)
F Full screen cmd (Ctrl PC) + R Show Rulers Press & hold shift + click Draw straight line (with brush tool active)
Press & hold shift + click + drag Draw straight line (with line shape tool active)
G Paint bucket tool cmd (Ctrl PC) + S Save document
I Eyedropper tool cmd (Ctrl PC) + T Free transform
L Lasso tool cmd (Ctrl PC) + V Paste
cmd (Ctrl PC) + W Close document Press & hold alt + click Zoom out (with zoom tool active)
R Rotate canvas
cmd (Ctrl PC) + X Cut Press & hold alt + click & drag Quick duplicate object (with selection tool active)
T Type tool
cmd (Ctrl PC) + Z Undo Press & hold alt + click & drag Scale object (with free transform tool active)
V Move tool
cmd (Ctrl PC) + 0 Zoom to it document Press & hold alt + shift + click & drag Scale object (with free transform tool active)
W Magic wand tool
to workspace area Press & hold alt + click or drag Remove from selection (with marquee tools active)
X Swap foreground
& background colour cmd (Ctrl PC) + 1 Zoom to 100%
Z Zoom tool cmd (Ctrl PC) + ; Show guides

cmd (Ctrl PC) + ‘ Show grid Tab Toggle visibility of interface panels
cmd (Ctrl PC) + shift + N New layer Press & hold spacebar + click & drag Maneuver around document
cmd (Ctrl PC) + shift + I Invert selection
Press & hold cmd (Ctrl PC) + Shift + V Paste in place
cmd (Ctrl PC) + alt + Z Undo multiple steps

Press & hold cmd (Ctrl PC) Select layer outline
cmd (Ctrl PC) + alt + I Image size
+ click layer thumbnail
Press ‘ [ ‘ to increase brush size, Toggle brush size (with brush tool active)
cmd (Ctrl PC) + D + press enter Deselect type (with type tool active) press ‘ ] ‘ to decrease brush size
Press ‘ [ ‘ to increase brush size, Toggle brush size (with eraser tool active)
cmd (Ctrl PC) + click Select multiple individual layers press ‘ ] ‘ to decrease brush size
cmd (Ctrl PC) + click & drag Distort transform
(with free transform tool active)
Section 1 - Introduction
Ep 1 Interface Introduction Go to page
Ep 2 Panels & Workspaces Go to page
Ep 3 Raster Image principles Go to page
Ep 4 Image size, Dimension, & Resolution Go to page
Ep 5 Layers Go to page
Ep 6 Common ile types Go to page
Ep 7 Colour Go to page
Ep 8 10 Handy tips for beginners Go to page

Section 2 - Essential practice

Ep 9 Making selections Go to page
Ep 10 Copy & paste Go to page
Ep 11 Transform tools Go to page
Ep 12 Using brushes Go to page
Ep 13 Eraser tool & Layer masking Go to page
Ep 14 Shape tool Go to page
Ep 15 Type principals Go to page
Ep 16 Layer styles Go to page
Ep 17 Paths & the Pen tool Go to page
Ep 18 Smart objects Go to page
Ep 19 Colour adjustments Go to page
Ep 20 Adjustment layers Go to page
Ep 21 Filters Go to page
Ep 22 Blending modes Go to page
Ep 23 Saving Go to page
Section 3 - Create a project
Ep 24 Setting up a document Go to page
Ep 25 3D paper type efect Go to page
Ep 26 Rainbow & clouds illustration Go to page
Ep 27 Manage complexity and working smart Go to page
Ep 28 Decorating an origami paper bird Go to page
Ep 29 Create a origami bird logo Go to page
Ep 30 Adding type to the design Go to page
Ep 31 Save for print in Adobe Photoshop Go to page
Ep 32 Adapt a print design for a web banner Go to page
Ep 33 Save for web in Adobe Photoshop Go to page

SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION
Lesson 1:
Interface Introduction to Adobe Photoshop
Overview
In this section we are going take a look at the
Adobe Photoshop interface.
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Lesson 2:
Panels & Workspaces in Adobe Photoshop
Overview Topics covered

In this section we are going to look at how • How to create
to customise the panel layout and how to create a a workspace
more comfortable workspace.
Lesson 3:
Raster Image principles
Watch video
Overview
In this section we will discuss the basic
principles of how images are represented and
exist in Photoshop.
Lesson 4:
Image size, Dimension, & Resolution
Watch video

In this section we will discuss the diferrence • Image size
between ‘Image size’, ‘image Dimensions’ and • Design for print
‘Resolution’ in Photoshop.
• Design for digital
Leeson 5:
Layers
Watch video

Layers are the fundamental basis for any artwork • Layers intro
created in Adobe Photoshop. In this section we will • Layer types
be introducing the layers panel. • Selecting layers
& structure
The layers panel, is the most important panel • Toggle visibility
in Photoshop, Its from this panel that will
• Transparency
coordinate the entire composition.
• Rename Layer
• Toggle opacity
• Create new layer
• Delete layer
• Lock layers
• Link layers
• Layer groups
• Layer colours
Lesson 6:
Common ile types
Watch video
Overview
In this section we want to discuss a few common
files types we will need to be aware of as we
begin to use Photoshop.
Its important to keep in mind that Photoshop

can open and save multiple ile formats.
Lesson 7:
Colour
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In this section we will discuss how • Swatch panel
the colour panels work, demonstrate some of • Colour panel
the colour tools and talk about using the right • Colour picker menu
colour format. • Extract colour
from image
In Photoshop there are many ways to use • Save swatch
colour. It really comes down to what exactly • Use pantones
you’re creating.
• Opacity
• Colour Mode
Lesson 8:
10 Handy Tips for beginners
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In this section we will cover 10 handy tips Tip 1 Undo
that you should know as a beginner. Tip 2 Zooming
Tip 3 Maneuvering
Tip 4 Layer tips
& shortcuts
Tip 5 Aligning
Tip 6 Rulers & guides
Tip 7 Image size,
canvas size & crop
Tip 8 Full screen
& toggle panels
Tip 9 Rotate canvas
Tip 10 Grids
SECTION 2 - ESSENTIAL PRACTICE
Lesson 9:
Making selections
Watch video

In this section we are going to look at how to use • Selections with the
one of the most common tools in Photoshop, Marquee tool
the selection tools. As we begin to create in • Selections with the
Photoshop, one of the most Lasso tools
fundamental tools are the selection tools. • Selections with the
Magic wand tool
The selection tools allows you to make and • Selection tips
control particular selections in your canvas area. • Select layer outline
The created selections work as a focus which • Save selection
will allow you to make a whole series of
creative decisions.
Lesson 10:
Copy & paste
Watch video
Overview
In this section we are going to look at one of the
most common tasks performed in Photoshop:
Copy and paste.
As you create in Photoshop and work with

multiple documents, you will be performing this
task a lot to build your artwork. To copy and
paste is a simple task, but as a beginner, it will
help to know how to perform this task.
Lesson 11:
Transform tools
Watch video
• Free transform
Whilst working with Ps we want to change • Ward transform
the size, shape and form of creative objects • Perspective transform
in your composition to meet our design
and imagination.
Lesson 12:
Using brushes
Watch video

In Photoshop, one of the most creative tools is • Brush panels
the brush tool. As you create in Photoshop you • Using the brush
will ind the brush tool being used in all sorts • Customise a brush
of creative scenarios such as drawing, painting, • Save custom brush
erasing, reining, creating textures and masks.
Lesson 13:
Eraser tool & Layer masking
Watch video

As we create in Photoshop, In order to craft • Erasing pixels
our images and our composition we will
• Layer masking
often experience the challenging task of
extracting various parts out of an image or • Essential training
removing parts away.
In Photoshop there are various methods you can

use to modify an image to cut a speciic part out
or remove away the parts we do not wish to
include in our design.
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Lesson 14:
Shape tool
Overview
In Photoshop we have a speciic tool that can
make shapes. This is called the shape tool.
Using this tool over making shapes with the lasso

and marquee tools will prove more lexible.
Lesson 15:
Type principals
Watch video

As we start to get creative we may wish to add • Create examples
type to our compositions. In Photoshop we have with the type tool
the type tool. With all the creative capabilities
in Photoshop we have a huge potential to be
creative with type.
Lesson 16:
Layer styles
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In Photoshop we have a function called Layer • What are layer styles
styles. Layer styles offer a range of visual effects • Create a layer style
that can be applied to layers within the • Fill & Opacity
layers panel.
Lesson 17:
Paths & the Pen tool
Watch video

In this section we are going to discuss the Pen • What is the pen tool
tool and the concept of paths in Photoshop. & paths
• Examples
• Create a path
• Create raster shape
• Make selection
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Lesson 18:
Smart objects
Watch video

In Photoshop they is a smart way of working • What are
with images to help maintain quality and a well smart objects?
organized document. For this it helps to use • Create a smart object
Smart objects.
Lesson 19:
Colour adjustments
Overview
In Photoshop there is a huge range of colour
adjustments that can apply various effects to
your photos and graphics. As you design in
Photoshop you will often need to use colour
adjustments in order to satisfy your creative
decisions.
Lesson 20:
Adjustment layers

In Photoshop there is a feature that allows us • Essential training, more
to apply colour efects to our layers, very on adjustment layers
much the same as using adjustments but
in a non destructive way. These are called
adjustment layers.
Lesson 21:
Filters
Overview
One of the reasons why Photoshop is so popular
is for the visual efects that can be achieved.
In Photoshop there is a wide range of filters, that

can apply various effects to your photos and
graphics at a click of a button.
As you design in Photoshop you may need to

use these ilters in order to satisfy your creative
decisions to achieve a particular efect.
Lesson 22:
Blending modes
Overview
In Photoshop we have the ability to blend layers
together. This opens up a new scope of creative
possibilities.
Lesson 23:
Saving
Overview
In Photoshop once a project is complete, there
are a wide range of formats you can save your
image out to. It all comes down to what the
image will be used for.
SECTION 3 - CREATE A PROJECT
Lesson 24:
Setting up a document
Topics covered
• Setup a document
for print
• Setup guides
• Create a gradient
background
Lesson 25:
3D paper type efect

how to create a 3D Type composition
• Create a new
in Adobe Photoshop.
document
• Create type
• Create shadow efect
Lesson 26:
Rainbow and clouds illustration

look at how we can create a simple • Create rainbow
illustrative composition. illustration
• Create clouds
illustration
Episode 27:
Manage complexity and working smart

a smart way to manage complexity in
Photoshop. • Drag cloud illustrations
into header
into header
composition
• Place header
composition into main
book cover document
Lesson 28:
Decorating an origami paper bird

we are going to decorate an origami paper • Decorate paper bird
• Add Bird to main
document as
a smart object
Lesson 29:
Create a origami bird logo

how to create a polygonal bird logo • Trace sketch
from scratch. with shapes
• Add colour
• Create ribbon
• Ad type
• Add background
• Add logo to main
book cover document
Lesson 30:
Adding type to the design
Overview
design by adding the inal type elements.

Lesson 31:
Adapt a print design for a web banner
Topics covered
• Create a new
document
• Bring creative in
from book cover
• Superimpose cover
design onto
book photo
• Place book into banner 00:12:49
as a smart object
• Ad type
• Create button

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Interactive

The complete beginners

What we will create on this course

We are going to explore

Working with Typography

Using Photoshop efects

Managing the project

Photoshop short cut keys

Z Zoom tool cmd (Ctrl PC) + ; Show guides

Press & hold cmd (Ctrl PC) + Shift + V Paste in place

cmd (Ctrl PC) + alt + Z Undo multiple steps

Ep 1 Interface Introduction Go to page

Ep 2 Panels & Workspaces Go to page

Ep 3 Raster Image principles Go to page

Ep 4 Image size, Dimension, & Resolution Go to page

Ep 6 Common ile types Go to page

Ep 8 10 Handy tips for beginners Go to page

Section 2 - Essential practice

Ep 10 Copy & paste Go to page

Ep 11 Transform tools Go to page

Ep 12 Using brushes Go to page

Ep 13 Eraser tool & Layer masking Go to page

Ep 14 Shape tool Go to page

Ep 15 Type principals Go to page

Ep 16 Layer styles Go to page

Ep 17 Paths & the Pen tool Go to page

Ep 18 Smart objects Go to page

Ep 19 Colour adjustments Go to page

Ep 20 Adjustment layers Go to page

Ep 22 Blending modes Go to page

Section 3 - Create a project

Ep 24 Setting up a document Go to page

Ep 25 3D paper type efect Go to page

Ep 26 Rainbow & clouds illustration Go to page

Ep 27 Manage complexity and working smart Go to page

Ep 28 Decorating an origami paper bird Go to page

Ep 29 Create a origami bird logo Go to page

Ep 30 Adding type to the design Go to page

Ep 31 Save for print in Adobe Photoshop Go to page

Ep 32 Adapt a print design for a web banner Go to page

Ep 33 Save for web in Adobe Photoshop Go to page

Overview Topics covered

Overview Topics covered

Overview Topics covered

Its important to keep in mind that Photoshop

Overview Topics covered

Overview Topics covered

SECTION 2 - ESSENTIAL PRACTICE

Overview Topics covered

SECTION 2 - ESSENTIAL PRACTICE

Copy and paste.

As you create in Photoshop and work with

SECTION 2 - ESSENTIAL PRACTICE

SECTION 2 - ESSENTIAL PRACTICE

Overview Topics covered

SECTION 2 - ESSENTIAL PRACTICE

Overview Topics covered

In Photoshop there are various methods you can

SECTION 2 - ESSENTIAL PRACTICE

Using this tool over making shapes with the lasso

SECTION 2 - ESSENTIAL PRACTICE

Overview Topics covered