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Lesson 3: Setting Up A Document
Lesson 3: Setting Up A Document
Setting Up a
Document
Lesson 3:
Setting Up a
Document
Why there is a need of setting
up a document first and
preparing the materials
before executing the tasks?
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What is the difference between
setting up a document vs
opening image in Photoshop?
Before we begin, it's important that
we understand the difference
between creating a new document in
Photoshop and opening an existing
image into Photoshop.
When do we need to
create a new Photoshop
document?
When we create
a new Photoshop
document, we
create what is Import images and
essentially a graphics
blank canvas.
When we create
a new Photoshop
document, we
create what is Import images and
essentially a graphics
blank canvas. Perfect for
designing layouts.
When we create
a new Photoshop
document, we
create what is Import images and
essentially a graphics
blank canvas. Perfect for
designing layouts.
Great for Digital
Printing with
Photoshop’s
brushes.
When do we need to
open an existing image in
Photoshop?
If you're a
photographer, then
instead of creating a
new document, you'll Enhancing image
most likely want to
start by opening an
existing image into
Photoshop.
If you're a
photographer, then
instead of creating a
new document, you'll Enhancing image
most likely want to Editing the image
start by opening an
existing image into
Photoshop.
Setting Up a Photoshop Document
To create a new document in Photoshop, we use the New
Document dialog box, and there are a few ways to get to it.
1. Creating a new document from the Home Screen
2. Creating a new document from the Menu Bar
Creating a new document from the Home Screen
Creating a new document from the Home Screen
One way is from Photoshop's Home
Screen. By default, when you launch
Photoshop CC without opening an image,
or if you close your document when no
other documents are open, you're taken
to the Home Screen.
Creating a new document from the Home Screen
To create a new document
from the Home Screen,
click the Create
New... button in the
column along the left:
Then, it will set
up a new
document!
Creating a new document from the Menu Bar
Another way to create a new Photoshop
document is by going up to the File menu
in the Menu Bar and choosing New. Or
you can press the keyboard shortcut,
Ctrl+N (Win) / Command+N (Mac):
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Creating a new document from the Menu Bar
The it will give you
this Photoshop's
New Document
dialog box.
Creating a new document from the Menu Bar
Any way you choose
to create a new
document opens the
New Document
dialog box
Creating a new document from the Menu Bar
After this dialog box,
there will be two other
Choosing a recently-used document size
options for you on how to
Choosing a new document preset
create a new document.
Creating a new document from the Menu Bar
Along the top of the dialog
box is a row of categories. Choosing a recently-used document size
We have Recent and Saved,
plus Photo, Print, Art &
Illustration, Web, Mobile,
and Film & Video.
Creating a new document from the Menu Bar
By default, the Recent
category is selected,
Choosing a recently-used document size
and it gives you quick
access to any recently-
used document sizes.
Creating a new document from the Menu Bar
By default, the Recent Choosing a recently-used document size
category is selected,
and it gives you quick
access to any recently-
used document sizes.
Photoshop's New Document Dialog Box
This opens the Image Size dialog box where we see that the Width of the
document is in fact 10 inches, the Height is 8 inches, and the Resolution is set
to 300 pixels/inch:
Photoshop's New Document Dialog Box
This opens the Image Size dialog box where we see that the Width of the
document is in fact 10 inches, the Height is 8 inches, and the Resolution is set
to 300 pixels/inch:
Entering my own
custom Width and
Height values.
Swapping the orientation
To change the orientation of
the document, click either the
Portrait or Landscape buttons.
This swaps the Width and
Height values as needed