ADOBE PHOTOSHOP

Intro to Graphics

Adobe Photoshop
Example of graphic software application
Belongs to

Illustration or Design Programs and Image Editor Program

 Starting Photoshop
How to launch Adobe Photoshop program?

Menu Bar

Option Bar

Tools Palette

Palettes

 How to open a file?

How to create a file? How to save a file?

Photoshop Definition of Terms

Layers
- Working on a part of your image without worrying about the other parts

Layer locking Control

Lock transparent portions of the layers image Lock the pixels of the image

 Lock the position of the images in the selected layer Lock all the three options mentioned above

Layers
Adding a new layer Selecting, Renaming and Deleting Layers Deleting Layer Moving and Duplicating Layers Linking Layers

SIZE vs. RESOLUTION

IMAGE SIZE describes the physical dimensions of an image. RESOLUTION number of pixels per linear inch in the final printed image

THE MAINSTREAM FORMATS

JPEG AND TIFF ideal because of outstanding compression capabilities and supports graphic applications. TIFF (Tagged Image File Format),image printing format across both in Mac and PC platforms Supports up to 24 channels

WORKING IN DIFFERENT COLOR MODES

RGB is the color model of light, ideal for editing images on screen because it provides access to the entire range of 24 bit screen colors