Basic Photoshop Tools
Name a tool that can be used make a selection in photoshop.
Marquee (M)
How do you add a new layer in Photoshop?
1. Click the + sign in the layers box OR
2. Layer > New > Layer
How should you create a new Photoshop file?
File > New
When searching for online images for a project, what are some things to look for?
1. High quality images --> not blurry
2. Images that can be saved as jpegs, tiffs, or png
3. Images with appropriate content for school
What is an adjustment layer?
Name a tool that can be used to cover a blemish in Photoshop.
Spot healing brush
How do you delete a layer in Photoshop?
1. Select the layer you want to delete and click the the trashcan icon.
2. Drag the layer you want to delete into the trashcan.
3. Right click on the layer you want to delete and select Delete Layer.
What units will we typically use for the dimensions of our projects?
Inches
The tools option on Google image search allows you to search for photos by which of the following?
_ Color _Size _Location _Type
Yes: Colo, Size, Type
No: Location
How do you create a non-destructive adjustment layer?
In the layers panel
TYPE TOOL (T)
How do you hide/turn off a layer in photoshop?
Click the eyeball for that layer.
How do you turn rulers on and off?
View>Rulers
Command + R
How do you open an image in Photoshop?
File > Open > Select Image
Which type of adjustment layer should I use if I want to fix a really dark photo?
Brightness & Contrast
EYE DROPPER TOOL (I)
How do you rename a layer?
Double click on the name of the layer. When the text turns blue, change the name.
If your rulers show something other than inches, how can you change the units?
Right-click in the rulers
How do you bring an image into your project file?
1. Open Image (File>Open>Select Image)
2. Ctrl A (Select All), Ctrl C (Copy All)
3. Go to your project file, Ctrl V (Paste All)
What does the Hue/Saturation adjustment do?
It can change the overall color scheme of your image by having multiple shades of the same color or having a single color wash. The saturation tool can change how intense or vibrant the color is.
MAGIC WAND (W)
How to you create a folder to organize your layers?
Click on the folder icon, rename the folder.
Indicates that a file has not been saved.
What is a *
How do you resize your image once you've brought it into your project file?
Use the controls on the corners and side to adjust the size. Press shift to change size proportionally.
How do you attach an adjustment layer so it only applies to a certain layer or image?
Hold down ALT and hover your mouse between the two layers until you see the arrow icon.