Chapter 1: Basic knowledge of Photoshop.
Before using Photoshop, we need to know some basic knowledge.
1. 1Photoshop interface
After opening Photoshop, we will see an interface with various tools and panels. Among them, the toolbar is located on the left and the panel is located on the right. In the toolbar, we can find various tools, such as brush tool, eraser tool, selection tool and so on. In the panel, we can find various panels, such as layer panel, color panel, history panel and so on.
1.2 photo store file type
When using Photoshop, we need to know some file types. Common file types are PSD, JPEG, PNG, etc. Among them, PSD is the native file format of Photoshop, which can save all layers and editing history of images. JPEG and PNG are common image file formats. They can save the edited image, but they can't save the image layer and editing history.
Chapter 2: Basic operation of Photoshop.
After understanding the basic knowledge of Photoshop, you can begin to learn the basic operation of Photoshop.
2. 1 Create a new file
To create a new file, we can select File-> in the menu bar. "New", or use the shortcut key "Ctrl+N". In the pop-up dialog box, we can set the file size, resolution, color mode and so on.
2.2 Add layers
To add a new layer, we can select "layer->" in the menu bar. "New layer", or use the shortcut key "Ctrl+Shift+N". In the pop-up dialog box, we can set the name and properties of the layer.
2.3 Drawing with Brush Tool
To draw with the brush tool, we need to select the brush tool first. In the toolbar, we can find the brush tool, whose icon is a pen. After selecting the brush tool, we can draw patterns on the canvas.
2.4 Erase with eraser tool
To use the eraser tool to erase, we need to select the eraser tool first. In the toolbar, we can find the eraser tool. Its icon is an eraser. After selecting the eraser tool, we can erase the patterns on the canvas.
2.5 Use the selection tool to make a selection.
To select with the selection tool, we need to select the selection tool first. In the toolbar, we can find the selection tool, whose icon is an arrow. After selecting the selection tool, we can select patterns on the canvas.
2.6 Fill with filling tool
To fill with the filling tool, we need to select the filling tool first. In the toolbar, we can find the filling tool, and its icon is a bucket. After selecting the fill tool, we can fill the canvas with colors.
Chapter 3: Photoshop advanced operation.
After mastering the basic operation of Photoshop, you can begin to learn the advanced operation of Photoshop.
3. 1 layer mask
Layer mask is a very common editing technique. It can help us hide a part of the layer and make the image more natural. To use layer mask, we need to select a layer first, and then select Layers in the menu bar->; "add mask"->; Show all. In the pop-up dialog box, we can choose "black mask" or "white mask".
3.2 layer style
Layer styles can help us add various effects to layers, such as shadows, light, etc. To use the layer style, we need to select the layer first, and then select "Layer"-> in the menu bar; "Layer Style". In the pop-up dialog box, we can choose various effects.
3.3 layer group
Layer groups can help us combine multiple layers together for easy management. To use layer groups, we need to select multiple layers first, and then select Layer-> Layer in the menu bar; "New Layer Group". In the pop-up dialog box, we can set the name of the layer group.