Adobe Photoshop 2022 Beginner's Guide

A Complete Step-By-Step Manual for Beginners and Experts with Tips & Tricks to Learn and Master
All New Features in Adobe Photoshop 2022

Ernest
Woodruff
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 Contents
INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER ONE
New features of Adobe Photoshop
How to get started with image editing
How to Edit Photos Professionally Using Adobe Photoshop
Why is cropping and straightening the first step in editing?
How to Launch Camera Raw
Exposure Editing In Camera Raw
Modify White Balance In Camera Raw
Eliminate All Distractions from your Image
The Clone Stamping Tool
Configuring the Clone Stamp Tool
Eliminating Objects from a Photo Using The Clone Stamp
Adding Curves Layer Adjustment
How Curves Adjustment Operates
CHAPTER TWO
How to Make Use of Adobe Photoshop's Quick Share
How to Save an Adobe Photoshop Action Set
How to use the history panel
What is "History" in Photoshop?
How to Reach the History Panel
How to Undo and Redo in Photoshop
CHAPTER THREE
How to export Artboards using Photoshop's "Export As..."
How to export Artboards using the "Artboards to Files" Option in Photoshop
How to export Artboards using the "Artboards to PDF" option in Photoshop
How to Export Photoshop Layers to Individual Files
How to Export to Files Only Visible Layers
How to revert to the last saved
CHAPTER FOUR
About pixel art
Getting Started
 How to Create a New File
Configure Photoshop for Pixel Art
Create Your Pixel Artwork
Configure the Pencil Tool
How to understand picture resolution
Printing Resolution
How to Modify Image Resolution in Photoshop
How to Understand Pixels
How to choose and manage picture and file sizes
CHAPTER FIVE
About resampling and how to resample an image
Re-sampling techniques
Resampling an image
CHAPTER SIX
How to Use a Gradient Mask in Adobe Photoshop
How to Set Up and Align Thumbnails in Adobe Photoshop on a Page
How to Use Blending Modes in Adobe Photoshop for Basic Color Correction
How to Use Panels in Photoshop
How to Use Adobe Photoshop's Black & White Adjustment Layer
How to Use Variable Fonts in Adobe Photoshop
CHAPTER SEVEN
How to begin with calibration
How to calibrate a monitor
How to adjust your display
Photoshop Image Navigation Tips, Tricks, and Keyboard Shortcuts
Accessibility Keyboard Shortcuts
Hand Tool Shortcuts
How to Use the Zoom Tool
Using tabbed Photoshop windows
Increasing efficiency using Photoshop's screen modes
CHAPTER EIGHT
Selection Tools
Rectangular Marquee Tool
Lasso Tool
Polygonal Selection Tool
Magnetic Lasso Tool
 Magic Wand Tool
Quick Selection Tool
Extra Tips
Introduction to the Selection Tool in Photoshop
How to Use Photoshop's Selection Tool
Understanding Quick Selection Options
Using the Magic Wand Tool
How to Create Your Custom Photoshop Panels Using Configurator Reloaded
Creating one's panel
How to Load Selection in Photoshop
Saving a selection
CHAPTER NINE
Troubleshooting issues in Photoshop
How to Fix the "Scratch Disks Full" Error in Photoshop
What Does the "Scratch Disks Full" Error Mean in Photoshop?
How to Fix the "Scratch Disks Full" Error If Photoshop Won't Open
How to Fix Adobe Photoshop Program Error
How to Upgrade your version of Adobe Photoshop
How to Resolve Freezing Problems with Adobe Photoshop
How to Resolve Adobe Photoshop Crashes on Windows
How to Repair the Save for Web Error in Adobe Photoshop
How to Save in Photoshop for the Web
Rapid Solutions to the Save for Web Error in Photoshop
CHAPTER TEN
Using the Adobe Camera RAW filter
How to filter multiple layers
Parametric Modifications for Bitmap Images
How to convert into Smart Object
Using White Balance Tool
Using the Eraser Tool
Background Eraser Tool
How to use the Eraser Tool
How to Make a Filmstrip in Photoshop
CHAPTER ELEVEN
Layers
How to Move Layers
 How to Find Layers
How to Create Groups
Types of Layers
CHAPTER TWELVE
Using the clone stamp tool
What Is the Clone Stamp Tool in Photoshop?
How to Use the Clone Stamp in Photoshop
What is the ellipse tool?
What is Elliptical Marquee Tool?
How to Make Use of the Elliptical Marquee Tool?
Photoshop Corrections for Perspective Distortion
CHAPTER THIRTEEN
Using Adobe Filters
Getting Started
Beginning to use filters
Using the Clouds filter
Using Liquify Tool
Quick Tip
Liquify Filter Tools
What is Adobe Photoshop's Modern Oil Paint Filter?
How to Use Oil Paint
CONCLUSION
 INTRODUCTION
Photoshop is software for modifying or editing photos. It is a popular
image-editing application. It was created by American brothers Thomas and
John Knoll in 1987. Vector Graphic and Raster Graphic are the two forms
of graphic software. This program offers several picture editing functions
for both raster (pixel-based) and vector graphics. Photoshop is technically a
RASTER graphic program, which implies it is used to manipulate raster
images.

A RAster image is composed of pixels. A graphic composed of pixels is

known as Raster Graphics. There are several Raster Graphics formats
available.

Joint Photographic Experts Group – JPEG

Portable Network Graphics – PNG
Graphics Interchange Format (GIF)

Photoshop is a tool for graphic designers, web developers, photographers,

and creative professionals. It is used in several sectors. Web Designer
creates logos for websites using Photoshop. Application Designer
additionally uses Photoshop to develop his application's user interface.
Even 3D game developers use Photoshop to make digital paintings of their
game characters. Using these technologies, it is also possible to create
Matte Painting scenarios, which are uncommon as they are surreal.

Read below to fully understand adobe functions and features

 CHAPTER ONE

New features of Adobe Photoshop

Adobe has already revealed its enhanced features for 2022 to its millions of
users worldwide, as it has in prior years. Certainly, it will make some
formerly difficult activities simpler.

The following is a list of the most helpful and improved features, along
with their primary functions.

1. All Objects Emanating from a Layer

In the list of new Photoshop features, a redesigned menu will immediately

catch your attention. The new menu pertains to the layer function, and we
can assure you that it is a game-changing feature in the realm of masking
items. You will be sent to the last column of the layer menu.

To use this function, choose Layer > Mask All Objects. It will produce
masks for all the layer's objects. Also, a single click is sufficient for this.
Therefore, you do not need to utilize distinct things sequentially since you
may manipulate them simultaneously.

2. Object Finder

You can dispute that the Object Selection Tool in Photoshop has improved
above our expectations with the release of Photoshop 2022's new
capabilities. You may just hover over the desired picture item to choose it.
Your single click will locate all things simultaneously.

The new object finder method is very effective and capable of locating any
single thing in a picture. Therefore, editors no longer need to click on all the
items in a picture to alter them. Eventually, the new AI will also locate
connected things.

3. Automatic Selection

Adobe's Sensei AI machine learning models are always being enhanced so

that they can recognize more types of objects with greater ease. And as a
result, Object Selection Tool selections are now more precise and speedier.

Nonetheless, if you are unsure if it can pick all items, you can rest
comfortably since it also allows you to choose things using the previous
method. When the new auto-selecting feature fails to select an item or a
portion of it, you may simply drag a marquee over the desired regions.

4. Add New Plugins

Photoshop users are always in search of new features, particularly plugins.
If you are a huge fan of new plugins, this new update will interest you. In
this new update, Photoshop allows third-party plugin developers to
introduce new inventions.

Using Creative Cloud's new unified extensibility platform, you will

probably locate the greatest new offerings. It shares a technical stack that
includes a contemporary JavaScript engine. Additionally, this engine must
be more secure, dependable, and accessible. In addition, you will discover
new partners like Smartsheet for enhanced collaboration, Glibaledit for
business creative productivity, etc.

5. Harmonizer Filter

The new features of Photoshop 2022 include an abundance of upgraded

neural filters for the editor. Among these, the harmonizer filter must be the
most critical. In the beta part of the newly upgraded version of Photoshop,
the filter is introduced.

Using Adobe Sensei, this exceptional filter will have excellent color and
tonal match with multiple-layer images. With its sophisticated adjustment
method, this filter will initially preserve the realistic composite and time-
induced fault. It will also use luminosity by adjusting the color.

6. Color Transfer Filter

The next neural filter is the color transfer filter, which will provide you with
a suitable color palette whenever you begin a new project. Adjusting an
image's hue must be both times- and labor-efficient and easy.
To use this effect, color or gradient overlays are required. Gradient Maps
can also be used for this purpose. All of these features were accessible
before, but the addition of the color transfer filter in the beta version makes
it far more helpful.

7. Landscape Mixer Filter

In the beta version of neural filters, the last innovation is the landscape
mixer filter. You must have grown weary of the earlier, tedious landscaping
modes. From now, you can combine numerous landscape filters to create a
new filter.

This mixing tool will be a breakthrough tool for creative editors to create an
altogether different scenario from an ordinary one. You will discover a large
number of presets for photographs, which you may use for any
customization, and it operates almost automatically.

8. Enhanced Commenting and Sharing Tool

With the new capabilities in Photoshop 2022, it will be easier to remark on

the work of others and to share your creation for others to comment on.
This feature allows you to share your work with others through
collaboration and also makes it accessible to the public. This requires the
usage of PSD and PSDC Photoshop Documents cloud.

You may either share your work with certain individuals or make it
accessible to everyone. You can then finally send it by email to others.
Additionally, to make it public, you must build a public link to your work
and then distribute it to everyone. Initially, others will remark on your work
as they watch it.

9. Developed Illustrator Interoperability

The enhanced interoperability across all your favorite programs, such as

illustrator, is a new and tempting feature introduced. This function will
enable you to interface with the AI files and then move the layers, paths,
vector shapes, and masks.

This feature will allow you to enjoy the usage of those helpful programs
without a doubt, as it is much more practical and convenient. The AI files
on the layers and other fields will allow you to continue working on the
project and simply make any required adjustments.

10. Enhanced Colorize Feature

In terms of Photoshop's most recent features, the colorize option is the most
recent. It is not precisely a new feature, but it is a significant improvement
over the previous one. Additionally, it is more beneficial than a new feature.

With the newest version of Photoshop, you may easily discover a greater
variety of preset colors that appear nicer than before. Its user interface is
finally reorganized extraordinarily, providing you with more manual
controls. And you will only be able to appreciate all of these activities since
Photoshop's enhanced features now include a colorized function.

How to get started with image editing

Photoshop is one of the most effective image-altering applications available
for purchase. This application has some of the greatest features and layer
tweaks available, so there is no excuse not to use it. If you've ever
attempted to modify a picture with Photoshop, you've probably felt a bit
bewildered.

How to Edit Photos Professionally Using Adobe Photoshop

Here is the procedure.

1. Import Your Images

Obviously, you will need to upload your picture into Photoshop before
doing anything else. Depending on where your photos are saved, you may
do this in one of two methods.

Open new document

The first approach is to open the image in Photoshop straight from your PC.
Simply hit Command + O (Mac) or Control + O (PC) on your keyboard
to do this. Optionally, you may click "Open" on the Photoshop welcome
screen.
Since this method imports a picture from your computer immediately into
Photoshop, you must remember to save your work afterward. Without using
an application like Lightroom, Photoshop will want you to choose a
location on your computer to store your project. This will be requested
when you attempt to save your project.

This has no disadvantages, but it makes it easy for project files to get
chaotic. When saving Photoshop creations, ensure that you have a folder to
keep everything organized.

Opening a Photo In Photoshop From Lightroom

If your image has already been imported into Lightroom, you may modify it
in Photoshop. Simply right-click on the relevant image and pick Edit In >
Photoshop from the context menu.

Your picture will then instantly open in Photoshop and be accessible for
editing. The difference with this technique is that the new picture will
display in Lightroom when you save your project.

Lightroom will automatically arrange your Photoshop project files by

keeping the project file in the same location as the source picture.

2. Crop and Straighten

If your picture is slightly crooked or you need to change the frame, the crop
tool will solve all your problems.

Using the Crop Tool

You may easily access the crop tool by hitting C on your keyboard or by
locating it in the toolbar.

Once chosen, a white box will appear around your picture, and your tool
settings will appear in the top bar. Make sure your crop preset is set to "W
x H x Resolution" for general usage. While using this crop preset, you
have complete control over the crop size.

However, you can also select the "Original Ratio" setting if you need to
maintain the original aspect ratio when cropping.

Subsequently, ensure that the Delete Cropped Pixels option is disabled.

Thus, when you crop your picture, all image information outside of the crop
will remain intact. This is the greatest method for non-destructive cropping
that allows you to alter your mind.

To crop your picture, click and drag on any of the crop overlay's
outside boundaries. This will realign your crop and darken any parts
that are no longer visible.
The purpose of cropping is to sharpen the emphasis on your topic or
swiftly eliminate distractions from the frame's edges. If you do not
feel the need to crop your shot, that is also OK.
In the early phases of any edit, it is essential to determine whether
or not cropping is necessary.
 3. Using the Straighten Tool

Next is the straightening tool. This tool is ideal for swiftly correcting tilted
horizons and aligning photos with a certain edge. Typically, you will use
this tool along horizon lines.

Access the straighten tool using the crop tool's options bar at the top of the
screen. The symbol is a little bubble level topped by a dotted curving line.
Once engaged, just click and drag along the horizon line outwards. As you
drag, a guideline for straightening adjustments will be formed. Make every
effort to align this with the incline of your horizon or edge. Thus,
Photoshop will know just which edge should be straight.

After releasing the mouse button, the picture will be automatically adjusted
to fit the drawn line. If your picture was skewed, you may find that a large
portion of it has been clipped. In certain instances, adjusting for major
changes in angle will only be possible by cropping and dodging, and
burning.

Why is cropping and straightening the first step in editing?

Ensure that your picture does not seem slanted before doing anything else.
You may probably waste time editing portions of your image that may not
be included after cropping. To keep one step ahead, crop and straighten
your shot from the start, leaving just exposure and color adjustments!

4. Add Fundamental Adjustments Using Camera Raw

Camera Raw is a useful Photoshop feature that functions similarly to

Lightroom. This application provides the standard white balance, exposure,
color, and spot changes found in picture editors. The benefit of Camera
Raw is that it gives a quick method for making fundamental modifications
to your photographs.

Base adjustments are the general adjustments required to modify the

exposure and white balance of your photographs. In most instances, the
exposure will favor either the highlights or the shadows. With some basic
tweaks, you can generate a better-exposed photo to work with.

How to Launch Camera Raw

Before opening Camera Raw, you need to convert your picture layer into a
smart object. Thus, you can always return and modify your Camera Raw
changes if necessary. Here you may discover more about the capabilities of
smart items.

Since there is just one picture layer remaining, let's duplicate it by

hitting Command + J (Mac) or Control + J (Windows) (PC).
Using a second background layer, you can guarantee non-
destructive editing.
Select "Convert To Smart Object" with a right-click on the new
layer. Once converted, the thumbnail of your layer will have a smart
object icon.
Then, pick Filter > Camera Raw Filter to open the layer you've
chosen in Camera Raw.
Exposure Editing In Camera Raw
If you've used other editing applications like Lightroom or Luminar, you'll
recognize much of what you see here. You may begin by adjusting the
exposure, highlights, shadows, whites, and black sliders.

Initially, adjust the exposure slider to obtain a pleasing balance between

shadows and highlights. Ideally, you should be able to discern the details in
all exposures. You may use the histogram located at the top of the editing
window for assistance.

Adjust the sliders for highlights, shadows, whites, and blacks. Instead of
affecting the full exposure, these sliders only impact certain exposure
ranges. Since it separates everything, it is much simpler to focus on
individual aspects of your photo.
Continue adjusting these sliders to bring out the brightest and darkest
portions of your image. The final product will likely seem rather flat and
lacking in contrast, but this is the desired effect.

Modify White Balance In Camera Raw

After adjusting the exposure, you must alter the white balance and hue of
the shot to make it seem as realistic as possible. By adjusting your white
balance to be warmer or cooler, you may enhance the colors in your future
photos.

To adjust the white balance, drag the temperature slider to the left or right.
Moving to the left will result in a more blue-white balance while moving to
the right will result in a more yellow one.

Click on the eyedropper tools above the white balance sliders if you
require a specific part of your photograph to seem 100 percent white. Using
this tool, you may sample any color in your image, and Camera Raw will
alter the white balance to match.

When altering the white balance, your best judgment will be enough in the
majority of instances. After adjusting the color temperature, your photo
may seem somewhat purple or green. Especially when photographing with
an ND filter or polarizer, this is a regular occurrence. Fortunately, this may
be readily corrected using the tint slider. Simply slide left or right to adjust
the color of an image.

Once you are satisfied with your changes, click OK to quit Camera Raw.
Eliminate All Distractions from your Image
Now that the fundamental improvements have been made, it is important to
eliminate any distracting elements. This might be anything from a single
sensor location to a whole structure. Photoshop has two easy-to-use tools
for removing unwanted elements from a picture.

The Clone Stamping Tool

The clone stamp tool is one of the greatest Photoshop tools for removing
objects. You may manually set the sample area, as opposed to Photoshop
selecting it automatically based on where it believes it would perform best.
This provides you with more freedom when working with patterns, complex
edges, or anything else that might normally confuse content-aware
techniques.
Configuring the Clone Stamp Tool
To access the clone stamp tool, press S or locate it on your toolbar.

Create a new layer to make modifications to the clone stamp. This

allows you to continue editing without causing any damage.
Ensure that the mode is set to normal, the opacity and flow are at
100 percent, and the sample is set to current in the clone stamp
settings bar.
If you've never used the clone stamp tool before, it functions
similarly to the brush tool. The sole difference is that a sampling
 region is painted instead of a solid color.
Typically, the new clone stamp area must blend in with the
remainder of the image. This is best accomplished with a soft-edged
brush.
Select the "soft round" brush preset using the brush preset selector.
Change the harshness of your clone stamp modifications to a value
between 0 and 25 percent for more blended results.
As for brush size, you will often need to adjust this, so use the
keyboard shortcut [or] to expand or reduce your brush size.
After adjusting the clone stamp parameters, it is time to begin
deleting things from your image.

Eliminating Objects from a Photo Using The Clone Stamp

Remember that if you attempt to delete anything from a photo, you must
locate an area to replace it with. The more the region that you can sample,
the simpler it will be to clone out your things without blemish. This might
get difficult when there are patterns or nothing to occupy the space.

Start by holding down the Alt or Option key (PC/Mac) and

clicking on my picture to sample it. Any location from which you
take a sample will be used to clone your item.
As you continue to clone your image, you must continuously
resample fresh regions. In an ideal scenario, you will take a sample
as near to your subject as possible so that the new exposure and
textures blend in with the surroundings.
Repeat these procedures until you have eliminated all distractions
from your photo. To remain structured, rename the layer "Clone"
after it is complete.
The Spot Healing Brushes

Not every item must be deleted using the clone stamp tool. In the majority
of your photos, you will discover that the objects you must eliminate are
little. Since you do not need to be as precise with your sample, the spot
healing brush can automatically eliminate these little things.

The spot healing brush uses content awareness to intelligently identify a

replacement region for your pick. Simply paint over the item that you want
to replace.

To access the spot healing brush, press J on the keyboard or locate it on the
toolbar. If not, click and hold the healing brush symbol to see further tool
choices.

For tool settings, ensure that the brush hardness is between 0 and 25
percent, the brush spacing is 25 percent, the mode is set to normal, and the
type is set to content-aware. Additionally, choose "sample all layers" to
make this tool simpler to use.

Again, you can adjust the size of the brush with the left and right bracket
keys [or].

A semi-opaque black brush will appear on your picture to symbolize your

chosen region when you paint over the unwanted portions. Photoshop will
automatically replace this black brush stroke with an appropriate
replacement for that portion of your picture.

Repeat this procedure on the same "Clone" layer until all minor
distractions are eliminated.

5. Enhance Exposure and Contrast Using Curves

Now that the picture has a balanced exposure and the distractions have been
removed, it's time to add your artistic flair. Using a Curves Adjustment
Layer, we will increase the exposure and contrast of the image.

Adding Curves Layer Adjustment

Click the curves adjustment icon on the Adjustments tab to create a new
curves adjustment layer.
Alternatively, you may access it by clicking the adjustments button at the
bottom of your layers panel.

How Curves Adjustment Operates

This adjustment layer will feel quite similar to the tone curve in Lightroom
if you're acquainted with it. The curve is divided into four distinct portions
represented by a grid. The columns indicate shadows (far left), darks, lights,
and highlights (from left to right) (far right).

The white line shows your cumulative exposure in each of these parts. By
clicking anywhere on the line and dragging upward, the whole exposure
range will be brightened.

In contrast, dragging down will darken the entire exposure. You may
continue to fine-tune the exposure and contrast by clicking on various
regions of the curve and adding additional anchor points. For instance, you
may decrease the shadows and increase the brightness to increase contrast.
 CHAPTER TWO

How to Make Use of Adobe Photoshop's Quick

Share
Long ago, sharing a high-resolution photo with a client or posting to social
media required producing a duplicate of the flattened file and then resizing
it, a time-consuming process. The new Quick Share option enables
instantaneous sharing of either a high-resolution or low-resolution picture
through email, social media, and cloud services. It doesn't get any easier.
Simply enter a caption, and you're good to go.

1. Click the Share icon in the Options Bar's far-right corner.

2. In the menu that appears, there are many options. (NB: Please note
that the Mail option is only compatible with desktop email clients
like Outlook. Web-based email services, like Gmail, are
incompatible).
3. Similar to email, browser-based destinations are incompatible, but
you may download applications for social networking and cloud
storage. As you go down the list, you will see that some of the
options include Install links.
4. The Install button will take you to the Apps website.
5. Download the programs you want, but you'll need to tap the share
option again.
How to Save an Adobe Photoshop Action Set
Photoshop actions are steps that can be recorded. To automate repeated
image batch processing procedures, a sequence of actions may be stored as
an Action Set.

This function operates identically in Adobe Photoshop:

1. Without any open files, go to Window > Actions.

2. In the Actions panel, go to the menu and choose to Clear All
Actions.
3. Click the Create New Set button at the bottom of the Actions
window. Specify the action specified in the resultant dialog box.
4. Return to the Actions panel menu and choose Save Actions.
5. By default, actions are stored in the Photoshop > Presets >
Actions folder. Review the available choices and then click OK.
6. Open a file to which the activity will be recorded.
7. Click the Create New Action button in the Actions panel. Give the
action a name in the resulting dialog box, then click Record.
8. The red button located at the bottom of the Actions panel shows
that the action is currently being recorded.
9. Select Image > Image Size from the menu. Set the image's
dimensions.
10. Return to the Image menu and choose Mode > Grayscale.

11. Click Discard in the dialog box that appears.

12. In the Actions tab, click the button labeled Stop
Playing/Recording.
13. Close the picture file without storing any modifications.
14. To use the action set for batch processing, choose File >
Automate > Batch from the menu bar.
15. In the resulting dialog box, pick the Source and Destination
directories. This is a beneficial choice since the processing will
produce duplicates of the picture files while keeping the originals
untouched. Check Suppress Color Profile Warnings to prevent
batch processing from stalling.
How to use the history panel
Knowing how to use the History Panel in Photoshop may save a great deal
of time. Having the ability to retrieve prior versions of your project makes it
simple to undo an error. Using the History Panel in Photoshop is
straightforward, but there are a few essentials to keep in mind.

To access the History Panel in Photoshop, go to Window > History. Click

on one of the past states shown in the panel or press Command/Control +
Z to undo. Using a snapshot, you may also store a previous state for later
use.

What is "History" in Photoshop?

The function to undo or redo any operation is one of the finest features of
Photoshop. All of this is possible because the program's history panel
records every action done throughout a session. The History Panel in
Photoshop enables you to see all of your previous activities. For example, if
you make a brush change, a new history state will be created. If a layer was
enlarged, a new historical state would be established.

The History Panel is a tool that displays your Photoshop actions in

chronological order. This list of actions established in your project provides
you the ability to easily return to a previous stage.

How to Reach the History Panel

The History Panel may be accessed by selecting Window > History. It will
open the History Panel, where you can examine all of your Photoshop
project's activities. If you just established a new project, no historical states
have yet been produced.

How to Undo and Redo in Photoshop

Photoshop's History Panel is not the sole option to undo or redo an action.
You may also do this action by selecting Edit from the Menu Bar and then
selecting Undo or Redo. Additionally, the Undo and Redo functions
include keyboard shortcuts that are often used throughout the editing
process.

On Windows, the shortcut for Undo is Control + Z and on Mac,

Command + Z. Shift + Control + Z on Windows or Shift + Command +
Z on Mac is the Redo keyboard shortcut.

An intriguing observation is that when you use the Undo or Redo function,
it coincides with the History Panel's statuses. For instance, if we used
Command/Control + Z to undo Modify Hue/Saturation Layer, it would also
be reflected in the History Panel.

The History Panel in Photoshop is an excellent feature that gives you even
more control over the editing process. The historical snapshot function is
extremely useful for huge projects that need numerous modifications, which
may happen to anybody. The History Panel may save you time and effort
during Photoshop sessions, although it is hardly ever used to its maximum
capacity.
 CHAPTER THREE

How to export Artboards using Photoshop's

"Export As..."
Pick the Artboard in the "Layers" panel (Window > Layers), then go to
the "File" menu and select "Export," followed by "Export As...". Select
the format and options for exporting the artboard in the new window, then
click "Export."

1. Select your canvas

You can export one or several artboards simultaneously. After artboards are
complete and export-ready, pick the artboard you want to export in the
"Layers" tab. Right-clicking will open the menu. Choose "Export As..."
and a new window will appear. The second method to launch the "Export
As..." window is by selecting "File" from the main menu, then "Export"
from the drop-down menu, then "Export As..." from the fly-out menu. If
you want to use keyboard shortcuts, use Alt + Shift + Control (CTRL) +
W (Windows) or Option + Shift + Command () + W (MAC).

2. Export the artwork

After accessing the "Export As..." window, the parameters must be

adjusted. Start by selecting the format for your export. You may pick from
JPG, PNG, GIF, and SVG in the Format drop-down menu. Then, if you
want to alter the size of the picture or canvas, you may do so in the sections
below "Format."

3. Export your artboard in various dimensions

Check the settings on the left side of the window before clicking the
"Export" button. This part allows you to scale a picture by 0.5x, 1.25x, 2x,
etc. Choose the desired scale, add a suffix to facilitate the management of
exported files, and then export the file.

How to export Artboards using the "Artboards to Files"

Option in Photoshop
Select the Artboard, go to "File" and click "Export," then select
"Artboards as Files" from the menu. In the new window, pick the location
where the file will be stored, alter the following options, and then choose
the "File Type" in which the artboard will be exported. Finally, click
"Run" to complete the process.

1. Select your canvas

Select several artboards from the "Layers" panel. Hold Control (CTRL)
(Windows) or Command () (Mac) when choosing artboards to pick
several artboards. To access the window for saving artboards as a file,
choose "File" from the main menu. Choose "Export" from the drop-down
menu, followed by "Artboards as Files," and a new window will appear.
 2. Modify the parameters/settings

Select the intended location for your file from the option that appears. Next
is the "File Name Prefix" step. This prefix will be applied to the file you
export. If you want to print the exported files, such as business cards or
flyers, choose "Include Overlapping Areas" in the next section. Select the
second option, "Artboard Content Only," if you want to use these
artboards only for online reasons.

After deciding whether to include or omit overlapping sections, you should

choose "Export Selected Artboards" if you want to export just those,
otherwise leave it unchecked. Additionally, you may select "Include
Background in Export"

How to export Artboards using the "Artboards to PDF" option

in Photoshop
Select the Artboard, go to "File" and select "Export", then choose
"Artboards to PDF" from the choice that appears. In the new window,
pick the folder for saving the file, make the necessary adjustments, and then
hit the "Run" button to complete the process.

1. Select your canvas

Select one or more artboards in the "Layers" window, as previously

described. To launch the window for saving artboards as PDF, choose
"File" from the main menu. Choose "Export" and "Artboards to PDF"
from the drop-down menu, and a new window will appear.
 2. Modify the settings

The menu is almost identical to "Exporting Artboards As Files," with the

exception that the "File Type" option is unavailable, as the file type has
already been selected. Then, choose the destination for the file export and
add the "File Name Prefix." Select "Include Overlapping Areas" or
"Artboard Content Only" from the menu. If you want to export just the
selected artboards, choose "Export Selected Artboards"; otherwise, leave
it unchecked. Select "Include Backdrop in Export" if you want to export
your artboard's background as well. Modify options in the "Options"
section as well. Photoshop will then export your artboard into a PDF file
upon clicking the "RUN" button.

How to Export Photoshop Layers to Individual Files

There are several reasons why you may need to export Photoshop layers to
separate files. Sadly, the default method of exporting a file from the
application combines your layers into a single document. To export all of
your layers as separate files, you must use a different export method.

To export Photoshop layers to separate files, choose File > Export >
Layers To Files. Set the File Type to JPEG or PNG in the dialogue box that
displays, then choose an export location. Click the Run button to export all
of your layers to separate files on your computer.

In this export dialogue box, there are other file possibilities beyond PNG
and JPEG. If you do not want to export everything, you may also tailor your
export to export just the visible layers in your project.
 1. Select File > Export > Layers To Files from the menu bar. Once
your project has layers, choose File > Export > Layers to Files in
the menu bar.

2. Choose a file type. Now you will see a dialogue window with many
export choices.

Through the "File Type" option in the export box, you must first pick the
file format in which you want to export the layers. Here is a list of the most
prevalent file types supported by Photoshop.
BMP: Microsoft created the BMP file format, which holds raster graphics.
Its full name is Bitmap Image File.

JPEG: Along with PNG, this is the most prevalent picture format. It
compresses your images significantly for smaller file sizes, although this is
normally imperceptible to the human eye. This is your greatest option for
sharing picture files over the Internet.

PDF: PDF stands for Portable Document Format, which Adobe invented.
Best of all, these files are very portable and do not alter the picture data.
These are often used for legal and commercial papers, and they are suitable
for multi-page documents.

PSD: "Photoshop Document" (PSD) is the file format used to store

Photoshop work. Supported by a multitude of image editing apps, these
files preserve your images in great resolution while retaining layer
information.

TIFF: The Tag Image File Format (TIFF) is mostly used to store high-
quality graphics intended for modification. It is seldom used on the web,
although it aids with the export of uncompressed images. After editing a
RAW picture file, exporting to TIFF is advantageous since it preserves all
file information.

PNG: This is one of the most widely used file formats on the Internet and
on websites. This makes your photos high-quality by storing them without
compression. It may also be used to export drawings or cuts with
transparent backgrounds.

In addition, note that the menu has two PNG alternatives, PNG-8, and
PNG-24.
PNG-8 differs from PNG in that it supports 8-bit color depth. In brief, an 8-
bit picture may represent a lesser spectrum of color information.

In contrast, PNG 24 supports 24-Bit colors and can show more than 16
million colors! It is ultimately your decision, although exporting to PNG
will be adequate in the majority of circumstances.

3. Select an Export Location

Now that a file format has been selected, choose a place to store the
exported layers. Select a place on your computer by clicking the 'Browse'
option.
 4. Create a name for the exported layers

Select "File Name Prefix" next to change the names of exported layers.
This prefix will be added to all layer names, and Photoshop will add 1, 2,
and 3 if there are several layers.

5. Click the "Run" button to export the layers

To export your layers, click "Run" now. Photoshop will convert all of your
layers to the desired file format and store them in a designated folder on
your computer.

Check your save location after exporting to locate your exported files.
Verify that everything was exported correctly, and you're ready to go.

How to Export to Files Only Visible Layers

If your design has numerous invisible layers and you do not want them to
be exported, you may choose a box to export just visible layers. But first,
how do you determine which design layers are visible and which are not?

To determine this, you need to examine the layers panel. If an eyeball icon
appears next to your layer, it indicates that it is visible on your page.
If a layer cannot be seen, the eyeball symbol will not appear. Instead, an
empty box would be shown. By clicking the eyeball symbol next to the
selected layer, you may quickly alter the visibility of that layer.

To export just visible layers, choose File > Export > Layers to Files and,
in the resulting dialog box, pick the option labeled 'Visible Layers Only'.
By selecting this option, Photoshop will export just the visible layers of the
project, keeping the unseen layers intact. This may save you a great deal of
time since you won't have to filter through unnecessary layers in your final
output.

Save As compared to Export As

Photoshop's choices for storing and exporting files reflect over three
decades of evolving needs, so there is redundancy that might be perplexing.

Do You Have to Preserve Layers?

If you must provide a file with Photoshop layers intact, pick File > Save As
and choose Photoshop from the Format drop-down selection. The ability to
alter the components of a Photoshop project, such as adjustment layers, text
layers, and layer effects, is maintained when layers are preserved. This is
also essential for programs that can alter Photoshop layers.

Even while the TIFF and Photoshop PDF formats can also maintain
Photoshop layers and features, apps that can manage Photoshop layers often
need a Photoshop format document.

Is the Document for a Mobile Device or Web Page?

Many users learn just one or two of Photoshop's several methods for
producing web and mobile graphics. Knowing all available solutions may
help you tackle more web graphics problems.
GIF and JPEG Options That May Not Be Necessary

The following Photoshop commands may seem to be export options for

Web graphics, but they are obsolete or have specific purposes today:

JPEG (Save As): The JPEG format option in the Save As dialog
box is handy when you wish to save a file in JPEG format that is
just meant for printing and will not be published to a website.

Zoomify: If you purchase online, you've seen similar techniques:

Zoomify allows you to enlarge a picture inside a specified rectangle
so that it does not consume the full web page. This needs not just a
picture but also an HTML markup. That is OK if you are coding
your website. However, Zoomify may not be practical if you're
uploading an image to social media or a website builder that uses
templates.

Convert to a PDF?

It may surprise you how many ways there are to convert a Photoshop file to
a PDF.

To create:

A one-page PDF file: Select File > Save As, then Photoshop PDF.
When you click Save, the Save Adobe PDF dialog box is shown.
You have access to the same Adobe PDF Presets used by other
Adobe programs.
 A display of several pictures: Select File > Automate > PDF
Presentation to generate a multi-page PDF file from the selected
files. Then, you may pick between Multi-Page Document and
Presentation (a self-running, full-screen slide show when opened in
Acrobat).

How to revert to the last saved

When things go awry, choosing Revert from the File menu or clicking f12
is sometimes the best choice.

This will reverse any modifications you've made and restore your file to its
original state when you initially accessed it (or the last time it was saved).
 CHAPTER FOUR

About pixel art

Oftentimes, we need high-quality images and portraits, however, sometimes
we require pixelated images for our designs or pixel art of any image of
ourselves. Now that you've captured your image, you want to make it seem
like pixelated, vintage, 8-bit pixel art.

Getting Started
Pixel art is a quick and simple approach to generating 2D pictures for
games or other projects.

There are several tools for generating pixel art, but we will focus on the
most common 2D picture program accessible on the Internet. Adobe
Photoshop is the most used program for creating pixel art. Its various
functions facilitate the creation of stunning pixel art.

How to Create a New File

1. After installing Photoshop through Creative Cloud, launch the
application and you will see the Welcome Screen. Go ahead and
click the New button.
2. Then, the New Document screen will display. Here you can
choose from templates for creating picture projects for many
screen sizes.
3. This illustration shows us how to create a pixel art dog. To make
this possible, use the Custom option, and enter the dog name
alongside 32. Then select Create when finished.
 4. If one examines the base, you will see that the zoom is at 100
percent on the left. Pixel art by definition is Pixel-level artwork.
We may constantly magnify our images afterward, but while
creating, we must maintain this resolution.
5. To make the design simpler, we can always zoom in to examine
the details more clearly. To do this, click CTRL + on a Windows
system or CMD + on a Mac.

Configure Photoshop for Pixel Art

Now that you have your canvas, we'll configure its fundamental settings in
Photoshop that will let us create our first-pixel art and also for it to appear
correctly.
Switch to Nearest Neighbor

When Photoshop is initially opened, all pictures are made using Automatic
Bicubic Image Interpolation. This is wonderful for typical photos because
scaling an image up or down helps blur pixels so that they seem "smooth"
and less pixels. Nonetheless, this is the total opposite in pixel art. When
creating pixel graphics, they must seem uniform. To do this, we must
modify this setting to Nearest Neighbor.

Therefore, let's immediately alter the Image Interpolation. Select the

General category inside Preferences.
Once the preferences menu has opened, click Image Interpolation from the
dropdown menu. From the list of things, Nearest Neighbor (Preserve Hard
Edges) is selected.

Now, when you scale pixel art in Photoshop, the hard edges will be
preserved, giving your artwork a clean, crisp appearance.

Turn on the Grid

The Grid is the next key setting we will enable. Pixel art uses an invisible
2D grid. By activating this, it will become enabled and you can see
precisely where pixels are being placed. To activate the grid, select View >
Show > Grid.
When you click Grid, you should see something like this on your Canvas.
Remember that this grid is only a guide and will not appear when you
export your artwork.

Occasionally, the grid will not seem to be the correct size. This is because
grid lines are not correctly fixed. If you need to modify this or want to, you
will need to return to the Preferences window for a second look. Also, click
Guides, Grid & Slices... this time from the list of alternatives.
Upon menu opening, ensure that the Gridline Each: the property has a value
of 1 pixel. Ensure that Subdivisions is 1 as well. This will ensure that your
grid is the appropriate size.

Create Your Pixel Artwork

Now that you've configured Photoshop for pixel art, it's time to choose the
tool that will be used to create our pixel graphics. Although there are plenty
of tools and shortcuts you may use to manipulate the pixels in your photos.
We will concentrate on one major tool. This device is the Pencil tool.

Configure the Pencil Tool

When you first begin using Adobe Photoshop, the pencil tool will become
one of the most often used tools. To optimize its efficacy, we shall modify
some settings before we start.

Select the Pencil tool from the toolbox to get started. It may be found on the
right side It looks just like a pencil. Once the Pencil has been picked, we
will modify its settings.

Click the down arrow in the upper left corner of the Photoshop window. It
should be accompanied by a number. This value indicates how many pixels
the pencil's width will be when it is clicked on the canvas. Since we are
creating pixel art, we need this to be very precise. To do so, change the size
to 1.

This will enable us to draw pixels individually. Next, set the Difficulty to
100 percent. Remember that pixel art must be clear and precise. This
building will prevent anti-aliasing and sharpens our pixels.

Outline the Head

To draw a pixel, just click anywhere on the canvas. Since we have done all
the laborious setting up, you should do nothing because Photoshop should
be as simple as populating cubes on a grid. We will use the black color to
outline the head.

To modify colors, click the Color box at the bottom of the toolbox. A pop-
up will open where you may adjust the color by dragging the slider. Press
the OK button when you are finished.

To add a pixel, just click inside the newly-created grid. With the current
parameters, just one cell will be filled.
Now that we have the outline for our pixel art figure, we can go on to the
next step.

Start adding additional inside detail to the head. Using the same approach as
the outline, continue to add more details.

How to understand picture resolution

Resolution

Image resolution is commonly expressed in pixels per inch (PPI), which

refers to the number of pixels shown per inch. Higher resolutions indicate
that there are more pixels per inch (PPI), which results in more pixel
information and a picture of superior quality and clarity.

When you alter the resolution of a picture, you specify the number of pixels
per square inch that you want. For instance, a picture with a resolution of
600 pixels per inch would have 600 pixels per inch. 600 is a large number
of pixels to fit in a single inch, therefore 600ppi graphics will be
exceptionally clear and detailed. Compare this picture to one with 72ppi,
which has much less pixels per inch. As you may have anticipated, it will
not be quite as crisp as the 600ppi picture.

Rule of thumb for resolution: When scanning, always attempt to capture

the picture with the highest possible resolution/quality. It is far simpler for
image-altering software, such as Photoshop, to remove any unnecessary
picture information (thus lowering an image's size) than to add new pixel
information (enlarge an image).

Printing Resolution
Professional Publications

Some high-end, professional printers may need photos to have a resolution

of up to 600 PPI for printing. Before sending photos, you should always
confirm with the printer or publisher the needed image resolution.

Display Resolution

Screen pictures vary from printed images in that we must consider the pixel
size of monitors, TVs, projectors, and displays, rather than just PPI. Use
PPI for printed pictures, but the pixel dimensions of the image are what
define its size and quality when shown on the web or devices.

Web

It has been believed for many years that photos should be kept at a 72 PPI
resolution. However, a popular fallacy is that this resolution or PPI number
is the determining factor of picture quality for online photos, whereas in
reality pixel dimensions are the determining element.

Because each monitor is unique and has a distinct resolution, it is

impossible to develop a website that would show graphics flawlessly on
every kind of display. As technology has advanced throughout time, so has
the quality of our screens. The new retina screens on the most current
Macbooks, iPhones, and iPads are the most popular.

Projector / Powerpoint

Similar to online pictures, projector images must match the pixel size of the
projector. Projectors, like computer displays, have their display dimensions.
For instance, most 4:3 aspect projectors have a display of 1024 × 768
pixels, thus a picture with a resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels and 72 PPI
would be appropriate for projection on a projector.

How to Modify Image Resolution in Photoshop

Image editing software such as Adobe Photoshop may provide resolution
information and enable you to adjust an image's resolution. Since the
resolution of an image determines the quality of the print, one would alter
the resolution of an image for printing reasons.

1. Open Photoshop and go to File > Open to choose your picture.

2. Select Image, then Image Size.

3. To modify simply the resolution, deselect the Resample Image

checkbox. This informs Photoshop that no pixels should be added
or subtracted from the image. When pictures are resized, pixels are
added and subtracted (to enlarge or shrink them). To adjust
resolution, we do not modify the number of pixels in the image, but
rather the number of pixels shown per inch. As we continue to
modify the image's resolution, this will become apparent.
 4. Type the appropriate resolution into the Resolution area

You will see that when you enter a value into the Resolution field, the width
and height of the document also change.

5. Click the OK button to accept the changes

How to Understand Pixels

Does resolution equal size?

The notion of resolution is one of the most misunderstood concepts. If this

is the case, we assure you that you are not alone. The issue is that resolution
may refer to several things, two of which are relevant to the current issue.

You undoubtedly heard a great deal about pixels when you purchased your
camera. This is one of the most accessible and "priced" specifications on
the market, so I will begin with it.

What are pixels?

A digital photo is not indivisible. If you zoom in close enough, you'll see
that your picture is composed of pixels, which resemble little tiles in a
mosaic.

Consideration must be given to both the number of pixels and their

distribution to comprehend resolution.

Pixel count

The first kind of resolution relates to the number of pixels that make up
your photo. To compute this resolution, you just multiply the length by the
height, as you would get the area of any rectangle. For instance, a photo
with 4,500 pixels on the horizontal dimension and 3,000 pixels on the
vertical size has a total of 13,500,000 pixels. Since this quantity is
impractical, it may be converted to megapixels by dividing it by a million.

How to choose and manage picture and file sizes

You must first choose the outlet for your photo since there is a required
maximum density. If you want to share your picture online, 72 dpi is
sufficient, but it is insufficient for printing a photo. If you want to print it,
the resolution must be between 300 and 350 dpi.

Obviously, we are speaking in broad terms, as each monitor and printer will
have somewhat different resolutions. In order to print an 810 picture at
300dpi, the image must have 300dpi x 8′′ = 2400 pixels and 300dpi x 10′′ =
3000 pixels (thus 24003000). Anything larger than that will just consume
hard disk space.
 CHAPTER FIVE

About resampling and how to resample an image

The total amount of pixels in the picture, which is shown as Width and
Height in pixels in the Image Size dialog, is altered by resampling. The
program adds information to the picture when you raise the number of
pixels in this section of the dialog box (upsampling).

Is resampling a terrible Photoshop practice in addition? Although we are

aware that upsampling should be avoided to prevent picture deterioration,
you may still improve an image's resolution as long as you disable the
Resample option. If you don't, Photoshop will interpolate millions of
additional pixels into the picture, making it seem terrible even if the image
claims to be 300ppi.

Re-sampling techniques
Nearest Neighbor, Bilinear, Bicubic, Bicubic Smoother, and Bicubic
Sharper are the five resampling options available in Photoshop; the latter
two were added in Photoshop CS. You may choose which you wish in the
Image Size dialog box or the General section of the Preferences dialog box.

The simplest and fastest option is the nearest neighbor: Photoshop

just needs to glance at the pixel adjacent to it and copy its value to
generate a new pixel. Unfortunately, unless the picture is formed of
colored lines or shapes (like an illustration from Illustrator or
FreeHand), the effects are often terrible, although they are
sometimes helpful for maintaining the readability of screenshots.
 The application adjusts the color or gray value of each pixel
following the pixels around it, making bilinear a little more
complicated and producing somewhat higher quality. Bilinear
interpolation works effectively for upsampling certain images.
However, we often choose one of the bicubic choices.

Although it takes longer, bicubic interpolation produces better

results than nearest neighbor or bilinear. Similar to Bilinear, it scans
the neighboring pixels, but its equation is far more intricate and
computationally costly, leading to better tonal gradations.

A brand-new interpolation technique created especially for

upsampling is called the Bicubic Smoother. As its name implies, it
produces a result that is smoother and more tolerant of future
sharpening than Bicubic sampling.

Bicubic Sharper is yet another innovative interpolation technique,

however, it was created for downsampling this time. Compared to
Bicubic, it performs a better job of maintaining detail.

Resampling an image
Your camera's capture size, measured in megapixels, or scanning resolution,
determines the largest picture you may have. Naturally, a lower pixel
density (PPI) results in a lesser-quality image but a bigger overall image.
Each square becomes larger and more irregular as you stretch it. Each
square grows smaller and finer as you shrink it (if it is feasible with the
screen, try it sometime).

You may enlarge the size of your pixelated window screen as much as you
want, but the quality and resolution will only become worse. However,
there is a fix. Photoshop will produce new pixels to fill in any gaps when
the image is stretched using an interpolation process. The program's best
judgment as to what it should look like, assuming that the past is indicative
of the future, is based on what was previously present.

Resampling a picture usually isn't a good idea since it degrades its quality.
However, you do sometimes.

1. Select Image Size from the Image pull-down menu.

2. Turn off the Resample Image switch. The Pixel Dimensions field
is greyed out, meaning no modifications can be made.
3. Adjust the resolution. Keep in mind that photos are smaller the
higher the quality. As a photojournalist resizing images for
publishing, you'll need to be aware of this since the resolution has a
far greater impact on published photo quality than it does on a
photo for the internet.
4. Resample-Person comes to the rescue if you can't obtain a picture in
the size or quality you desire. Simply set the desired resolution.
5. Turn on Image Resample.
6. Choose the desired Document Size. Recognize how the pixels will
change, signaling that Resample-Person intends to start producing
new bits and bytes.
7. If you'd like, modify the resampling algorithm.
 CHAPTER SIX

How to Use a Gradient Mask in Adobe Photoshop

To assist merge one picture into another in Photoshop, use a gradient mask.
Along with the layer's blending mode, the depth and opacity of the blending
may be changed.

1. Open two pictures.

2. Click and hold on to the picture in the first file while dragging it to
the second file using the Move Tool.
3. Click the Add Layer Mask button in the Layers Panel's bottom-
right corner.
4. Pick the Gradient Tool. Verify that white and black are being used
as the foreground and background colors.
5. Align your cursor on the picture such that the tip of the heron's beak
is directly under it. Click, hold, then drag from right to left to the
layer's edge while holding down the Shift key.

How to Set Up and Align Thumbnails in Adobe Photoshop on a

Page
You can distribute and align layers using the tools in Photoshop. In this
illustration, thumbnail photos will be positioned within a base image, then
positioned evenly along the right side.

1. Select File > Place Embedded to insert the thumbnail pictures.

2. After choosing the photos, click OK. For each picture you're
putting, hit Enter (PC) or Return (Mac) to finish the Place
command. They will show up as layers in the Layers panel and
appear layered on top of one another in the picture window.
3. Drag the picture to the appropriate place in the image window by
first selecting the layer in the Layers panel that has the image
thumbnail in the top-most position.
4. In the Layers panel, click the top thumbnail layer while holding
down the Shift key, then click the lowest thumbnail layer to select
all the thumbnail layers.
 5. The Align and Distribute buttons in the Options Bar will appear
when several layers are chosen. Distribute Vertical Centers should
be selected after Align Right Edges.

How to Use Blending Modes in Adobe Photoshop for Basic

Color Correction
Blending modes are a useful tool of the Layers Panel and may be used for
simple color adjustment in addition to being utilized with the Brush Tool
for retouching. The instructions that follow demonstrate how to use
blending modes to brighten an image—a color correction that is often
required with digital photography—by using blending modes.

1. Open the Layers Panel. Drag the Background layer to the New
Layer button by clicking and holding the layer. This makes the
layer duplicated.
2. Select Screen from the Blending Mode option by clicking. In the
menu, you'll see that the blending modes are organized into groups
by horizontal lines.
3. The Screen Blending Mode enhances an image's highlights, giving
the impression that it is brighter. The layer's opacity can now be
used to change the brightness. Go to the Opacity box and enter the
required value when the Background copy layer is selected.

How to Use Panels in Photoshop

Panels hold a large portion of Photoshop's power, and each panel serves a
specific purpose. A Swatches Panel is used to manage color swatches, and
there is a Layers Panel for managing layers, an Adjustment Panel for
managing color correction, etc. Normally, the panels are fastened to the
Panel Dock.

To control what is shown on the Panel Dock and Toolbar, Photoshop offers
several pre-configured default workspace options depending on jobs. You
can use the Panels in Adobe Photoshop by following the instructions below.

1. In the drop-down Workspace section of the Application Bar, click

Painting in the upper right corner of the screen. One of the standard
Photoshop workspaces is this one. Your Panel Dock has changed, as
you can see. From the Workspace drop-down menu in the
Application Bar, choose Essentials once more.

2. On the dock, the Essentials workspace displays two columns of

panels. Only icons are shown in the left column. An extended view
is available for the column on the right. Double-click the drab gray
bar at the top of the enlarged dock to collapse to an icon view.
Expand the dock by doing another double-click.
3. Panels will also expand when an icon is clicked and shrink when
that icon is clicked again or a new panel icon is clicked. To enlarge
the History Panel, click its icon. To collapse it, click it once again.
4. The workspace will now be customized. The Window menu in
Photoshop provides access to every panel. Select Info from the
Window menu.

5. Select New Workspace from the Workspace option.

 6. Sometimes, you may wish to keep a panel separate from the dock
so it can continue to be enlarged. Select the Info Panel. If it is
required, click the icon on the dock to enlarge it. The Properties
Panels, which show up as a tab, are grouped with the Info Panel. To
remove the panel from the panel group and the dock, click and hold
on the word Info in the tab.
7. Use the same techniques to regroup the Info Panel. Just to the right
of the term Properties, click and hold the word Info while dragging
it back into the group. The panel group will have a blue accent
around it to indicate that you are going to regroup.

How to Use Adobe Photoshop's Black & White Adjustment

Layer
You can quickly turn a color picture grayscale with the Black & White
Adjustment Layer before adding further effects.

1. Select Black & White from the Adjustment Layer drop-down

menu in the Layers Panel.
2. Select the Tint checkbox in the Adjustment Panel. An illusion of a
duotone picture is produced by the tint choice.
3. To access the Color Picker, click the swatch next to Tint. Once the
Color Picker has opened, change the RGB color values to choose
the tint color of your choice, and then click OK.
 4. To go back to the grayscale version, uncheck Tint.
5. To restore your foreground and background colors to black and
white, press the letter D on your keyboard.
6. To activate the layer mask thumbnail for the Black & White 1 layer
in the Layers Panel, click on it. The corner brackets around the
thumbnail indicate that it is active.
7. Pick the Gradient Tool.

How to Use Variable Fonts in Adobe Photoshop

In Adobe Photoshop 2018, control for variable typefaces, often known as
Multiple Masters, was introduced. In essence, a variable font enables the
customization of a single font file to produce variants like bold, condensed,
italic, etc.

1. The icon next to the font name in the Fonts menu indicates if a font
is variable. The symbol has a little "VAR" on it.
2. You may adjust variable typefaces at the text or layer levels. Also,
you can use the Move Tool to modify all the text on the layer. Use
the Type Tool to highlight the text if just certain words or characters
need to be changed.
3. Access the Property Panel. Weight, width, and slant adjustments are
available.
4. Weight enables you to change the text's boldness.
5. The text will either be compressed or expanded.
6. The slant will provide an artificial italic.
 CHAPTER SEVEN

How to begin with calibration

Calibrating your display for Photoshop or Lightroom should be the initial
step when downloading Photoshop, Lightroom, or other printing-related
applications. An incorrectly calibrated monitor would result in a color
imbalance while printing. It also causes your monitor to exhibit incorrect
colors.

Consider this example: Consider that your monitor is not calibrated since it
shows everything with a yellow tinge. Therefore, anytime you examine
your picture, you believe that the white balance is incorrect and attempt to
adjust it to the blue side. Once completed, the white balance will seem
correct on your display, but the picture will have a blue tinge. Now, every
time you print a picture, it will have a blue tinge.

Almost all modern displays and laptops have an internal calibration tool. If
your gadget is a little outdated, you should purchase a new display. If you
use Windows, you should search for new Dell displays. It will cost less than
$150. Ensure that you do not get a monitor with a resolution of less than
1920 by 1080 pixels. A photographer must get a device that increases
productivity and displays correct and clear pixels. If you're seeking
perfection, get an iMac. They cost more than $1000, but they are well worth
it. The latest model iMac with Retina 5K display boasts an incredible 5K
resolution.

There are alternatives if you do not want to purchase a new display. You can
buy colorimeters. What then is a colorimeter? A colorimeter is a device that
measures the color's intensity. Photoshop features an integrated calibration
system to calibrate the colors for your convenience. Simply go to Edit >
Color Settings.

In the color options menu, Adobe RGB, sRGB, and CMYK may confuse.

Adobe RGB: RGB stands for Red, Green, and Blue. These are the main
colors used to create all-digital colors. If you modify images shot with your
camera, you should do this. If you are a wedding photographer, Adobe
RGB may be the best option.

sRGB: Use this if you submit photographs to the Internet or if you are a site
designer.

CMYK is an abbreviation for cyan, magenta, yellow, and black. Yes, 'K'
stands for black. Use this setting if you print often. This mode may be
useful if you are developing a flyer.

How to calibrate a monitor

The calibration of colors should be an integral element of any
photographer's process. Otherwise, it is hard to determine whether the
colors shown by your monitor are true and if they will match the printed
version. There are several methods to accomplish it, and the process may be
quite straightforward or difficult, depending on how precisely you want to
duplicate the colors and whether or not you are also printing the work in-
house.

The basic approach needs a hardware colorimeter for color profiling your
monitor for daily picture editing and image viewing, but professional-grade
color profiling requires precise calibration of all display and output devices,
including printers.
How to adjust your display
Before beginning the process of hardware calibration, you must reset your
monitor's settings to factory defaults. You want to do this because you don't
want to calibrate a monitor that has had too many manual adjustments done
before. On certain displays, you may reset to factory settings through a
menu option, whilst on others, you must click a series of buttons. If you
cannot find a means to reset the monitor to factory settings on the monitor
itself, see the monitor's manual.

Carry out the following:

1. If your monitor and video card have Display Port (DP) connections,
use this cable instead of DVI or HDMI to connect them.
2. Place your monitor in a place where direct sunshine or other light
sources cannot reach it.
3. Allow the monitor to warm up for at least 15 to 20 minutes with the
power on.
4. Ensure that the screen's resolution is adjusted to its best level. If you
have an LCD, set the screen resolution to its maximum value, often
known as "native resolution."
5. Ensure your visual card is operating in the highest bit mode.
6. Uninstall any color calibration tools and software currently
installed.
7. Install the color-calibration software that comes with the
colorimeter.
8. Use the program and adhere to the directions.
After the calibration procedure has been completed, you should only use
color-managed software tools to view or modify your photographs.

Photoshop Image Navigation Tips, Tricks, and Keyboard

Shortcuts
Basic Image Navigation Shortcuts

Zooming In and Out

The Zoom In and Zoom Out commands are Photoshop's most fundamental
means of zooming in and out of a picture. Both are accessible via the View
menu in the Menu Bar. To use the Zoom In keyboard command on a
Windows PC, press and hold the Ctrl key and then hit the plus symbol (+).
On a Mac, hold down the Command key while pressing the plus symbol.

To use the Zoom Out command using the keyboard on a Windows PC,
press and hold the Ctrl key while pressing the "-" symbol. On a Mac, hold
down the Command key while pressing the "-" symbol.

Fit on Screen

The Fit on Screen function in Photoshop shows your picture at the

maximum zoom level while still fitting totally on the screen. Like the Zoom
In and Zoom Out commands, it can be found under View in the Menu Bar.
To use the keyboard to choose Fit to Screen on a Windows PC, press
Ctrl+0. On a Mac, you must hit Command+0. Additionally, you may
choose Fit on Screen by double-clicking the Hand Tool in the toolbar.
00%

The 100 percent function (known as "Actual Pixels" in older versions of

Photoshop) zooms your picture to 100 percent instantaneously. At this
degree of magnification, each pixel in the picture occupies precisely one
pixel on the screen, allowing you to examine the image in its entirety. This
zoom setting is optimal for picture sharpening.

The 100 percent command is accessible via the View menu in the Menu
Bar. To use the keyboard to choose 100 percent, use Ctrl+1 (Windows) /
Command+1 (Mac). You may also pick the Zoom Tool by double-clicking
its icon in the toolbar.

Accessibility Keyboard Shortcuts

Here are some useful keyboard keys for efficiently navigating your picture
when zoomed in. To rapidly go to the top left of the picture, press the Home
key on your keyboard, and press the End key to move to the bottom right.
To go up one complete screen, use the Page Up key, and to move down one
full screen, press the Page Down key. Ctrl+Page Down (Win) /
Command+Page Down (Mac) will shift you one full screen to the right.

Continuous Zoom

To zoom in continually on the same location, click and hold the Zoom Tool
on the picture. Photoshop will progressively zoom in until the mouse button
is released. To constantly zoom out, press Alt (Windows) or Option
(Mac).
Hand Tool Shortcuts
Choosing The Hand Tool

In Photoshop, we use the Hand Tool to scroll or pan photos. Press the H
key on the keyboard to pick the Hand Tool. Or, press and hold the spacebar
to temporarily switch to the Hand Tool while any other tool is active. Click
and drag the picture inside the document window to move it, and then
release the spacebar to return to the previous tool.

Scroll All Open Images

To scroll all open photos simultaneously, press and hold the Shift key while
dragging one of the images with the Hand Tool selected.

Birds Eye View

When zoomed in on a picture, Photoshop's Bird's-Eye View function

enables rapid navigation from one section to another. To activate Birds Eye
View, press and hold the H key (the keyboard shortcut for the Hand Tool).
Photoshop quickly zooms out the picture such that it fills the full screen,
providing you with a "bird's eye perspective" of your surroundings.

Release the H key after dragging the rectangle over the area you want to
magnify, then release the rectangle. Photoshop will quickly magnify the
chosen region, and you'll return to the tool you were using earlier.

View Rotation Tool Shortcuts

Selecting the View Rotation Tool

With Photoshop's Alter View Tool, you can simply rotate the viewing angle
of a picture while you work. The letter R may be used to choose the Rotate
View Tool from the keyboard.

Changing the View

To return the picture to its upright posture and reset your perspective, use
the Esc key on your computer. Alternatively, double-click the Rotate View
Tool on the Toolbar.

Navigating the Image Area in Adobe Photoshop

To work well with Photoshop, you will need to know how to zoom in and
out of your picture. Changing the zoom level enables precise selection and
painting, as well as the visibility of otherwise-overlooked elements. The
zoom feature covers a range from a single pixel to a 3,200 percent
magnification, giving you a great deal of viewing freedom.

You will begin by using the View option to shrink and expand the
document view, and you will conclude by fitting the full document into the
screen.

1. Choose View > Zoom In to expand it.

2. To zoom in again, use the Ctrl+plus sign (Windows) or
Command+plus sign (Mac OS). This is the keyboard shortcut for
the Zoom In command, which was formerly accessible through the
View menu.
 3. To zoom out, use the Ctrl+minus sign (Windows) or
Command+minus sign (Mac OS). This is the shortcut for the
View > Zoom Out menu item. Now the complete picture will fit
on the screen.
4. To fit the document to the screen, choose View > Fit on Screen or
use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+0 (zero) (Windows) or
Command+0 (zero) (Mac OS).
5. By selecting See > Print Size, you may also view artwork in the
size it will print.

How to Use the Zoom Tool

Each click with the Zoom tool () raises the view size by the next predefined
percentage and centers the picture around the targeted spot. By pressing and
holding the Alt (Windows) or Option (Mac OS) key (when the Zoom tool
is active), you may zoom out of a picture, reducing the zoom percentage
and shrinking the image display. When the picture has achieved either its
maximum magnification level of 3,200 percent or its lowest size of one
pixel, the magnifying glass cursor becomes empty.

1. Choose View > Fit on Screen.

2. To zoom in, use the Zoom tool and click twice on the image. You
may also adjust the functionality of the Zoom tool by using
modifier keys.
3. To zoom out, press Alt (Windows) or Option (Mac OS) while
pressing the Zoom tool. You may precisely zoom into a certain
portion of a picture by clicking and dragging a marquee around the
location. To do so, you must deactivate a newly added Zoom tool
option.
 4. Deselect the checkbox labeled Scrubby Zoom in the Zoom tool's
Options bar to deactivate this function. The Scrubby Zoom function
enables you to instantly zoom by clicking and dragging. In this
scenario, a more predictable zoom region is required.
5. Disable Scrubby Zoom in the Options bar of the Zoom tool.
6. With the Zoom tool still selected, click and drag from the upper-left
corner of the car's grill to the lower-right corner of the bumper. You
are generating a rectangle marquee selection around the car's front
end. (NB: As soon as you release the mouse button, the area
inside the marquee expands to cover the whole document
window).
7. Double-click the Zoom tool in the Tools panel to restore the
original view size. Since the Zoom tool is used so often, it would be
tedious to constantly switch between it and the tool you were using.
8. Select the Move tool () from the Tools panel's very top.
9. Hold Ctrl+spacebar (Windows) or Command+spacebar (Mac
OS X) (Mac OS). Note that on Mac OS you must hold down the
spacebar before pressing the Command key; otherwise, Spotlight
will be activated and the Move tool will momentarily become the
Zoom In tool. Again, while still holding
Ctrl/Command+spacebar, click and drag over the car's front, then
release. Note that while changing the zoom level, the Move tool
remains active.
10. Choose View > Fit on Screen.

Using tabbed Photoshop windows

You have control over how windows appear in Photoshop's workspace. You
may select to work with floating picture windows or tab your windows
across the workspace's top. This section describes how to use the new
tabbed workspace.

1. Choose File > Browse.

2. The picture is presented as a different tab inside Photoshop,
enabling you to move between active photos by clicking on the tab.
3. Click the file tab, and then click and drag the tab away from its
tabbed place. The second picture window is now afloat.
4. Click the floating window's title bar and drag upward until the
cursor is next to the tab of the other picture. When a blue bar
appears, you should release the mouse button. The picture is now a
tabbed window again. You may prevent a window from mistakenly
tabbing by pressing and holding Ctrl (Windows) or Command
(Mac OS) while moving a floating window.

Increasing efficiency using Photoshop's screen modes

There are three screen modes from which to choose. Majority of users begin
and remain in Standard Screen mode until they unintentionally switch to
another. Screen modes determine how much screen space your current
picture takes and if you can see other Photoshop works.

1. Click on the picture tab to activate the file. The Tools panel and
other panels vanish when you press the Tab key, leaving much more
workspace.
2. To restore the Tools panel and other panels, press Tab again.
3. To conceal the panel docking area while leaving the other panels
visible, use Shift+Tab. Shift+Tab will restore the hidden panels.
The panel docking area and the Tools panel should now be visible.
4. To conceal the panels, press Tab. Then, place the mouse on the
narrow gray strip where the Tools panel was, and pause. The Panel
of Tools returns. Note that the Tools panel only displays while the
pointer is inside the Tools panel region and vanishes when the
cursor leaves that area. Try this with the panel docking area on the
right side of the screen, and see how it likewise appears and
vanishes as you move the pointer over the gray boundary on the
right.
5. By modifying the screen modes, you may discover overextended
anchor points and make more precise selections up to the image's
edge. Changing settings might also help you show your image in a
tidy workstation to customers.
6. Press the Tab key once again to see every panel.
7. Press F to go to the next display mode, Full-Screen Mode with
Menu Bar. This view shows just one picture at a time, centered
inside the work area, without tabs, and with the image extending to
the edge of the work area (including behind the docking area). You
may view other open pictures by selecting the image from the
Window menu's bottom section.
8. You may also alter the mode of your display by choosing View >
Screen Mode.
9. Observe that the gray backdrop (pasteboard) now fills the full
screen and that your picture is centered inside it. (NB: This mode
gives a larger workspace for editing photos, which is one of its
advantages).
 10. Press F again to return to the previous screen mode, Full-
Screen Mode.

Full-Screen mode

This mode is Full Screen. It enables you to display your content in full-
screen mode without any distracting screen components, making it a
popular option among multimedia users. In this mode, all menus and panels
are automatically hidden; however, they may still be accessed by hovering
the mouse over the place where they would usually be shown. The panels
resurface momentarily to facilitate entry. Simply use the Tab key to show
and conceal the panels while in this mode.
 CHAPTER EIGHT

Selection Tools
When you pick an area, any changes you make affect just that region and
not the remainder of your work. This is why choices are vital, and why
Adobe has provided numerous distinct tools for creating anything from
broad to minute selections.

All of these tools can not only pick, but also deselect, conduct intersections,
and more after the initial selection has been made to assist you to choose
the ideal area.

The relevant tools are located at the top of your toolbar. If you do not have a
toolbar in your setup, go to Window in the menu bar and choose Tools.

Rectangular Marquee Tool

Low Detail, But Fast

In most applications, the rectangular marquee is the typical selection tool. It

selects anything inside its rectangular boundaries when its size is adjusted
by dragging.

Case Examples

Select huge, rectangular portions of your work. It cannot catch a great deal
of information, but it is a basic and rapid tool.
Elliptical Marquee Tool

Low Detail, But Fast

The elliptical marquee tool performs the same function as the rectangular
marquee tool, but with an oval shape. To get a flawless circle selection, hold
SHIFT.

Lasso Tool
Generates More Organic Selections and Can Be Hard To Control

The lasso tool and its family of tools need you to use the mouse to outline
your selection. There is just one line of mouse dragging, making it difficult
to make a precise selection.

Case Examples

With the rectangular and elliptical marquee tools, it is impossible to create

organic, rounder designs. Frequently, the best method to use the lasso tool is
to make a broad selection, then press SHIFT to create smaller lasso
selections for more detail.

Polygonal Selection Tool

The choices are rigid and pointed, yet you have a great deal of control

The polygonal selection tool is a more comprehensive version of the lasso

tool that enables you to create polygon vertices by clicking the edges of
your selection. Instead of relying on a shaky hand to sketch the thing in a
single stroke, you may draw a more stable outline of the object. This is a
useful instrument for making coarse but exact choices.

Case Examples

A more systematic tool that needs you to click out your vertices is suitable
for non-round forms with edges and form (because creating a round edge
means you have to click through more vertices)

Magnetic Lasso Tool

Intelligent, Quick, and Precise

You may manually click vertices as you would with the polygonal selection
tool (and hit DELETE if you mistakenly construct a vertex you don't like)
to guide the tool, but it handles the majority of the work in high-contrast
areas where the computer can distinguish edges.

Magic Wand Tool

Quick and Intelligent

It performs just as its name implies. It is referred regarded as a magic wand

because it automatically chooses pixels with similar hues, allowing it to
determine where things begin and finish. This allows you to make rather
straightforward choices without having to manually map out the area.

Quick Selection Tool

Flexible and Versatile

The brush is used by the Quick selection tool to paint out specified
locations. Because the Quick Selection Tool now detects edges and makes
more informed choices, the areas you pick seem to be drawn with a wand.
This tool is incredibly versatile since, similar to a standard paintbrush, you
may adjust the brush's hardness, size, and even brush itself (to a different
shape) to get the precise selection you need.

Extra Tips
Selections can snap to rulers, so if you drag a selection near to a
ruler, the selection will run along the ruler rather than pass over it.
Use OPTION/ALT to construct a rectangular or elliptical selection
centered on a point. This method may be used with shift
(OPTION/ALT + SHIFT) to produce a square or circle from a
central point.
Shift + F7 inverts the current selection. When the item you want to
pick occupies the majority of the image yet is difficult to select, this
feature is useful. Simply make choices of adjacent chunks and
reverse your selection to choose the required location.
Note that the key for the selection tool, SHIFT +, cycles between
the tools in that group. The selection instruments are categorized as
follows:

M: Rectangular and Elliptical Marquee Tools

L: Lasso, Polygonal Lasso, and Magnetic Lasso Tools

W: Quick Selection and Wand Instruments

Consequently, hitting SHIFT + L while using the Polygonal Lasso Tool
switches to the Magnetic Lasso Tool, while pressing SHIFT + W while
using the Magic Wand Tool switches to the Quick Selection Tool.

The ESC key terminates a selection and returns you to your prior selection.

Introduction to the Selection Tool in Photoshop

Adobe Photoshop has a variety of selection tools, but none are as user-
friendly as the Quick Selection tool. It is one of the simplest and most
enjoyable tools to use if you like to modify different elements of a picture.
You may choose several picture regions to add or delete components from
the selection.

How to Use Photoshop's Selection Tool

W is the default shortcut for selecting the Quick Selection tool in
Photoshop. You may also manually locate the tool's icon in the toolbar on
the left and choose it.

Understanding Quick Selection Options

Additional Quick Selection Options are available for modifying the
presently chosen layer.

1. Sample All Layers

"Sample All Layers" is the first option shown next to the Add and
Subtract from Selection choices. The tool is intended to generate a
selection from all layers, not just the presently chosen ones.

Sample All Layers allows you to combine selections from various layers of
an image into a single selection for editing purposes.

2. Auto-Enhance

Next is the Auto Enhance function. It is the ideal technique for choosing
objects in Photoshop that results in jagged edges. The tool raises the
roughness and blockiness of your selection's borders automatically. If you
are not making all of your choices using a stylus, you may use the tool.
There are no customization options available for the software-based editing
system.

3. Refine Edges

If you are dissatisfied with Photoshop's automatic results, you can use the
Refined Edge option to manually adjust the contrast and radius settings to
make your choices seem flawless.

You may use a small brush to paint inside the selected area. Simply drag
along the selection inside to continue smoothing. You may alter the menu's
Edge Detection settings to minimize the level of sharpness and make your
pick seem much softer.

Using the Magic Wand Tool

Get to the Magic Wand tool by right-clicking on the Quick Selection Icon.

Additionally, you can the options bar to:

Tolerance: This option affects the color range of all pixels that have
been chosen. You may provide a pixel value between 0 and 255.

Anti-Aliased: This option allows you to have softer edges while

using the Magic wand to choose your topic.

The Sample All Layers and Refine Edge options are also accessible with
the Magic Wand, and their functionality is identical to that of the Quick
Selection Tool.

How to Create Your Custom Photoshop Panels Using

Configurator Reloaded
Adobe Photoshop is an immensely potent application that is frequently used
for a multitude of purposes. How do you create a custom panel in Adobe
Photoshop? The huge array of tools made available to you by Adobe
Photoshop might be occasionally daunting. These tools are organized into
several panels that you may move, reposition, or conceal.

It is a guarantee that you will not always use all the features that Photoshop
provides. In this vast library and multitude of diverse tools, there are those
that you will virtually always use consistently. Whether a project is basic or
big, some tools will always be used. It may be laborious to travel to each of
them individually, particularly if you must do it again. Using Configurator
Reloaded, you may construct and configure your own Adobe Photoshop
panel. You may rearrange these panels and add any desired tools so that
your most critical and often used settings are always accessible.

Getting Started

You will need to download Configurator Reloaded before anything else.

The downloading package is an a.zip file that contains both Mac OS and
Windows setups. After installing the required version, you must quit and
restart any Adobe apps.

Next, activate Configurator Reloaded by navigating to Window >

Extensions. Upon completion, a new panel containing by default a few
containers will instantly appear. Now that everything is in place, we can
begin customizing and constructing our panels.

Creating one's panel

You must first construct a container before dragging the tools into the new
panel. To do so, click "Add Container" in the upper-right corner of the
Configurator Reloaded window. The addition of a container will provide a
new place in the panel where you may put your tools and have them
categorized and organized.

After creating a container, you may begin dragging and dropping the
desired tools. As you can see, Configurator Reloaded has already classified
the various Photoshop tools. You may explore through them to locate the
ones you choose. Once you have them, just click and drag them into the
newly-created container area.

Multiple containers may be created on the Configurator Reloaded panel. To

simplify and maintain order, rename the containers according to the kind of
tools they include. This can help you remember where to search when
you're looking to locate a certain tool.

To rename a container, right-click on it and a renaming option will appear.

Additionally, Configurator Reloaded allows you to choose unique colors for
the containers you have created. These colors might serve as a visual guide
for you, as you can also group the many sorts of tools by color.

Thanks to Configurator Reloaded, creating a customized Photoshop panel is

simple. It is a basic application that will be useful when you need to
organize your Photoshop tools for more productivity. With this instruction,
you'll be able to construct your panel so that you can get straight to work
and spend as little time as possible searching for the necessary tools.

How to Load Selection in Photoshop

The summary steps:
Choose Select > Load Selected Items. In the Load Selection dialog box,
pick the selection by name from the Channel menu. To exit the Load
Selection dialog box, click OK. The selected object reappears in the picture.

Furthermore, where are Photoshop choices stored?

1. A selection may be saved by selecting "Select" > "Save

Selection." (NB: Don't forget to give the option an easy-to-
remember name. This will greatly simplify dealing with choices).
2. Additionally, you may discover your choices in the Channels menu.
3. To save a document, choose "File" > "Save."

How can you also copy and paste a selection in Photoshop? This is how:
Begin by selecting the place where you want to put the pixels. Then copy
the picture to be pasted. And choose Edit > Paste Special > Paste Into (or
use the shortcut Ctrl+Shift+Alt+V (Windows) /
Command+Shift+Option+V (Mac).

Saving a selection
Choose Select > Save Selection to save this selection. In the Save Selection
dialog box, provide a name for the selection in the Name area. To exit the
Save Selection dialog box, click OK. If you no longer need the current
selection, press Command+D (MacOS) or Control+D (Windows) to
deselect it. Press the shortcut key on the keyboard. Use the global keyboard
shortcut to quickly pick the whole image: Ctrl+A on Windows and
command+A on a Mac. Some applications additionally give a keyboard
shortcut to deselect all items. Press Ctrl+D (Windows) or command+D
(Mac) in Elements (Mac).
 CHAPTER NINE

Troubleshooting issues in Photoshop

How to Fix the "Scratch Disks Full" Error in Photoshop

If you've ever dealt with a Photoshop "scratch disks full" problem, you
know how disruptive it can be to your productivity. The last thing any
Photoshop user wants to do during an editing session is put down the mouse
or pen to troubleshoot.

What Does the "Scratch Disks Full" Error Mean in

Photoshop?
The "scratch disks full" issue in Photoshop indicates that there is
insufficient free space on your hard drive for Photoshop to store its
temporary data.

It is also possible that these files have exceeded the RAM allocated to
accomplish some of Photoshop's fundamental tasks, resulting in poor
overall performance or the dreaded "scratch disks full" message.

When you get the "scratch disks full" error, you may need to do one of
two things; in certain cases, you may need to do both. Space must be
emptied so that Photoshop can work; you may also need to generate more
space by adding scratch disks or an external hard drive.
 1. First, defragment/clean up the hard drives on your computer

Always begin by cleaning the hard drives on your computer. Mac and
Windows users may use their native disk cleanup programs, such as the
space-freeing Disk Cleanup utility for Windows.

This step is included first because it may eliminate interference from your
computer's operating system and any background processes.

Here is a list of common files that disk cleaning tools will remove:

Browsers: temporary internet files, history, cookies, recently

entered URLs, index files, and the location of the most recent
download.
Operating System: clear the recycle bin, temporary files, the
clipboard, memory dumps, log files, error reporting, and the DNS
cache.
Best Practice: After every session on your computer, run your disk
cleaning application. This will help avoid Photoshop "scratch disks
full" problems and enhance your machine's speed and efficiency.
Also, minimize the number of open applications, such as email, social
media, and other resource-intensive programs, when using Photoshop.

2. Access and resolve issues with Photoshop Scratch Disks

In most circumstances, the default location for your scratch disk is the drive
where Photoshop was installed, which is often the C Drive.

Go to Edit > Preferences > Scratch Drives on Windows to access

your Photoshop scratch disks.
Visit Photoshop > Preferences > Scratch Disks on a Mac. (NB:
Notate the available free space and which hard disk is selected; if
the selected hard drive has little free space, choose the other one).
Checking the option will make the D Drive accessible if it has more
available space. If both of these drives are virtually full, you may
need to install an external drive.
Note that it is OK to have every drive box ticked.
Best Practice: Periodically check to see if your settings have been
reset as a result of Photoshop updates or crashes; you may need to
recheck the proper drive(s).

3. Remove temporary Adobe Photoshop files

If you have suffered several Photoshop crashes or have terminated the

software prematurely, big temporary files may have been left behind and are
creating disk space/RAM concerns.
 Find the PST files (on previous versions of Photoshop) or
Photoshop Temp files and remove them to securely erase these files
without affecting the operation of Photoshop.
Navigate to C:/ > Users > "YourUser" > AppData > Local >
Temp on your device.
Heavy Photoshop users may find it beneficial to erase these files
periodically or even weekly as a best practice.

4. Increase Photoshop's memory use and processor settings

Navigate to Edit > Preferences > Performance in Photoshop and adjust

the slider to the appropriate percentage. It is recommended to raise
available RAM to no more than 80 percent so that your computer does not
operate slowly.

Additionally, you can choose the Use Graphics Processor checkbox to

improve the performance of a variety of Photoshop features.

5. Clearing Photoshop's cache

This approach allows you to clear the clipboard, history, video cache, or all
three.

Navigate in Photoshop to Edit > Purge > All.

Keep in mind that this procedure will also remove all recent
Photoshop actions, so you will not have access to your undo and
redo history until you relaunch Photoshop.
 6. Clear the Values for Aspect Ratio in Photoshop

When using the Crop tool, there is a Clear box for erasing the aspect ratio
settings. If you click it, any prior entries will be removed.

As with temporary files and clipboards, removing the aspect ratio values
will not affect any of Photoshop's basic settings; they are just superfluous
files that have been saved from past editing sessions and may be safely
deleted.

How to Fix the "Scratch Disks Full" Error If Photoshop Won't

Open
In severe circumstances, Photoshop may not launch at all, instead of
displaying a pop-up window with the "scratch disks full" error message.

When this occurs, you must run Photoshop while holding Ctrl + Alt on
Windows or Cmd + Option on a Mac. This will enable you to enter
Photoshop via a backdoor and resolve the problem.

1. Defrag Your Hard Drive

It is recommended to use your disk defragmentation application to clear up
any fragmented space since Photoshop needs unfragmented free space on
your hard drive to work correctly.

2. Refer to the Adobe Support Community

Adobe Photoshop is constantly evolving and introducing new features on an

almost regular basis; as a result, troubleshooting techniques will likely
change over time.

If you've attempted all of these troubleshooting procedures and are still

encountering "scratch disks full" problems or other difficulties, there may
be further alternatives to explore. The Adobe Support Community is an
excellent resource to keep in mind.

From there, you can access forums established around Adobe products,
including Photoshop, where you can ask any Photoshop-related questions
and get assistance from other Photoshop users.
The Photoshop Save Function Isn't Functioning: Here's How to Repair
It

If you're accustomed to effortlessly saving a JPEG or having your choice of

file types, the current update has altered things for the worst. Fortunately,
there's a fast and simple method to restore things to normal, and it utilizes
one of Photoshop's finest workflow-enhancing features.

How to Fix It

The previous, superior option has simply been renamed. To achieve the
intended functionality from the Save dialog, you'll now need to choose Save
A Duplicate. This interface exposes the complete collection of file types
and still creates a distinct copy of the file.

While you may save a copy by selecting File > Save A Copy, if you're like
me, you use the shortcut Control + Shift + S, which in the most recent
version opens the inferior Save As box.
How to Fix Adobe Photoshop Program Error
Adobe Photoshop is an image-editing program designed for professional
and creative use. Photoshop includes a variety of editing tools that make
working on projects easier.

Although Adobe Photoshop works well most of the time, this does not
imply that the program is error-free. A problem you may encounter with
Photoshop is the program error.

Instead of exporting the picture, Photoshop displays the warning

"Photoshop could not finish your request due to a software error"
when saving files or projects.

If you are a professional who adheres to strict deadlines, you must address
this problem quickly.

Reboot the computer

If you find difficulty with saving your creations, we recommend restarting

your computer before modifying your settings. A transient malfunction or
glitch on your system may prohibit Photoshop from accessing your storage.

Windows users may refer to the advice below to restart their computers:

1. Open the Start menu on the Taskbar first.

2. Then, go to the Power Options tab.
3. Finally, choose Restart.

If you're using a Mac computer, follow these steps:

 1. Click the Apple menu in the upper left corner of your device's
screen.
2. Select the Restart option from the menu that appears.
3. Click Restart once again to confirm your action.

4. Return to Adobe Photoshop to see whether the issue has been

resolved.

How to Upgrade your version of Adobe Photoshop

To rule out the possibility that your version of Photoshop has a defect
linked to file saving and exporting, we recommend upgrading Photoshop to
repair any potential flaws.

Follow the following instructions to update Photoshop:

1. Open Adobe Photoshop on your pc.

2. Next, choose the Help tab.
 3. Select Updates and follow the on-screen instructions.
4. After restarting Adobe Photoshop, attempt to save your files.

Check Your Authorization (macOS)

For Mac users, verify your system permissions to confirm that Adobe
Photoshop has access to your storage; to be certain, we suggest allowing
Photoshop full system access.

Here is what must be done:

1. Start by selecting System Preferences from the Apple Menu.

2. Afterward, click Security & Privacy.
3. Also, go to the Privacy tab and allow Photoshop complete system
access.
4. Return to Adobe Photoshop and verify that you can save your files.

Try A Different Folder

If you are attempting to store your file in a certain folder, we recommend

putting it in another location or on your desktop. Try saving your files to the
desktop to see whether the problem occurs.

Inquire with Adobe Photoshop

If none of the previous approaches worked, we recommend contacting

Adobe's customer service. Go to Adobe Photoshop's website and contact
their support staff to report the problem you're encountering.
How to Resolve Freezing Problems with Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Photoshop is the industry leader in image processing since it
supports many file types and picture formats and has more functionality
than any other program available. Although Adobe Photoshop is likely the
greatest, it is not immune to periodic outages and bugs.

One of the most common complaints about Photoshop is that it may

sometimes seem slow. While several things might impact its speed, this is a
problem that must be addressed.

Unfortunately, even customers with high-end technology suffer from Adobe

Photoshop freezing difficulties.

1. Reboot the computer

If you have speed difficulties with Adobe Photoshop, one of the first steps
you can do is to restart your system. This clears your system cache and
removes any mistakes that might be hurting Photoshop's performance.

For Windows users, restarting your machine is as follows:

Press the Windows key on your keyboard to enter the Start Menu.
Next, go to the tab for Power Options.
The last step is to click the Restart button.
Return to Photoshop to see whether its performance has improved.

2. Close unused applications

Third-party applications are the most typical reason for Adobe Photoshop
freezing. As you work on your projects, Photoshop's utilization of your
system's resources rises. If your system runs out of memory or threads,
performance difficulties will occur.

To prevent this, we recommend shutting down unnecessary apps on your

computer to provide Photoshop with extra resources.

Here is what must be done:

To activate the Task Manager, use the CTRL + SHIFT + ESC

buttons on your keyboard.
Now, go to the Process tab.
The Memory tab sorts your apps according to their RAM use.
Identify the applications you are not using and close them.
After restarting Adobe Photoshop, verify that the issue has been
resolved.

3. Open your project again

After a time, Adobe Photoshop will gather temporary data on your system,
which will hinder the speed of your system if you're using mid-range or
low-end hardware. To resolve this, just stop Photoshop and reopen your
project. Save your work, exit Adobe Photoshop, and wait at least one
minute before relaunching the program on your computer. Using it
normally, see if its performance has improved.

4. Upgrade Your System

Your present operating system may have an underlying problem that

impacts the performance of your applications, such as outdated or
malfunctioning Windows versions.
To rule this out, upgrade your operating system using the instructions
below:

To launch Windows Settings, hit the Windows + I buttons on your

keyboard.
The Windows Update tab is located at the bottom of the side menu.
Click Download & Install if there is a new version available.

After restarting your computer to install the update, return to Adobe

Photoshop to see whether the issue has been resolved.
 5. Update Your Graphics Drivers

For heavy workloads, Adobe Photoshop uses your graphics card to generate
pictures and layers more quickly; if the software freezes, it may be a sign of
a problem with your graphics card.

Follow the instructions below to upgrade your graphics drivers to resolve

this issue:

To open the Quick Menu on your computer, hit the Windows and X
keys simultaneously.
Afterward, click Device Manager.
Look for and expand the Display Adapters tab.
The last step is to right-click your graphics card and choose Update
Driver.
Once complete, restart your machine and test Photoshop's
performance by working on your projects.

6. Update Adobe Photoshop

You must update your Adobe Photoshop if you haven't done so in a while,
since there may be a problem with the version you're using or some of its
files have been corrupted.

Follow the following procedures to update Photoshop:

Start by opening Adobe Photoshop on your PC.

In the menu bar, choose Help.
Select Updates and follow the instructions to upgrade Photoshop.
 7. Install Adobe Photoshop again

The only remaining option is to reinstall Adobe Photoshop on your

computer since some of your installation files may have been damaged and
the update cannot correct them.

Here is how to uninstall Adobe Photoshop:

Launch the Control Panel application on your computer.

Next, pick the Uninstall a Program option.
The last step is to right-click Adobe Photoshop and choose
Uninstall.
Go to Adobe's website and download the most recent installation
there.

How to Resolve Adobe Photoshop Crashes on Windows

Adobe Photoshop is the greatest program for editing photographs and
creating graphic designs, regardless of whether you're performing creative
or commercial work. It gives the best tools for modifying images and
incorporates layers.

Although Adobe Photoshop has been for decades, it is far from flawless, as
is the case with every tool or application. If you're a frequent user, you're
likely aware that Adobe Photoshop has its share of problems.

One of the most prevalent issues with Photoshop on Windows is that it

crashes abruptly, which can be quite frustrating if you've made significant
progress on a project but haven't yet saved it.

Adobe Photoshop random crashes are often caused by damaged system or

program files, but may also be caused by outdated software and third-party
applications.

1. Reboot the computer

If a program on your computer continues crashing, you should restart your

system to check that Photoshop's resources are loaded properly and that
there are no transient faults on your system.

Follow the instructions below to restart your computer:

Click the Windows symbol in the Taskbar to launch the Start Menu
on your computer.
Next, go to the Power Options tab.
Click the Restart button to restart your device.
Relaunch Adobe Photoshop after restarting your computer and
watch whether it continues to crash.

2. Update Your Video Card Drivers

Display drivers that are corrupted or malfunctioning are a typical cause of
Adobe Photoshop crashing on Windows. If your graphics drivers are
obsolete or faulty, Photoshop may malfunction.

Follow the following instructions to update your display drivers:

To access the Quick Menu, hit the Windows + X buttons on your

keyboard.
Afterward, click Device Manager.
Expand the Display Adapters tab, then right-click the video card.
Finally, choose Update Driver and follow the on-screen
instructions.
After upgrading your drivers, restart your computer and relaunch
Adobe Photoshop to see whether the issue has been resolved.

3. Exit Unnecessary Applications

Adding layers to a project in Adobe Photoshop may use a significant

amount of system resources; if your system runs out of memory, Photoshop
may crash.

To prevent this, we recommend shutting any unused apps on your computer.

To launch the Task Manager, use CTRL + SHIFT + ESC on your

keyboard.
Navigate to the Processes tab and select the Memory button; this
should organize your processes according to their RAM
consumption.
Identify the applications you are not using and close them.
Return to your project to see whether Adobe Photoshop continues to
crash.
 4. Reset Your Photoshop Settings

You may have tinkered with Photoshop's options and made changes that
caused it to crash. If this is the case, it will take you an eternity to identify
the faulty setup.

To expedite the process, we recommend resetting your settings to undo the

modifications.

Here is what must be done:

Launch Adobe Photoshop on your PC and click CTRL + K to enter

the Preferences panel.
Select the General tab and then click Reset Preferences on Exit.
Finally, restart Adobe Photoshop for the modifications to take
effect.

5. Upgrade your Windows installation

If you're using a new version of Adobe Photoshop, it's conceivable that

your operating system is not compatible with it. To rule out this possibility,
upgrade your OS to the most recent version available. This should also fix
any computer faults.

Follow the instructions below to upgrade to Windows:

First, access Windows Settings by pressing the Windows and I

keys on your keyboard.
Next, choose Windows Update from the option on the left.
Finally, choose Download & Install if a new version is available.
 6. Upgrade your version of Adobe Photoshop

To rule out the possibility that your version of Adobe Photoshop has a bug
that causes it to crash when you access a feature or execute an action, check
for available upgrades.

Follow the instructions below to update Photoshop:

Open Adobe Photoshop on your pc.

Next, click the Help button.
Select the Updates tab and follow the on-screen instructions.
After upgrading the application, restart your computer to implement
the changes, and then use Adobe Photoshop normally to determine
if it crashes.

7. Search for corrupted system files

You can use Windows' built-in program to examine your hard drive for
damaged or missing system files; Adobe Photoshop may be experiencing
troubles due to compromised system resources.

Follow the steps listed below to do an SFC scan:

To access the Quick Menu, hit the Windows + X buttons on your

keyboard.
Select the Command Prompt option (Admin).
Lastly, enter "sfc /scannow" and press Enter.
 Wait for the scan to complete, then restart the system.

8. Install Adobe Photoshop again

If none of the remedies worked, we recommend reinstalling Adobe

Photoshop on your computer to verify that you have the most recent version
of the program and that no installation files are damaged.

Here are the steps to remove Adobe Photoshop:

Open the Control Panel and then choose to Uninstall a Program.

Locate Adobe Photoshop inside the list.
Finally, right-click the application and choose Uninstall.

How to Repair the Save for Web Error in Adobe Photoshop

Save for Online in Photoshop optimizes your photos for web usage, which
is why many web designers and graphic designers that produce designs for
the web utilize this command to better exhibit their work.

When you choose to Save for Web, you can export your photos in a variety
of file formats, including JPEG, PNG, GIF, and BMP.

How to Save in Photoshop for the Web

Let's briefly review how to utilize Save for Web in Photoshop before
attempting to determine what went wrong.

1. Select File > Export > Save for Web from the menu bar (Legacy).

2. Select the format you want to save in, and the other settings will be
modified appropriately.
3. Adjust the picture quality and compare the outcomes; the image
quality, speed, and size are shown at the bottom of each image.
4. (Optional): Modify the image's size; the percentage difference
between the new and original sizes will be displayed.

5. If you're satisfied with the appearance, click Save, then name the
picture and choose a location for it.
Rapid Solutions to the Save for Web Error in Photoshop
If you have followed the same processes and are still experiencing
difficulties, please review the following solutions.

1. Restart Adobe Photoshop

Save your picture in.psd format before restarting Photoshop if you lose the
original file.

2. Reset Photoshop's Settings

Select Photoshop > Preferences > General and then click the Reset
Preferences on Exit option.

3. System/Software Upgrade

If your Photoshop version is outdated, go to the Creative Cloud app and

download the most recent version.

4. Save as a JPEG

In fact, in current versions of Photoshop, if you save a picture as a JPEG,

you may use it on the web; if you want to reduce the file size, choose Image
> Image Size from the menu bar.
 CHAPTER TEN

Using the Adobe Camera RAW filter

Initially, Camera Raw was a plug-in for Adobe Bridge that enabled
photographers to handle raw images using Bridge, rather than proprietary
raw-processing software. Since then, Camera Raw has developed into a
capable picture editor in its own right, in addition to delivering Lightroom's
basic image processing. Since the first version of Photoshop CC, it has been
able to apply Camera Raw as a filter to RGB or grayscale photographs
instead of traditional image alterations like Curves or Hue/Saturation.

Some may claim that Camera Raw editing is already accessible for non-raw
photographs, however, this is restricted to flattened TIFF and JPEG files.
And, to be honest, the preference selections may make this procedure quite
complex. Consequently, the Camera Raw filter may be a far easier choice.
In some aspects, the Camera Raw filter is comparable to Lightroom's non-
raw file editing capabilities; however, in Photoshop, the Camera Raw filter
may also be used to target particular layers or picture channels.

The Camera Raw filter may only be applied to RGB or grayscale photos
whose dimensions do not exceed 65,000 pixels. To make Camera Raw
modifications in Photoshop, choose Camera Raw Filter from the Filter
menu (Command+Shift-A [Mac], Control+Shift-A [PC]). Ideally,
Camera Raw modifications should be applied non-destructively by
converting the picture or image layer to a Smart Object (Smart Filter) layer
beforehand. This enables you to change the Camera Raw settings similarly
to how you would edit a raw picture. This may be useful for certain
operations. For instance, while dealing with scanned photos, the Camera
Raw filter may be used to add capture sharpening. Or if you feel more
comfortable editing an image's tone with the Camera Raw Basic panel's
tone settings as opposed to Levels or Curves? The ability to make
additional Camera Raw-specific modifications, such as Clarity to modify
mid-tone contrast or Camera Raw-style black-and-white conversions, is
also advantageous.

However, some restrictions are to be anticipated, such as missing functions

in the Camera Raw filter window. No workflow options exist (the hyperlink
beneath the preview). When processing an image directly in Photoshop, the
workflow output parameters are irrelevant since the picture has already
been transformed to a particular RGB space and bit depth, and the
histogram RGB values pertain to the document color space.

There is nowhere to store photos, thus you cannot save them. There are no
Crop, Straighten, or Rotate tools, and there are no lens-profile correction
choices since Photoshop already has a Lens Corrections filter. There is also
the overhead associated with creating a Smart Object, which leads to larger
file sizes when stored. Camera Raw is most successful when used to edit
raw photographs, so if you're concerned about image quality, you shouldn't
miss the raw image processing step. You cannot anticipate the same level of
editing flexibility on a non-raw picture when, for example, tweaking the
Highlights slider to recover excessive highlight detail.

The Camera Raw filter is a great convenience to have while working in

Photoshop, since it eliminates the need to export an image or layer to apply
Camera Raw processing separately, and it expands the range of image
alterations that may be applied when working in Photoshop.
How to filter multiple layers
The Camera Raw Filter is compatible with many layers. You can apply the
Camera Raw filter to an unlimited number of layers. To do this, they must
be grouped under a Smart Object/Smart Filter.

Once all layers are combined as a Smart Object, expanding these levels is
as simple as double-clicking the Smart Object layer to show the nested
layers, which are now displayed in a distinct, new picture document.

Parametric Modifications for Bitmap Images

Before working with raw picture files in a raster image editor such as
Photoshop, they must be processed in a parametric image editor such as the
Camera Raw Plugin or Adobe Lightroom. The parametric editor converts
the sensor's raw data into a format that Photoshop can read, such as TIFF,
JPEG, or PSD. Only then can you open them in Photoshop and make
modifications at the pixel level.

The Camera Raw filter is not a substitute for the Camera Raw plugin, which
is needed to process Raw photographs originally. It does not convert a
picture that is not raw into a raw image. A handful of the choices are
unavailable when the filter is applied. If the bulk of modifications is made
before opening a file in Photoshop, you will still get the greatest quality
adjustments.

The Camera Raw filter allows you to use the same important Camera Raw
features later in your process. The filter has many impressive features:

Image modifications that are nondestructive if applied to a Smart

Object
 Compatible with non-raw formats including JPEG, TIFF, and video
files
Can be used on a single layer or on numerous layers

How to convert into Smart Object

Select the layer or layers to which the filter will be applied. Click the layer's
name with the right mouse button and choose Convert to Smart Object
from the context menu. This conversion will transform your layer into a
Smart Object, allowing you to subsequently modify the filter parameters.
Click the Filter menu again and choose the Camera Raw Filter option.
(NB: This will open the Camera Raw interface).

Once in the Camera Raw interface, you have almost all the tools that you
typically have in Camera Raw, but the possibilities are limitless due to the
abundance of tools, adjustment sliders, and presets. Use the Camera Raw
filter whenever you are more comfortable with the Camera Raw tools and
sliders. (NB: This will allow you to make picture alterations more quickly
and with more satisfaction).

After making edits in the Camera Raw interface, click the OK button in the
lower-right corner. This button applies the modifications and returns you to
the Photoshop interface.

Using White Balance Tool

The white balance function in Camera Raw is superior. Photoshop just lacks
such an intuitive white balancing tool.
 Select the White Balance Tool from the top left corner of the
Camera Raw interface. Your cursor will transform into an
eyedropper. Find a grey spot that is neutral in the picture and click
on it. Camera Raw will evaluate the location and adjust the color
balance appropriately.
You may further adjust the white balance using the sliders to the
right of the Basic panel. Once the white balance seems accurate,
click the OK button in the lower-right corner.
You will eventually return to Photoshop. Observe the application of
the Camera Raw Filter in the Layers window. Clicking the Eyeball
symbol will disable the layer, allowing you to see the picture before
the change. Then, click it again to see the page with the applied
filter.
Photoshop produces a mask for Smart Filters layers. The mask
enables the selective application of the filter to sections of the
picture. Choose the Brush tool and set the paint color to black.
Ensure that the layer mask is chosen. Now, paint the places where
the filter should be removed. To fine-tune the effects of a layer on a
picture, you may paint with grayscale or decrease the Opacity.

Using the Eraser Tool

The basic Eraser Tool is as simple as they come. It deletes the pixels under
the cursor, regardless of what they are.

You can use the Eraser Tool as either a Brush, a Pencil, or a Block.
For the Brush and the Pencil, you may adjust the brush's size,
hardness, and transparency.
 A single click will erase whatever is under the pointer (though a big
brush will delete more than a small brush, of course).
Ensure that both the layer you're working on and the transparent
pixels are unlocked.

Background Eraser Tool

The Background Eraser Tool often frustrates and confuses Photoshop
novices. The name implies that it automatically removes the image's
backdrop, removing the arduous task of picking.

The Background Eraser Tool instead samples the region underneath the
center of the cursor (shown by a plus sign) and deletes sections that match
the sampled color.

You may modify how the Background Eraser Tool samples pixels.
Continuous Sampling indicates that the sample will be updated as you move
the cursor. Change the sampling mode to Once, and the Background Eraser
will remove everything with the color it sampled on the first click. The
Background Swatch sampling mode will erase everything that matches the
current Background Color in Photoshop. This technique works best with
solid colors since a graded blue, such as the one in the sky, will leave many
places untouched.

The Background Eraser Tool is only accessible as a brush, but you may
alter the Limits and Tolerance settings to meet your specific requirements.

Magic Eraser
The Magic Eraser functions similarly to the Magic Wand selection tool,
only it erases pixels instead of choosing them; with a single click, any
pixels that match the color beneath the cursor are erased.

Adjusting the Tolerance enables you to remove more or fewer shades of the
sampled color. You may also choose whether you want to eliminate simply
surrounding portions or everything with that hue, independent of its
placement in the picture. If you want to reduce jagged edges, use the Anti-
alias option.

How to use the Eraser Tool

Using the Eraser Tool in Photoshop is a breeze. Simply follow the
instructions below:

1. Unlock the layer that you want to delete. Ensure that transparent
pixels are also unlocked.
2. Select the appropriate Eraser Tool (regular Eraser, Background
Eraser, or Magic Eraser).
3. Personalize or customize the tool. Depending on the kind of Eraser
you've chosen, you will have access to several customizing options.
4. Click and drag the desired area to delete it.
5. Check for any leftover pixels. If required, return and overwrite
regions again.
6. Save the picture as a PNG file to maintain the transparency of
pixels that have been erased.

How to Make a Filmstrip in Photoshop

Photoshop is a commonly used tool that provides a great deal of creative
flexibility. Although it is mostly used for professional picture editing, many
people also use it for personal projects.

Follow along if you want to make something creative with your images:

1. First, create your canvas

Create your canvas as the first step. Use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + N, or
go to File > New. A little window will appear; here is where you will enter
the specifications for your blank canvas. You may name your canvas, and
define its width, height, resolution, etc.
 2. Create One Filmstrip

Initially, we simply need to construct a single film strip; there are various
phases to follow.

Add Individual Layers

By default, every new canvas will have one backdrop layer. Create a copy
of that layer as your initial step. You may do this by hitting Ctrl + J or by
right-clicking the layer and selecting Duplicate Layer.
Color the Layers

Both levels should be white by default, however, the bottom layer must be
made black. To do this, select the Background layer and press Ctrl + I. You
may also apply color to the layer using the Paint Bucket Tool, which is
located in the left panel.

Resize the Layers

To enable the Free Transform Tool, select the layer on top and click Ctrl +
T. Additionally, you may choose Edit > Free Transform.
After activating the tool, you may freely change your canvas by dragging its
edges. Click and drag the upper-middle portion of the canvas while holding
down the Shift and Alt keys. This will cause the top and bottom borders to
shift.

Reduce the height of the top border to around 75 percent. Repeat on the left
side until the width reaches about 90 percent.

Select the layers while holding Shift and press Ctrl + E to merge them.
Additionally, you may pick the layers, right-click on one of them, and
choose Merge Layers.
 3. Combine the Filmstrip

Once the layers have been merged, hit Ctrl + A (or Select > All) followed
by Ctrl + C (or Edit > Copy). Create a new canvas that is about 2300 by
1000 pixels. Press Ctrl + V twice (or Edit > Paste twice) once you are on
the canvas.

This will duplicate the recently-created filmstrip on the new canvas. You
will now perform everything on this new canvas, so you may dismiss the
other one. Each filmstrip may be moved by clicking and dragging with the
mouse or by using the arrow keys on the keyboard. Transfer the two layers
to create a longer filmstrip. Then, combine the layers.

Now, press Ctrl + J again to duplicate the layer twice, then one more to
combine the layers to create a filmstrip that is even longer. Then, combine
the three layers once again.

4. Add the Details

As you may already be aware, filmstrips have small holes at the top and
bottom of each strip. The Eraser Tool is the simplest technique to generate
these holes in Photoshop. However, you must first personalize it.

Use Square Brushes

Begin by selecting the Eraser Tool. By default, all the brushes have
a circular form. To transform them into square forms, click the tiny
arrow at the top, then click the options icon and choose Legacy
Brushes.
Select Window > Brush Settings or click the F5 key on the
keyboard. Set the size to 14px and the spacing to roughly 300
percent by clicking on Brush Tip Shape and adjusting the size and
distance settings, respectively.
After customizing the Eraser Tool, you must now make the holes.

5. Upload Your Images

It is now time to add your photos to the filmstrip.

Discard the Background

Before adding any images to your filmstrip, you must eliminate the white
areas. Start by concealing the backdrop layer so you can see your work
clearly. To conceal a layer, just click the eye symbol next to that layer.

Click and hold the Eraser Tool until a menu of choices appears. Click on
the white squares inside the filmstrip using the Eraser Tool. This should
remove the background color.

Upload Your Images

To add images to the filmstrip, just drag the images from your PC
onto the canvas. The filmstrip layer must be placed above all other
layers. You may modify the location of any layer by dragging it
with your mouse.
Select the layer on which the picture will be imported and click Ctrl
+ T to enable Free Transform. You may now resize the picture so
that it fits inside the filmstrip.
After importing, placing, and resizing the photos, combine all the
layers except for the background layer.

6. Make It Look 3D
If you just want a straightforward filmstrip, you may skip this step.
It is easy for people who like to add a 3D effect to your filmstrip.
Select the newly combined layer and then go to Edit > Transform
> Warp. (NB: This will enable you to manipulate the form of the
filmstrip as you see fit).
The form of the filmstrip may be altered by clicking and dragging
the edges.
 CHAPTER ELEVEN

Layers
Simply said, layers are pictures or effects that are placed on top of other
images or effects. Imagine taking five sheets of plastic wrap, painting a
little image on each one, and then stacking the painted sheets. When
layered, the five separate images would form one new image. Exactly, this
is what a layer is. You may apply effects to a picture, modify an image, or
create a new image using layers.

To examine all layers of a Photoshop picture, go to the Layers panel. It is

organized beside Channels and Path. If it is not visible, navigate to
Window>Layers. Layers should have a checkbox next to them.

The Layer Background

Photoshop creates the background layer automatically. It is the layer that is

formed whenever a new picture or document is created unless a transparent
background image is provided. A backdrop layer has been secured. This
indicates that it cannot be moved. However, you may add photos or paint on
it.

Once additional layers have been created (on top of the background layer),
you may remove the background layer by selecting it in the Layers Panel
and then double-clicking the trash can in the panel's bottom right corner.

Choosing a Layer
To conduct the majority of tasks in Photoshop, at least one layer must be
chosen.

1. Simply click on the layer in the Layers palette to pick it. (NB: The
layer will become blue after it has been chosen).
2. To select several layers, hold down the CMD (Mac) or CTRL
(Windows) key on the keyboard and click on each desired layer. To
pick many layers in succession, choose the first layer, and then
while holding SHIFT, select the final layer.

How to Move Layers

As you are aware, the sequence in which layers are stacked affects the
visual aspect of your picture. You must understand how to shift layers so
that you may alter their arrangement as required.

1. Select the layer or layers you want to move.

2. Click and hold the mouse button while dragging the layer to the
desired location. Between layers, a thick line will emerge to show
where the layer will be dropped. Once the layer is at the desired
position, release the mouse button and it will move to the new spot.
How to Find Layers
Almost every Photoshop project has several layers, which may rapidly
become overwhelming and make it difficult to identify anything.
Fortunately, there are tools available to assist in locating various sorts of
strata.

1. Select whether you want to search for layers by Type, Name, Effect,
Mode, Attribute, or Color from the Search Dropdown.
 2. After choosing a search technique, use the options to the right of the
Search drop-down menu to provide further search criteria.

How to Create Groups

Creating folders, also known as groups, is an additional function that may
help you manage your layers. You can add layers to a group and arrange
them as you see fit.

1. Click the "Create a new group" option at the bottom of the Layers
panel to create a new folder.
2. To add layers to the group, just drag them into the group folder
layer.
3. Rename the Group by double-clicking the Group Name in the
Layers palette.
Types of Layers
There are several kinds of layers. Some layers are the components of the
final picture that you are assembling, while others are form or text layers
(generated automatically) and fill or adjustment layers. Fill or adjustment
layers enable you to experiment with various colors or effects without
altering the primary picture. You may erase or modify the fill or adjustment
layer if you change your mind, while the original picture layer remains
intact.

Background Layer

By default, background layers will be labeled "Background" and will be

locked or protected.

Adjustment Layer

Adjustment Layers are layers that simply store information on picture

adjustments and may be removed or edited at any moment. Adjustment
Layers are the preferred method for making color and tonal changes to
photos since they are nondestructive.

Adjustment Layers are very adaptable in that they may be quickly modified,
masked, or deleted. You may make adjustments to the Adjustment Layer by
double-clicking the Layer Thumbnail.

Fill Layer

The contents of fill layers might be plain colors, gradients, or patterns.

Shape Layer
To modify a shape layer, choose the shape layer and the Shape Tool.
 CHAPTER TWELVE

Using the clone stamp tool

Adobe Photoshop is an amazing picture editing program. It provides a large
number of features, which might be intimidating for first-time program
users.

The Clone Stamp tool is one such function in Photoshop, and it is an

excellent small device for fixing a variety of picture issues.

What Is the Clone Stamp Tool in Photoshop?

In this case, the clue is literally in the name. The Clone Stamp tool creates a
circular replica of an image within a specified radius (the clone). Using the
same radius, you can then overlay the snippet on different portions of your
picture (the stamp).

It is ideal for removing defects from a picture, and since you may Clone
Stamp as little as one pixel (and as many as 5,000), it enables highly precise
raster editing.

How to Use the Clone Stamp in Photoshop

Assuming you have already started Photoshop and imported your picture,
let's examine the Clone Stamp tool.

1. First, open the image and zoom in

Open the image you want to clean up and zoom in on the desired region.
Not too near, so that you can still see the action. Click the clone stamp tool
in the left-hand toolbar.

Always duplicate the background layer before beginning your work. Thus,
you may always return to the original image. Select 'Duplicate Layer...' by
right-clicking the background layer.

2. Select a clone source

Select a gentle brush. Adjust the size of the clone stamp to include the item
you want to delete. It takes experience to determine the appropriate size and
density of your brush. A medium-soft brush is a decent starting point for
achieving clean edges.

Move the pointer to the region from which you want to extract pixels. The
pointer will transform into crosshairs. The minute you click, the pointer will
shift to display the cloned pixels.

3. Paint over the thing to be removed

Now begin painting over the undesirable thing. Ensure that it is not evident
that you are copying another portion of the image. If it is visible, clone
more pixels and continue painting.

Repeat until the results seem natural. Photoshop's undo function allows you
to revert many steps. Mac OS: Command + Z; Windows: Control + Z.
You must be on the lookout for trends. Patterns will reveal that you have
copied pixels and eliminated an item.

What is the ellipse tool?

Photoshop has a variety of Shape tools for sketching and making geometric
objects. This includes the Ellipse tool, which may be used to create both
ellipses and circles.

Create an Ellipse or a Circle

The ellipse sometimes referred to as an oval, is a curved form. The Ellipse

tool in Photoshop enables you to make ellipses that are tall and thin, broad
and short, almost circular or any other shape you like.
Frequently, a circle is required in place of an oval. Eyeballing the technique
may be difficult, and you will likely end up with a nearly round but not
perfect circle. Photoshop facilitates the creation of exact circles. With only
one more keystroke, you can limit each Ellipse shape to be perfectly round.

(NB: Please note that this tool can only create forms of the oval family.
For forms with numerous sides or straight sides, such as rectangles and
polygons, you must use a separate Shape tool).

Choose a Color or Outline to Fill

Using the Ellipse tool, it is possible to construct a filled-in shape. Use the
tool in Vector Shape mode or Pixel-based Shape mode to do this.

When scaled, vector forms maintain their clean appearance, but pixel-based
shapes may be degraded. However, since Photoshop is designed for dealing
with pixel-based images, the Pixel-based Shapes technique may be
preferred at times.

With the Ellipse tool, there is a third accessible choice. Instead of being
firmly filled in, the ellipse will show as an outline when it is chosen.

Combine to Generate New Shapes

If your project needs more than one ellipse, you can determine how these
forms interact. Each shape may be created in its layer, or ellipses can share
a layer if desired. When two shapes in the same layer overlap, they can:

Join with the first form to combine the two ellipses into one huge
shape.
 Subtract from the first shape: In this scenario, the new ellipse is
created by subtracting from the initial form.
This option eliminates portions of both ellipses where they cross.
Only the space where the two forms overlap remains.
Create negative space in the intersecting region. This option is the
inverse of the preceding one. The overlapped area is eliminated.
Only the areas where the two forms are independent of one another
survive.

By stacking ellipses in one of these four ways, the Ellipse tool may be used
to generate new forms for your project.

What is Elliptical Marquee Tool?

The Elliptical Marquee tool in Photoshop is designed for elliptical and
circular selections. Using this tool, you may simply pick objects such as
clocks, spheres, and moons.

The Marquee tool is the most frequent and generally the most effective
selection tool. This instrument is used to create alternatives based on
geometric forms. In particular, the marquee tool enables you to draw
rectangle- and elliptical-shaped options. To create the selection, just click
and drag the mouse.

How to Make Use of the Elliptical Marquee Tool?

Select the Elliptical Marquee Tool from the Marquee menu on the
Tools panel's Flyout menu. You may also use the keyboard more
 quickly. Press the M key if the Elliptical Marquee tool is available.
Press Shift+ M if the rectangle-shaped marquee is displayed.

Position the crosshair near the region to be selected, and then drag
around the desired element. The selection marquee emerges as you
drag. You may find it easier to create an elliptical selection by
holding Alt (Option on the Mac) and dragging from the center to
the outside. First, click the mouse button, and then, before moving
the mouse, hold down Alt (Option on a Mac) and drag. When you
have the appropriate selection, release the mouse and then press the
key. If you want to draw from the center out and a complete circle,
you must additionally hold down the Shift key. When you have
reached your desired option, remove the mouse button and then
press Shift+ Alt (Shift+ Option on a Mac). This method is also
effective for creating squares.

When you are pleased with your choices, release the mouse button
on your computer. Your elliptical choice is also alive and well.

Photoshop Corrections for Perspective Distortion

When discussing perspective, you go into a complex and intricate topic. It
pertains to mathematics, art history, perspective, etc. However, resolving
that major problem will not be the focus of this guide. Instead, it
concentrates on resolving perspective difficulties using Photoshop in your
photographs.

You may be acquainted with this effect, such as when snapping a structure
while walking and tilting your camera upward. This may be your objective,
but you may not always desire or want this distortion. Using tilt-shift lenses
or a large-format camera, you may certainly rectify this problem.
Nevertheless, many individuals lack access to this technology. Photoshop is
useful for correcting perspective in post-production.
 CHAPTER THIRTEEN

Using Adobe Filters

You can add creative effects to photographs using filters. You may give
photographs the appearance of having been sketched with chalk, painted
with a graphic pen, or even given perspective. This course will teach you
how to create intriguing effects for your photos using filters.

Getting Started
The Filter menu provides access to available filters. When specific filters
are selected, the Filter Gallery opens. When other filters are chosen, their
respective dialog boxes are shown. Some, such as the Clouds filter, have no
dialog box at all.

Filters are always applied to the currently chosen layer and cannot be
applied to pictures in Bitmap mode or indexed color. Note that many filters,
such as Brush Strokes and Sketch, only function in the RGB mode and are
unavailable in the CMYK mode.

Beginning to use filters

Before commencement, you may like to preview the file that will be
created.

1. Select File > Browse. Open the file found in the file.
2. You can keep this file open for reference or close it by selecting
File > Close.
Using the Clouds filter
Here, you will create a smoky backdrop using the Clouds effect. Using
random values derived from the foreground and background colors, the
Clouds filter produces a cloud pattern.

1. Select File > Browse and browse to the file folder.

2. Select File > Save As. In the Save As dialogue box. Click Save
after selecting Photoshop from the format drop-down selection.
3. Select Window > Layers if the Layers window is not displayed. To
activate the sky background layer, click on its name.
4. Numerous Photoshop filters render differently based on the current
foreground and background colors. To revert to the basic black and
white hues, press D on your keyboard.
5. At the bottom of the panel containing the Tools, click the black
foreground color. Opens the Color Picker.
6. In the RGB text boxes, enter R: 55, G: 71, and B: 92. Then click
OK. The color of your foreground has been altered.
7. Choose Filter > Render > Clouds.

Using random foreground and backdrop color values, a cloud pattern is

formed.

Using Liquify Tool

The Photoshop Liquify tool, commonly known as the Liquify filter, is
useful for retouching and creating creative effects. An image's pixels may
be pushed, pulled, rotated, reflected, puckered, and bloated. This
technology is particularly successful when it comes to photographs of
people, which is ideal for you as an engagement and wedding photographer.

Several things to note:

The Liquify filter may be applied to any bitmap layer, except

"Smart Objects."
The Liquify filter may be accessed by selecting "Filter" and then
"Liquify."
To access more choices for the Liquify filter, click "Advanced
Mode."

Quick Tip
While working with the Liquify tool, there are many keyboard shortcuts
available. Below is a brief list of the most prominent:

One of the first keyboard shortcuts you can use to zoom in on a

picture is Command+, which allows you to do so.
The next available keyboard shortcut is Command-, which allows
you to zoom out of a picture.
Holding down the Spacebar key enables you to click and drag the
picture to the desired location.
Another keyboard shortcut you may use to resize a picture while
maintaining its aspect ratio is Command + 0.
A comparable keyboard shortcut is Command + 1, which resets the
image's magnification to 100 percent.

Liquify Filter Tools

The Liquify filter dialog box has a variety of tools. See the following list to
learn more about them.

Tool for "Forward Warp"

The "Forward Warp" tool is one of the first tools that might be beneficial
to learn about. As you drag the "Forward Warp" tool, the pixels of a picture
are pushed forward. To control the pixels you push, alter the size of the
brush. To alter the size of the brush, choose "Brush Options" from the
toolbar on the right.

"Reconstruct" Tool

The next tool to learn about is "Reconstruct." The "Reconstruct" tool in

Photoshop reverses any picture distortion you may have introduced. Click
the "Restore All Button" on the "Reconstruct Options" screen to use the
"Reconstruct" tool.

"Twirl Clockwise" Tool

The "Twirl Clockwise" tool is another option for adjusting your

photographs. The "Twirl Clockwise" tool rotates pixels in a clockwise
direction. To rotate the image's pixels clockwise, click and drag on it.
Simply hold "Option" for Mac (or "Alt" for PCs) and drag on the picture
to rotate the pixels counterclockwise.

"Pucker" Tool
The "Pucker" tool is another Photoshop Liquify filter dialog box to learn
about. The "Pucker" tool pushes the pixels toward the brush's center. Drag
the picture to move the pixels toward the center.

"Bloat" Tool

The "Bloat" tool is an extra tool in the Liquify filter dialog box that may be
used to edit your wedding photos. The "Bloat" tool shifts the pixels away
from the brush's center. Drag the picture to move the pixels away from the
center.

Brush Pressure

In the Liquify dialog box, the brush pressure may also be adjusted. The
brush pressure option enables you to determine the rate at which the brush
changes as it is dragged over an image.

Brush Rate

A brush rate is an option inside the Liquify dialog box in Photoshop. The
brush rate option enables you to define the speed of the brush while a tool is
kept stationary in an image.

Stylus Pressure
Adjusting the stylus pressure is the last option available for your wedding
photos. Only when using a stylus tablet is the stylus pressure option
accessible, and this tool makes use of the stylus pressure measurements.

Now that we have reviewed the Photoshop tools and choices, we will
demonstrate how to utilize the Liquify effect to modify your photos.

Distort the image

To distort the photos is one of the first steps in optimizing the Liquify tool
in Photoshop and adjusting your work. When you follow the steps to distort
a picture, you might alter, twist, or exaggerate it to make it seem different
from the original. Follow these steps in Photoshop to distort an image:

1. Select the layer you want to distort. Select the desired region of the
layer if you want to distort just a portion of it.
2. Select "Liquify" from the Filter menu.
3. Release any sections of the layer that you do not want to modify.
4. Select one of the aforementioned Liquify tools to create the
appropriate distortion.
5. Click "OK" to dismiss the dialog box and apply the distortion
effect.

What is Adobe Photoshop's Modern Oil Paint Filter?

The Oil Paint effect was launched officially in Photoshop CS6. The purpose
of the filter is to transform photos into oil paintings using OpenCL. This
standard, however, has become obsolete since DirectX and Metal support
on GPUs has been enhanced and seems to be the new norm. Adobe has
upgraded the filter in Photoshop version 23.0 so that it continues to function
well, particularly on big photos.

How to Use Oil Paint

The Oil Paint filter may be applied in four simple steps.

1. First, load an image in Photoshop. Simply open a picture in Adobe

Photoshop to begin.
2. Select Oil Paint Filter. Select Filter > Stylize > Oil Paint from the
toolbar to activate the Oil Paint filter.
3. Adjust Settings
4. Adjust the sliders as necessary to get the best-looking results.

Brush

Manages the global brush settings

Stylization

Changes the style of the strokes in a slider from daubed (value 0) to smooth
(value 10) strokes.

Cleanliness

Cleanliness functions to modify the length of the total strokes.

Scale

Determines the paint's thickness on the picture.

Bristle Feature

The bristle detail regulates the overall ridges left by the bristle in wet paint.

Lighting

Regulates the image's lighting effects.

Angle

Adjusts the total lighting angle utilized to illuminate the "painting's"

surface.

Shine

Regulates how reflective the surface of the paint is.

 CONCLUSION
We have come to the end of this guide on Adobe Photoshop 2022 and we
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