Getting Started in Photoshop

[ctaulbee]

Getting Started In Photoshop - Introduction

Short Introduction to this series of videos geared to those who are just starting Photoshop to hopefully make mastering some of the basics a little easier.



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These are a little dated but my days of making new ones has ended.

Part 1

In Part 1 of this series we are going to start with opening and saving files as well as creating new layers from various sources, a little on layer order and the two most commonly used blending modes.



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Part 2

In Part 2 of this series we are going to focus on logos, learn a little about the different formats they come in, how to insert them and organize them as well as how to set their colors.



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Part 3

In Part 3 of this series we are going to focus on text, learning about the different ways to insert, edit and format text.



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Part 4

In Part 4 of this series we are going to focus on Masks, what they are, how they work, how to create and edit them.



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Part 5

In Part 5 of this series we are going to focus on Selections, what they are how to create and use them.



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Part 6

In Part 6 of this series we are going to focus on Adjustment Layers & Clipping Masks, we will learn how to create adjustment layers and then use clipping masks to "focus" or "limit their range of effect" to a specific image layer, parts of an image layer or even to adjust entire groups of images.



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Part 7

In Part 7 of this series we are going to focus on Blending Images, we will learn how to create a image strip from multiple images and blend or fade them together, using layers clipped in a stack and a image pixel mask for the blending, then some layer effects to create a frame.



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Part 8

In Part 8 of this series we are going to focus on Compositing, we will focus mainly on matching the subject matter and the background, have a discussion on warm vs. cool images and learn a trick on how to find the correct color to apply to the subject based on the background and a quick talk on perspective shadows.



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Part 9

In Part 9 of this series we are going to focus on Creating a Symmetrical Shape, we will use the Pen Tool to create a mirrored six point path with matching curves using a grid and snap, includes info on how to change the grid settings and snap settings.



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Part 10

In Part 10 the last of this series, we will pull it all together by using a template to Create a DVD Cover.

The only requirement is a basic knowledge of Photoshop, the template used in this tutorial and the fonts for it are included in a attachment at the end.



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Template Download
[attachment=50295:DVDTutor...Template.rar]

The final cover after finishing the credits, adding a few logos, cast names and final adjustment can be found here:

[chouette]

OMG! Thank you, thank you!

[stampe]

Great to see your Tuts return

[Jazzy]

[JollyRoger]

Tut tut!

[bazzah]

Thank you so much for spending the time to dig these out for us! I have wanted these here for a while. Almost as much as Chewie did

[chouette]

QUOTE (Bazzah @ May 8 2025, 10:13 PM) Thank you so much for spending the time to dig these out for us! I have wanted these here for a while. Almost as much as Chewie did

Yes, almost... lol - It should be pinned for easy access

[Jazzy]

QUOTE (chouette @ May 8 2025, 07:51 PM) Yes, almost... lol - It should be pinned for easy access

Pinned...

[chouette]

QUOTE (Jazzy @ May 9 2025, 01:15 AM) Pinned...

Thank you Monsieur Jazzy

[bazzah]

I am very disappointed in Curt's performance, and not pinning this himself