Post Description

Up and Running with Photoshop for Design is a streamlined introduction to Adobe's flagship image-editing application, specifically geared to lovers of graphic art and design. Expert Deke McClelland shows how to make designs and artwork come alive, in the shortest time possible. The course covers the basics of selections, masks, layers, type, effects, painting, and smart objects. Exercise files accompany the course.
Topics include:

    Getting around an image
    Creating accurate selections
    Creating a layered composition
    Scaling and rotating layers
    Creating realistic layer effects
    Painting with the brush tool
    Tracing outlines with the pen tool
    Creating editable effects with smart filters
    Saving an image and preparing it for print