ADOBE PHOTOSHOP CS3 TUTORIAL
, ADOBE PHOTOSHOP CS3
Adobe Photoshop CS3 is a popular image editing software that provides a work
environment consistent with Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe ImageReady, and
other products in the Adobe Creative Suite. This tutorial is an introduction to using
Adobe Photoshop. Here you will learn how to get started, how to use the interface, and
how to modify images with basic Photoshop tools.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1: Getting Started Pg. 3
Section 2: Interface Layout Pg. 6
Section 3: Palettes Pg. 7
Section 4: Toolbox Pg. 11
Section 5: Selection Tools Pg. 13
Section 6: Alteration Tools Pg. 15
Section 7: Drawing and Selection Tools Pg. 17
Section 8: Assisting Tools Pg. 18
Section 9: Color Boxes and Modes Pg. 19
Section 10: Basic Image Editing Pg. 20
Section 11: Cropping Pg. 21
Section 12: Resizing Pg. 25
Section 13: Correcting Pg. 29
Section 14: Sharpening/Softening Pg. 35
Section 15: Saving Pg. 37
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, GETTING STARTED
OPENING
Begin by opening Adobe Photoshop CS3.
On a PC, click Start > Programs > Adobe > Photoshop CS3, or click on the shortcut
on the desktop.
On a Mac, click Macintosh HD > Applications > Adobe Photoshop CS3 >
Photoshop CS3 shown in Figure 1, or click the icon in the Dock.
Fig. 1. Navigation to Photoshop CS3 on a Mac
SETTING UP THE DOCUMENT
Setting up your document correctly from the start will make your job much easier as you
work through your project. This will require some advanced planning. For example, if
your final output will be a brochure, you may need to set up your document to be
horizontal and double-sided.
To create a new document, click File > New. This will open the Document Setup dialog
box (Fig. 2).
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, Fig. 2. Document Setup dialog box
Here you will be able to name your file, set up the correct page size, and orientation for
your document. Options include, but are not limited to:
Page Size and Orientation
Change the page size by typing in new values for width and height. Page size
represents the final size you want after bleeds or trimming other marks outside the page.
In the Preset dropdown menu you can find such common sizes as letter, legal, tabloid,
etc. Typing in exact values for Height and Width gives you more control over the size
and orientation of your page.
Resolution
Resolution is a number of pixels on a printed area of an image. The higher the
resolution, the more pixels there are on the page, the better is the quality of the image.
However, high resolution increases the size of the file. The standard recommended
resolution for printed images is 150 - 300, for Web images - 72.
Color Mode
Choose a color mode that will best fit your project. For example, when making a graphic
for a web site, choose RGB. When making an image for print, choose CMYK.
Background Contents
Choose the background: white, color, or transparent.
When you have entered all of your document settings, click OK.
Adobe Photoshop CS3 4
, ADOBE PHOTOSHOP CS3
Adobe Photoshop CS3 is a popular image editing software that provides a work
environment consistent with Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe ImageReady, and
other products in the Adobe Creative Suite. This tutorial is an introduction to using
Adobe Photoshop. Here you will learn how to get started, how to use the interface, and
how to modify images with basic Photoshop tools.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1: Getting Started Pg. 3
Section 2: Interface Layout Pg. 6
Section 3: Palettes Pg. 7
Section 4: Toolbox Pg. 11
Section 5: Selection Tools Pg. 13
Section 6: Alteration Tools Pg. 15
Section 7: Drawing and Selection Tools Pg. 17
Section 8: Assisting Tools Pg. 18
Section 9: Color Boxes and Modes Pg. 19
Section 10: Basic Image Editing Pg. 20
Section 11: Cropping Pg. 21
Section 12: Resizing Pg. 25
Section 13: Correcting Pg. 29
Section 14: Sharpening/Softening Pg. 35
Section 15: Saving Pg. 37
Adobe Photoshop CS3 2
, GETTING STARTED
OPENING
Begin by opening Adobe Photoshop CS3.
On a PC, click Start > Programs > Adobe > Photoshop CS3, or click on the shortcut
on the desktop.
On a Mac, click Macintosh HD > Applications > Adobe Photoshop CS3 >
Photoshop CS3 shown in Figure 1, or click the icon in the Dock.
Fig. 1. Navigation to Photoshop CS3 on a Mac
SETTING UP THE DOCUMENT
Setting up your document correctly from the start will make your job much easier as you
work through your project. This will require some advanced planning. For example, if
your final output will be a brochure, you may need to set up your document to be
horizontal and double-sided.
To create a new document, click File > New. This will open the Document Setup dialog
box (Fig. 2).
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, Fig. 2. Document Setup dialog box
Here you will be able to name your file, set up the correct page size, and orientation for
your document. Options include, but are not limited to:
Page Size and Orientation
Change the page size by typing in new values for width and height. Page size
represents the final size you want after bleeds or trimming other marks outside the page.
In the Preset dropdown menu you can find such common sizes as letter, legal, tabloid,
etc. Typing in exact values for Height and Width gives you more control over the size
and orientation of your page.
Resolution
Resolution is a number of pixels on a printed area of an image. The higher the
resolution, the more pixels there are on the page, the better is the quality of the image.
However, high resolution increases the size of the file. The standard recommended
resolution for printed images is 150 - 300, for Web images - 72.
Color Mode
Choose a color mode that will best fit your project. For example, when making a graphic
for a web site, choose RGB. When making an image for print, choose CMYK.
Background Contents
Choose the background: white, color, or transparent.
When you have entered all of your document settings, click OK.
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