Adobe Photoshop Course - Learn the Basics of Photoshop

In this level of Adobe Photoshop course, trainees will be able to master the basic tools in the program, which are used in any design or editing in the program. Trainees will also learn how to start working and choosing the right images. In addition to some basic image edits in the program, these edits include working on identifying parts of the image to move and merge images, crop images and resize them. This level also includes learning about some of the basic tools, including: different selection tools to merge and crop images, layer tools to merge more than one image or object, writing tools to add text, and navigation and zoom tools to work on images.

Course topics

Part one: Why do we use Adobe Photoshop

In this part, we will learn about the capabilities of Photoshop and how to work. We will also mention some of the basic rules and keyboard shortcuts that speed up our work.

• Capabilities of Adobe Photoshop

• How the program works

• Some rules to start working

• Important keyboard shortcuts

Part two: How to use Google image search

Before using the program, you should choose the images carefully so that the program can serve us correctly, so in this part we will learn how to search for images in Google so that you can find the right formats, size, and color.

• Search for the required image correctly in Google

• Find the required image formats

• Find images with or without a background

• Find the image in the right size

• Find images that match the colors of the design or in a specific color

Part three: Saving images in different formats

In this part, we will learn about different image formats such as PNG, JPEG, PSD.

• Learn about saving methods

• Saving layers to PSD format

• Saving images in a specific JPEG size

• Saving images with or without a PNG background

Part four: Customizing the Photoshop interface and settings

Anyone who uses Photoshop spends time and needs a lot of focus while working on the program, so customizing the interface is very important so that he feels comfortable during work.

• Arranging panels that we use most often

• Switching and saving workspaces

• Customizing the toolbar

• Editing keyboard shortcuts for speed during work

• Adjusting History States settings

• Adjusting Interface Color settings

• Changing the programs interface color

Part five: Opening images in Adobe Photoshop

In this part, we will start using the program and opening images through it or using Adobe Bridge, as well as creating a file for a design from scratch.

• Start in Adobe Photoshop

• The difference between opening an image or creating a new file

• How to open images directly through the operating system

• Using the start screen and the open command

• Opening images through Adobe Bridge

• Closing only one image or all images

Part six: Getting around

Through this part, we will learn about the image, how to display it in different sizes, and how to navigate between parts of the image during work to achieve clarity and accuracy.

• Exploring the image

• Zooming in and out

• Switching between different screen modes

• Scrolling or Panning

• Switching between open images

• Rotating and redisplaying

• Using Navigation Panel

Part seven: Crop and Straighten

In this part, we will learn how to crop unwanted parts of the image, adjust the images curvature, crop and fill the gaps that appear after cropping and curvature using the appropriate tools.

• The shooting rule (we always shoot a larger area than what we want)

• Using the Crop tool

• Cropping and curvature without damaging the file

• Straightening a curved image

• Filling in the missing background details after cropping

• Using the Perspective Crop tool

• Using Content-Aware Crop

Part eight: Selection in Adobe Photoshop

To make any edits or effects on the image or parts of it, we need to identify the part that we are going to edit. We will learn about the different Selection methods.

• What is Selection?

• Why do we need selection?

• How will the parts be used after selection?

• Adjusting the selection

• When to use or not use Feathering

Part nine: Selection Basics

In this part, we will discuss selection commands and basic options, and how to select and save it for use more than once.

• Select all pixels

• Use the Deselect and Reselect commands

• Use the Add, Subtract, and Intersect commands in the selection

• Hide the selection outline

• Save and load the selection

Part ten: Selection tools

Through this part, trainees will learn about the basic selection tools and the correct use of each tool.

• Rectangular Marquee tool

• Elliptical Marquee tool

• Lasso tool

• Polygonal Lasso tool

• Magnetic Lasso tool

• Quick Selection tool

• Magic Wand tool

• Pen tool

• Using selection tools together

Part eleven: Layers Basics

Layers are used in Adobe Photoshop to merge images and combine more than one image or add different effects. In this part, we will learn about the basics of using Adobe Photoshop layers. We will learn how to create and manage layers, delete and edit, as well as copy and move layers.

• About Photoshop layers

• Overview of the Layers panel

• Convert Layers and Backgrounds

• Duplicate Layer

• Change Transparency Preferences for transparent layers

• Add different Layer Styles

• Create a new transparent layer or from part of the image

• Show or hide a layer, group, or style

• Copy and paste layers

Part twelve: Grouping, Linking, and Transforming Layers

In this part, we will learn how to group, manage, and control layers, even if they are many, and we will also adjust the dimensions of the layer.

• Select layers

• Group layers

• Display layers and groups within a group

• Link two or more layers together

• Use Blending Mode layer blending modes

• Coloring using blending modes

• Show layer edges and handles

Part thirteen: Applications of selection tools and Layers

In this part, we will apply some of what we learned in the selection tools section and the Layers section.

• Merging images using the Marquee tool

• Changing backgrounds using Magnetic Lasso and Layers

• Changing colors using Magic Wand and Layers

• Changing colors according to color degree using Quick Selection

Part fourteen: Adding and formatting letters and paragraphs

In this part, we will learn how to format letters and paragraphs in Adobe Photoshop. We will discover how to determine the size and color of the writing, process text, and use font styles and different paragraph formats.

• Select letters and text

• Overview of the Character and Paragraph panels

• Determine the size and color of the writing

• Process text in the Character panel

• Font styles

• Determine alignment

• Determine the adjustment for the type of paragraph

• Adjust word and letter spacing

Part sixteen: The View menu, Guides, and Baselines

Through this part, we will learn about the View menu, Guides commands, and baselines, as well as how to divide the image on the web.

• Show and hide Guides

• Learn about the different types of Guides

• Show and hide the Rule

• Use Snap

• Create and manage Guides

• Create slices using the Slice tool

Course outcomes

• Learn about the program and its basic tasks.

• Learn about the basic tools in the program and their uses.

• Learn about the different types of images and how to find the right images to work on.

• Learn about cropping methods and adjusting image dimensions.

• Learn about selection tools and their uses.

• Learn about methods of merging images through selection and layers.

• Learn about the programs interface and customizing it for optimal use.

• Learn about the most important keyboard shortcuts and program usage rules.

Target audience

• Anyone who works on images and commercial advertisements.

• Any beginner who wants to learn the basics of the program and get to know it.

• Anyone who wants to master the profession of photography.