You can use different color models (or ways of looking at color) depending on the medium (print, web, video, and so on) you’re using. This is because color behaves differently when it’s being created by different means. For example, if you had a red colour and wanted to make it pink, you would add…
To create a new document, you can click the Create A New Document button on the Welcome screen. Or, by going to the Menu bar at the top of the interface, and choosing File New.
Each preset also has a variety of sizes to choose from that are common to that medium or industry.
To select t…
The Tools panel is the tall, skinny panel on the left side of the interface. The Tools panel is where you go to get tools. Tools typically require you to manually adjust something in your document. So you would go to the Tools panel for tasks typically performed with your mouse such as drawing, sele…
What better way to get acquainted with Photoshop than to know its interface. Understanding the interface is a critical step in becoming a proficient user. Many self-taught users have a great deal of artistic skill, but find it difficult to become true professionals because they are inept at followin…