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Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Photoshop is a photo editing software program that came on the market in 1982. Since it was introduced to the public, the program has been used by both professionals and amateurs interested in creating and editing images. From graphic designers, photographers and magazine editors who depend on the quality of their images to make a living to mothers and fathers who want professional quality photos of their little bundles of joy, Photoshop helps users get the results they are looking for. The program can be bought online or in retail stores and is available in both Windows and Mac versions.
Features
Photoshop can be used for both vector-based graphics and bitmap images. But bitmap images are necessary to take advantage of its full capabilities, which include a wide variety of color correction, drawing, painting, selection and editing tools and more. With Photoshop, the color of images can be digitally enhanced prior to production. Whether an image is washed out because there was too much light, difficult to see because there wasn’t enough light or contains too many red eyes because there was a glare, it can be adjusted with a few keystrokes, so colors are true to life when the image is printed.
A set of drawing tools is available to help create outlines and vector-based graphics that can be used as stand-alone images or part of a larger piece. A paint palette allows users to assign colors to a newly created image or edit the colors of an existing one. Selection tools can be used to isolate pieces of an image for editing or edit the image as a whole. Editing tools in Photoshop can be used to apply special effects, reshape or retouch images.
In addition to using Photoshop to create and edit still photos and other types of images, it can also be used to edit videos. The same tools that are used to enhance still images can also be used to edit videos.
Get Help with Adobe Photoshop
Photoshop is complex program with many features that let users create and edit photos and other images. Because there are so many things to learn when it comes to using Photoshop, it can be challenging for users who are just starting out if they haven’t had any training to learn how to use the program. However, there are many resources available to help beginners get started and experienced users take advantage of all of the tools Photoshop has to offer.
For specific questions, the Photoshop menu is a good place to start. Searchable by topic, it has the answers to many common questions users have. For step-by-step instructions on how to use the different tools available in Photoshop, online tutorials are a good choice. Tutorials provide detailed instructions about a variety of aspects of the program and allow users to work at a pace that is comfortable for them.
Classes and seminars are a good choice for people who want an instructor-led training option that gives them a chance to see demonstrations and get their questions answered in person. Photoshop tutors provide the most individualized and customized learning solution. A private tutor will create personalized lesson plans designed for the unique needs of each student.