Welcome to the book "Photoshop workshop. Module I" A complete guide for design and digital art enthusiasts. This work is born from a passion for creativity and the desire to train people of all ages and levels of experience so that they can master one of the most powerful tools in the world of design and digital publishing.
During decades, photoshop It has been a fundamental tool for designers, photographers and artists around the world. But we know that, for many beginners, the learning curve can seem intimidating. Therefore, this book has been created with the purpose of making the learning process clear, accessible and, most importantly, fun.
On the pages that follow, you will find detailed instructions, step-by-step tutorials, and hands-on exercises designed to help you master all the essential tools and techniques in Photoshop. From basic image adjustments to creating complex photographic compositions, this book will guide you through the entire learning journey.
Our goal is that by the end of this book, you will not only feel comfortable using Photoshop, but also be inspired to explore their creativity and apply what they have learned to their own projects.
Throughout its pages, key aspects are covered, ranging from an introduction to Photoshop in version 25.6 (2024), including what's new in this latest update, how to identify Photoshop versions and how they are marketed, to more specific details about the workspace, interface and options available on this platform.
The structure of the book guides the reader through the exploration of key elements such as the toolbar, detailing its operation and practical applications, as well as the importance of aspects such as foreground and background color, the color picker and the quick mask. . In addition, the use of Photoshop panels, such as Layer, Adjustments, History, Histogram, Color, Swatch, is explored in depth, as well as the use of contextual menus, pop-up menus and the multiple options that these panels offer.
Workspace customization and optimization are presented as key elements for a more effective and productive experience in Photoshop, exploring window rearrangement, docking and undocking of panels, managing actions (including creating automated actions), and setting up visual reference elements such as rulers, guides, and grids.
Finally, essential concepts related to image and color editing are covered, such as resolution and file formats, opening images and creating new documents, as well as techniques for saving a document, resizing it, and viewing images effectively. Color modes, color spaces, and color models are also explored in detail, highlighting their importance in accurately and consistently representing colors in Photoshop.
Due to how complex learning this software is, we have divided the book into "Photoshop Workshop" in 3 modules.
Module I: General architecture of the program, basic concepts and how to handle ourselves within the application.
Module II: Gallery Tools, Commands, Filters, Layers, Selections, Masks.
Module III: Techniques for Editing, Manipulation and Composition of digital images.
We thank you for joining us on this learning journey and hope you enjoy the process as much as we enjoyed creating this book.
Let's immerse ourselves in the wonderful world of Photoshop and discover everything this amazing tool has to offer!
